Christopher Knowland Jr. has begun work as the Director of Facilities, Maintenance, Operations, and Transportation for the Los Alamitos Unified School District. Knowland replaces retired director John Eclevia.
Knowland began his career as a project engineer/assistant inspector serving multiple school districts during their construction and modernization programs. He later worked as a project manager for a general contractor who exclusively performed projects requiring approval from the Division of State Architect (DSA) — the same agency that oversees school projects. He then started his own corporation as a consultant in facilities and construction management for school districts. In his career, CJ has been involved in over $300 million in school construction projects including a new K-8 School for Capistrano Unified School District, several pool projects, natural gas fueling stations, and a $15-million performing arts center.
Knowland received his Bachelor’s degree from California Baptist University and was an All-American Collegiate Athlete and All-American Academic Collegiate Athlete in wrestling.
