Jaime R. Downie

Superintendent
Facilities Management Utilities Department

First UTSW job: Maintenance worker.

How co-workers describe me: Passionate and caring because I take pride in what I do and I try to help people whenever I can.

Recipe for success: I have a positive attitude about life in general, and I turn negative situations into positives because I always try to make things better. I feel like there is always a bright side to everything.

What energizes me at work: Everyone works as a team and we work toward the same goal: to be successful in whatever we do. It is such a positive environment to be in – it gives me a sense of accomplishment.

I’m really good at: I am really good with my hands. I like to take things apart and look at the mechanics to see what makes them work.

Hobbies: I like doing home renovations, spending time with family and friends, and traveling and doing new things with my wife.

Final note: UT Southwestern is a great place to work, and I have seen it grow tremendously through the years. I have enjoyed being an employee here, and one of the most satisfying things to me is I know it will be here for years to come. I am proud to be a part of this great institution.