Plan to Pivot

Gerry Starsia has over 40 years of combined executive experience initially as a founder and CEO of a real estate and construction business specializing in medical design/build projects, and then as the Chief Operating Officer of both business schools at the University of Virginia. As COO, he has managed highly complex portfolios that include finance, audit & accounting, human resources, facilities and grounds, hospitality, and risk management with operating budgets in excess of $125M, endowments of over $500M, and a staff of over 400. Most recently, he joined the faculty at the School of Education as an Associate Professor of Higher Education. With academic credentials including a Master of Business Administration from the University of Connecticut and a Doctorate in Higher Education Administration from UVA, Gerry brings a unique combination of scholarly depth and practical experience to leading and managing organizations. In addition to his administrative duties, he has been teaching graduate level and executive education courses in Leadership and Strategy in Higher Education and Managing Complex Global Projects. He has also consulted with many small to mid-size start-up and growth firms and non-profits. He lives with his wife Marianne in Charlottesville, Virginia.