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Monika Lenard

Senior Vice President, Building Operations at Simons Foundation

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Overview

Monika Lenard serves as Senior Vice President, Building Operations at Simons Foundation[1][3]. Lenard brings over 15 years of progressive leadership experience to managing high-value real estate portfolios and physical operations[2]. At Simons Foundation, Lenard oversees 340,000 square feet of real estate encompassing a research institute, corporate offices, residential properties, and specialized facilities, managing a $35 million annual budget and directing capital projects up to $100 million while leading a team of 80+ professionals[2]. Lenard's tenure at Simons Foundation spans from 2010, progressing through roles including Office Manager, Business Operations Manager, Director of Facilities & Building Operations, and Vice President of Facilities & Building Operations before the current position[7][6][5][4]. Lenard holds a Master's Degree in Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management from Baruch College and a Bachelor of Science in Financial Economics from Binghamton University[10][11].

Profile introduction
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With over 15 years of progressive leadership experience, I bring a strategic, detail-focused approach to managing high-value real estate portfolios and physical operations. As Vice President of Facilities & Operations at the Simons Foundation, I oversee 340,000-square-feet of real estate, including a cutting-edge research institute, corporate offices, residential properties, and specialized facilities. Managing a $35M annual budget, and leading capital projects up to $100M, I direct a team of 80+ professionals to ensure seamless operations, drive strategic growth, and deliver exceptional servi…

Career history

  1. Senior Vice President, Building OperationsOct 2025 to presentSimons Foundation
  2. Vice President, Facilities & Building OperationsJan 2023 to Sep 2025Simons Foundation
  3. Director, Facilities & Building OperationsOct 2017 to Dec 2022Simons Foundation
  4. Business Operations ManagerApr 2014 to Sep 2017Simons Foundation
  5. Office ManagerAug 2010 to Apr 2014Simons Foundation
  6. Operations and Compliance CoordinatorJul 2009 to Jul 2010Coliseum Capital Management
  7. Fund AccountantMay 2006 to Nov 2008Satellite Asset Management, L.P.

Education

  1. BCMaster's Degree, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management2012 - 2014Baruch College
  2. BUBachelor of Science (B.S.), Financial Economics2000 - 2004Binghamton University

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