Meet Simon Orr

Simon Orr, compliance manager for Campus Life Safety & Regulatory Compliance, thrives on learning and building from the ground up. Inspired by his great-grandmother’s entrepreneurial spirit, he brings creativity, discipline, and a relentless drive to every project he takes on.

What is your favorite thing about your current role?

Having access to learn about all of the new projects happening here. I enjoy the process of building facilities from the ground up.

Do you have any hidden talents?

I am very good at drawing and sketching. I enjoy drawing anime and comic book characters the most. A few of my friends have even requested me to draw out their tattoo to present to the artist.

Who has been your biggest role model?

My great-grandmother was the best. When I was a kid, I lived with her in Jamaica. She was the first woman in the entire town to own her own grocery shop. She taught me how to be disciplined and strong-willed.

What did you want to be when you grew up?

I wanted to be an NBA General Manager when I was younger. The process of building a team from the ground up to be successful has always intrigued me.

What superpower would you choose for yourself?

I'm not sure if this counts as a superpower, but I would love to be able to build my own Iron Man suit.

How would you describe yourself in one word? Why?

Driven. I always strive to learn, grow, and remain hungry. I make it a point to not settle.

What’s something that people would be surprised to learn about you?

I am a boxer and competed in 24 boxing matches without a loss.