Jack Briggs

Jack Briggs is the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Public Safety Operations within the Division of Public Safety. Operations under Jack’s leadership consist of Events & Emergency Management, Flight Operations and the Security Operations and Communications Centers. 

Jack most recently served as the President & CEO for Springs Rescue Mission, southern Colorado’s largest homeless shelter and addiction recovery program. Prior to his time at Springs Rescue Mission, Jack was Vice President for Global Resiliency and Security at New York University (NYU). He was responsible for organizing, integrating, and executing the University’s Emergency Management and Continuity Programs and security for NYU’s 15 campuses in 11 countries. While at NYU, Jack earned his Doctorate in Education Leadership and Innovation.

Before NYU, Jack served in the U.S. Air Force for more than 30 years in a variety of senior leadership roles retiring as a Major General. Jack’s career began in the US Air Force, where he spent over 30 years as a fighter pilot, eventually rising to the rank of Major General. As the Director of Operations for US NORTHERN Command in Colorado Springs, Jack was responsible for the defense of North America and managed Department of Defense efforts in national emergencies.