Ruthie Wiley Bassford
Director (ext. 2796)

Ruthie holds a Bachelors Degree from the University of Florida School of Architecture. Prior to coming to The University of Memphis, she worked sixteen years as an Architectural Project Manager for the University of Tennessee and also worked as a City Planner in the Department of Community Development at the City of Germantown. Ruthie served many years on the City of Germantown Planning Commission.

Ruthie performs various roles in the office of Space Planning. A few of her responsibilities include coordinating the effective use of University space by analyzing space assignments and utilization, conducting space studies to determine needs, programming space, and planning for the future space needs of University departments. She ensures the maintenance of the Physical Facilities Inventory (PFI) database. She is diplomatically regarded as the "Princess of Space."

Laura Mooney
Space Analyst (ext. 2546)

Laura is the newest member of the Space Planning and Utilization office. She holds an Associate Degree in Interior Design and an Associate Degree in Architectural Technology. Laura is pursuing her Bachelors Degree here at the University of Memphis. Laura is a State of  Tennessee registered Interior Designer and also a LEED AP (leadership in energy and environmental design accredited professional). Before coming to the University, Laura worked on various commercial and residential projects as both a project manager and designer.

Laura's responsibilities for the University include, space programming and planning using AutoCAD and Archibus software, space studies for departments and discussing her findings and suggestions with University clients.

Ted Risch
Space Planning & Utilization Graduate Assistant (ext. 4728)

Ted began as a student worker at Space Planning and Utilization before earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Architecture here at the University of Memphis. He is currently in graduate school pursuing a Master of Architecture. Ted helps maintain Facilities Management Drawings using AutoCAD, performs field surveys on buildings and helps maintain building data for the Physical Facilities Inventory.