The division of Operations oversees the departments of Human Resources, Risk Management, Safety & Security, Information Technology, Maintenance & Operations, Construction Services, Food Services, Transportation and Vehicle Maintenance. This office also oversees all union negotiations.

Doug Wagner has worked in the Florida Education system for over 31 years with both instructional and administrative experiences that include teaching at the middle, high school, and postsecondary levels. He has served as the State Supervisor for Technology and Industrial Education at the Florida Department of Education. He joined the District in February of 2001, where he has served as the Director of Manatee Technical College, Director and Executive Director of Adult, Career and Technical Education, and currently the Deputy Superintendent of Operations.