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Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and Operations

The “Asset Champion Podcast” offers candid conversations with some of the industry’s most successful asset management leaders. In each 20-minute episode, host Mike Petrusky talks with guests about emerging trends in asset management for fleet, construction, manufacturing, and facilities. You'll discover best practices that will help you streamline your preventive maintenance, work orders, inventory, inspections, and more. You'll also get to know each guest on a more personal level and hear their unique perspectives on today’s major shift toward data-enabled operations. Subscribe now to stay informed and get inspired to be an “asset champion”!
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Episodes

Ep. 43: EAM, Sustainability, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Strategies with Donald Racey of Engage Energy & Industrial Consulting

Donald Racey is Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Engage Energy & Industrial Consulting where he specializes in improving financial and operational performance through innovative Business Transformation, Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs. Mike Petrusky asks Don about his experience with large oil & gas and other utility companies where the growing importance of Sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) has op...

May 07, 202119 min

Ep. 42: A Holistic View of Asset Management with Jim Dieter, A55K, MIAM, CPPM CF of the Asset Leadership Network

Jim Dieter, A55K, MIAM, CPPM CF is CEO of the Asset Leadership Network and President at aim4ams. He is an internationally respected asset management leader and strategist with a passion for the advancement of the practice and profession of Asset Management to the benefit of all. Mike Petrusky asks Jim about his journey in the industry and gets his perspective on the challenges and opportunities for our community of asset management leaders in 2021 and beyond. Connect with Jim on LinkedIn: https:...

Apr 23, 202120 min

Ep. 41: The Next Generation of Facilities Management Leaders and Asset Management Education with Dr. Roscoe Hightower of Florida A&M University

Roscoe Hightower, Jr., Ph.D. is Centennial Eminent Scholar Chair and Professor of Marketing and Facility Management at the Florida A&M University School of Business and Industry where he is focused on supporting FM higher education, students studying FM and related fields, conducting research critical to the profession, and increasing awareness of FM and making FM a career of choice. He is also an appointed EuroFM Ambassador for the United States with a goal to strengthen the European Facili...

Apr 16, 202120 min

Ep. 40: Critical Industrial Operations, Water Infrastructure and Asset Management Strategies with David Totman of Innovyze

David Totman is Vice President of Asset Management at Innovyze where he has a passion for infrastructure using CAD and GIS in business process optimization, project analytics, and infrastructure management. Mike Petrusky asks David about strategies and technologies designed to predict and optimize water operations and processes for utilities and other industrial facilities. They explore some of the challenges that make the water industry unique, but discuss ways to apply software and practical a...

Apr 09, 202121 min

Ep. 39: Future Trends & Technology in Facility Management and Asset Management with Steve Warshaw of Intellis

Steve Warshaw is CEO of Intellis where he provides software for smarter facility condition assessment and capital planning along with tools to accurately identify, analyze, prioritize, and forecast the future of your facilities. In March 2021, Mike Petrusky caught up with Steve during a webinar called “Future Trends & Technology in Facility Management and Asset Management”. They explored technologies and strategies that are changing the way assets are inspected and maintained in 2021 and dis...

Apr 02, 202120 min

Ep. 38: Reliability, Asset Management and Maintenance Management Essentials (Part 2) with Terrence O’Hanlon of ReliabilityWeb.com

In Part 2 of their conversation, Mike Petrusky asks Terrence O'Hanlon about his work developing the Uptime Elements Reliability Framework and Asset Management System as a Cultural Change Management Methodology, which has been used by thousands of organizations. They also talk about his book “10 Rights of Asset Management”, co-authored by Episode 26 guest Ramesh Gulati, which is now a popular industry standard for Asset Lifecycle Management. Connect with Terrence on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin...

Mar 26, 202120 min

Ep. 37: Reliability, Asset Management and Maintenance Management Essentials (Part 1) with Terrence O’Hanlon of ReliabilityWeb.com

Terrence O'Hanlon is a successful business leader with deep knowledge and experience in reliability and asset management including digital twins, IoT and digitalization. His work developing Uptime Elements Reliability Framework and Asset Management System as a Cultural Change Management Methodology has been used by thousands of organizations and he is co-author of “10 Rights of Asset Management”, a popular industry standard for Asset Lifecycle Management. Mike Petrusky asks Terrence about the or...

Mar 19, 202120 min

Ep. 36: Maintenance Management Planning and Asset Management Strategies with Hank Kocevar, CMRP of Guardian Technical Services

Hank Kocevar, CMRP is Principal Consultant at Guardian Technical Services where he provides Maintenance and Reliability consulting services to a broad spectrum of industry while working with clients to develop effective equipment maintenance management strategies. Mike Petrusky asks Hank about his experience providing Asset Strategy Management, data analysis using Spotfire and maintenance management leadership support to facility and industry clients. They offer some inspiration, wisdom and a cl...

Mar 12, 202118 min

Ep. 35: A Deeper Dive into Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) with Don Barry of Asset Acumen Consulting

Don Barry is President and Principal Consultant at Asset Acumen Consulting where he is experienced in helping clients with Predictive Asset Analytics, supporting Asset Management strategy, Reliability, Maximo and APM solutions. In February 2021, Mike Petrusky hosted Don for a webinar entitled, “A Deeper Dive into Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)” where they explored what asset intensive organizations want and the “culture evolution” of RCM. Don presented details about his experiences and p...

Mar 05, 202119 min

Ep. 34: People, Reliability and a Holistic View of Root Cause Analysis & Investigation Management with Bob Latino of Reliability Center, Inc.

Robert (Bob) Latino is an internationally recognized author, trainer, software developer, lecturer and practitioner of best practices in the field of Reliability Engineering and specifically in Root Cause Analysis & Investigation Management. He is the CEO of Reliability Center, Inc. where he has been facilitating RCA & FMEA analyses with his clientele around the world for over 35 years and has taught over 10,000 students in the PROACT® RCA Methodology. Mike Petrusky asks Bob about his ex...

Feb 26, 202121 min

Ep. 33: Asset Value Management, ISO 55000 and Taking a More Strategic View of Assets with Michael Hardy of Bureau Veritas

Michael Hardy is an Asset Management Leader for the Buildings & Infrastructure Group at Bureau Veritas where he is a trusted advisor focused on strategic engagement with customers to achieve alignment between agency goals and service capabilities. Mike Petrusky asks Michael about his experiences and expertise as they relate to Strategic Asset Management, ISO 55000 and the role of technology in the marketplace today. They discuss more than just industry trends by exploring the value of assets...

Feb 19, 202118 min

Ep. 32: The Digital Transformation of Asset Management (Part 2) with Malavika Tohani of Verdantix & Cody Gray of the iOFFICE Asset Division

In Part 2 of their discussion, Malavika Tohani, Operational Excellence Leader at Verdantix and Cody Gray, Director of Product and Design at the iOFFICE Asset Division talk about mobile applications and how to get started on your digitization journey. This audio is from the January 2021 webinar called “The Digital Transformation of Asset Management” hosted by Mike Petrusky which explored Verdantix’s view of the asset management landscape, the integration of safety, risk, and asset reliability, an...

Feb 12, 202120 min

Ep. 31: The Digital Transformation of Asset Management (Part 1) with Malavika Tohani of Verdantix

Malavika Tohani leads the Operational Excellence practice at Verdantix, a UK-based firm, where her current research agenda focuses on digital technologies for Operational Excellence including digital twins and software solutions for operational risk and asset performance management. In January 2021, Mike Petrusky hosted a discussion with Malavika and Cody Gray, Director of Product for the iOFFICE Asset Division, during a webinar called “The Digital Transformation of Asset Management”. They explo...

Feb 05, 202118 min

Ep. 30: Discovering the Value and Practical Application of CMMS & EAM Software with Alex Carter of the iOFFICE Asset Division

Alex Carter is the Director of Demand Gen for the iOFFICE Asset Division where he leads a team that is tasked with understanding the needs of the customer base while also exploring trends in the marketplace. Mike Petrusky asks Alex about some of the challenges that asset management professionals are facing and how they can overcome them using the latest CMMS and EAM software technology. They discuss collaboration and integration of systems while sharing inspiration through music! Connect with Al...

Jan 22, 202118 min

Ep. 29: Understanding Asset Management and the Power of Technology in 2021 with Lucas Marino, D.Eng., PMP, CMRP of EAST Partnership

Lucas Marino, D.Eng., PMP, CMRP is a Life Cycle Engineer / Integrated Logistics Support Manager at Amentum and the Founder of EAST Partnership where he is passionate about reliability engineering, maintenance, provisioning, training, and configuration management. Mike Petrusky asks Lucas to provide an overview of the asset management industry and trends in the marketplace while sharing his areas of interest for professional training and development in the New Year. With a shared interest in tech...

Jan 08, 202121 min

Ep. 28: Facilities, Asset and Maintenance Management Trends for 2021 with Stan Mitchell of Key FM & Stormy Friday of The Friday Group

Stan Mitchell is CEO of Key Facilities Management International, the UK’s longest-established Facilities Management business and a globally-recognized FM pioneer. Stormy Friday is President of The Friday Group, an internationally recognized woman-owned facilities management consulting firm that generates customized solutions and strategies to current business issues and challenges. Mike Petrusky asks Stan and Stormy about their pandemic lives and experiences while exploring positive perspectives...

Dec 04, 202022 min

Ep. 27: Technology Tools and Standards for Building Maintenance and Asset Management with Heshan Samarawickrama of VBIS

Heshan Samarawickrama, BEng, DipPM, PMI is Manager at VBIS where his experience spans across new offerings development, business transformation, business management, project management and engineering. Mike Petrusky asks Heshan about his experiences engineering and delivering building projects and how he later moved to business management and now is involved in Asset Management while delivering services and managing VBIS. They explore lessons Heshan has learned working on technology-based busine...

Nov 20, 202018 min

Ep. 26: Maintenance and Reliability Best Practices & Asset Management Strategies for 2021 with Author Ramesh Gulati of JACOBS

Ramesh Gulati, PE, CMRP, CMRT, CRL, CRE, CAMA is an Asset Management & Reliability Specialist at JACOBS, Asset Management Group in Tullahoma, TN where he is a world-renowned leader in the maintenance, reliability and asset management field and the author of more than four books, including the award-winning “Maintenance and Reliability Best Practices”, now in its third edition. Mike Petrusky asks Ramesh about his perspectives on the world of asset management and they discuss industry trends a...

Nov 06, 202020 min

Ep. 25: Inspiration for Asset Champions with Podcast Host Mike Petrusky of iOFFICE

Mike Petrusky celebrates the “quarter century” episode of the podcast by sharing a fast-paced highlight reel featuring some of the inspiring quotes and commentary delivered during the show. Past guests Suzane Greeman ASQ-CMQOE, CAMA, CAMP, CMRP, MBA, Chris Klos, Darrell Rounds, FMA, C.E.M., Alex Abraham, Don Barry, Carolyn McGary, FMP, CFM, SFP, Susan Lubell, P.Eng, MBA, MMP, CAMA, Frank "Chip" Knowlton, John Fortin, Dean Stanberry, CFM, LEED AP O+M, and Mary Jo Cherney. Check out these great qu...

Oct 30, 202018 min

Ep. 24: Facilities Maintenance, Asset Management and FM Inspiration with Darin Rose of the City of Englewood, Colorado

Darin Rose CFM, SFP, GGP, CRFP is Facilities Supervisor at the City of Englewood, Colorado where he uses his experience as a Facilities and Asset Management leader to oversee complex, multi-site facilities. Mike Petrusky asks Darin about his career in facility management and the role that IFMA has played in his education and career advancement while helping others at the same time. They explore industry trends and technologies as Darin describes some of the challenges he has faced during these f...

Oct 23, 202019 min

Ep. 23: Transit Asset Management, Asset-Intensive Industry Consolidation and Technology Enablement with Chip Knowlton of DXC Technology

Frank "Chip" Knowlton is Partner Consulting Sales, Travel, Transportation & Hospitality at DXC Technology where he is passionate about providing cost-effective, innovative solutions and go-to-market strategies within asset-intensive Private and Public Sector industries and rapidly changing business environments. Mike Petrusky asks Chip about his career journey and experiences from the United States Merchant Marine Academy to the world of asset management. They explore the trends and challeng...

Oct 16, 202021 min

Ep. 22: Change Management Strategies & “Why Execution Fails and What to Do About It” with John Fortin of JACOBS

John Fortin is Global Lead for Asset Management at JACOBS where he enjoys leading an internal Global Asset Management Community of Practice as well as supporting execution of a diverse portfolio of client strategic initiatives leveraging the principles from the DELTA FORCE model. Mike Petrusky asks John about his experiences as an asset management and reliability practitioner with years of facilities ‘lifecycle’ experience including design, construction and O&M. John describes how he has dev...

Oct 09, 202021 min

Ep. 21: Enterprise Asset Management and Maintenance Strategies for Research Facilities with Kylash Ramesh of The National Institutes of Health

Kylash Ramesh is a Management Analyst in the Office of Research Facilities (ORF) and Division of Facilities Operations & Maintenance (DFOM) at The National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. He is a Program Manager for ORF Asset Management which includes the internal policy, contractual language, and procedure applicable to all NIH construction/renovation projects, facilitating the turnover of data between the contractor and owner (NIH) and is responsible for the inventory of all fa...

Oct 02, 202020 min

Ep. 20: Total Productive Maintenance and Visual Management Techniques with Mary Jo Cherney of Equipment Excellence, LLC

Mary Jo Cherney is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and reliability professional with experience in centralized maintenance, total productive maintenance and global maintenance reliability at international manufacturing companies like Nissan North America and GE Appliances among others. Mike Petrusky asks Mary Jo about her book (co-authored by Robert Dapere) called “The Visual Management Handbook” and she shares interesting stories, insightful leadership lessons, and practical advice for asset manage...

Sep 25, 202019 min

Ep. 19: Inspiration for Asset Champions, Announcements and Catching Up with Suzane Greeman of Greeman Asset Management Solutions, Inc.

Suzane Greeman ASQ-CMQOE, CAMA, CAMP, CMRP, MBA of Greeman Asset Management Solutions, Inc. returns to the podcast for an update six months after recording her original interview that launched this show (see Episodes 2&3). Mike Petrusky asks Suzane about the webinars and workshops she has been doing during the COVID-19 pandemic while also updating listeners about giving away copies of her book, “Risk-Based Asset Criticality Assessment Handbook”. With some encouragement from Mike, Suzane agre...

Sep 18, 202014 min

Ep. 18: The Evolution of Asset Management Technologies & Maintenance Strategies with Tom McCormick of the iOFFICE Asset Division

Tom McCormick is General Manager of the Asset Division for iOFFICE where he directs teams under the ManagerPlus and Hippo CMMS brands to provide industry-leading Real Estate Facilities, Business Operations, and Enterprise Asset Management solutions to help organizations of all sizes deliver modern, frictionless experiences to their clients and building occupants. Mike Petrusky ask Tom about the latest trends in the asset management marketplace and they explore the intersection of data and techno...

Sep 11, 202021 min

Ep. 17: Root Cause Analysis Made Simple & Asset Management Strategies with Susan Lubell, P.Eng, MBA, MMP, CAMA of Steppe Consulting & PEMAC

Susan Lubell, P.Eng, MBA, MMP, CAMA is Principal Consultant at Steppe Consulting and President of PEMAC, the Asset Management Association of Canada while she specializes in reliability strategy, cost effective lean maintenance and operational excellence. Mike Petrusky asks Susan about her book called, “Root Cause Analysis Made Simple: Driving Bottom-Line Improvements by Preventing One Failure at a Time” and they explore ways to set up asset management professionals for success during these fast-...

Sep 04, 202018 min

Ep. 16: Health Care Asset Management and Preventive Maintenance Strategies with Scott Mason, CHOP, FRSPH(UK), HCC of Facility Health, Inc.

Scott Mason, CHOP, FRSPH(UK), HCC is Director of Business Development at Facility Health, Inc. where he helps organizations with CapX & OPX Planning, Enterprise Asset Management, Risk Management, and Life Safety challenges. Mike Petrusky asks Scott about his vast experience in the facilities maintenance and asset management disciplines and they discuss some of the specific challenges related to regulated industries like healthcare and food and beverage services. Mike and Scott explore ways o...

Aug 28, 202020 min

Ep. 15: Physical Asset Auditing and the Importance of Accurate Data in Facilities Maintenance with Leanne Cluley of Reduxo

Leanne Cluley is Founder & CEO at Reduxo, a company based in Melbourne, Australia that provides physical asset audit services and facility condition assessments. Mike Petrusky asks Leanne about her experiences providing physical asset audit inspections for all types of assets and how the data collected provides the basis for lifecycle costing models, preventative and predictive maintenance, and reliability. Leanne shares about things she has learned by working with clients and facilities mai...

Aug 21, 202018 min

Ep. 14: Asset Management Leadership and Inspiration for Future Facilities Maintenance Professionals with Carolyn McGary, FMP, CFM, SFP of EML

Carolyn McGary, FMP, CFM, SFP is known as a “Wonder Woman” in the facility management industry because of her passion for the future of the built environment. She is currently Assistant PM and a Quality Control, Safety and “CMMS Guru” at Electronic Metrology Laboratory (EML) where she uses her experience in project and facility management to deliver on operations and maintenance goals. Mike Petrusky asks Carolyn about how she is helping the next generation of industry leaders through education a...

Aug 14, 202020 min
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