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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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Ep. 125: “They Have This Adaptability” – Preparing the Next Generation of Facility Management Leaders with Deniz Besiktepe, PhD, FMP, ProFM of Purdue University

Deniz Besiktepe, PhD, FMP, ProFM is an assistant professor in the Purdue University School of Construction Management Technology where she focuses on research interests that include facilities management, building maintenance, condition assessment, decision-making models, and implementing data-driven techniques in the FM area. Mike Petrusky asks Deniz her thoughts about preparing the next generation for different trends and technologies in the future of the built environment and she believes tha...

Mar 08, 202420 min

Ep. 124: “Improve Our Lives” – Building Performance Standards and Energy Efficiency Strategies with Sharon Jaye, D.Ed, SFP of the City and County of Denver

Sharon Jaye, D.Ed, SFP is Building Performance Policy Manager at the City and County of Denver where she is passionate about leading the team that is implementing Denver's Building Performance Policy for the Office of Climate Action, Sustainability, and Resiliency in the High Performance Buildings and Homes division. Mike Petrusky asks Sharon about how making buildings more sustainable not only improves operating costs and the quality of the facility, but also can improve the lives of the people...

Feb 16, 202422 min

Ep. 123: “Make Better Decisions” – Autodesk University, AI, Facilities Data and the Building Life Cycle with Fred Kraus of Eptura™

Fred Kraus is VP of Product at Eptura™ where he is a software product strategist, product management leader, and workplace technology expert. Recorded live in Las Vegas during Autodesk University 2023, Mike Petrusky asks Fred about the use of AI and data in improving decision-making and efficiency in asset management and facilities operations. They discuss the exciting conversations the team has been having with customers and the conference theme of the power of data, AI and technology tools thr...

Feb 02, 202421 min

Ep. 122: “Technology Coming Together” – Digital Twins for Facility Management with Peter Costanzo of ROI Consulting Group

Peter Costanzo is Director at ROI Consulting Group where he is passionate about delivering workplace technology solutions that optimize operations, streamline processes, and increase the accuracy of data to reduce costs. Recorded live in Las Vegas during Autodesk University 2023, Mike Petrusky asks Peter about how the latest FM technology is expected to bring significant improvements to workplaces, making them healthier and more efficient. They explore the concept of a digital twin, an electroni...

Jan 19, 202419 min

Ep. 121: “The Greatest Opportunity” – Exploring FM Technologies at IFMA’s IT Community with Ted Ritter, IFMA Fellow and Geoff Williams CFM, FMP, SFP, IFMA Fellow

Ted Ritter, IFMA Fellow is Principal at LMI360, a sales and marketing organization focused on commercial service and technology providers that support the commercial built environment. Geoff Williams, CFM, FMP, SFP, IFMA Fellow is Principal Owner at GDW Facility Management Consulting and Training where he is passionate about enabling organizations and developing FM leaders. Recorded live in Las Vegas during Autodesk University 2023, Mike Petrusky asks Ted and Geoff about the use of technology in...

Jan 05, 202425 min

Ep. 120: “It’s About Asking Questions” – Asset Management Insights from Autodesk University with Matt Davoren of CADD Microsystems, Inc.

Matt Davoren is President & C.O.O. at CADD Microsystems, Inc. where he is focused on using technology to better our lives - one solution at a time. Recorded live in Las Vegas during Autodesk University 2023, Mike Petrusky asks Matt about his experiences, views on technology, and his believe in the importance of continuous learning in the asset and facility management industry. They discuss the trends revealed during this amazing event and Matt shares his views around the transformation of di...

Dec 15, 202321 min

Ep. 118: “You Are Not Alone” – The Power of FM Credentials from IFMA’s 2023 Emerging Professional of the Year with Richard Gunpat, CFM, FMP, SFP of the Airports Authority of Trinidad and Tobago

Richard Gunpat, CFM, FMP, SFP is a facilities and asset management leader with over twenty years of experience in engineering, energy consulting, and aviation, with many credentials across multiple disciplines. He is a Mechanical Engineer for the Airports Authority of Trinidad and Tobago and was recently recognized as IFMA’s 2023 Emerging Professional of the Year. Mike Petrusky asks Richard to share about his journey in facility management, his involvement with IFMA, and the importance of facili...

Dec 01, 202318 min

ENCORE: Asset Management “Mega-Trends” with Susan Clarke of Autodesk (AC Ep 98)

Susan Clarke is Senior Manager of Building Operations Strategy at Autodesk where she is focused on supporting her team’s expansion into operations including the recently formed strategic alliance between Autodesk and Eptura. Recorded live in London, Mike Petrusky asks Susan about the “mega-trends” and technologies impacting the built environment as they explore opportunities for asset management leaders and make predictions for the industry in 2023. Susan sees the rise of IoT tools and data-driv...

Nov 24, 202322 min

Ep. 117: “Time is the Most Valuable Thing” – Being Open to Change to Make Progress in Facility Management with Lyle D. Gladney, CFM, FMP, CPMM of Clairmont Oaks

Lyle D. Gladney, CFM, FMP, CPMM is a Facilities Professional with a passion for caring for people and assets in his role as Building Operations Director at Claremont Oaks in Atlanta, GA. Mike Petrusky asks Lyle to share stories and experiences from his FM journey and he emphasizes the value of effective time management and the need to embrace change in our profession. They explore the role of technology in facilities, the evolution of CMMS tools, and the potential impact of artificial intelligen...

Nov 10, 202321 min

Ep. 116: “Embrace That Framework” – ISO 55001: Asset Management's “Gold Standard” with Maureen Roskoski of FEA

Maureen Roskoski is Vice President and Associate at FEA where she is passionate about helping organizations achieve greater energy efficiency, long term resilience planning, and operational excellence. Mike Petrusky invited Maureen back to the podcast for the third time in recent months to complete the “trilogy” of FEA broadcasts about asset-related topics. This time, they took a deep dive into “ISO 55001: Asset Management's Gold Standard” to discover the value and importance of embracing manage...

Oct 20, 202320 min

Ep. 115: “Purpose Behind The Space” – The Evolution of Facility Management and the Workplace with Wendy Libert, CFM of American Institutes for Research

Wendy Libert is Senior Facilities Manager in the Workplace Management Group at the American Institutes for Research (AIR) where she is passionate about expanding the role of FM professionals to impact the organization's mission, vision, and culture. Mike Petrusky asks Wendy to share her FM career journey and describe how her profession has grown to encompass more than just the physical office, but to also include supporting remote staff and understanding that the workplace can be anywhere. The v...

Sep 29, 202319 min

Ep. 114: “Never Stop Learning” – Vital Leadership Lessons in Facility and Asset Management with Sean Dalton of NIKA Solutions & IFMA’s Military Community

Sean Dalton is Portfolio Manager at NIKA Solutions where he is an energetic leader & facilities expert with over 20 years of experience leading teams to success. Mike Petrusky talks with Sean during his visit to San Antonio, TX for the 2023 American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE) Annual Conference. Sean shares his career journey in the world of facility management including decades of experience leading military and civilian engineering and facilities teams in accomplishing excel...

Sep 08, 202320 min

Ep. 113: “Let’s Be Smart With The Resources We Have” – Health Care Facilities Innovation at the 2023 ASHE Annual Conference with Lindsey and Joshua Brackett of Legacy FM

Lindsey Brackett, CHC, CHFM, SASHE is Chief Empowerment Officer at Legacy FM where she is passionate about creating training programs for facility management teams and Joshua Brackett PE, SASHE, CHFM is System Regulatory Director, Facilities Services at Banner Health. Mike Petrusky chats with Lindsey and Josh in San Antonio, TX during the 2023 American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE) Annual Conference, the largest event devoted to professionals who design, build, maintain, and operate...

Aug 18, 202323 min

Ep. 112: “Be That Champion and Embrace It” – A.I. and the Future of Facility Management with André Jones of Capital One & Kevin Goode of the DC Bar

André Jones, MBA, CFM, FMP is Corporate Real Estate Portfolio & Facilities Manager at Capital One and Kevin Goode, FMP is Director of Facilities at the DC Bar and both are based in the Washington, DC region. Mike Petrusky visited the Capital One HQ campus in McLean, VA to host a live webinar broadcast called, “A.I. and the Future of Facility Management” that explored which artificial intelligence trends are making the biggest waves in the workplace. Joined by two bonus guests from the FM tea...

Aug 04, 202324 min

Ep. 111: “We Want to Help Facilities & Humans” – The Future of Facility Management Technologies with Mahnaz Ensafi, PhD of Procon Consulting

Mahnaz Ensafi, PhD is a Technology Consultant at Procon Consulting where she has a passion for process and product improvement especially as it relates to the built environment. Mike Petrusky asks Mahnaz about her FM journey and her interest in the application of data analytics in the world of facility management. They reminisce about their first meeting at IFMA’s World Workplace and celebrate their common alma mater, Virginia Tech, while exploring the opportunities for improving efficiencies in...

Jul 21, 202319 min

Ep. 110: “Keep the Big Picture in Mind” - Inside the Facility Life Cycle with Chris Hodges, Maureen Roskoski and Tim Carey of FEA

Chris Hodges is Principal, Maureen Roskoski is Vice President, and Tim Carey is Senior Facility Management Consultant at Facility Engineering Associates (FEA) where they are passionate about helping organizations improve the way they manage their facilities. In June 2023, Mike Petrusky hosted a panel discussion titled “Inside the Facility Life Cycle” where they explored how strategic facilities planning requires focused coordination between those who plan and build, those who operate, and those ...

Jul 07, 202330 min

Ep. 109: “Managing Assets in the Context of Asset Management” – Delivering Value in Facilities with Jack Dempsey of the Asset Management Partnership, LLC

Jack Dempsey is Managing Partner and Co-Founder of the Asset Management Partnership, a consulting practice specializing in helping others improve outcomes through better asset management. Mike Petrusky asks Jack to share his journey to help organizations improve their facility management capabilities so they can spend more time delivering their value add by providing solutions that systematically streamline and simplify the management of large, complex facility and built infrastructure portfolio...

Jun 23, 202322 min

Ep. 108: “FM as a Key to Good Health” – IAQ, Technology and How Facility Management Drives Well-Being with Sissi Liu of Metalmark Innovations

Sissi Liu is CEO & Co-Founder at Metalmark Innovations where she is passionate about improving indoor air quality, which is essential to our well-being, while making an impact on the global climate change crisis. Mike Petrusky asks Sissi about the opportunity facility management professionals have to leverage technology for reducing the amount of energy needed to supply people with clean air while at the same time reducing the waste created by air purification systems. They discuss the role ...

Jun 09, 202324 min

Ep. 107: “Have Fun With This” – Asset Management Meets the Circular Economy with Kristy Ehman of Hyon Software Inc.

Kristy Ehman is Founder & CEO of Hyon Software Inc. in Saskatchewan, Canada where she is passionate about “Building North America's Corporate Circular Economy”. Mike Petrusky asks Kristy about her journey and how Hyon hopes to become a global leader in the circular economy and to ease the inevitable burden of reporting sustainability on asset management. She shares Hyon's model which integrates into current processes and introduces new opportunities for circulation using technology to build ...

May 26, 202323 min

Ep. 106: Talent Availability and Technology Enablement for Asset Management with Michael J. Zucchero, PE, CEng, CFM, MIET, LEED GA

Michael J. Zucchero, PE, CEng, CFM, MIET, LEED GA is passionate about providing effective, decisive leadership in the areas of facilities management, operations and maintenance, and many other services to the marketplace. Mike Petrusky asks Michael about his years of experience in the industry as they explore the current challenges facing FM providers as they seek to care for the built environment. Mike and Michael believe that technology tools will help enable leaders to bridge the gaps in tale...

May 12, 202320 min

Ep. 105: “Failure is Not an Option” - Sustainability, ISO’s FM standards, and the Future of the Built Environment with Stephen Ballesty of In-Touch Advisory

Stephen Ballesty is Director at In-Touch Advisory where he is passionate about delivering sustainable outcomes for his clients while ensuring adherence to good governance, standards, compliance, and continuous process improvements. Recorded live in Sydney, Australia, Mike Petrusky asks Stephen about his experience in asset management and facility management including his many contributions to the IFMA community. They explore the challenges facing the built environment, the value of the ISO 41000...

Apr 28, 202323 min

Ep. 104: How the Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act (FBPTA) Enhances FM and Asset Management with Maureen Roskoski of FEA and Patrick Dale of GSA

Maureen Roskoski is Vice President at Facility Engineering Associates (FEA) and Patrick Dale is Management & Program Analyst at GSA/OGP Office of Federal High Performance Green Buildings. During the NFMT 2023 Conference in Baltimore, Mike Petrusky talked with Maureen and Patrick about the Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act (FBPTA) and the benefits of the program for asset management and facility management professionals. They explored the workforce challenges facing federal agencies an...

Apr 14, 202322 min

Ep. 103: Understanding Blockchain for the Built Environment & Facility Management with Brittanie Campbell-Turner of Builderchain & American Family Insurance

Brittanie Campbell-Turner is CEO and Co-Founder of Builderchain and Manager of Workplace Innovation and Construction at American Family Insurance. She is a passionate Built Environment Blockchain & Lean Integrator who is fully committed to achieving the highest possible standards of service in the industry. Mike Petrusky asks Brittanie how Blockchain and other technologies are intersecting with the built environment, facility management and construction projects. They discuss their involveme...

Mar 17, 202321 min

Ep. 102: Smart Cities and the Intersection of Technology & Asset Management with Paul Doherty, IFMA Fellow, DFC Senior Fellow of The Digit Group, Inc.

Paul Doherty, AIA, CDT, CSI, IFMA Fellow, DFC Senior Fellow is President and CEO at The Digit Group, Inc. (TDG), a U.S. Smart City real estate development and investment company, where he is passionate about the design, planning, construction and operations of Smart Cities around the world. Mike Petrusky asks Paul about the origins of his AEC career and how he found himself involved with some of the significant moments at the intersection of technology with the built environment. They explore th...

Mar 03, 202325 min

Ep. 101: Accessibility and Adaptability for Facilities and People in the Built Environment with Amanda Broomes of Shaw Contract

Amanda Broomes is Account Manager at Shaw Contract where she is passionate about connecting with people to protect, preserve and beautify substrates in the built environment while being committed to building stronger & more inclusive communities. Mike Petrusky asks Amanda about her experiences working with facility management professionals to help organizations prepare workplaces using a holistic approach to materials, specifications and strategies that meet the needs of the people using the...

Feb 17, 202318 min

Ep. 100: “A Centennial Celebration” - The Asset Management Trends That Got Us Here with Susan Lubell, Lucas Marino and Paul Daoust

Susan Lubell, P.Eng, MBA, MMP, CAMA is Principal Consultant at Steppe Consulting, Lucas Marino, D.Eng., PMP is CEO of EAST Partnership and Paul Daoust is Founder & Managing Director of Scio Asset Management. To celebrate Episode 100 of The Asset Champion Podcast, Mike Petrusky assembled this panel of past guests for a live broadcast where they could explore “The Asset Management Trends That Got Us Here”. They offer inspiration and perspectives while reviewing lessons learned on the show and ...

Feb 03, 202329 min

Ep. 99: Experts Discuss – Must Know BIM to FM Considerations with Andy Burg of Messer Construction & Nick Stefanidakis of Eptura™

Andy Burg is Vice President of Construction Technology and Innovation at Messer Construction and Nick Stefanidakis is Senior Vice President of Strategic Alliances & Channel at Eptura™. In December 2022, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar called “Experts Discuss: Must-Know BIM to FM Considerations” where Nick and Andy explored the process for understanding the value of a digital handoff from building design and construction to operations. Mike asks these experts to share the six important st...

Jan 20, 202320 min

Ep. 98: 2023 Asset Management Industry “Mega-Trends” and Predictions with Susan Clarke of Autodesk

Susan Clarke is Senior Manager of Building Operations Strategy at Autodesk where she is focused on supporting her team’s expansion into operations including the recently formed strategic alliance between Autodesk and Eptura. Recorded live in London, Mike Petrusky asks Susan about the “mega-trends” and technologies impacting the built environment as they explore opportunities for asset management leaders and make predictions for the industry in 2023. Susan sees the rise of IoT tools and data-driv...

Jan 06, 202322 min

Ep. 97: Priorities for Managing Facilities, People and Asset Lifecycles in 2023 with Judy Leyshon, CFM of AECOM

Judy Leyshon, CFM is Director of Facilities Management for the Americas at AECOM where she is passionate about improving operational performance, maintenance priorities and team development. AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. Mike Petrusky asks Judy about strategies for prioritizing asset management, building lifecycles and ut...

Dec 16, 202218 min
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