This week we're revisiting our conversation with George Alvarado, a Veteran of the USAF. While in the USAF, George was introduced to the world of Facilities Management, and was responsible for managing the Air Force's largest European single-occupancy lodging facility, a Nuclear Missile Facility, and a C-17 Maintenance Operations Control Center. On this episode, we discuss George's experience transitioning from military to civilian Facilities Management. We also provide insi...
May 04, 2023•27 min
Andrew Bryan is a highly experienced professional with over 25 years of senior management roles in various business sectors, including FMCG, retail, facilities, and manufacturing. He currently serves as the SHEQ Director at Samsic UK and brings a wealth of knowledge to the topic of reducing environmental impact in the facilities management sector. In this episode, Andrew emphasizes the importance of prioritizing environmental performance across the entire business and engaging employees ...
Apr 27, 2023•27 min
On this episode, we welcome Dave Bishop, a seasoned facilities management professional with a unique background in law enforcement. Dave shares his fascinating journey from a law enforcement career to facilities management and discusses the various industries he has worked in, including Higher Education, K-12, and Hospitality.A key focus of the conversation is the deployment of work order systems. Dave dives into best practices for successful implementation, emphasizing the importance of thor...
Apr 20, 2023•33 min
Khadija Qurbanzada joins the show as this weeks guest. Khadija was a part of the first graduating class at Temple University to receive a Bachelors in Facilities Management. Since graduating, she has also obtained the OSHA 30 and FMP certification. On this episode, Khadija talks about her experiences as a female minority in facilities management, building a solid cultural foundation for a facilities team, and the importance of having a mentor. Enjoy! Interested in closi...
Mar 30, 2023•32 min
Lawyna Holland-Parish, VP of Standards & Practices at ESFM, joins the show as this week’s guest. Lawyna, a US Army Veteran, oversees ESFM’s Quality Assurance program, driving standards, consistency, and compliance across the company. Additionally, Lawyna is the cGMP/GxP Subject Matter Expert (SME) for ESFM, assisting clients with their contamination control strategic planning.On this episode, Lawyna shares best practices surrounding:Establishing QA programsStandardizing Safety &...
Mar 23, 2023•23 min
Dr. Louis Fletcher joins the show as this weeks guest. Dr. Fletcher served as an officer in the United States Air Force for 20 years, and has since specialized in leading Facilities Operations organizations in K12. He currently serves as the Executive Director of Facilities and Operations for El Paso County Colorado School District 49. He leads transportation, nutrition services, facility maintenance, and capital construction project management professionals serving over 28,000 PK...
Mar 09, 2023•29 min
Martin Hopp, Founder of Martin Hopp Architects (MHA), joins the show as this weeks guest. After ten years as a Project Director of Rafael Vinoly Architects, Martin went out on his own to launch MHA. The firm is known for its focus on research and in-depth collaboration with clients to deliver unique and inspiring projects. On this episode, we sit down with Martin to talk about his experience designing educational facilities, the various benefits of mass timber architecture, ...
Mar 02, 2023•25 min
Griffin has been on the conference circuit, so we're highlighting one of our favorite interviews from last year. Hunter Sheehan has been in the construction space with Turner Construction for over 6 years, and has earned her Lean Six Sigma Green Belt in addition to her LEED AP Building Design & Construction certification.On this episode, Hunter talks through her experience working with all parties involved with both new construction and commercial renovations. Tune in to ...
Feb 16, 2023•25 min
Anthony Tirendi joins the show as this weeks guest. Anthony started his career in Facilities Management as a Floor Tech, and has worked his way up the ranks holding leadership positions in various industries including: healthcare, manufacturing, and pharmaceutical.On this episode, Anthony talks about the importance of emotional intelligence, the intersection of corporate culture and asset culture, and best practices for leveraging technology across your facilities.Enjoy! Intereste...
Feb 09, 2023•27 min
Lee Hobbs joins the podcast as this weeks guest! Lee has held various leadership positions in the manufacturing and distribution world throughout his career. Tune in to hear Lee discuss: The nuances of facilities management in manufacturingProcess standardizationData collection and utilization of technologyEnjoy!Interested in closing the skills gap? Check out our friends at Interplay Learning!
Jan 26, 2023•26 min
Sissi Liu, CEO & Co-Founder of Metalmark Innovations, joins the podcast as this weeks guest. Metalmark Innovations is a Harvard spinoff that developed Tatama, the first self-cleaning commercial air purifier. On this episode, Sissi talks about a whole range of IAQ issues including:Sustainability and the impact of climate changeWellness issues and the correlation of poor IAQThe connection between poor maintenance practices and IAQ issuesEnjoy!Interested in closing the skills gap...
Jan 19, 2023•26 min
Joseph Sharp returns to the podcast to talk about his journey launching a new Facilities Services division from the ground up. After spending a years servicing various restaurant brands under Meadowbrook Brands, Joe expanded his service offerings to other restaurant groups under as Meadowbrook Facility Services. His experience working as an internal Facilities Manager AND a third party service provider has given him a unique perspective on this relationship. Tune in to hear ...
Jan 12, 2023•30 min
Rayne Guest joins the podcast this week! Rayne is a lifelong entrepreneur, and is the Founder and CEO of ARROWCLEAN. She has been on the ground floor of the disinfection industry for over 15 years, and has appeared on Forbes, Inc. Magazine, and Newsmax, speaking against the antiquated disinfection methods across the industry. Tune in to hear Rayne's story getting into the world of disinfectants, best practices across various industries, and her opinion on the direction of th...
Jan 05, 2023•30 min
Stephen Clawson, CFM, QPCR, FMP, FMG, joins the podcast as this weeks guest! Stephen has spent the better part of a decade consulting in Facilities Management. As a Consultant, Stephen brings an outside perspective to his clients to help identify opportunities for optimization. What does optimization look like? What is the desired end state? How can I achieve these objectives? Finding the answers to these questions is a unique journey for each organization.&...
Dec 22, 2022•20 min
Mayra Portalatin, Vice President of Facilities at NVE, joins the show as this weeks guest! Throughout her career, Mayra has been a leader in the FM community, often providing her expertise through presentations at conferences, such as Greenbuild and World Workplace, as well as writing for publications like FM Link and FMJ. Mayra is a course contributor and instructor for IFMA’s Sustainability Facility Professional Credential (SFP), and is a great resource to talk to the importance ...
Dec 08, 2022•26 min
Marc Gravely joins the podcast as this weeks guest! Marc is an award-winning construction defects attorney and infrastructure law expert focused on helping governmental and private property owners hold contractors and their insurers accountable when things go awry on high value projects. He has represented high-profile business organizations including Texas Hospital Association, Texas Apartment Association, and Texas Hotel & Lodging Association. Marc is also author of the bestsellin...
Dec 01, 2022•23 min
William Cowell de Gruchy joins the show from London. After 5 years in the British Army, Will wore the consulting hat and found inefficiencies in building management. Uncovering this problem, along with his passion for building sustainability, led Will to launch Infogrid, a smart building platform that uses IoT sensors and AI to automate and optimize facilities and building management. On this episode, we discuss cage fighting (!), healthy buildings, and the future of IOT te...
Nov 17, 2022•33 min
Amy Ryan joins the show as this weeks guest! Amy earned a Master's in Business Management from Harvard University, and is currently the Founder and Chief Circular Economist at ESG Strategies. Amy is a Certified Environmental Auditor (CEA) and Registered Environmental Manager (REM) and from 2018-2020, supported facilities compliance roles within the pharmaceutical and research industries. You can feel Amy's passion for all things Facilities Management!On this episode, Amy brings th...
Nov 10, 2022•28 min
Dottie Scholnick joins the show to talk about the importance technology in facilities management. In addition to her expertise managing various CMMS platforms, she's worked extensively with Building Information Modeling (BIM) software. On this episode, Dottie talks to best practices and challenges with rolling out standards for new construction deliverables that can be used by Operations and Facilities teams post-construction.Enjoy! Interested in closing the skills gap? Check...
Nov 03, 2022•30 min
This week we're going to spotlight our interview with Phoebe Beierle. Phoebe is currently working as a Sr. Manager at the U.S. Green Building Council, and was previously the Sustainability Manager at Boston Public Schools. On this episode, Phoebe and I dive into the world of sustainability in K-12, and identify steps a Facilities Manager can take to create a safe environment for students and faculty members. Here are some additional resources for topics discussed on this epi...
Oct 20, 2022•22 min
Todd Drouillard, AIA, NCARB is a licensed Architect in Michigan. During his 24 years of experience he has been involved in a wide range of projects including Aviation, Manufacturing, Research & Development, Workplace and Mission Critical. He is the National Manufacturing and Product Development Sector Leader for HED, a full service national Architecture and Engineering firm based in the Detroit area. On this episode, Todd deep dives into the post-COVID strategies Manufactu...
Oct 13, 2022•23 min
We're on the road at Nashville for IFMA World Workplace 2022! Check out on of our favorite episodes with guest Suri Suriyakumar from ARC Document Solutions.After founding ARC Document Solutions almost 30 years ago, Suri has recently led ARC to invest in technology to become a leader in 'Access to Information in Facilities for the Built Space'. At the end of 2021, the average commercial building in the United States was over 53 years old. Most organizations are documenting cr...
Sep 29, 2022•28 min
I had the opportunity to attend the SoCal Leadership Retreat for IFMA. This was an incredible opportunity to interact with leaders from 4 different IFMA chapters: Orange County, LA, San Fernando Valley, and San Diego. Paul McGlynn, President of the OC chapter, joins the show to talk about major takeaways from the retreat, and best practices other IFMA chapters can adopt. This includes:Retreat formatRecruiting new membersRetaining current membersCross-chapter collaborationEnj...
Sep 21, 2022•19 min
Douglas Henley joins the show as this weeks guest. Throughout his career, Douglas has served in numerous leadership capacities within Facilities Management: Board member for Goodwill Industries of Central FloridaBoard Chair for the Corporation for Independent LivingBoard Member for the National School Plant Management AssociationBoard member and VP of the Connecticut School Buildings and Grounds Association and the Beta Sigma Lambda Educational FoundationDouglas shares his experie...
Sep 15, 2022•28 min
Laurel Brooks of the U.S. Golf Association is this weeks guest. Laurel has spent over two decades in facilities management, and has extensive experience on the financial side of FM. On this episode, Laurel dives into best practices surrounding budgeting and financial management for a facilities organization. This includes:Building relationships with your F&A departmentSystems to capture financial dataFinancial metrics to trackEnjoy! Interested in closing the skills...
Sep 08, 2022•32 min
Facilities Managers are oftentimes asked to do more with less resources. How is it possible to fight fires, complete mandatory inspections, track inventory, and ensure safety for all building occupants with a shrinking budget and limited headcount? On this episode, Nevra Ledwon, Chief Revenue Officer of DecisionBrain, dives into workforce optimization. How can data help with contract negotiations, tactical planning, and operational scheduling? Tune in to find out!&nb...
Sep 01, 2022•25 min
Captain Tom McLemore, Director of Facilities at the United States Naval Academy, is this weeks guest.We've had several Veterans on the podcast to discuss their transition from active duty into civilian life, and how Facilities Management made for a smooth career transition. Captain Tom brings a different perspective to the show - he is actively heading facilities for the Unites States Naval Academy in Annapolis. On this episode, we deep dive into being efficient with limited resou...
Aug 25, 2022•24 min
Ralph Carp joins the podcast as this weeks guest! Prior to starting his own consulting firm, Ralph was the Executive Director for the 8th largest public school system in the country. Here, he led a team that was responsible for managing over 26 million square feet of space in 300+ buildings that was occupied by over 200,000 individuals. On this episode, Ralph provides insight into his experience as a leader in Facilities Management including:Employee Development and Training...
Aug 18, 2022•20 min
Hunter Sheehan joins the podcast as this weeks guest. Hunter has been in the construction space with Turner Construction for over 6 years, and has earned her Lean Six Sigma Green Belt in addition to her LEED AP Building Design & Construction certification.On this episode, Hunter talks through her experience working with all parties involved with both new construction and commercial renovations. Tune in to learn more about her unique perspective, and what best practices you can...
Aug 11, 2022•25 min
Greg Christensen, Host of the insightful CMMSRadio, is this weeks guest. Back in 2003, Greg co-founded NETFacilities and has been immersed in the CMMS space ever since. After their acquisition in 2018, Greg has worked extensively in the FM space, consulting with clients during their CMMS journey. On this episode, Greg and I deep dive into the importance of a client centric strategy, and his pursuit of the elusive win/win scenario.Enjoy! Interested in closing the skills ...
Aug 04, 2022•24 min
