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Implementing Sustainable Practices as a Facilities Manager With Scott Lewis Judkins of C&W Services from 2022-11-03T06:00

Scott Lewis Judkins is the Head of Facilities Management for Fortinet’s Global Head Quarters at C&W Services, a leading integrated facility services provider. Fortinet is the global leader of cy...

Reconstructing Your Facilities For Growth With Dave Scroggins of Cushman&Wakefield and Nic Guedenet of Hines Building Maintenance from 2022-08-04T06:00

Dave Scroggins is the Facilities Manager at Cushman & Wakefield, a global commercial real estate services firm. In his role, Dave manages two office locations. Before Cushman & Wakefield, he was...

Maintaining Effectiveness in Your Facilities With Nirmala Kovvali of Carbon from 2022-07-14T06:00

Nirmala Kovvali is the Director of Facilities and EHS at Carbon, a 3D printing technology company helping businesses develop products to bring to market. In her current role, Nirmala is responsi...

How To Attain Success in Facilities Management With Jeffrey Holton of The Doctors Company from 2022-06-30T06:00

Jeffrey Holton is the Facilities Operations Manager at The Doctors Company, the nation’s largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer. He has a background in game development and project ...

Transitioning to Director of Facilities in Horticulture With Bryan Garza of Filoli from 2022-05-12T06:00

Bryan Garza is the Director of Facilities at Filoli, a National Trust historic house, garden, and nature preserve. As the overseer of Filoli’s infrastructure and property, Bryan supports the act...

Maintain and Improve Your Facilities and Support With Bruce Mace of UCSF Health from 2022-04-28T06:00

Bruce Mace is the Executive Director of Facilities and Support Services at UCSF Health, one of the nation’s top 10 hospitals. Bruce has extensive experience in architecture, 2D and 3D design, co...

Using Holistic Practices in the Business World With Mark Hiddleson, Owner of Specialized Storage Solutions Inc. from 2022-04-21T06:00

Mark Hiddleson is the Owner of Specialized Storage Solutions Inc., which provides industry-leading warehouse storage solutions nationwide. Mark has been a storage racking industry professional s...

How Remote Work Has Changed the Game With Jeremy Salles of Sony Interactive Entertainment from 2022-04-14T06:00

Jeremy Salles is the Senior Director of Facilities and Real Estate at Sony Interactive Entertainment, known to most as the company responsible for the PlayStation brand. Having previously worked...

How Monitoring CO2 Levels Can Improve Classroom Engagement With Roger Silveira, Director of Facilities Maintenance and Operations and Founder of We Need Fresh Air from 2022-04-07T06:00

Roger Silveira is the Director of Facilities Maintenance and Operations at East Side Union High School District and the Founder of We Need Fresh Air. We Need Fresh Air is an organization focused...

Facilities Is A Team Sport With Bill Martorana, Director of Facilities from 2022-03-31T06:00

Bill Martorana is the Director of Facilities at IGM Biosciences. He has over 15 years of experience managing multi-site and multi-building facilities. Throughout his career, he’s worked to creat...

How to Advance Your Skills in the Facilities Management Industry With Michael Kistler, Senior Facilities Manager from 2022-03-24T06:00

Michael Kistler is a Senior Facilities Manager with over 15 years of experience in project management and a demonstrated history in facilities services. He began his career with the Naval Facili...

Investing in Real Estate Opportunities With Natasha Vinitsky, Senior Property Manager for R&C Brown Associates from 2022-03-10T07:00

Natasha Vinitsky is the Senior Property Manager at R&C Brown Associates, a privately held real estate investment company that specializes in acquisition, redevelopment, leasing, and management i...

Scaling the Plant-Based Meat Industry With Jacob Quint, Senior Facilities Manager at Mission Barns from 2022-03-03T07:00

Jacob Quint is the Senior Facilities Manager at Mission Barns, an innovative company that takes animal fat cells and creates plant-based meat. Growing up on a horse ranch, he is no stranger to a...

Rethinking City Planning with Mark Moses, Author and Municipal Finance Consultant from 2022-02-24T07:00

Mark Moses is an author and municipal finance consultant. He’s a former municipal CFO/Treasurer and industry consultant with 29 years of financial management experience. Throughout his career, h...

Innovative Solutions in the Facilities Management Industry With Steve Wallis of GSH Group from 2022-01-27T07:00

Steve Wallis is the Vice President of Operations at GSH Group, a premiere provider of global integrated facilities management and building engineering services. With over 20 years of experience ...

Cultivating an Environment To Empower Employees With Jack Lau of Perfect World Entertainment from 2021-12-23T07:00

Jack Lau is the Facilities Manager at Perfect World Entertainment, a leading publisher of online games most known for creating titles based on Star Trek,Dungeons & Dragons, and...

Building Positive Relationships in Your Community With Jourdan Murray, Property Manager for Read Investments from 2021-12-02T07:00

Jourdan Murray is the Property Manager for Read Investments, a company that owns and operates over 2 million square feet of retail, multifamily, and industrial real estate throughout Northern Ca...

Looking Beyond the Hurdles With Mashona Marsh, Facility Manager for Subsea 7 from 2021-11-25T07:00

Mashona Marsh is the Facility Manager for Subsea 7, a global leader in the delivery of offshore projects and services for the energy industry. Mashona has been in the facilities management indus...

Generating Affordable Housing Options Through Accessory Dwelling Units With Rick Boyce, Multifamily Sales Lead at Villa Homes from 2021-10-28T06:00

Rick Boyce is the Multifamily Sales Lead at Villa Homes, California’s #1 builder of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Rick and his team help multifamily property owners add ADUs to their parcels ...

Mentorship, Outsourcing, and Other Resources for Service Professionals With Ben Landers, President and CEO of Blue Corona from 2021-10-14T06:00

Ben Landers is the President and CEO of Blue Corona, a data-driven marketing and analytics company. Ben has been building, growing, and leading the Blue Corona team for over 10 years, landing th...

Automating Your Contract Pricing With Keith Ryan, Co-Founder and CEO of ScanQuo from 2021-10-05T06:00

Keith Ryan is the Co-founder and CEO of ScanQuo, a leading software that is transforming the way pricing is handled in facilities management. After 32 years of working in the cleaning industry, ...

From Boxer to Building Manager With Homer Lee Gibbins, Building Manager at Meadows&Ohly, LLC from 2021-09-28T06:00

Homer Lee Gibbins is a Building Manager for Meadows & Ohly, LLC. He is also a Master General Mechanic at the Atlanta Medical Center, the Owner of DJ G’s Entertainment, and the Owner of RoomsbyHo...

How AI Services Can Save You Time, Money, and Energy with Jay Hsueh, CEO and Founder of Roby from 2021-09-23T06:00

Jay Hsueh is the CEO and Founder of Roby, a conversational AI service that streamlines the modern office. Roby’s mission is to create an engaged, productive workplace by making customer operatio...

How to Succeed as a Facilities Manager in the Restaurant Industry with Dave Stockton, Senior Facility Manager at Brinker International from 2021-08-31T06:00

Dave Stockton is the Senior Facility Manager at Brinker International, a global leader in the casual dining restaurant industry. Dave has over a decade of experience managing high-risk, high vis...

The Future of the Workplace with Erick Humbser, Facilities Operations Manager at Cisco Meraki from 2021-08-17T06:00

Erick Humbser is the Facilities Operations Manager at Cisco Meraki. With 15 years of experience in the facilities management industry, Erick has sharpened his leadership prowess as well as his a...

Finding Your Career Path in the Maritime Industry with Peter Belden, Operations Manager at Blue&Gold Fleet from 2021-07-27T06:00

Peter Belden is the Operations Manager at Blue & Gold Fleet, a ferry and water excursion company that has been serving San Francisco Bay for over 40 years. In 1979, Blue & Gold Fleet began cruis...

Leading with Compassion, Empathy, and Trust with Edward Johnson, Procurement Manager at ON24 from 2021-07-13T06:00

Edward Johnson is the Procurement Manager at ON24, a cloud-based digital experience platform that helps businesses grow. Powered by AI, ON24 provides a system of engagement that enables business...

Facilities Management in the Healthcare Field with Kate Peevey, Manager of Facilities and Real Estate Services at Telecare from 2021-07-08T06:00

Kate Peevey is the Manager of Facilities and Real Estate Services at Telecare, a family- and employee-owned company that has been treating individuals with serious mental illness since 1965. Tel...

Becoming a Bold, Battle-Tested Facilities Manager with De’Shawn Kelly, Facilities Manager at Homeward Bound of Marin from 2021-06-08T06:00

De’Shawn Kelly is the Facilities Manager at Homeward Bound of Marin, a community nonprofit working to end homelessness by providing shelter and services for homeless families and individuals in ...

Nationwide Facilities Management Trends with Tina Vitali, Facilities and Administration Manager at HomeLight from 2021-06-01T06:00

Tina Vitali is the Facilities and Administration Manager of HomeLight, a real estate tech startup that connects home buyers and sellers to top real estate agents. At HomeLight, Tina works direct...

How Traveling Can Bring Value to Your Professional Career with Katie Mitchell, Senior Property Manager at Matrix Group, Inc. from 2021-05-25T06:00

Katie Mitchell is the Senior Property Manager at Matrix Group, Inc., a commercial real estate company that services the Denver Metropolitan area. At Matrix Group, Inc., Katie trains and supports...

The Post-Pandemic Future of Facilities Management with Joe Annino, Engineering Manager at GSH Group from 2021-05-18T06:00

Joe Annino is the Engineering Manager at GSH Group, a leading facilities management company that provides clients with custom-tailored services, products, and resources. At GSH Group, Joe is res...

Transforming the Commercial Real Estate Industry with Nicole Price, Associate Director of Cushman&Wakefield from 2021-05-12T06:00

Nicole Price is the Associate Director of Cushman & Wakefield, a leading global real estate services firm. With over a decade of experience in the real estate industry, Nicole has made a positiv...

Navigating Challenges and Seeking Opportunities in the Construction Industry with David Brown of Metcon from 2021-05-04T06:00

David Brown is a contractor in the Sales and Estimating department at Metcon. Through Metcon, David is helping provide pre-construction and tenant improvement work. Metcon specializes in buildin...

Supporting Affordable Housing and Community Development with Bill Wells, Facilities Manager for Napa Valley Community Housing from 2021-04-28T06:00

William (Bill) Wells is the Facilities Manager for Napa Valley Community Housing (NVCH), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to develop, preserve, and manage affordable homes. Through thei...

How to Develop Your Career in the Construction Industry with Andrew Gardner, Director of Marketing and Business Development at Peacock Construction from 2021-04-20T06:00

Andrew Gardner is the Director of Marketing and Business Development at Peacock Construction. As a creative thinker and long-term strategist, Andrew drives brand strategy and growth at Peacock C...

The Future of Growth in the Security Services Industry with Nils Welin, CEO of ProGuard Security Services from 2021-04-13T06:00

Nils Welin is a highly accomplished serial entrepreneur and the CEO of ProGuard Security Services, a company that provides personalized and professional security services to the San Francisco Ba...

Collaboration, Communication, and a Team-Centered Approach with Alyssa Cooper, Manager of Facilities and Asset Management at Philz Coffee from 2021-04-06T06:00

Alyssa Cooper is the Manager of Facilities and Asset Management at Philz Coffee. Alyssa has been in the facilities management industry since 2013, where she began her career as a Facilities Coor...

Growing Your Entrepreneurial Skills with Mark Schmidt, Owner of Unicorn Group from 2021-03-30T06:00

Mark Schmidt is the Owner of Unicorn Group, a company that provides professional print-to-mail solutions for local businesses and nonprofits. After working in the corporate world for 12 years an...

Navigating Changes in the Workplace with Michael Yorker, Facilities Management Consultant from 2021-03-23T06:00

Michael Yorker is a Facilities Management Consultant with over 22 years of experience in facilities management. He specializes in risk mitigation, team development, safety, and relationship buil...

Getting Creative with Your Value with Heidi Duffy, Asset Manager at Meridian from 2021-03-16T06:00

Heidi Duffy is an Asset Manager at Meridian, a full-service real estate developing and investing company. At Meridian, Heidi is responsible for analyzing the qualifications of prospective tenant...

Embracing and Servicing the HVAC Industry with Joe Williams, President of Package Unit Pros from 2021-03-09T07:00

Joe Williams is the President of Package Unit Pros, a company of commercial light HVAC experts. Their focus on light commercial HVAC removes additional worries and overstretched responsibilities...

Exploring the World of HVAC Service with Christian Grzywinski of Therma from 2021-03-02T07:00

Christian Grzywinski is a Project Manager at Therma, California’s premier mechanical solutions provider. As part of the Therma team, Christian works to provide customer solutions for mechanical ...

The Future of Environmentally Sustainable Workplaces with Hafsa Burt, President and Managing Principal at HB+A Architects from 2021-02-23T07:00

Hafsa Burt is the President and Managing Principal of HB+A Architects, a firm focused on environmental sustainability and blending avant-garde design with a strong commitment to the bottom line....

The Future of Facility Management and Co-Working Spaces with Peter Ankerstjerne, Chief Strategy Officer at Planon from 2021-02-16T07:00

Peter Ankerstjerne is Chief Strategy Officer at Planon and the Chairman of the Board of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA). Planon is the leading global provider of innovat...

From Guts to Glory with Rocky Singh Kandola, Founder of Hair Maiden India from 2021-02-09T07:00

Rocky Singh Kandola is the Founder and CEO of Hair Maiden India, a world-leading company in high-quality hair & dedicated customer service. Hair Maiden India connects business owners to the prod...

Facility Management Insights From a Virtual Hire with Joe Peterson, Global Workplace Programs at Snowflake from 2021-02-02T07:00

Joe Peterson is the Head of Global Workplace Programs for Snowflake, a data platform that utilizes cloud data to help thousands of organizations harness and analyze their data for direction and ...

Strategic Pivots in the Facility Management Industry with John Fahmy, Vice President of Operations and Sales at Planned Companies from 2021-01-25T07:00

John Fahmy is the Vice President of Operations and Sales at Planned Companies, a conglomerate that provides industry-leading janitorial, maintenance, security, and concierge services for commerc...

Creating a Balance Between Design and Culture with Primo Orpilla, Principal and Co-Founder of Studio O+A from 2020-12-22T07:00

Primo Orpilla is the Principal and Co-Founder of Studio O+A, a San Francisco design firm that strives to create an environment that translates any company's culture into a tactile experience. Pr...

Creating a Safe Workplace and Other Insights with Badreddine Benabdallah, Facilities and Workplace Expert at BUILDEENG from 2020-12-10T07:00

Badreddine Benabdallah is a Facilities and Workplace Expert at BUILDEENG. BUILDEENG is a real estate and project management consulting agency that specializes in supporting clients as they trans...

A Jill of All Trades with Malou Carreon, Facilities Consultant from 2020-12-01T07:00

Malou Carreon is a Facilities Consultant, helping clients relocate and connect with vendors and other facility managers year-round. She has worked closely with clients worldwide for over 20 year...

Making the Job Your Own and More Insights From Mark Hendricks, Maintenance Manager of CountryHouse Residence and Former Area Facility Manager at Kitchell from 2020-11-20T07:00

Mark Hendricks is the Maintenance Manager of CountryHouse Residence, a residential home for individuals facing memory loss and dementia. CountryHouse Residence is part of the Agemark family of s...

From the Air Force to Facility Management with Jonathan Johnson, Director of Facilities and Security at Pandora from 2020-11-05T07:00

Jonathan Johnson is the Director of Facilities and Security at Pandora's Oakland Headquarters and the Founder of Hyperspace, a company dedicated to saving millions of dollars in real estate or w...

Making a Difference in Your Community with Nitya Devisetti, Founder of Ma(s)king a Difference from 2020-10-27T06:00

Nitya Devisetti is a high school student with a passion for serving her community. When COVID-19 first hit the states, Nitya saw the need for masks in her community and a non-profit called Ma(s)...

Clean Spaces and the Future of Facility Management with Elias Nacif, Executive Vice President of Service by Medallion from 2020-10-14T06:00

Elias Nacif is the Executive Vice President of Service by Medallion, an award-winning, family-owned company specializing in facility services for Fortune 500 companies, start-ups, and more. Serv...

Creating Your Own Path in Facility Management with Sheetal Ohri, Director of Facilities and Remodel at Yadav Enterprises, Inc. from 2020-10-06T06:00

Sheetal Ohri is the Director of Facilities and Remodel for Yadav Enterprises, Inc., America's largest franchisee company for Jack in the Box, Denny's, Sizzlers, Corner Bakery Cafe, and El Pollo ...

Opportunities in the Pandemic Rubble with Stormy Friday of The Friday Group from 2020-09-22T06:00

Stormy Friday is the President of The Friday Group, an internationally recognized women-owned facilities management consulting firm. Stormy is also a consultant, trainer, and speaker in organiza...

Fighting COVID-19: The Role of the Facility Manager with Stan Mitchell, CEO of Key Facilities Management International from 2020-09-15T06:00

Stan Mitchell is Founder and CEO of Key Facilities Management International, the longest established facilities management business in the UK. With a global reach, the company is now operating a...

The Healthy Workplace: Sustainability and Architecture with Leigh Stringer, Managing Principal, DC Office at EYP from 2020-09-08T06:00

Leigh Stringer is the Managing Principal of the EYP Washington, DC office, an architecture, engineering, and building technology firm. Leigh uses her sustainability and architecture expertise to...

Why Now is a Good Time to be in Facilities Management with Lorri Rowlandson, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Innovation at BGIS from 2020-09-01T06:00

Lorri Rowlandson is the Senior Vice President of Strategy and Innovation at BGIS, a global leader in facility management, project delivery, energy and sustainability, asset management, workplace...

From Aircraft Maintenance to Facility Management with Trevor Truax, Chief Engineer at Paramount Property Company from 2020-08-18T06:00

Trevor Truax is the Chief Engineer for Paramount Property Company in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has worked in building management for over ten years, learning the ins and outs of what it tak...

Finding the Right Fit in Facility Management with David Lobato, Practice Lead at Aerotek from 2020-08-11T06:00

David Lobato is a Practice Lead at Aerotek, a company that specializes in recruiting and staffing needs. Aerotek has won countless awards over the last 30 years, becoming a global company that m...

Fostering An Entrepreneurial Spirit and Strategic Business Development with Don Maroney, Director of Business Development at C&W Services from 2020-08-04T09:00

Don Maroney, is the Director of Business Development at C&W Services. He has over 25 years of experience in facilities management with a knack for sales and operational leadership. 

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Detecting Leaks With The Leak Doctor, John Stephenson from 2020-07-28T06:00

John Stephenson is The Leak Doctor, a licensed contractor, plumber, and leak detection specialist who works for a leak detection company in the Bay area. John has capitalized on his brand as a l...

Creating New Guidelines for the Return to Work with Eric Horn, Director of Workplace&Real Estate at Wish from 2020-07-21T06:00

Eric Horn is the Director of Workplace & Real Estate at Wish. He is also the CEO of CREW Consults, a consulting agency that helps startups expand and connect to the right vendors and maintenance...

Project Management in the Face of COVID-19 with Dave Tompkins, Director of Facilities for Trinity SF from 2020-07-14T06:00

Dave Tompkins is the Director of Facilities for Trinity SF. Under Trinity SF’s wings are commercial divisions, office spaces, and storefront retail, including some of the most high-end retailers...

What Facilities Managers Need to Do Now to Adapt to the Post-COVID New World (June 2020 update) from 2020-07-07T06:00

Greg Owens is the owner of McCarthy Painting, a company that specializes in serving commercial and residential spaces in the San Francisco Bay area. McCarthy Painting was founded in 1969 and has...

Creating a Safe and Efficient Workspace with Ben Ouwinga, Vice President of Operations - West Coast at KKR&Co. from 2020-06-30T06:00

Ben Ouwinga is the Vice President of Operations for KKR & Co. - West Coast, where he manages the day-to-day operations of their two facilities in the San Francisco Bay Area. KKR & C...