Facility Voices
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Your host is David Trask, National Director and Industry Speaker at ARC Facilities.
David brings you stories from the front lines of Facilities via conversations with Facilities Management leaders from across the nation. You'll hear real-world stories about leadership, coaching, mentorship, a day in the life of, and so much more!
Episodes
59 episodes
Women in Facilities: Putting People First in Facilities Management
In this episode from our "Women in Facilities" series, Maria O'Callaghan-Cassidy, Senior Associate Vice President of Campus Operations at University of Richmond, discusses the evolving landscape of facilities management. She emphasizes the impo...
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28:55
Exploring The Huntington: Pandemic Impact, Sustainability, and Career Development in Facilities Management
In this episode of Facility Voices, we’re joined by Tom Polansky, Vice President for Operations and Facilities at The Huntington. Tom shares his unique career path, starting as an architect and eventually discovering his passion for managing te...
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37:41
Navigating Team Challenges and Cultivating Excellence
In this episode of Facility Voices, David Trask sits down with Taj Sharma, founder and CEO of Convergence, to discuss the evolving challenges and opportunities in the facilities management industry. Taj, with over 35 years of experienc...
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36:32
Women in Facilities: Attracting Women to Careers in Facilities
In this episode of Facility Voices, David Trask welcomes Julie Brown, Vice President of Industries and Customer Value at Johnson Controls, as part of the Women in Facilities series, where she shares insights into her dynamic role supporting fie...
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32:36
Unlocking the Future: Insights on Sustainability, AI, and Emerging Trends in Facilities Management
In this episode of Facility Voices Dean Stanberry, the Past-Chair of the Global Board of Directors at the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), shares his his evolution from IT guy to facility management leader, highlighting the...
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40:52
Game-Day Gold: Key Takeaways in Stadium Operations, Event Management and Guest Experience
In this episode of Facility Voices, David Trask is joined by Fletcher Coffman, Senior Director of Operations at the Washington Commanders. Fletcher shares insights into his role, overseeing engineering, facilities, logistics, and more ...
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30:45
Start Now: A Guide to Building or Enhancing Your Emergency Management Program - Part 3: Training
Scott Ployer, President & CEO of the National Property Management Strategies Group, concludes our "Start Now" series with the third and final part. In this episode, Scott focuses on the crucial aspect of training for facilities teams.
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16:34
Exploring Facilities Management Through Facilithon
In today’s episode David sits down with the two winners of the 2024 Facilithon Competition: Anderson Reynolds, the first-place national finalist in the high school division, and Toby Styron, the first-place national finalist in the post-seconda...
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28:17
Start Now: A Guide to Building or Enhancing Your Emergency Management Program - Part 2: Insurance
In part two of our series, "Start Now: A Guide to Building or Enhancing Your Emergency Management Program," Scott Ployer, President and CEO of National Property Management Strategies Group, explores the vital role of insurance in facilities man...
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Empowering Facilities Management through Trade Schools, FCAs, and Sustainability
In this episode, we chat with Sean Tracy, the Director of Facilities at AdventHealth Castle Rock. With 20 years in healthcare facilities management, Sean takes us through his career journey, from trade school to spearheading sustainability effo...
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24:18
Start Now: A Guide to Building or Enhancing Your Emergency Management Program - Part 1: OSHA
In this special three-part series, "Start Now: A Guide to Building or Enhancing Your Emergency Management Program," Scott Ployer, President and CEO at National Property Management Strategies Group, provides valuable insights and practical advic...
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27:45
Setting the Bar in Facilities: A Profile in Excellence with the Juilliard School
In today's discussion, Paul Sutter, Associate Vice President of Facilities and Capital Projects at the Julliard School, takes us behind the scenes at this world-renowned performing arts education institution.From overseeing a vast array ...
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31:10
Reimagining Resilience: A Contemporary Approach to Emergency Management & Business Continuity
In this episode, David sits down with Dr. Walter Lamar, Executive Director of Health, Safety, and Environmental for the University of Miami Health Care System. Dr. Lamar shares his extensive background in emergency management and public health,...
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27:25
Safety First: Fostering a Culture of Continuous Safety in the Workplace
In this episode, David is joined by Scott Ployer, President and CEO of National Property Management Strategies Group. Scott shares his 38-year journey in facilities management, construction, development, and safety, along with insights into his...
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32:48
Facilities Maintenance Software: Empowering Your Team for Success
Maria Johnson, a seasoned leader in the restaurant facilities and construction industry, shares her inspiring journey from emigrating from Venezuela to the United States as a child, witnessing her parents' hard work, and pursuing her own career...
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28:34
Adapting to Change: Navigating the Dynamics of a Hybrid Workforce and Unlocking the Vital Role of Facilities Teams
Leni Rivera, Owner of WorkplaceXperience, takes Facility Voices listeners on a compelling journey from her beginnings as an actor with a degree from NYU to her current role as a workplace experience advocate. With a background in the performing...
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36:16
Balancing Patient Safety and Cost Efficiency: Harnessing Code Compliance for Quality Care and Savings
In today's episode, David sits down with Josh Bracket, the System Regulatory Director of Facilities Services at Banner Health.Josh shares his unique journey from being an EMT driver to leading regulatory efforts at one of the ...
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36:52
Maximizing Maintenance Efficiency: A Deep Dive into In-House vs. Outsourced Strategies
In today's episode, David is joined by Mike Smith, Senior Facilities Maintenance Manager at Saddle Creek Logistics Services. Mike's journey in maintenance began as an Air Force Mechanic, where he honed his skills keeping cruci...
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30:28
Empowering Education: Harnessing Grants for Sustainable Transformation in Long-Term Facilities Development
In this episode of Facility Voices, David sits down with Dr. Louis Fletcher, Executive Director for Facilities and Operations at School District 49 in Colorado Springs. Dr. Fletcher, with his extensive background in the Air Force and higher edu...
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34:39
Optimizing Quality of Life: The Impact of Facilities Management
This week David is joined by Melissa Petracca, Facilities Manager, and Jim Campoli, Senior Director of Operations and Services at Matheny Medical and Education Center. Melissa and Jim share their unique journeys into facilities management, deta...
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29:20
Empowering Excellence: Self-Assessment Tools for Building and Sustaining Successful Facilities Teams
In this episode of Facility Voices we hear from Jeremiah Johnson, COO at Muskego-Norway School District, as he shares his career path from custodian to district leader, offering insights into workforce retention strategies and innovative initia...
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27:14
Registered Apprenticeships: Bridging the Gap in Skilled Trades
Steve Lindas, an Apprenticeship Training Representative for the Florida Department of Education talks about his career – from apprenticing in faux painting to shaping apprenticeship programs for the state in this week’s Facility Voices podcast....
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34:22
Strategies for Assessing and Managing Risk in Asset Replacement and Investment
Scott Mason, Executive Director of Business Development at DNV Healthcare, takes Facility Voices listeners on a compelling journey from his beginnings as an electronics technician in the Navy to his pivotal role in strategic asset management an...
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33:11
Does Water Quality Matter? A Look at Water Quality in FM
In this episode of Facility Voices we hear from industry leader Shane Sullivan, VP of Sales at Nephros, as he shares the critical importance of water quality management in healthcare and beyond.Drawing from over 25 years of ex...
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29:02
Optimizing Your Facilities: Navigating Change, Team Dynamics, and Technology Integration for Long-Term Success
In this episode of Facility Voices, Andy Gager, CEO of AMG International Consulting, shares insights from his extensive background, spanning from manufacturing to consulting, and offers a unique perspective on the intersection of operations, ma...
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