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

Randall Niznick, DCP, FMP is a self-published author and professional services executive working in Corporate Real Estate Services as Senior Director of Operations at JLL. He is passionate about contributing to growth, efficiency, and profitability through exceptional customer relationship management and vendor partnerships. Mike Petrusky asks Randy about his thoughts on how military veterans can...

Tom Sicola is an Executive Business and Leadership Coach specializing in CRE operations and engineering, with a particular focus on helping transitioning accounts achieve long-term success. Mike Petrusky asks Tom about his career journey, including over a decade at JLL, and how continuous learning and staying updated with changes in the industry is essential for professionals in the built environm...

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 generati...

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 im...

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 b...

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...

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 Ve...

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 tre...

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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 sha...

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 l...

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 tech...

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 "I...

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...

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...

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) An...

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...

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 the...

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 pl...

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...

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...

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 in...

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...

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...

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 faci...