Facility Talk With The Froelich Brothers

What does world-class hotel facilities management really look like behind the scenes? In this episode of Facilities Talk With the Froelich Brothers, Tommy sits down with Arron Duff, CEO of Timeless Hotels and longtime GM of The Antlers Hotel in downtown Colorado Springs, to dig into leading teams, maintaining aging buildings, and staying proactive in a reactive world. From his early days in the Ai...

Get ready for another episode of Facility Talk with the Froelich Brothers ! In this conversation, Scott Froelich sits down with Jose Payan, CEO of Tortilla La Perta, to explore facility management best practices through the lens of a growing food production facility. Whether you manage an office, warehouse, or production plant, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways to help you run your...

Keeping senior living communities safe, efficient, and well-maintained is no small task. In this episode of Facility Talk with the Froelich Brothers, Scott Froelich sits down with Betsy Connolly, Executive Director of New Horizons Senior Living, to discuss the real-world challenges and solutions in senior living facility management. From fire safety protocols and emergency preparedness to unexpect...

What if your caregivers were at the top of your org chart, and leadership’s primary goal was to put them in a position to succeed? That’s the unconventional approach behind Harbor Bay Assisted Living — and it’s changing lives. In this episode of Facility Talk with the Froelich Brothers, we sit down with Jonathan Moyer, CEO and co-founder of Harbor Bay Assisted Living facility, to talk about transf...

Proactive vs. Reactive Maintenance: Which one is more cost-effective? Discover how a top hemp beverage company uses a proactive maintenance approach to minimize unplanned downtime, avoid costly breakdowns, and keep operations running smoothly — even in a leased facility. These tips could save your business thousands of dollars by preventing equipment failures and saving on maintenance costs.  In t...

In this episode of Facilities Talk with the Froelich Brothers, we sit down with Dr. Terri Williams, Director of Operations at Penn Hills Charter School of Entrepreneurship. From Navy veteran to education leader, Dr. Williams shares her unorthodox journey into school operations and the day-to-day challenges of charter school facilities management. Whether you’re in educational leadership, school co...

Discover how Optimized Senior Living is revolutionizing the senior care industry with a compassionate, home-style business model that blends personal care and boutique senior housing. Founder and CEO Lindsay Daudistel shares how this unique company is expanding nationwide through a scalable franchise model, offering a unique franchise opportunity for aspiring business owners and seasoned franchise...

Discover school facility management best practices from the front lines of rural education. In this episode of Facility Talk with the Froelich Brothers, we sit down with Amanda Hetrick, Superintendent of Forest Area Schools in Tionesta, PA, to explore what it really takes to streamline facility operations and keep two school buildings running smoothly — across 500 square miles of rural terrain.  F...

In this episode of Facilities Talk with the Froelich Brothers, we sit down with Matt Yunker, Director of Facilities Operations at Oberlin College, to discuss the challenges, triumphs, and innovations in higher education facilities management. Additionally, we explore the unique challenges of managing historic campus buildings while pushing toward carbon neutrality and modern infrastructure. With o...

How do two leaders transform school facility operations and maintenance into a model of efficiency, safety, and community pride? This episode of Facility Talk dives deep into Cardinal Local Schools’ game-changing initiatives. Join host Tommy Froelich as he sits down with Superintendent Jack Cunningham and Operations Manager Dave Krebs for a behind-the-scenes look at how their district is redefinin...

Discover how effective facility management and preventive maintenance can transform your educational facilities! In this episode of Facility Talk with the Froelich Brothers, Brian Johnson, Facilities Director for Franklin Regional Schools, shares his day-to-day approach to optimizing school buildings while balancing operational costs and ensuring student learning and well-being. Brian’s expertise...

Ever wonder what it really takes to master facility management in today’s world? From real-time maintenance fixes to building a strong, reliable team, Facility Talk With The Froelich Brothers has everything you need to know. In this episode, host Scott Froelich sits down with Chad Maurer, Director of Operations at North Woods Village of Kalamazoo, to dive deep into the world of asset management — ...

What happens when school buildings outlive their lifespan — and budget concerns constrain the ability to fix them?  In this episode of Facility Talk, we sit down with Chris Sefcheck and Jeff McVey, Superintendent and Director of Administrative Services at New Kensington-Arnold School District to talk breakdowns, disruptions, and day-to-day emergencies their maintenance staff faces while trying to...

Welcome to Facility Talk With The Froelich Brothers! In this episode, we dive into facility management solutions with Melanie Wallace, Executive Director at Barton House Nashville, a leading memory care community. With over 25 years of experience in healthcare and senior living, Melanie shares real-world insights on how to streamline facility maintenance, improve operational efficiency, and implem...