Facility Voices

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. Steve provides a window into Florida's approach to registered apprenticeship, revealing how these programs provide valuable skills and serve as a ladd...

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 and accreditation within healthcare facilities. Scott shares his wealth of expertise, offering a unique perspective on the intricate task of assessing and man...

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 experience in facilities and maintenance, Shane guides us through his career journey, spanning from biopharmaceutical and university research environments to his current posit...

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, maintenance, and facilities management. Andy explores and elaborates on the pressing issues facing the industry today, from the impact of technology advanceme...

In this episode of Facility Voices, Andrew Akard, Vice President of Facilities at Tinker Federal Credit Union, talks about technology in facilities management and shares some of the innovative approaches employed at Tinker.   Andrew  emphasizes the importance of clearly articulating objectives and collaborating with other departments to ensure successful technology integration. He highlights the s...

In this episode of Facility Voices, Michael Wood, Senior Director of Facility Support Services at Parkland Health, shares his extensive expertise garnered over three decades in the industry. As the Director of Facility Support Services, Michael orchestrates operations across a vast 7-million-square-foot campus, navigating the day-to-day challenges inherent in sustaining essential systems at one of...

In this episode of Facility Voices, Raymond Perrier, Training and Business Development at Prime Power Services, joins David to discuss the power of cross-training within organizations. Raymond, a seasoned expert in facility operations, shares firsthand experiences of implementing cross-training initiatives, highlighting how he bridges the gap between departments and cultivates a culture of collabo...

In this episode Carolyn McGary, National Director of FM Pipeline, and Jim Zirbel, Chairman at FM Pipeline, discuss the role of development programs in the facility management industry. Carolyn shares her passion for mentoring the next generation, and Jim brings his entrepreneurial spirit to the conversation, discussing his work in the built environment technology space.   Their discussion explores...

In this episode of Facility Voices Lindsey Brackett, Chief Empowerment Officer at Legacy FM, shares her inspiring journey and expert advice on training a facilities team.     Lindsey recounts her journey from structural engineering to founder of Legacy FM, a company focused on preserving institutional knowledge in the face of an aging workforce crisis. Through Legacy FM, Lindsey empowers the next...

In this episode of Facility Voices Lisa Trayter, Director of Facilities and Transportation at Yough School District, communicates her wealth of knowledge accumulated over years of experience managing facilities and transportation. Discover how Lisa climbed the ladder from an administrative assistant to her current role overseeing five school buildings.   Lisa shares her leadership perspective, emp...

  Join Shalita Myrick, Principal Facilities Project Manager at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, in this episode of Facility Voices as we traverse unconventional facility career paths, what it’s like working in healthcare facilities, and the power of mentorship.   Shalita shares her facilities management trajectory, starting from a background in political science and B2B sales, an...

Santiago Chambers brings over 30 years of seasoned expertise from his naval service to his current role as Director of Plant Operations at Los Alamitos Medical Center. In this installment of Facility Voices, he reflects on his extensive experience spanning both healthcare facilities and the United States Navy.   Santiago takes us through his journey from the military to facilities management, high...

In this episode of Facility Voices, Andrew Sileo, Davidson's town Arborist, shares his journey in the dynamic world of urban forestry. Andrew's passion for trees began in high school with the FFA program, leading him to become a certified arborist with over 6 years of experience. In his current role, Andrew oversees all of Davidson’s public vegetation, spanning many facility campuses and...

In this episode of Facility Voices, David welcomes Diana Ferrer-Schwartz, Chief Administrative Officer at the New York City Department of Education Division of School Facilities. Diana, with her extensive background in facilities management and administration across the education sector, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the discussion as she explores the challenges and initiatives sh...

In this engaging episode of Facility Voices, David is joined by Kristian Gonzales, Sales Manager for Zona FACTA. With a Navy background and specialized expertise in security operations, Kristian offers invaluable insights into developing security plans for Facilities Managers. Kristian and David discuss all sorts of facility management topics, from hashing out security plans and sizing up threats...

Richard Gunpat, Mechanical Engineer at the Airports Authority of Trinidad and Tobago joins Facility Voices host, David Trask, for an inspiring discussion of sustainability in Facilities Management.      The conversation highlights Richard's extensive 20-year career in facilities management, and his dedication to giving back to the industry through his involvement with IFMA, ASHRAE, and his re...

This week’s guest, Josh Ashlock, Director of Building Systems at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center shares his experience with the challenges and triumphs within healthcare facilities.  Josh's passion for healthcare and his unwavering commitment to the facilities management profession shine through as he walks us through the history of his career. As a husband of 28 years and w...

Facility Voices podcast host, David Trask, is joined by Tia Freiburger, the Senior Manager of Facilities and Operations, Corporate Real Estate at Under Armour.  Tia shares her extensive background in collegiate recreation and facilities, and her transition to corporate America in 2019.  As the Senior Manager for Facilities and Operations at Under Armour Tia walks us through the unique challenges a...

Explore the world of facilities management on Facility Voices.  This week’s episode spotlights the technological revolution in training for professionals. Join guest speaker Dan Clapper, Market Director at Interplay Learning, as he shares his insights into their innovative approach. Dan's journey from a family-owned HVAC business to Interplay Learning unfolds, revealing his industry-rich expe...

In this week’s episode of Facility Voices, Cale Burch, the Director of Engineering at Holladay Properties, sits down with David Trask to share his fascinating career journey. Starting with Cale’s 28-year career in the army, where he coordinated logistics for 22 fire bases, to his transition into civilian life and facilities management, to the exciting transformation of the Factory at Franklin into...

Welcome to this week's episode of Facility Voices, with guest Peter Palacios, Director of Information Services at the University of North Texas.   In this informative conversation with David Trask, Peter shares his evolution from a student-employee to a key player in facilities management, delving into the challenges and joys of overseeing information resources in support of planning, design,...

Welcome to this week’s episode of Facility Voices: Preparing for the Future Today, Strategies to Enhance Planning & Operations. In this episode Chance Sullivan, Assistant Director of Facilities and Services at the University of Rochester, shares his advice and recommendations on streamlining operations planning. Chance details how his first job working at a golf course inspired him to pursue a...

In this episode of Facility Voices David Auton, VP of Service Excellence, Engineering, and Maintenance at C&W Services, joins host David Trask for a discussion on how to optimize deferred maintenance programs. Auton provides valuable insights into his role, underscoring the significance of introducing new solutions, fostering innovation, and driving quality improvements in facility maintenance...

In this week’s episode of Facility Voices, Bert Gumeringer, Senior VP of Facility Operations at Texas Children’s Hospital, sits down with the host of Facility Voices, David Trask, to share his insights into Texas Children's unique challenges, and the innovative employee retention program that's making waves. From personalized welcome letters to one-on-one sessions with executives, this p...

Check out the latest episode of the Facility Voices Podcast, where David sits down with Byron Woods, the Dean of Facilities at the College of the Sequoias. Byron delves into navigating the upkeep of aging buildings and infrastructure, offering a fascinating glimpse into the transformative journey of digitizing plans for optimal facilities management. Byron stresses the need for thorough documentat...