Ep. 115: “Purpose Behind The Space” – The Evolution of Facility Management and the Workplace with Wendy Libert, CFM of American Institutes for Research
Release Date: 09/29/2023
Ep. 138: “Supplement the Data” – Asset Management Decision-Making for Owners & Integrating Data and Human Experiences with Kylash Ramesh of NIH
Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and Operations
Kylash Ramesh is Integrated Workplace and Facility Asset Program Manager at The National Institutes of Health where he is passionate about Asset Management strategies that integrate both data and human experiences while managing the inventory of all NIH facility assets. Mike Petrusky asks Kylash about how anecdotal experiences should be integrated with data analysis for more accurate decision-making in facility management and operations. They explore the new priority of understanding space utilization and how organizations can leverage data and worktech tools to manage their physical footprint...
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Ep. 137: “Things Will Change” – Leadership in the Future of Educational Facilities Management with Jamie Joyner, MSA, CEFP of The University of Virginia
Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and Operations
Jamie Joyner, MSA, CEFP is Zone Manager at The University of Virginia in Charlottesville where he is passionate about leadership development, performance improvement and project management while also serving as President of the Virginia Chapter of APPA (VAPPA). Mike Petrusky asks Jamie about his FM career journey and they discuss the importance of leadership and adaptability in the ever-changing world of facilities management. There is an increasing reliance on technology when maintaining the built environment, so Jamie shares how his team is using data to drive decision-making and improve...
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Ep. 136: “Get the Data Right” – Leveraging A.I. in Asset Management Strategies with Jack Dempsey of AMP and Lindahl Reed, Inc
Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and Operations
Jack Dempsey is Senior Director for Asset Management at Lindahl Reed, Inc. and Managing Partner of the Asset Management Partnership where he believes that “Better Asset Management leads to Better Outcomes”. Mike Petrusky welcomes Jack back to the show to update us on the latest strategies and technologies available when maximizing the value of assets in the built environment. They explore the impact of artificial intelligence in asset management and Jack sees A.I. as a tool that can be used for augmenting decision-making rather than replacing jobs. It allows for more, faster computations...
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Ep. 135: “How Can We Use These Tools?” – Technology, Innovation and Disruption in Asset Management with David Epps of Envision Construction
Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and Operations
David Epps is Chief Technology Officer at Envision Construction where he is passionate about using cutting-edge technology to drive innovation in the AEC industry. Mike Petrusky asks David about his time in Atlanta, GA, and his career which has been marked by a commitment to integrating technology into every aspect of construction, from design and planning to project execution and management. They explore the value of BIM, digital twins, and AI to increase efficiencies and positively impact asset lifecycles while they share stories about Autodesk University and the evolution of the an industry...
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Ep. 134: “Your Core and Foundation” – Facility Management Education and Prioritizing Our People with Alana Dunoff, ProFM, FMP, IFMA Fellow of Temple University
Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and Operations
Alana Dunoff, ProFM, FMP, IFMA Fellow is a Consultant, FM Educator and Adjunct Professor at Temple University in Philadelphia where she is passionate about sharing her unique understanding of industry best practices and real world experiences with our emerging leaders. Mike Petrusky asks Alana about their time together in Boston for IFMA’s Facility Fusion and they explore the evolution of the facility management profession. Alana highlights the importance of merging technology and human interaction and believes FMs have a great opportunity to impact how and where people work. Mike and Alana...
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Ep. 133: “Just Start Doing It” – Streamlining Organizational Outcomes Using AEC Data, BIM, and Digital Twins with Kimon Onuma, Cyril Verley and Michael Bordenaro
Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and Operations
Kimon Onuma is President of ONUMA, Inc., Cyril Verley is President and CEO of CDV Systems, Inc., and Michael Bordenaro is Executive Director of the Asset Leadership Network where they all contribute to helping organizations realize greater value from their assets. Mike Petrusky hosted a live discussion on “Streamlining Organizational Outcomes Using AEC Data, BIM, and Digital Twins” and asked this expert panel to explain the value of digital twin technology and BIM in the context of facility management. The key to managing a facility from an owner's perspective is having a map to locate...
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Ep. 132: “Put Your People First” – Facilities Management Safety and Environmental Health with Faith Ray of William & Mary
Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and Operations
Faith Ray is the Facilities Management Environmental Health and Safety Manager at William & Mary where she is passionate about caring for the wellbeing of those that manage the built environment. Mike Petrusky asks Faith about her career journey from public health to facilities management and her involvement with the Virginia Chapter of APPA. They explore the opportunity to create a culture of connection and psychological safety by prioritizing employee wellbeing over budgets and deadlines. Faith believes that the built environment needs to be more adaptable to changing circumstances and...
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Ep. 131: “An FM Love Story” – IFMA and the Power of Facility Management Connections with Lesley Groff, CFM, IFMA Fellow of Pep Boys & Randy Groff, CFM, SFP of Four Seasons Produce
Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and Operations
Lesley Groff, CFM, IFMA Fellow is Facilities Manager at Pep Boys and Randy Groff, CFM, SFP is Director of Facilities and Energy at Four Seasons Produce while they are both passionate about FM and active members of IFMA. Mike Petrusky asks Lesley and Randy about their career journeys, finding each other, and the importance of connecting with a supportive network or "tribe" in the asset management industry. They explore the need to diversify knowledge and experience in facility management to add more value to organizations while gaining insights and learning from the experiences of other...
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Ep. 130: “Find What Works” – Adoption, Enablement and Practical Use Cases for Generative AI in Facility Management with James Waddell of Cognitive Corp
Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and Operations
James Waddell is President and Chief Revenue Officer at Cognitive Corp where he is passionate about transforming the built environment through AI. Recorded live at IFMA’s Facility Fusion in Boston, Mike Petrusky asks James how organizations can adopt AI in FM and enable “AI Champions” who are given free rein to experiment to find what works. James believes that AI can be a tool for optimization in facility management by analyzing large sets of data from various sources and providing practical advice. He shares how AI can be used to offload mundane tasks, giving individuals more time to...
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Ep. 129: “Next Gen FM” – Preparing and Inspiring Leaders for the Future of the Built Environment with Audrey Schultz, PhD of Pratt Institute
Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and Operations
Audrey Schultz, Ph.D. is Chairperson and Professor of Construction Management, Facilities Management & Real Estate Practice Programs at Pratt Institute where she is passionate about the importance of education and innovation in the future of the built environment. Mike Petrusky asks Audrey about her philosophy for empowering the next generation of FM leaders as there is a need for continuous learning with the rapid changes and advancements in the industry. Mike and Audrey explore how technology is becoming increasingly important in the facilities management and construction management...
info_outlineWendy 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 to also include supporting remote staff and understanding that the workplace can be anywhere. The value of the built environment and the reasons for visiting an office are evolving, and it is clear that the ever-changing nature of facility management requires continuous learning, adaptability, and community involvement. Mike and Wendy offer stories about their connections through IFMA and deliver inspiration that will encourage you to be an Asset Champion!
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