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
Release Date: 06/07/2024
Ep. 155: “Prevention is Your Best Asset Strategy” – Air Quality, Facilities Maintenance and Safety with Norelle Done of Viking Pure Solutions
Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and Operations
Norelle Done is Director of Marketing at Viking Pure Solutions where she is on a mission to elevate the way we think about health, safety, and sustainability in the spaces we live, learn, and work. Mike Petrusky asks Norelle about the importance of addressing invisible threats in facilities, such as airborne viruses and chemical residues, and how nontoxic cleaners and disinfectants might help to reduce health risks. They explore some key challenges facing facility managers today include staffing shortages, cleaning compliance, and shifting from reactive to preventive approaches in facilities...
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Ep. 154: “Recognize Your Teams” – Effective Facility Management and Maintenance of the Built Environment with Shawn Morgal of The Building People
Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and Operations
Shawn Morgal is Vice President of Facilities Management and Operations & Maintenance at The Building People where he is proudly serving multiple federal and local government agencies in support of the FM and O&M business lines. Mike Petrusky asks Shawn about his career journey and current perspectives on the state of the facility and asset management industries. They discuss the federal government’s focus on savings and reduction efforts and the need for effective life cycle asset management planning and customer alignment in facilities management. The integration of BIM models and...
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Ep. 153: “Start Small and Start Smart” – The Power of RFID Technology in FM and Asset Management with Joe Alvarez of National Office Systems Companies
Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and Operations
Joe Alvarez is President & CEO of National Office Systems Companies where he is passionate about helping to bridge the gap between an organization's processes and technology when considering storage and asset management systems. Mike Petrusky asks Joe about RFID technology and the ways that it offers a more efficient and accurate way to track assets compared to traditional methods like barcodes and manual audits. Joe believes that the biggest challenge in asset management is the fragmentation and inefficiency caused by siloed legacy systems that don't communicate with each other, so he...
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Ep. 152: “The Data to Prove It” – Telematics, Transportation Operations and Fleet Management with Mike Duffy of The University of Virginia
Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and Operations
Mike Duffy is Transportation Operations and Fleet Manager at The University of Virginia where he is passionate about improving UVA FM vehicles and equipment, implementing programs that steward funds while reducing environmental impacts. Mike Petrusky asks Mike to share about his career journey in fleet management, his achievements in the field, and his perspectives on the state of the facilities management industry. The University of Virginia's fleet has received multiple awards, including six consecutive years in the National Association of Fleet Administrators' (NAFA) 100 Best Fleets and...
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Ep. 151: “You Should Feel Empowered” – Holistic Facility Solutions with Chief Facilities Officers at the 2025 Annual Conference for the Virginia Chapter of APPA
Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and Operations
Mike Petrusky hosted a Chief Facilities Officer panel discussion at the 2025 Annual Conference for the Virginia Chapter of APPA where the theme was “Holistic Facility Solutions: Balancing Operational Efficiency with Health and Wellness Priorities”. The panelists were Ken Copeland, Vice President for Business Affairs and Finance at Hampden-Sydney College, Steve L’Heureux, Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities Management Services at VCCS, Chip Filer, Vice President for Facilities and Campus Operations, at Christopher Newport University, Keith Jarvis, Director of Facilities Management at...
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Ep. 150: “Understand What Could Be” – Facilities Management Innovation and Optimization with Darrell Rounds FMA, C.E.M. of Stellantis
Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and Operations
Darrell Rounds FMA, C.E.M. is Director of Facilities Management for North America Manufacturing Operations at Stellantis where he is passionate about leveraging global cross functional collaboration, lean implementation, project management, problem solving, and data analysis. Mike Petrusky asks Darrell to share about his current role and perspectives on the state of the facilities management industry as they catch up on their recent discussions, offering inspiration for FM leaders in all organizations. Darrell emphasizes the importance of taking care of people in any enterprise to ensure...
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Ep. 149: “Start Somewhere” – Enhancing Data Management across the Facility Asset Lifecycle with Susan Clarke of Autodesk & Erik Zink of Eptura
Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and Operations
Susan Clarke is Senior Manager of Building Operations Strategy at Autodesk and Erik Zink is VP of Worktech Consultancy & Corporate Development at Eptura where they work to serve the marketplace with a strong alliance between the two companies. Mike Petrusky asks Susan and Erik to share the latest trends and challenges in asset management, the opportunity for collaboration between different teams, and what it takes to be a facility management leader today. They discuss the importance of data quality, the role of AI in improving workflows, and the need for a holistic approach that considers...
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Ep. 148: “Rationalize the Data” – Digital Transformation Initiatives in Asset Management with Kelly Kinghorn of ReVisionz, Inc.
Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and Operations
Kelly Kinghorn is Senior Partner and Digital Technology Practice Lead at ReVisionz, Inc. where he is passionate about guiding clients through their journey with expertise in digital transformation of physical assets. Mike Petrusky asks Kelly about his perspectives on asset management, the challenges of managing data and the role of new technologies in overcoming them. They explore why organizational change management (OCM) is a key part of this journey and how early involvement of operations and maintenance teams during a project is essential for setting data standards and requirements. Kelly...
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Ep. 147: “Consequential Questions” – AI Agents and the Promise of a Better Built Environment with Paul Doherty, IFMA Fellow, DFC Senior Fellow of The Digit Group, Inc.
Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and Operations
Paul Doherty, IFMA Fellow, DFC Senior Fellow is an Award-winning Architect and President and CEO at The Digit Group, Inc. (TDG), a leading Smart Cities design, build, operate and solutions company, headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. Mike Petrusky asks Paul to explain the practical applications and implications of AI in facilities and asset management. They explore the evolution of software, the importance of asking consequential questions, and the role of technology in making the built environment more efficient and transparent. Paul believes that AI agents will be used to manage buildings...
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Ep. 146: “Put Yourself First” – FM Leadership, Personal Growth and Inspiration for 2025 with David Suter of CBSI
Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and Operations
David Suter, CCM, CFM is President at CBSI in San Diego where he is a servant leader in construction, facilities, and move management. Mike Petrusky asks David about his journey in the world of facilities and construction management, his leadership philosophy and the value of his connections in the IFMA community. David believes in emphasizing the importance of personal growth and shares that people often overlook investing in a mentor or coach to become a better human being. He offers some practical advice for improving your mindset to thrive in today’s fast-paced world. Mike and David also...
info_outlineLesley 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 professionals. Mike finds out that Lesley and Randy also enjoy 80’s rock and they offer inspiration for continuous career growth and discovering new opportunities as they provide the encouragement you need to be an Asset Champion!
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