Facility Voices
Episodes
From Risk to Reliability: A Team-Based Approach to Maintenance
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Facility Voices, David Trask sits down with John D’Angelo, Vice President of Capital Planning and Facilities at Indiana Universit...
From Custodian to Leader: How Community, Leadership, and Grit Shape Facilities Success
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Facility Voices, David Trask sits down with Brian Johnson, Director of Facilities at Franklin Regional School District, to explore ...
Behind the Walls of Healthcare: Leading Healthcare Facilities Through Crisis and Change
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Facility Voices, host David Trask sits down with Heather Giampietro, Director of Capital Projects and Facilities at Brown Universit...
From Assessment to Action: Why Facility Condition Assessments Are Game-Changers
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Facility Voices, host David Trask talks with Shay Rankhorn, Partner at Facilities Diagnostics and former ASHE President (2022), abo...
Facilities Mission: Customer Service Excellence
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Facility Voices, David Trask sits down with Victor Panchuk, Director of Campus Facilities at The Westminster Schools in Atlanta. Vi...
Problem-Solving in the Age of AI: Tools, Teams, and Transformation
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Facility Voices, host David Trask sits down with Steven Atkins, Director of Facilities Operations at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcar...
From Toolbox to Team Leader: How Passion and People Drive Success in Facilities Management
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Facility Voices, David Trask sits down with Nick Queensland, Director of Facilities Management at Johns Hopkins Medicine. Nick shar...
Built to Lead: Facility Wisdom from the Islands
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Facility Voices, David Trask sits down with Taylor Ayers, Director of Facilities for two major hospitals and 25 clinics across Hawa...
Exploring Facilities Management at Space Center Houston
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Erik Swindle, Vice President of Facilities Operations and Capital Projects at Space Center Houston, joins us to talk about managing one of the most ic...
From Blueprints to Bedside: Leading Healthcare Facilities Forward
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Hoeflein, Regional Director of Maintenance and Facilities at University of Michigan Health Regional Network, joins host David Trask to explore...
From Tools to Talent: Tackling the Skilled Trades Shortage in Healthcare
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Facility Voices, David Trask sits down with Joe Fullington, E.d.D, MBA, CHFM, Director of Facility Services at Duke Health, to expl...
Building Effective Training Programs: Empowering Employees for Success
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David Trask speaks with Neyael Rubio-Delgado and James Anderson about the evolving landscape of facility management, especially in response to post-CO...
Building a Future: A Vision for Proactive, Efficient & Engaged School Facilities
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Facility Voices, David Trask chats with Salum Stutzer, Director of Facilities and Operations at Francis Howell School District, abo...
Fast-Track Your Career in High-Demand Skilled Trades
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David Trask speaks with John Voit and Rob Holmes from Forge Now about the critical need for skilled tradespeople in today’s workforce in this episod...
Prepare for your Worst Day, Every Day: A Proactive Approach to FM
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David Trask interviews Trent McJunkin, Facilities and Maintenance Manager at Oshkosh Defense, about his journey from high school welding courses to a ...
Empowering Facilities Management at Houston ISD
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Facility Voices, David Trask sits down with Alicia Jolivette, Chief of Facilities and Maintenance Operations at Houston Independent...
Transforming School Facilities with Data-Driven Solutions: A Journey of Transparency and Strategy
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Facility Voices, David Trask sits down with Alexander Villanueva, Director of Facilities, Maintenance, and Custodial Services at Wa...
Women in Facilities: Embracing Change, Empowering Teams, and Thriving as a Woman Leader in FM
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Facility Voices, we continue our Women in Facilities series with Brooke Bohme, Director of Engineering at Children’s Health. Broo...
Women in Facilities: Finding Purpose in Facilities Management
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of Facility Voices, Shalita Myrick, Vice President for Administrative Services and Chief Operating Officer at Pacific Luthera...
Integrating AI and Human Expertise for Standardized Facilities Management
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Facility Voices, David Trask chats with Mike Hollingsworth, Facilities and Fleet Manager at the City of Chandler, Arizona. Mike sha...
Building a Skilled Workforce: The Role of Technical Schools
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Facility Voices, we chat with Mike Hollimon, Director of Facilities at Gwinnett Technical College, to explore the vital role facili...
Women in Facilities: Advocating for Yourself in Facilities Management
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Facility Voices, Danielle Gathje, Vice President of Hospital Operations for Fairview Health Services, takes us through her career j...
FM Insight: CPCC's Training, Partnerships, and Tech Drive Improvements
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Facility Voices, Lance Ollivierre from Central Piedmont Community College explains the strategies behind effective facilities manag...
The Value of Peer Groups and Networking in Facility Management
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Facility Voices, Clay Major, Director of Facilities at the Town of South Windsor, shares his experience managing facilities for a g...
Maximizing Efficiency: The Benefits of Standardizing Processes
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Facility Voices, Matt Snow, Assistant Vice President of Support Services at Baptist Health System, shares how standardizing process...
Women in Facilities: Empowering Women in Skilled Trades with Michigan State's Leisa Williams-Swedberg and Jaclyn Barlow on the WIST Program
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leisa Williams-Swedberg, Performance and Project Manager, and Jaclyn Barlow, Operations Coordinator, from Michigan State University d...
Women in Facilities: Having Confidence at the Table
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode of Facility Voices, David Trask welcomes Caitlynd A. Weekley, Director of Facilities at Columbia College, as part of the Wom...
Bridging Facilities and Construction: Trust, Collaboration, and Challenges in Managing Infrastructure at a Large Institutions
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Facility Voices, Melanie Ford, Senior Director of Construction at the University of Georgia, shares her experiences overseeing the ...
From Marine Corps to FM: Navigating Leadership, Education, and Industry Challenges for Team Success
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Facility Voices, David Trask sits down with Kevin Miller, Director of Facilities Management at Hampden-Sydney College. Kevin shares...
Empowering Skilled Trades: Insights from Jennifer Green, Director of Competitions and Business Development at Skills Ontario
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Facility Voices, David Trask talks with Jennifer Green, Director of Competitions and Business Development at Skills Ontario. Jennif...
Women in Facilities: Putting People First in Facilities Management
21 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode from our "Women in Facilities" series, Maria O'Callaghan-Cassidy, Senior Associate Vice President of Campus Operations ...
Exploring The Huntington: Pandemic Impact, Sustainability, and Career Development in Facilities Management
14 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Facility Voices, we’re joined by Tom Polansky, Vice President for Operations and Facilities at The Huntington. Tom shares his uni...
Navigating Team Challenges and Cultivating Excellence
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Facility Voices, David Trask sits down with Taj Sharma, founder and CEO of Convergence, to discuss the evolving challenges and oppo...
Women in Facilities: Attracting Women to Careers in Facilities
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Facility Voices, David Trask welcomes Julie Brown, Vice President of Industries and Customer Value at Johnson Controls, as part of ...
Unlocking the Future: Insights on Sustainability, AI, and Emerging Trends in Facilities Management
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Facility Voices Dean Stanberry, the Past-Chair of the Global Board of Directors at the International Facility Management Associatio...
Game-Day Gold: Key Takeaways in Stadium Operations, Event Management and Guest Experience
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Facility Voices, David Trask is joined by Fletcher Coffman, Senior Director of Operations at the Washington Commanders. Fletcher sh...
Start Now: A Guide to Building or Enhancing Your Emergency Management Program - Part 3: Training
10 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Ployer, President & CEO of the National Property Management Strategies Group, concludes our "Start Now" series with the third and ...
Exploring Facilities Management Through Facilithon
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode David sits down with the two winners of the 2024 Facilithon Competition: Anderson Reynolds, the first-place national finalist in ...
Start Now: A Guide to Building or Enhancing Your Emergency Management Program - Part 2: Insurance
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of our series, "Start Now: A Guide to Building or Enhancing Your Emergency Management Program," Scott Ployer, President and CEO ...
Empowering Facilities Management through Trade Schools, FCAs, and Sustainability
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Sean Tracy, the Director of Facilities at AdventHealth Castle Rock. With 20 years in healthcare facilities management, S...
Start Now: A Guide to Building or Enhancing Your Emergency Management Program - Part 1: OSHA
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special three-part series, "Start Now: A Guide to Building or Enhancing Your Emergency Management Program," Scott Ployer, President ...
Setting the Bar in Facilities: A Profile in Excellence with the Juilliard School
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's discussion, Paul Sutter, Associate Vice President of Facilities and Capital Projects at the Julliard School, takes us behind the scene...
Reimagining Resilience: A Contemporary Approach to Emergency Management & Business Continuity
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, David sits down with Dr. Walter Lamar, Executive Director of Health, Safety, and Environmental for the University of Miami Health Car...
Safety First: Fostering a Culture of Continuous Safety in the Workplace
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, David is joined by Scott Ployer, President and CEO of National Property Management Strategies Group. Scott shares his 38-year journey...
Facilities Maintenance Software: Empowering Your Team for Success
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Maria Johnson, a seasoned leader in the restaurant facilities and construction industry, shares her inspiring journey from emigrating from Venezuela t...
Adapting to Change: Navigating the Dynamics of a Hybrid Workforce and Unlocking the Vital Role of Facilities Teams
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Leni Rivera, Owner of WorkplaceXperience, takes Facility Voices listeners on a compelling journey from her beginnings as an actor with a degree from N...
Balancing Patient Safety and Cost Efficiency: Harnessing Code Compliance for Quality Care and Savings
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, David sits down with Josh Bracket, the System Regulatory Director of Facilities Services at Banner Health.Josh shares his uni...
Maximizing Maintenance Efficiency: A Deep Dive into In-House vs. Outsourced Strategies
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, David is joined by Mike Smith, Senior Facilities Maintenance Manager at Saddle Creek Logistics Services. Mike's journ...
Empowering Education: Harnessing Grants for Sustainable Transformation in Long-Term Facilities Development
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Facility Voices, David sits down with Dr. Louis Fletcher, Executive Director for Facilities and Operations at School District 49 in...
Optimizing Quality of Life: The Impact of Facilities Management
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week David is joined by Melissa Petracca, Facilities Manager, and Jim Campoli, Senior Director of Operations and Services at Matheny Medical and ...
Empowering Excellence: Self-Assessment Tools for Building and Sustaining Successful Facilities Teams
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Facility Voices we hear from Jeremiah Johnson, COO at Muskego-Norway School District, as he shares his career path from custodian t...
Registered Apprenticeships: Bridging the Gap in Skilled Trades
04 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Lindas, an Apprenticeship Training Representative for the Florida Department of Education talks about his career – from apprenticing in faux p...
Strategies for Assessing and Managing Risk in Asset Replacement and Investment
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Mason, Executive Director of Business Development at DNV Healthcare, takes Facility Voices listeners on a compelling journey from his beginnings...
Does Water Quality Matter? A Look at Water Quality in FM
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Optimizing Your Facilities: Navigating Change, Team Dynamics, and Technology Integration for Long-Term Success
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Facility Voices, Andy Gager, CEO of AMG International Consulting, shares insights from his extensive background, spanning from manu...
Navigating Technology Shifts Starts with Identifying Needs
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Facility Voices, Andrew Akard, Vice President of Facilities at Tinker Federal Credit Union, talks about technology in facilities ma...
Selling to Leadership: Building Your Business Case
30 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Facility Voices, Michael Wood, Senior Director of Facility Support Services at Parkland Health, shares his extensive expertise garn...
Training in FM: An Investment in your Team
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Facility Voices, Raymond Perrier, Training and Business Development at Prime Power Services, joins David to discuss the power of cr...
Empowering the Future: Pathways for Success in Facilities Management for the Next Generation
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Carolyn McGary, National Director of FM Pipeline, and Jim Zirbel, Chairman at FM Pipeline, discuss the role of development programs in...
Facilities Training – A Forward Approach to Building a Successful Team
09 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Facility Voices Lindsey Brackett, Chief Empowerment Officer at Legacy FM, shares her inspiring journey and expert advice on trainin...
The three “E’s” of Human Connection & Facilities Management
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Facility Voices Lisa Trayter, Director of Facilities and Transportation at Yough School District, communicates her wealth of knowle...
Working Efficiently Starts with Breaking Free from the Comfort Zone
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Shalita Myrick, Principal Facilities Project Manager at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, in this episode of Facility Voices a...
A Positive Approach: Nurturing Your Team to get 100%
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Santiago Chambers brings over 30 years of seasoned expertise from his naval service to his current role as Director of Plant Operations at Los Alamito...
Integrating Technology with Nature – Healthy Trees and Grounds
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Facility Voices, Andrew Sileo, Davidson's town Arborist, shares his journey in the dynamic world of urban forestry. Andrew&apo...
Building Success: Navigating the Pathways to Excellence in Public School Facilities Management
03 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Facility Voices, David welcomes Diana Ferrer-Schwartz, Chief Administrative Officer at the New York City Department of Education Di...
Developing a Security Plan – Tools and Resources
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging episode of Facility Voices, David is joined by Kristian Gonzales, Sales Manager for Zona FACTA. With a Navy background and specialize...
Giving Back – Educating the Next Generation of FM Professionals
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Gunpat, Mechanical Engineer at the Airports Authority of Trinidad and Tobago joins Facility Voices host, David Trask, for an inspiring discuss...
Making the Switch: Changing to New Facility Technologies
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest, Josh Ashlock, Director of Building Systems at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center shares his experience with the ch...
Managing Up Empowers a Modern Facilities Team
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Facility Voices podcast host, David Trask, is joined by Tia Freiburger, the Senior Manager of Facilities and Operations, Corporate Real Estate at Unde...
How Technology Is Revolutionizing Training for Facilities Maintenance Professionals
31 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the world of facilities management on Facility Voices. This week’s episode spotlights the technological revolution in training for profess...
Revitalizing Historical Sites: Creating a Modern Community Site
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
A Servant Leadership Approach to Managing Facilities
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this week's episode of Facility Voices, with guest Peter Palacios, Director of Information Services at the University of North Texas. ...
Preparing for the Future Today: Strategies to Enhance Planning & Operations
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this week’s episode of Facility Voices: Preparing for the Future Today, Strategies to Enhance Planning & Operations. In this episode ...
Building an Optimized Deferred Maintenance Program
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Facility Voices David Auton, VP of Service Excellence, Engineering, and Maintenance at C&W Services, joins host David Trask for...
Building an Employee Retention Program
18 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Paying it Forward - Digital Transformation of an 85 Year Old Campus
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Sequ...
3 Keys to Building a Successful Team – Communication, Communication & Communication
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Facility Voices, David Trask sits down with Michael Terrell, Senior Operations Director of Facilities Management at Liberty Univers...
Skilled Trades: Erasing the Stigma of "its just a job and not a career"
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Facility Voices David Trask is joined by Doug Winston, President, and CEO of DNM Electrical Contracting and Skilled-Trades Advocate...
Developing a Facilities Career Growth Program in Higher Education
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Facility Voices, David Trask hosts guests Kimberly Thomas, Special Projects Advisor to AVP, and Cale Caudell, Director of Operation...
Navigating Electrical Safety: An In-Depth Look at NFPA 70
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Facility Voices, David Trask is joined by Marshall MacFarlane, IFMA Fellow and Facility Services Manager at C3 Engineering whose im...
Navigating the Unique Challenges of a Private Quaker School Campus
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Facility Voices, we take a trip into the world of facilities management at George School, a private Quaker school with a rich histo...
Building an Infrastructure Program – Take it One Bite at a Time
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in for our latest episode of Facility Voices, “Building an Infrastructure Program – Take it One Bite at a Time”, featuring Jonathan Hunley,...
Successful Facilities Leadership Starts with a Coach
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in for the latest episode of Facility Voices where David Trask sits down with Ramon Owens, Facilities Director at the Mexican American Opportunit...
Adapting Physical Spaces and Personal Skills to Best Serve Healthcare Communities
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this week's episode of Facility Voices, where we delve into "Adapting Physical Spaces and Personal Skills to Best Serve Healthcar...
$700 and a Dream – Cesar Robles’ Journey to Healthcare Facilities Director
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our inspiring podcast episode: "$700 and a Dream: Cesar Robles' Journey to Healthcare Facility Director." In this episode, w...
Blazing Trails for a New Generation in Facility Management
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in for our latest episode - Blazing Trails for a New Generation in Facility Management, featuring Taylor Vaughn and her incredible journey. Tayl...
Balancing Life Safety & Guest Experience—Inside Stadium Tips
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our exciting podcast episode, "Balancing Life Safety & Guest Experience—Inside Stadium Tips." We had the pleasure of speaki...
Assessing Facility Conditions and Reducing Carbon Emissions
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our latest podcast episode featuring Andy Woommavovah, System Director of Facility Management, Construction, Energy, and Infrastructure at ...
Proactive Workplace Awareness - Keys to Ensuring Safety
22 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our latest episode titled "Proactive Workplace Awareness: Keys to Ensuring Safety," with guest, Mark Reed, the Director of Campus...