Watching Paint Dry
73 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -The Watching Paint Dry podcast features today's top facility managers, property managers, and property owners where they talk about the challenges and opportunities of managing hundreds of thousands of square feet of real estate and how to beautify and improve their properties.
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Implementing Sustainable Practices as a Facilities Manager With Scott Lewis Judkins of C&W Services
November 03, 2022 06:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBScott Lewis Judkins is the Head of Facilities Management for Fortinet’s Global Head Quarters at C&W Services, a leading integrated facility services provider. Fortinet is the global leader of cybersecurity solutions and services. As a highly accomplished construction and facilities executive, Scott’s experience includes serving as the Regional Facilities Manager for the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, where he managed 14 historic buildings and grounds. He specializes in planning, bui...
Reconstructing Your Facilities For Growth With Dave Scroggins of Cushman & Wakefield and Nic Guedenet of Hines Building Maintenance
August 04, 2022 06:00 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBDave Scroggins is the Facilities Manager at Cushman & Wakefield, a global commercial real estate services firm. In his role, Dave manages two office locations. Before Cushman & Wakefield, he was the Facilities Manager at Hines Building Maintenance, the Maintenance Team Lead at Silicon Valley International School, and the Operations Manager at The Training Zone. Nic Guedenet is the Vice President of Operations at Hines Building Maintenance, a facilities service company. He was promoted to t...
Maintaining Effectiveness in Your Facilities With Nirmala Kovvali of Carbon
July 14, 2022 06:00 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBNirmala Kovvali is the Director of Facilities and EHS at Carbon, a 3D printing technology company helping businesses develop products to bring to market. In her current role, Nirmala is responsible for real estate, facilities management, and engineering. She is involved in facility strategic planning for research and development, amenities/site services, vendor management, and environmental health and safety. Before Carbon, Nirmala was the Operations Manager at SLAC National Accelerator Labo...
How To Attain Success in Facilities Management With Jeffrey Holton of The Doctors Company
June 30, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBJeffrey Holton is the Facilities Operations Manager at The Doctors Company, the nation’s largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer. He has a background in game development and project management. During the Clinton administration, Jeffrey served in the U.S. Army as a multi-channel transmission systems operator. He currently serves on the board of the City of Santa Rosa Planning Commission. In this episode… As a facilities manager, it’s necessary to establish communication betwe...
Transitioning to Director of Facilities in Horticulture With Bryan Garza of Filoli
May 12, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBBryan Garza is the Director of Facilities at Filoli, a National Trust historic house, garden, and nature preserve. As the overseer of Filoli’s infrastructure and property, Bryan supports the activities of all operations and programs. He leads an innovative team that focuses on high-quality solutions while maintaining national standards for historic preservation. Before joining Filoli, he served as the Technology Project Manager for the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). In thi...
Maintain and Improve Your Facilities and Support With Bruce Mace of UCSF Health
April 28, 2022 06:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBBruce Mace is the Executive Director of Facilities and Support Services at UCSF Health, one of the nation’s top 10 hospitals. Bruce has extensive experience in architecture, 2D and 3D design, construction, and project delivery. Over the past 15 years, Bruce turned to healthcare operations and has developed dedicated teams of professionals in the areas of safety, energy, leasehold, construction, call center, operations, and business applications. In this episode… How would you like to mai...
Using Holistic Practices in the Business World With Mark Hiddleson, Owner of Specialized Storage Solutions Inc.
April 21, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBMark Hiddleson is the Owner of Specialized Storage Solutions Inc., which provides industry-leading warehouse storage solutions nationwide. Mark has been a storage racking industry professional since 1996. He became a top salesperson in the industry, working with a leading company that served Northern California before founding Specialized Storage Solutions Inc. in 2004. Mark holds a master’s degree in holistic health education, which has helped him build a successful business model based ...
How Remote Work Has Changed the Game With Jeremy Salles of Sony Interactive Entertainment
April 14, 2022 06:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MBJeremy Salles is the Senior Director of Facilities and Real Estate at Sony Interactive Entertainment, known to most as the company responsible for the PlayStation brand. Having previously worked in facilities management for UPS, eBay, and Cisco, he’s honed his skills in workplace services, property management, employee experience, and more. As a Bay Area local, Jeremy’s job has become increasingly unique as tech companies shift course to accommodate their newly-remote workforces. In this e...
How Monitoring CO2 Levels Can Improve Classroom Engagement With Roger Silveira, Director of Facilities Maintenance and Operations and Founder of We Need Fresh Air
April 07, 2022 06:00 - 52 minutes - 48.7 MBRoger Silveira is the Director of Facilities Maintenance and Operations at East Side Union High School District and the Founder of We Need Fresh Air. We Need Fresh Air is an organization focused on reducing the health problems caused by indoor air pollution and poor ventilation in the classroom. He has been in the construction and building maintenance industry for over 30 years. Roger found his true calling in education and helping to deliver a healthy learning environment for students. ...
Facilities Is A Team Sport With Bill Martorana, Director of Facilities
March 31, 2022 06:00 - 43 minutes - 40.6 MBBill Martorana is the Director of Facilities at IGM Biosciences. He has over 15 years of experience managing multi-site and multi-building facilities. Throughout his career, he’s worked to create a culture of trust with his team, build connections, and ensure assets and people are safe. He previously served as the Head of Facilities and EHS for ViewRay, Director of Facilities, Security, and EHS for Velodyne Lidar, Global Senior Manager of Facilities and Real Estate for Rambus, and the Associ...
How to Advance Your Skills in the Facilities Management Industry With Michael Kistler, Senior Facilities Manager
March 24, 2022 06:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MBMichael Kistler is a Senior Facilities Manager with over 15 years of experience in project management and a demonstrated history in facilities services. He began his career with the Naval Facilities Engineering Command, where he managed 13 projects valued at $68 million. During his tour of Afghanistan, Michael completed over 33 contingency construction projects, valued at $2.8 million. He graduated from Penn State University with a bachelor's in civil engineering. In this episode… How ...
Investing in Real Estate Opportunities With Natasha Vinitsky, Senior Property Manager for R&C Brown Associates
March 10, 2022 07:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBNatasha Vinitsky is the Senior Property Manager at R&C Brown Associates, a privately held real estate investment company that specializes in acquisition, redevelopment, leasing, and management in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has years of experience working in the commercial real estate industry as the Property Manager for Longfellow Real Estate Partners, LLC, the Assistant Manager of Operations for Irvine Company, and the Assistant Property Manager for BioMed Realty. Natasha has a bach...
Scaling the Plant-Based Meat Industry With Jacob Quint, Senior Facilities Manager at Mission Barns
March 03, 2022 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBJacob Quint is the Senior Facilities Manager at Mission Barns, an innovative company that takes animal fat cells and creates plant-based meat. Growing up on a horse ranch, he is no stranger to animals and uses that knowledge to enhance his management and project skills to build his team. He has been in operational management roles, working as the Facilities Manager for NewTropic, a cannabis manufacturer, and as a general manager for Gravity Wine House. In this episode… When the global...
Rethinking City Planning with Mark Moses, Author and Municipal Finance Consultant
February 24, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBMark Moses is an author and municipal finance consultant. He’s a former municipal CFO/Treasurer and industry consultant with 29 years of financial management experience. Throughout his career, he was a Senior Finance Advisor for Regional Government Services Authority, where he provided assessment and consultative services to municipal agencies throughout California. He was also the West Coast Regional Director for Innoprise Software and the Chief Financial Officer for the city of Stockton. ...
Innovative Solutions in the Facilities Management Industry With Steve Wallis of GSH Group
January 27, 2022 07:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBSteve Wallis is the Vice President of Operations at GSH Group, a premiere provider of global integrated facilities management and building engineering services. With over 20 years of experience in the facilities engineering field, Steve oversees the operations of dedicated professionals as they efficiently accomplish their objectives for the global clientele. In this episode… How can you create greater value for your clients by having well-structured, executed facilities management progr...
Cultivating an Environment To Empower Employees With Jack Lau of Perfect World Entertainment
December 23, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBJack Lau is the Facilities Manager at Perfect World Entertainment, a leading publisher of online games most known for creating titles based on Star Trek,Dungeons & Dragons, and Magic: The Gathering. He has been in managing and coordinating roles, bringing knowledge to connect people through content creation, and fostering an environment that empowers everyone. Before joining Perfect World Entertainment, Jack worked at Tubular Labs as a Workplace Experience Manager and at Compass Group USA...
Building Positive Relationships in Your Community With Jourdan Murray, Property Manager for Read Investments
December 02, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBJourdan Murray is the Property Manager for Read Investments, a company that owns and operates over 2 million square feet of retail, multifamily, and industrial real estate throughout Northern California, Oregon, and Washington. Before her role at Read Investments, Jourdan was a Senior Assistant Community Manager at Essex Property Trust and a Senior Assistant Property Manager at Cushman & Wakefield. Currently, she’s a member of BOMA Oakland East Bay and the Cushman & Wakefield Emerging Pro...
Looking Beyond the Hurdles With Mashona Marsh, Facility Manager for Subsea 7
November 25, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 47.8 MBMashona Marsh is the Facility Manager for Subsea 7, a global leader in the delivery of offshore projects and services for the energy industry. Mashona has been in the facilities management industry for over 28 years, building his strengths in strategic planning, communication, facility and human resource modeling, and resource coordination. Before joining Subsea 7 in 2001, Mashona worked in facility services at Mercer and was a Site Manager for Alliance Strategic Business Services. He att...
Generating Affordable Housing Options Through Accessory Dwelling Units With Rick Boyce, Multifamily Sales Lead at Villa Homes
October 28, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBRick Boyce is the Multifamily Sales Lead at Villa Homes, California’s #1 builder of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Rick and his team help multifamily property owners add ADUs to their parcels to increase revenue, NOI, cash flow, and property value. Before Villa Homes, Rick held executive sales positions at companies including Quantcast, Monster Worldwide, IGN Entertainment, and Lycos. Rick has also been a guest lecturer at Washington State University, his alma mater, where he taught a co...
Mentorship, Outsourcing, and Other Resources for Service Professionals With Ben Landers, President and CEO of Blue Corona
October 14, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBBen Landers is the President and CEO of Blue Corona, a data-driven marketing and analytics company. Ben has been building, growing, and leading the Blue Corona team for over 10 years, landing them on the Inc. 5000 list nine times. Blue Corona is an industry leader, helping home service companies grow through measurable marketing solutions that increase sales, reduce costs, and differentiate brands online. Ben is a Houzz Certified Marketing Consultant. Before Blue Corona, he was the Vice P...
Automating Your Contract Pricing With Keith Ryan, Co-Founder and CEO of ScanQuo
October 05, 2021 06:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBKeith Ryan is the Co-founder and CEO of ScanQuo, a leading software that is transforming the way pricing is handled in facilities management. After 32 years of working in the cleaning industry, Keith discovered that there was no consistency or accuracy with contract pricing. So, he teamed up with Jeffrey Teglas to create ScanQuo and provide accurate measurements, avoid underpricing or overpricing, and allow businesses to save significantly. Before starting ScanQuo, Keith worked in various...
From Boxer to Building Manager With Homer Lee Gibbins, Building Manager at Meadows & Ohly, LLC
September 28, 2021 06:00 - 54 minutes - 50.5 MBHomer Lee Gibbins is a Building Manager for Meadows & Ohly, LLC. He is also a Master General Mechanic at the Atlanta Medical Center, the Owner of DJ G’s Entertainment, and the Owner of RoomsbyHomer.com. Homer is a certified quality control manager and safety officer with experience in JCAHO accreditation standards and OSHA training. Outside of his construction industry expertise, Homer is a two-time world boxing champion. Homer was a professional boxer for 19 years, boasting a record of 4...
How AI Services Can Save You Time, Money, and Energy with Jay Hsueh, CEO and Founder of Roby
September 23, 2021 06:00 - 45 minutes - 42.4 MBJay Hsueh is the CEO and Founder of Roby, a conversational AI service that streamlines the modern office. Roby’s mission is to create an engaged, productive workplace by making customer operations efficient, simple, and personalized. Before Roby, Jay served as the Analog Design Engineer for NXP Semiconductors and participated in Techstars’ Alexa Accelerator program. He has also founded two other companies, LiWi LLC and Room2music. Jay attended the National Cheng Kung University and the Unive...
How to Succeed as a Facilities Manager in the Restaurant Industry with Dave Stockton, Senior Facility Manager at Brinker International
August 31, 2021 06:00 - 39 minutes - 36.9 MBDave Stockton is the Senior Facility Manager at Brinker International, a global leader in the casual dining restaurant industry. Dave has over a decade of experience managing high-risk, high visibility projects with changing priorities that are characterized by significant financial and business impact. Before his current role at Brinker International, Dave has worked in various facilities and management positions at companies including TDIndustries, Lone Star Steakhouse, and Topgolf. In...
The Future of the Workplace with Erick Humbser, Facilities Operations Manager at Cisco Meraki
August 17, 2021 06:00 - 58 minutes - 54.3 MBErick Humbser is the Facilities Operations Manager at Cisco Meraki. With 15 years of experience in the facilities management industry, Erick has sharpened his leadership prowess as well as his aptitude for the development and oversight of high-performing, multi-disciplined, and quality oriented teams. Erick is a creative problem solver who is skilled at discovering solutions for employees, processes, and costs. Before Cisco Meraki, he was the Facilities and Property Manager for companies ...
Finding Your Career Path in the Maritime Industry with Peter Belden, Operations Manager at Blue & Gold Fleet
July 27, 2021 06:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBPeter Belden is the Operations Manager at Blue & Gold Fleet, a ferry and water excursion company that has been serving San Francisco Bay for over 40 years. In 1979, Blue & Gold Fleet began cruising the San Francisco Bay with only three passenger vessels from PIER 39’s West Marina. Since then, the company has expanded to include commuter ferries between Alameda, Oakland, San Francisco, and Vallejo. In 2012, Blue & Gold Fleet was selected to operate the San Francisco Bay Ferry System by the...
Leading with Compassion, Empathy, and Trust with Edward Johnson, Procurement Manager at ON24
July 13, 2021 06:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBEdward Johnson is the Procurement Manager at ON24, a cloud-based digital experience platform that helps businesses grow. Powered by AI, ON24 provides a system of engagement that enables businesses to scale conversions and drive revenue growth. The ON24 platform supports an average of four million professionals a month, equipped with global offices in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region. Edward is highly skilled in team and project management, facili...
Facilities Management in the Healthcare Field with Kate Peevey, Manager of Facilities and Real Estate Services at Telecare
July 08, 2021 06:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBKate Peevey is the Manager of Facilities and Real Estate Services at Telecare, a family- and employee-owned company that has been treating individuals with serious mental illness since 1965. Telecare specializes in innovative, outcome-driven services for high-risk individuals with complex needs. Its programs are recovery-focused, clinically effective, and designed in partnership with local, county, state, and other behavioral health organizations. Previously, Kate worked as a Job Captain,...
Becoming a Bold, Battle-Tested Facilities Manager with De’Shawn Kelly, Facilities Manager at Homeward Bound of Marin
June 08, 2021 06:00 - 53 minutes - 49.6 MBDe’Shawn Kelly is the Facilities Manager at Homeward Bound of Marin, a community nonprofit working to end homelessness by providing shelter and services for homeless families and individuals in Marin County, California. De’Shawn is a facilities maintenance professional with a history of working in property management, medical, senior retirement living, and homeless shelter fields. De’Shawn is an exceptional leader and is highly skilled at improving customer satisfaction, team morale, prop...
Nationwide Facilities Management Trends with Tina Vitali, Facilities and Administration Manager at HomeLight
June 01, 2021 06:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBTina Vitali is the Facilities and Administration Manager of HomeLight, a real estate tech startup that connects home buyers and sellers to top real estate agents. At HomeLight, Tina works directly with the CEO and Founder to leverage his knowledge of business functions and management across 32 states. Tina has a history of working in tech-based firms, and she specializes in facility management, asset management, and project management. In 2017, Tina was a finalist for the San Francisco Ba...
How Traveling Can Bring Value to Your Professional Career with Katie Mitchell, Senior Property Manager at Matrix Group, Inc.
May 25, 2021 06:00 - 44 minutes - 41.3 MBKatie Mitchell is the Senior Property Manager at Matrix Group, Inc., a commercial real estate company that services the Denver Metropolitan area. At Matrix Group, Inc., Katie trains and supports her team, implements processes to maximize productivity and streamline customer service, and collaborates closely with multiple departments. Katie is a credentialed real estate professional with over five years of commercial property management experience. She has obtained LEED GA and BOMA RPA cer...
The Post-Pandemic Future of Facilities Management with Joe Annino, Engineering Manager at GSH Group
May 18, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBJoe Annino is the Engineering Manager at GSH Group, a leading facilities management company that provides clients with custom-tailored services, products, and resources. At GSH Group, Joe is responsible for the organization and support of stationary engineers and staff in commercial office buildings, campus facilities, and industrial complexes. He also created a four-year academy program for GSH Group that includes educational courses on HVAC/R, electrical, motor controls, pneumatics, buildi...
Transforming the Commercial Real Estate Industry with Nicole Price, Associate Director of Cushman & Wakefield
May 12, 2021 06:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBNicole Price is the Associate Director of Cushman & Wakefield, a leading global real estate services firm. With over a decade of experience in the real estate industry, Nicole has made a positive impact on both her clients and her community, and she is living out her childhood dreams of being a rockstar — in her own way. In addition to her role at Cushman & Wakefield, Nicole is a Board Member at Lake Merritt-Uptown District Association and BOMA (Building Owners and Managers Association) O...
Navigating Challenges and Seeking Opportunities in the Construction Industry with David Brown of Metcon
May 04, 2021 06:00 - 41 minutes - 38.7 MBDavid Brown is a contractor in the Sales and Estimating department at Metcon. Through Metcon, David is helping provide pre-construction and tenant improvement work. Metcon specializes in building success for corporate offices, life science, industrial spaces, retail, and building repositioning. In this episode… What does it take to get into the construction industry — especially when you have no prior experience? And what opportunities are arising out of the pandemic? David Brown is s...
Supporting Affordable Housing and Community Development with Bill Wells, Facilities Manager for Napa Valley Community Housing
April 28, 2021 06:00 - 50 minutes - 46.9 MBWilliam (Bill) Wells is the Facilities Manager for Napa Valley Community Housing (NVCH), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to develop, preserve, and manage affordable homes. Through their Resident Services Program, NVCH also teaches successful life and leadership skills. Bill has 15 years of experience in new construction, facilities, project management and estimating, and tenant improvement. Before joining NVCH, Bill worked as the Capital Manager for Burbank Housing, the Project M...
How to Develop Your Career in the Construction Industry with Andrew Gardner, Director of Marketing and Business Development at Peacock Construction
April 20, 2021 06:00 - 45 minutes - 42.4 MBAndrew Gardner is the Director of Marketing and Business Development at Peacock Construction. As a creative thinker and long-term strategist, Andrew drives brand strategy and growth at Peacock Construction. He began his construction career in project management, estimating, and developing an appreciation for the intricacies of construction. He now uses this knowledge to develop partnerships with new clients and look after existing partners at Peacock Construction. Andrew is also the Chair ...
The Future of Growth in the Security Services Industry with Nils Welin, CEO of ProGuard Security Services
April 13, 2021 06:00 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBNils Welin is a highly accomplished serial entrepreneur and the CEO of ProGuard Security Services, a company that provides personalized and professional security services to the San Francisco Bay Area. He is also the Founder of EON Venture, a specialized investment company that provides strategic growth and business development guidance. Nils currently serves as a Board Member at the California Association of Licensed Security Agencies, Guards & Associates (CALSAGA) and is a Board Member at ...
Collaboration, Communication, and a Team-Centered Approach with Alyssa Cooper, Manager of Facilities and Asset Management at Philz Coffee
April 06, 2021 06:00 - 48 minutes - 45.1 MBAlyssa Cooper is the Manager of Facilities and Asset Management at Philz Coffee. Alyssa has been in the facilities management industry since 2013, where she began her career as a Facilities Coordinator for The Taubman Company. She sharpened her expertise in facilities management as the Repair and Maintenance Analyst for Gymboree and the Facilities Maintenance Coordinator at Cycle Gear Inc. before joining Philz Coffee. Alyssa is skilled in project management, departmental goal-setting, and ad...
Growing Your Entrepreneurial Skills with Mark Schmidt, Owner of Unicorn Group
March 30, 2021 06:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBMark Schmidt is the Owner of Unicorn Group, a company that provides professional print-to-mail solutions for local businesses and nonprofits. After working in the corporate world for 12 years and completing his MBA in marketing, Mark began his entrepreneurial career by purchasing a local business: Unicorn Printing. To take it further, Mark purchased two direct mail marketing companies, Guarantee Mailing Services and Mail Communications, and consolidated these three companies into Unicorn Gro...
Navigating Changes in the Workplace with Michael Yorker, Facilities Management Consultant
March 23, 2021 06:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBMichael Yorker is a Facilities Management Consultant with over 22 years of experience in facilities management. He specializes in risk mitigation, team development, safety, and relationship building. As a leading facilities management consultant, Michael has overseen the management, scaling, and renovation of facilities up to 150,000 square feet, including both domestic and international company relocations. Currently, he’s a Facilities Management Domain Advisor for Sensfix, where he provide...
Getting Creative with Your Value with Heidi Duffy, Asset Manager at Meridian
March 16, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBHeidi Duffy is an Asset Manager at Meridian, a full-service real estate developing and investing company. At Meridian, Heidi is responsible for analyzing the qualifications of prospective tenants, driving lease negotiations to secure profitable returns for Meridian’s portfolio, and overseeing the Western portfolio assets. Heidi is the Vice President of the Building Owners & Managers Association (BOMA) of Oakland/East Bay Medical Office Building Special Interest Group and chairs their Annu...
Embracing and Servicing the HVAC Industry with Joe Williams, President of Package Unit Pros
March 09, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 32.2 MBJoe Williams is the President of Package Unit Pros, a company of commercial light HVAC experts. Their focus on light commercial HVAC removes additional worries and overstretched responsibilities, solely focusing on what they do best: giving their customers direct consultation and maintenance on the units needed. Joe has worked in the construction and HVAC for more than 20 years, designing and overseeing projects of up to $1 million. Before Package Unit Pros, he was the General Manager at ...
Exploring the World of HVAC Service with Christian Grzywinski of Therma
March 02, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBChristian Grzywinski is a Project Manager at Therma, California’s premier mechanical solutions provider. As part of the Therma team, Christian works to provide customer solutions for mechanical designs and constructions. Before joining Therma, he was a Project Engineer for ACCO Engineered Systems and a Project Manager at Chris Plumbing and Allied Air Conditioning and Heating Co. Christian graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in Rhetoric before finding his career in the HVAC world. I...
The Future of Environmentally Sustainable Workplaces with Hafsa Burt, President and Managing Principal at HB+A Architects
February 23, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBHafsa Burt is the President and Managing Principal of HB+A Architects, a firm focused on environmental sustainability and blending avant-garde design with a strong commitment to the bottom line. Hafsa's approach to design and space management doubles down on reducing waste and improving workspace balance. Hafsa is a frequent speaker on indoor air quality and how it relates to architecture and is considered an industry expert on healthy building practices. She has been awarded the title of...
The Future of Facility Management and Co-Working Spaces with Peter Ankerstjerne, Chief Strategy Officer at Planon
February 16, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBPeter Ankerstjerne is Chief Strategy Officer at Planon and the Chairman of the Board of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA). Planon is the leading global provider of innovative real estate and facility management software, proven best practices, and professional services that support building owners, occupiers, and service providers. Before joining Planon, Peter was the Global Lead of Facility Management and Experience Services at JLL, the Head of Facility Management a...
From Guts to Glory with Rocky Singh Kandola, Founder of Hair Maiden India
February 09, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBRocky Singh Kandola is the Founder and CEO of Hair Maiden India, a world-leading company in high-quality hair & dedicated customer service. Hair Maiden India connects business owners to the products they need to help their customers maintain and create new hairstyles. Rocky has connected with hundreds of beauticians and hair care companies that wish to push the barrier of using and styling human hair. Rocky is a successful businessman, entrepreneur, and felon. He’s had near-death experien...
Facility Management Insights From a Virtual Hire with Joe Peterson, Global Workplace Programs at Snowflake
February 02, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBJoe Peterson is the Head of Global Workplace Programs for Snowflake, a data platform that utilizes cloud data to help thousands of organizations harness and analyze their data for direction and growth. Joe worked in food and beverage management for more than 12 years before starting his current position in April of 2020 with a unique combination of facility, food and beverage administration, and consulting. With his expertise, he has helped organizations structure their initiatives and come ...
Strategic Pivots in the Facility Management Industry with John Fahmy, Vice President of Operations and Sales at Planned Companies
January 25, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBJohn Fahmy is the Vice President of Operations and Sales at Planned Companies, a conglomerate that provides industry-leading janitorial, maintenance, security, and concierge services for commercial and residential properties. With over 10 years of management experience, John is an expert at senior level negotiation, project planning, and scheduling. Before joining Planned Companies, John was the Director of Operations at 39th Avenue Holding LLC. He has a consistent track record as a team ...
Creating a Balance Between Design and Culture with Primo Orpilla, Principal and Co-Founder of Studio O+A
December 22, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes - 47 MBPrimo Orpilla is the Principal and Co-Founder of Studio O+A, a San Francisco design firm that strives to create an environment that translates any company's culture into a tactile experience. Primo has worked in workplace strategy and design for more than 30 years, becoming a thought leader on what it means to translate culture and innovation. He has worked with countless companies like Facebook, Microsoft, Slack, Nike, and many more to bring innovation and seamless design to their offices. ...
Creating a Safe Workplace and Other Insights with Badreddine Benabdallah, Facilities and Workplace Expert at BUILDEENG
December 10, 2020 07:00 - 45 minutes - 42.3 MBBadreddine Benabdallah is a Facilities and Workplace Expert at BUILDEENG. BUILDEENG is a real estate and project management consulting agency that specializes in supporting clients as they transform, improve, and upgrade their facility and processes. At BUILDEENG, Badreddine leads and supports facility management outsourcing projects, managing change, transition, transformation, and stabilization. Badreddine has a consistent track record of successfully employing the best practices for fa...