Richard Gunpat, CFM, FMP, SFP is a facilities and asset management leader with over twenty years of experience in engineering, energy consulting, and aviation, with many credentials across multiple disciplines. He is a Mechanical Engineer for the Airports Authority of Trinidad and Tobago and was recently recognized as IFMA’s 2023 Emerging Professional of the Year. Mike Petrusky asks Richard to share about his journey in facility management, his involvement with IFMA, and the importance of...

Susan Clarke is Senior Manager of Building Operations Strategy at Autodesk where she is focused on supporting her team’s expansion into operations including the recently formed strategic alliance between Autodesk and Eptura. Recorded live in London, Mike Petrusky asks Susan about the “mega-trends” and technologies impacting the built environment as they explore opportunities for asset management leaders and make predictions for the industry in 2023. Susan sees the rise of IoT tools and...

Lyle D. Gladney, CFM, FMP, CPMM is a Facilities Professional with a passion for caring for people and assets in his role as Building Operations Director at Claremont Oaks in Atlanta, GA. Mike Petrusky asks Lyle to share stories and experiences from his FM journey and he emphasizes the value of effective time management and the need to embrace change in our profession. They explore the role of technology in facilities, the evolution of CMMS tools, and the potential impact of artificial...

Maureen Roskoski is Vice President and Associate at FEA where she is passionate about helping organizations achieve greater energy efficiency, long term resilience planning, and operational excellence. Mike Petrusky invited Maureen back to the podcast for the third time in recent months to complete the “trilogy” of FEA broadcasts about asset-related topics. This time, they took a deep dive into “ISO 55001: Asset Management's Gold Standard” to discover the value and importance of embracing...

Wendy 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....

Sean Dalton is Portfolio Manager at NIKA Solutions where he is an energetic leader & facilities expert with over 20 years of experience leading teams to success. Mike Petrusky talks with Sean during his visit to San Antonio, TX for the 2023 American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE) Annual Conference. Sean shares his career journey in the world of facility management including decades of experience leading military and civilian engineering and facilities teams in accomplishing...

Lindsey Brackett, CHC, CHFM, SASHE is Chief Empowerment Officer at Legacy FM where she is passionate about creating training programs for facility management teams and Joshua Brackett PE, SASHE, CHFM is System Regulatory Director, Facilities Services at Banner Health. Mike Petrusky chats with Lindsey and Josh in San Antonio, TX during the 2023 American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE) Annual Conference, the largest event devoted to professionals who design, build, maintain, and...

André Jones, MBA, CFM, FMP is Corporate Real Estate Portfolio & Facilities Manager at Capital One and Kevin Goode, FMP is Director of Facilities at the DC Bar and both are based in the Washington, DC region. Mike Petrusky visited the Capital One HQ campus in McLean, VA to host a live webinar broadcast called, “A.I. and the Future of Facility Management” that explored which artificial intelligence trends are making the biggest waves in the workplace. Joined by two bonus guests from the FM...

Mahnaz Ensafi, PhD is a Technology Consultant at Procon Consulting where she has a passion for process and product improvement especially as it relates to the built environment. Mike Petrusky asks Mahnaz about her FM journey and her interest in the application of data analytics in the world of facility management. They reminisce about their first meeting at IFMA’s World Workplace and celebrate their common alma mater, Virginia Tech, while exploring the opportunities for improving efficiencies...

Chris Hodges is Principal, Maureen Roskoski is Vice President, and Tim Carey is Senior Facility Management Consultant at Facility Engineering Associates (FEA) where they are passionate about helping organizations improve the way they manage their facilities. In June 2023, Mike Petrusky hosted a panel discussion titled “Inside the Facility Life Cycle” where they explored how strategic facilities planning requires focused coordination between those who plan and build, those who operate, and...

Jack Dempsey is Managing Partner and Co-Founder of the Asset Management Partnership, a consulting practice specializing in helping others improve outcomes through better asset management. Mike Petrusky asks Jack to share his journey to help organizations improve their facility management capabilities so they can spend more time delivering their value add by providing solutions that systematically streamline and simplify the management of large, complex facility and built infrastructure...

Sissi Liu is CEO & Co-Founder at Metalmark Innovations where she is passionate about improving indoor air quality, which is essential to our well-being, while making an impact on the global climate change crisis. Mike Petrusky asks Sissi about the opportunity facility management professionals have to leverage technology for reducing the amount of energy needed to supply people with clean air while at the same time reducing the waste created by air purification systems. They discuss the...

Kristy Ehman is Founder & CEO of Hyon Software Inc. in Saskatchewan, Canada where she is passionate about “Building North America's Corporate Circular Economy”. Mike Petrusky asks Kristy about her journey and how Hyon hopes to become a global leader in the circular economy and to ease the inevitable burden of reporting sustainability on asset management. She shares Hyon's model which integrates into current processes and introduces new opportunities for circulation using technology to...

Michael J. Zucchero, PE, CEng, CFM, MIET, LEED GA is passionate about providing effective, decisive leadership in the areas of facilities management, operations and maintenance, and many other services to the marketplace. Mike Petrusky asks Michael about his years of experience in the industry as they explore the current challenges facing FM providers as they seek to care for the built environment. Mike and Michael believe that technology tools will help enable leaders to bridge the gaps in...

Stephen Ballesty is Director at In-Touch Advisory where he is passionate about delivering sustainable outcomes for his clients while ensuring adherence to good governance, standards, compliance, and continuous process improvements. Recorded live in Sydney, Australia, Mike Petrusky asks Stephen about his experience in asset management and facility management including his many contributions to the IFMA community. They explore the challenges facing the built environment, the value of the ISO...

Maureen Roskoski is Vice President at Facility Engineering Associates (FEA) and Patrick Dale is Management & Program Analyst at GSA/OGP Office of Federal High Performance Green Buildings. During the NFMT 2023 Conference in Baltimore, Mike Petrusky talked with Maureen and Patrick about the Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act (FBPTA) and the benefits of the program for asset management and facility management professionals. They explored the workforce challenges facing federal agencies...

Brittanie Campbell-Turner is CEO and Co-Founder of Builderchain and Manager of Workplace Innovation and Construction at American Family Insurance. She is a passionate Built Environment Blockchain & Lean Integrator who is fully committed to achieving the highest possible standards of service in the industry. Mike Petrusky asks Brittanie how Blockchain and other technologies are intersecting with the built environment, facility management and construction projects. They discuss their...

Paul Doherty, AIA, CDT, CSI, IFMA Fellow, DFC Senior Fellow is President and CEO at The Digit Group, Inc. (TDG), a U.S. Smart City real estate development and investment company, where he is passionate about the design, planning, construction and operations of Smart Cities around the world. Mike Petrusky asks Paul about the origins of his AEC career and how he found himself involved with some of the significant moments at the intersection of technology with the built environment. They explore...

Amanda Broomes is Account Manager at Shaw Contract where she is passionate about connecting with people to protect, preserve and beautify substrates in the built environment while being committed to building stronger & more inclusive communities. Mike Petrusky asks Amanda about her experiences working with facility management professionals to help organizations prepare workplaces using a holistic approach to materials, specifications and strategies that meet the needs of the people using...

Susan Lubell, P.Eng, MBA, MMP, CAMA is Principal Consultant at Steppe Consulting, Lucas Marino, D.Eng., PMP is CEO of EAST Partnership and Paul Daoust is Founder & Managing Director of Scio Asset Management. To celebrate Episode 100 of The Asset Champion Podcast, Mike Petrusky assembled this panel of past guests for a live broadcast where they could explore “The Asset Management Trends That Got Us Here”. They offer inspiration and perspectives while reviewing lessons learned on the show...

Andy Burg is Vice President of Construction Technology and Innovation at Messer Construction and Nick Stefanidakis is Senior Vice President of Strategic Alliances & Channel at Eptura™. In December 2022, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar called “Experts Discuss: Must-Know BIM to FM Considerations” where Nick and Andy explored the process for understanding the value of a digital handoff from building design and construction to operations. Mike asks these experts to share the six important...

Susan Clarke is Senior Manager of Building Operations Strategy at Autodesk where she is focused on supporting her team’s expansion into operations including the recently formed strategic alliance between Autodesk and Eptura. Recorded live in London, Mike Petrusky asks Susan about the “mega-trends” and technologies impacting the built environment as they explore opportunities for asset management leaders and make predictions for the industry in 2023. Susan sees the rise of IoT tools and...

Judy Leyshon, CFM is Director of Facilities Management for the Americas at AECOM where she is passionate about improving operational performance, maintenance priorities and team development. AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. Mike Petrusky asks Judy about strategies for prioritizing asset management, building lifecycles and...

Michel Theriault, IFMA Fellow is a Facility Management Consultant, Speaker, Trainer and Principal Consultant at FM Insight Consulting. In November 2022, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar called “RCM: Tailor-Made Facility Management Maintenance” where Michel explained how reliability-centered maintenance strategies can be applied to FM and the built environment. Mike asked Michel about how facility managers can logically prioritize maintenance work, carefully balance predictive and...

Deana Haynes, LEED AP BD+C, is Director of Commercial Real Estate at ChargePoint where she is passionate about the development of new technology solutions and business models that allow organizations to capitalize on the growing need for EV charging at their properties. In October 2022, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar called “Leading the Charge: How EV Charging Drives Workplace Experience and Sustainability” where he and Deana discussed the keys to successfully implementing EV charging...