Podcast - Facility Voices

Welcome to the Facility Voices Podcast, your gateway to compelling stories directly from the front lines of facilities. Our host, David Trask, engages in insightful conversations with Facilities Management professionals from across the globe. Tune in to gain unique perspectives on the world of facilities and discover real-world stories and the daily experiences that shape this dynamic field.

Latest Episodes

Transforming Healthcare Facilities: In-House vs Outsourced Maintenance

In this episode of Facility Voices, Dan Keller, Assistant Vice President for Facilities & Engineering at Main Line Health Services,

40:02 minJuly 21, 2026

From Athletics to Healthcare: A Journey in Facilities Management

Mike Bastion, Director of Facilities Planning Operations for the Central Region at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, shares the career journey that took him from collegiate athletics and higher education into the complex world of healthcare facilities management.

34:52 minJuly 14, 2026

Building Back Stronger: Lessons from Joplin's Tornado Recovery

In this episode of Facility Voices, David Pettit, Director of Facilities for Joplin Schools, shares the career journey that took him from district carpenter to facilities leader over more than three decades of service.

32:11 minJuly 2, 2026

From Coast Guard to Campus: A Facilities Management Journey

In this episode of Facility Voices, David Trask sits down with Skip Vaughn, Assistant Vice President of Facilities Management at American University, to explore a career that spans construction, military service, federal facilities, and higher education.

38:00 minJune 30, 2026

How AI and Data Are Transforming FM

In this episode of Facility Voices, David Trask sits down with Dave Lubach, Chief Editor for Facilities at Trade Press Media Group, to explore the trends shaping the future of facilities management.

29:35 minJune 15, 2026

Digitizing the Future of Facilities at Baylor School

In this episode of Facility Voices, David Trask sits down with Samantha Green, Director of Operations and Systems at Baylor School, to discuss her unconventional journey from classroom teacher to facilities and operations leader.

33:50 minJune 9, 2026

From Submarines to Museums: A Facilities Leader's Journey

In this episode of Facility Voices, David Trask sits down with Brian Miller, Director of Facilities at the Mariners’ Museum, to discuss his unique journey from a 24-year career in the U.S.

20:43 minJune 2, 2026

Building a Proactive Team Culture in Facilities

In this episode of Facility Voices, David Trask sits down with Trey Adams, Director of Physical Plant at the Southern College of Optometry, to talk about the lessons learned from a career built in the electrical trade and shaped through years in facilities management. Trey shares how his background running service trucks and troubleshooting in the field prepared him for the people-first side of facilities leadership, where listening, communication, and trust matter just as much as technical skill.

48:12 minMay 26, 2026

Building Culture in Healthcare Facilities

Andrew Williams, Director of Facilities Management at University of South Alabama Health, joins Facility Voices to share his journey from biomedical technician to healthcare facilities leader.

22:11 minMay 12, 2026

Advocacy and Education: From Single Mother to Facilities Director

In this episode of Facility Voices, Yanet Vega, Director of Facilities and Environmental Services at El Rio Health, shares a deeply personal and determined journey into facilities management.

24:58 minMay 5, 2026

Predictive Maintenance: From Time-Based to Performance-Based

In this episode of Facility Voices, David Trask welcomes Kevin Buckles, Manager of Facilities Engineering at Cook Medical, for a conversation grounded in hands-on experience and a passion for continuous improvement. 

30:03 minApril 28, 2026

Building a Career in Facilities: A Journey of Adaptability and Impact

In this episode of Facility Voices, Kevin Fernandes, Director of Facilities at Seasons Corner Market, shares his journey from apprentice plumber to leading a multi-state facilities operation.

39:37 minApril 21, 2026