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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

Women in Facilities: Having Confidence at the Table

In this inspiring episode of Facility Voices, David Trask welcomes Caitlynd A. Weekley, Director of Facilities at Columbia College, as part of the Women in Facilities series.

27:59 minNovember 14, 2024

Women in Facilities: Empowering Women in Skilled Trades with Michigan State's Leisa Williams-Swedberg and Jaclyn Barlow on the WIST Program

In this episode, Leisa Williams-Swedberg, Performance and Project Manager, and Jaclyn Barlow, Operations Coordinator, from Michigan State University discuss the impactful Women in Skilled Trades (WIST) program.

32:01 minNovember 14, 2024

Bridging Facilities and Construction: Trust, Collaboration, and Challenges in Managing Infrastructure at a Large Institutions

Bridging Facilities and Construction: Trust, Collaboration, and Challenges in Managing Infrastructure at a Large Institutions

38:35October 31, 2024

From Marine Corps to FM: Navigating Leadership, Education, and Industry Challenges for Team Success

In this episode of Facility Voices, David Trask sits down with Kevin Miller, Director of Facilities Management at Hampden-Sydney College.

36:13 minOctober 21, 2024

Empowering Skilled Trades: Insights from Jennifer Green, Director of Competitions and Business Development at Skills Ontario

In this episode of Facility Voices, David Trask talks with Jennifer Green, Director of Competitions and Business Development at Skills Ontario.

36:37 minOctober 8, 2024

Women in Facilities: Putting People First in Facilities Management

In this episode from our "Women in Facilities" series, Maria O'Callaghan-Cassidy, Senior Associate Vice President of Campus Operations at University of Richmond, discusses the evolving landscape of facilities management.

28:55 minSeptember 20, 2024

Exploring The Huntington: Pandemic Impact, Sustainability, and Career Development in Facilities Management

In this episode of Facility Voices, we’re joined by Tom Polansky, Vice President for Operations and Facilities at The Huntington.

37:41 minSeptember 13, 2024

Navigating Team Challenges and Cultivating Excellence

In this episode of Facility Voices, David Trask sits down with Taj Sharma, founder and CEO of Convergence, to discuss the evolving challenges and opportunities in the facilities management industry.

36:32 minSeptember 6, 2024

Women in Facilities: Attracting Women to Careers in Facilities

In this episode of Facility Voices, David Trask welcomes Julie Brown, Vice President of Industries and Customer Value at Johnson Controls, as part of the Women in Facilities series, where she shares insights into her dynamic role supporting field operations and shaping the company's strategic direction through customer feedback.

32:36 minAugust 30, 2024

Exploring Facilities Management Through Facilithon

In today’s episode David sits down with the two winners of the 2024 Facilithon Competition: Anderson Reynolds, the first-place national finalist in the high school division, and Toby Styron, the first-place national finalist in the post-secondary division.

28:17 minAugust 24, 2024

Unlocking the Future: Insights on Sustainability, AI, and Emerging Trends in Facilities Management

In this episode of Facility Voices Dean Stanberry, the Chair of the Global Board of Directors at the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), shares his his evolution from IT guy to facility management leader, highlighting the "accidental profession" story that led him to oversee millions of square feet of administrative space and data centers.

16:34 minAugust 23, 2024

Game-Day Gold: Key Takeaways in Stadium Operations, Event Management and Guest Experience

In this episode of Facility Voices, David Trask is joined by Fletcher Coffman, Senior Director of Operations at the Washington Commanders. Fletcher shares insights into his role, overseeing engineering, facilities, logistics, and more within the organization. They discuss the Commanders' recent transition to a new ownership group and the exciting improvements in store for the team. Fletcher highlights the importance of enhancing the fan experience and community impact as the team prepares for the future.

16:34 minAugust 16, 2024