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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

FM Insight: CPCC's Training, Partnerships, and Tech Drive Improvements

In this episode of Facility Voices, Lance Ollivierre from Central Piedmont Community College explains the strategies behind effective facilities management.

37:06 minDecember 27, 2024

Maximizing Efficiency: The Benefits of Standardizing Processes

In this episode of Facility Voices, Matt Snow, Assistant Vice President of Support Services at Baptist Health System, shares how standardizing processes has transformed their operations and created lasting benefits for their facilities team.

28:38 minDecember 11, 2024

The Value of Peer Groups and Networking in Facility Management

In this episode of Facility Voices, Clay Major, Director of Facilities at the Town of South Windsor, shares his experience managing facilities for a growing town while working with limited resources.

21:46 minDecember 11, 2024

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