
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
Building Success: Navigating the Pathways to Excellence in Public School Facilities Management
In this episode of Facility Voices, David welcomes Diana Ferrer-Schwartz, Chief Administrative Officer at the New York City Department of Education Division of School Facilities.
Developing a Security Plan – Tools and Resources
In this engaging episode of Facility Voices, David is joined by Kristian Gonzales, Sales Manager for Zona FACTA. With a Navy background and specialized expertise in security operations, Kristian offers invaluable insights into developing security plans for Facilities Managers.
Giving Back – Educating the Next Generation of FM Professionals
Richard Gunpat, Mechanical Engineer at the Airports Authority of Trinidad and Tobago joins Facility Voices host, David Trask, for an inspiring discussion of sustainability in Facilities Management.
Making the Switch: Changing to New Facility Technologies
This week’s guest, Josh Ashlock, Director of Building Systems at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center shares his experience with the challenges and triumphs within healthcare facilities.
Managing Up Empowers a Modern Facilities Team
Facility Voices podcast host, David Trask, is joined by Tia Freiburger, the Senior Manager of Facilities and Operations, Corporate Real Estate at Under Armour.
How Technology Is Revolutionizing Training for Facilities Maintenance Professionals
Explore the world of facilities management on Facility Voices. This week’s episode spotlights the technological revolution in training for professionals. Join guest speaker Dan Clapper, Market Director at Interplay Learning, as he shares his insights into their innovative approach.
Revitalizing Historical Sites: Creating a Modern Community Site
In this week’s episode of Facility Voices, Cale Burch, the Director of Engineering at Holladay Properties, sits down with David Trask to share his fascinating career journey. Starting with Cale’s 28-year career in the army, where he coordinated logistics for 22 fire bases, to his transition into civilian life and facilities management, to the exciting transformation of the Factory at Franklin into a vibrant destination. He explores how his military experience equipped him to manage everything from power generation to logistics, setting the stage for a successful career in the civilian world.
A Servant Leadership Approach to Managing Facilities
Welcome to this week's episode of Facility Voices, with guest Peter Palacios, Director of Information Services at the University of North Texas.
Preparing for the Future Today: Strategies to Enhance Planning & Operations
Welcome to this week’s episode of Facility Voices: Preparing for the Future Today, Strategies to Enhance Planning & Operations. In this episode Chance Sullivan, Assistant Director of Facilities and Services at the University of Rochester, shares his advice and recommendations on streamlining operations planning. Chance details how his first job working at a golf course inspired him to pursue a career in Facilities, leading him to his current role overseeing asset management, safety compliance, and workforce development.
Building an Optimized Deferred Maintenance Program
In this episode of Facility Voices David Auton, VP of Service Excellence, Engineering, and Maintenance at C&W Services, joins host David Trask for a discussion on how to optimize deferred maintenance programs. Auton provides valuable insights into his role, underscoring the significance of introducing new solutions, fostering innovation, and driving quality improvements in facility maintenance.
Building an Employee Retention Program
In this week’s episode of Facility Voices, Bert Gumeringer, Senior VP of Facility Operations at Texas Children’s Hospital, sits down with the host of Facility Voices, David Trask, to share his insights into Texas Children's unique challenges, and the innovative employee retention program that's making waves. From personalized welcome letters to one-on-one sessions with executives, this program goes beyond the norm, fostering a strong connection between leadership and staff.
Paying it Forward - Digital Transformation of an 85 Year Old Campus
Check out the latest episode of the Facility Voices Podcast, where David sits down with Byron Woods, the Dean of Facilities at the College of the Sequoias.
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