Facility Insights Live

In this Year End Reflections session with David Trask (Nationa Director at ARC Facilities and host of the Facility Voices podcast), a fantastic group of facility leaders shared there insights on a variety of topics that are hitting close to home for facilities managment professionals across every industry. Panelist include:

• Maria O'Callaghan-Cassidy, Senior Associate VP of Facilities Development and Operations at San Jose State University
• Richie Stever, VP of Real Estate and Construction at the University of Maryland Medical System
• Dr. Walter Lamar, Ph.D., Associate VP- Facilities Operations & Maintenance at UHealth
• Fletcher Coffman, VP of Operations for the Washington Commanders

In this on-demand session, the panel shared candid perspectives on the challenges, opportunities, and shifting priorities shaping facility operations as we head into 2026. 
Whether you oversee a campus, a hospital, or a large public venue, this conversation sheds light on how leaders are preparing for the future—and the strategies they’re already putting into motion.

• Why aligning Finance + Facilities is becoming essential for smarter budgeting and planning
• How organizations are capturing institutional knowledge as retirements rise and teams shrink
• Hiring and retention trends impacting staffing decisions in 2026
• How AI is being applied in planning, maintenance, and decision-making
• Why accurate, instant access to building information is becoming a must-have
• How facility teams are staying emergency-ready with limited resources

You’ll hear real examples, honest challenges, and forward-looking advice from leaders across multiple industries who are navigating similar pressures—staffing shortages, aging buildings, rising risks, and increasing demands for transparency.