Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and Operations

Corey MacKnight is Facilities Maintenance & Parking Division Manager for the City of Winchester, Virginia where he is passionate about how the facility management profession provides him an opportunity to work on many projects, tackle some tough issues and get his hands dirty on a daily basis. Mike Petrusky asks Corey about his career journey in FM and the challenges he faces in his dual role as the Director of the Winchester Parking Authority and Facilities Director for this historic city. They explore the current trends in the world of asset management today and Corey shares about the value and importance of building relationships, communication and the ability to improvise, overcome and adapt to situations. Mike and Corey have connections and shared experiences through IFMA, music, and raising their families which leads to some fun and inspiring stories that will help you be an asset champion in your organization!

Connect with Corey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corey-macknight-9bb94492/

Visit Winchester, VA: https://visitwinchesterva.com/

Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/

Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://assetchampion.iofficecorp.com/

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Erica Keswin is an Author, Speaker, Podcast Host and Workplace Strategist who is a trusted guide for companies around the world looking for ways to connect their teams, increase engagement, and create a human workplace. In September 2022, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar called "Bring Your Human to Work: When People Thrive, Business Thrives" where Erica shared how to lead your team with purpose in a post-pandemic era when navigating work-life balance is more important than ever. Mike and Erica explored the best ways to lead remote and hybrid teams and discussed how successful leaders align employee needs with organizational objectives. They agree that it is essential to prioritize employees' wellbeing and discover how rituals play an essential role in bring people together. Check out these audio highlights from the broadcast and then download the full hour-long video with audience Q&A!

Connect with Erica on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericakeswin/

Watch the full video of Mike and Erica: https://lp.iofficecorp.com/bring-your-human-to-work

Find Erica's LinkedIn Learning course on Human Leadership: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ericakeswin_calling-all-leaders-check-out-my-brand-activity-6953391823444705280-PhSe

Discover more resources from Erica: https://ericakeswin.com/

Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/

Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://assetchampion.iofficecorp.com/

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Share your thoughts with Mike via email: [email protected]

Brandon Holden is CEO of Eptura™, the global worktech company that brings together nine software products to provide solutions for people, workplaces and assets to enable everyone to reach their full potential. Mike Petrusky visits Brandon near Eptura's™ Salt Lake City, UT office to discover the story and vision of the company formed by the merger of iOffice + SpaceIQ with Condeco. With 16.3 million users across 115 countries, Eptura™ is trusted by over 16,000 of the world's leading companies to realize a better future at work. Mike asks Brandon about the market opportunity, brand strategy and leadership philosophy that drives the team at Eptura™ to help customers meet the expectations of their people today and for the future. They explore the role of the workplace, the evolution of spaces and the power of data in the world of facilities and asset management to optimize collaboration, innovation and productivity. Mike and Brandon offer insights and inspiration for workplace leaders and share how Eptura™ will be the essential tech tool for everyone at work.

Read the full press release here: https://eptura.com/news/condeco-ioffice-spaceiq-form-eptura/

Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/

Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Share your thoughts with Mike via email: [email protected]

Lindsey Brackett, CHC, CHFM, SASHE is Chief Empowerment Officer at Legacy FM where she is passionate about providing strategic leadership for operations teams by establishing long-range goals, strategies, plans, and policies. In August 2022, Mike Petrusky hosted Lindsey for a live webinar called "Forget Your FM "Family": Building Better Teams for Healthcare Operations" where they explored the challenges and opportunities in the world of facilities management today. Mike asked Lindsey to share her experiences supporting maintenance teams in healthcare and they offered practical advice for leaders in all industries, including understanding current trends, setting up tailored training and supporting operations with modern technology. Check out these audio highlights from the broadcast and then download the full video with audience Q&A!

Connect with Lindsey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsey-brackett/

Learn more about Legacy FM: https://legacy-fm.com/

Watch the full video with Mike and Lindsey: https://lp.asset.iofficecorp.com/webinar-managerplus-forget-your-fm-family-building-better-teams-for-healthcare-operations

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Learn more about the iOffice + SpaceIQ Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/

Share your thoughts with Mike via email: [email protected]

Christa Dodoo, CFM, CIWFM, FMP, CMQ-OE is Head of Facilities Management Services at the United Nations World Food Programme where she has extensive experience in operations maintenance, real estate, vendor contract management and budgeting (OPEX and CAPEX). Mike Petrusky asks Christa about her journey throughout the world of FM and her passion for advancing the profession while encouraging leaders to take advantage of the unique opportunities available to them today. They discuss the evolution of the workplace, change management and the power of technology in the future of work with a focus on human experiences. Mike and Christa offer practical advice and inspiration for facility management leaders across the globe while encouraging you to be an asset champion in your organization.

Connect with Christa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christa-dodoo-cfm/

Learn more about the UNWFP: https://www.wfp.org/

Attend IFMA's World Workplace: https://worldworkplace.ifma.org/

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Learn more about the iOffice + SpaceIQ Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/

Share your thoughts with Mike via email: [email protected]

Wayne Whitzell, LEED AP, CEST, AIPE, BEP, GBO is President at DFS Green where he is passionate about providing services that utilize innovative processes and technologies which combine to deliver healthy, attractive, and sustainable workplaces. In July 2022, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar called "Quantum Leadership: Organizational Success in a Complicated World" where he and Wayne explored the challenges of leading your team in today's polarized world. Mike asked Wayne to describe how "Quantum Leadership" can boost overall team performance by fostering connection and communication. They share stories and quotes to inspire innovation through compassion, nuance and cooperation. Check out these audio highlights from the broadcast and then download the full hour-long video with audience Q&A!

Connect with Wayne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayne-whitzell-fmp-sfp-leed-ap-bep-gbo-147870b/

Learn more about DFS Green: https://dfsgreen.com/

Explore opportunities with the IFMA community: https://www.ifma.org/

Watch the full video with Mike and Wayne: https://lp.asset.iofficecorp.com/webinar-managerplus-quantum-leadership

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Learn more about the iOffice + SpaceIQ Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/

Share your thoughts with Mike via email: [email protected]

Scott Emery, P.E. is SVP and Director of Baumann Consulting's Washington, DC office where he is passionate about building a more sustainable future by focusing on energy efficiency and the renewable energy sector in the built environment. Mike Petrusky asks Scott about his journey into the world of asset management and his vision for making high performance buildings the standard and not the exception. Mike and Scott discuss the importance of operations and maintenance as building owners must respond to building energy performance standards (BEPS) in the Washington DC Region and across the world. They offer practical advice and some great 80's music to help inspire you to be an Asset Champion in your organization!

Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nscottemery/

Learn more about Baumann Consulting: https://baumann-us.com/

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Learn more about the iOffice + SpaceIQ Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/

Share your thoughts with Mike via email: [email protected]

Hank Kocevar, CMRP is Principal Consultant at Guardian Technical Services where he provides Maintenance and Reliability consulting services and Vijay Chachra is Vice President at Andromeda Systems, Inc. where he leverages his Aerospace & Defense industry experience to help clients with project and program management. In June 2022, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar called "Growing Asset Ecosystems: RCM Strategies and Standards" where Hank and Vijay shared how they have used Reliability Centered Maintenance and the GEIA standard to determine resource requirements for projects. They discussed how to complete an RCM analysis, identify required resources, and select the right data to track while offering inspiration to asset management leaders everywhere. Check out these audio highlights from the broadcast and then download the full hour-long video with audience Q&A!

Connect with Hank on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hank-k-a5607b13/

Connect with Vijay on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vijay-chachra-ips/

Watch the full video recording with Q&A: https://lp.asset.iofficecorp.com/webinar-asset-supported-ecosystems

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Learn more about the iOffice + SpaceIQ Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/

Share your thoughts with Mike via email: [email protected]

Michelle Ledet Henley is Facilitator of The Manufacturing Game where she is passionate about defect elimination, organizational learning and reliability and George Mahoney is Program Manager and Business Optimization Lead of Procurement at Merck. In June 2022, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar called "Rolling the Dice with Reliability" where Michelle and George shared their stories of using a tool called "The Manufacturing Game" to improve organizational change, reduce frontline failures and help cross-functional teams drive defect intolerance. Check out these audio highlights from the broadcast and then download the full hour-long video with audience Q&A!

Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleledethenley/

Connect with George on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-mahoney/

Watch the full video recording with Q&A: https://lp.asset.iofficecorp.com/live-webinar-rolling-the-dice-with-reliability

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Learn more about the iOffice + SpaceIQ Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/

Share your thoughts with Mike via email: [email protected]

Chuck Mies, LEED A.P., Assoc. AIA is Global Business Development Manager at Autodesk and Nick Stefanidakis is General Manager at Archibus by iOFFICE + SpaceIQ. In June 2022, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar called "Leveraging BIM to Unlock Facility Asset Data" where Nick and Chuck discussed facility and asset operations while offering insights into how actionable data can mean the difference between smooth sailing and a mountain of inefficiencies in you organization. They shared practical advice on moving from an as-built to an as-maintained BIM model, setting clear processes and expectations while answering key questions around whose needs you're trying to solve, what data you need to collect and how to maintain it. Check out these audio highlights from the broadcast and then download the full hour-long video with audience Q&A!

Connect with Chuck on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuck-mies/

Connect with Nick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickstefanidakis/

Watch the full video recording with Q&A: https://lp.iofficecorp.com/webinar-leverage-bim-to-unlock-facility-and-asset-data

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Learn more about the iOffice + SpaceIQ Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/

Share your thoughts with Mike via email: [email protected]