The Modern Facilities Management Podcast
This is the show where facilities management professionals discuss new trends, strategies, and insights in the industry. From hospitality, to commercial real estate, we'll learn what it takes to be successful in facilities management!
Episodes
133 episodes since 2020
#120 Kelly Koontz: Submetering Solutions
Kelly Kuntz, President of Submeter Solutions, discusses the importance of submetering in property management and the benefits it offers. Submetering allows property own...
September 04, 2024
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25:27
#119 Joey Kline: EVP, JLL and Host of TechTalk
SummaryJoey Klein, EVP at JLL and host of TechTalk, discusses the impact of urban development on facilities management and the importance of authenticity in building spaces. H...
July 25, 2024
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28:43
#118 John Lose: Energy Efficiency & Sustainability in FM
On this episode, Griffin Hamilton interviews John Lose, a facilities engineering manager at FMC Corporation, about sustainability and net zero emissions. John has over 14 years of commercial R&D lab and office facility manageme...
June 20, 2024
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28:16
#117 Joe Sharp: Meadowbrook Facility Services
SummaryIn this episode, Joe Sharp of Meadowbrook Facility Services shares his journey from being a facility manager of QSRs to creating Meadowbrook Solutions, a company that handles its own repairs and services. He emphasizes the...
June 12, 2024
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35:34
#116 Clinton Fairbanks: FM Futurist
Clinton Fairbanks, founder and managing director of Soji REFM Advisory, discusses the future of Facilities Management and the impact of techn...
May 23, 2024
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25:42
#115 Dr. Jake Smithwick: AI in Facilities Management
This weeks guest is Dr. Jake Smithwick, a professor at the University of North Carolina in Charlotte. Jake and his team have assisted hundreds of owners improve performance outcomes acros...
May 09, 2024
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30:50
#114 Kevin Bee: Creating a Culture of Growth and Mentorship
Kevin Bee, the District's Operations Manager at Naperville 203, joins the show to share his journey in facilities management, and the importance of creating a culture that embraces change. Kevin started as a custodian and worked hi...
April 18, 2024
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28:16
#113 Annmarie Bhola: Enhanced Building Solutions
Annmarie Bhola, Founder of Enhanced Building Solutions, joins the show as this weeks guest.Annmarie is a former plant operator with extensive kn...
April 04, 2024
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28:38
#112 Alex Cummings & Doug Donovan: The Intersection of Training and Data
This episode features Alex Cummings, CEO of FlowPath, and Doug Donovan, CEO of ...
March 21, 2024
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29:57
#111 Lisa Keys: Building Condition Assessments
Lisa Keys, Founder of COS Consulting, joins the show to discuss Building Condition Assessments (BC...
March 14, 2024
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28:05
#110 Rami Abdelhadi: Talent Acquisition & Retention in FM
In this episode, Rami Abdelhadi, Executive Director of Facilities Operations at Stanford University, discusses the challenges and strategies for talent acquisition and retention in the facilities management industry. He highlights the importanc...
March 07, 2024
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21:55
#109 Barton Drake: Market Sector Leader for HED
On this episode of the Modern Facilities Management Podcast, Griffin interviews Barton Drake, Market Sector Leader for HED. Drake sha...
February 22, 2024
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26:59
#108 Chris Cioffi: Mitigating Damage from Severe Weather
SummaryOn this episode, Griffin interviews Christopher Cioffi, the Commercial Programs Manager at IBHS (Insurance Institut...
February 15, 2024
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22:04
#107 Chris Kaiser: Best Practices in Estate Management
On this episode, Griffin sits down with Chris Kaiser, the Director of Properties for the Arthur M. Blank Family Office. With a rich background spanning over two decades, Chris brings a wealth of experience from his roles as an Estate Manager, P...
February 08, 2024
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26:46
#106 Jim Zirbel: Couillard Solar Foundation
Jim Zirbel, Launch Leader at Couillard Solar Foundation, joins the show for his 3rd interview. On this episode, we dive ...
February 01, 2024
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28:16
Spotlight! Dave Bishop: Work Order Rollout
This week we're revisiting one of my favorite interviews from 2023. Dave Bishop shares his fascinating journey from a law enforcement career to one in facilities management.
January 18, 2024
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33:24
#105 Matt Aston: Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) in FM
On this episode of The Modern Facilities Management Podcast, Griffin interviews Matt Aston, the president of GPRS. Matt shares his story of gr...
January 04, 2024
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26:42
#104 David Miller: Budgeting in Facilities Management
David Miller, a seasoned expert with over 15 years of experience in operations management within commercial real estate and construction, joins our show to delve into the intricacies of budg...
December 14, 2023
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21:26
#103 Dan Clapper: Training Technology in Facilities Management
On this episode, we're joined by Dan Clapper from Interplay Learning. We delve into how their technology is leveraging VR to revolutionize tr...
December 07, 2023
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23:52
#102 Ben Montgomery: Free Flow Parking
On this episode, we're joined by Ben Montgomery, President of Premium Parking, to discuss the innovative world of free flow par...
November 30, 2023
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31:25
Spotlight! John Powers: Reducing Energy Consumption
John Powers, Founder and CEO of Extensible Energy, is this weeks guest. John is an industry expert with over three decades of experience working in utilities and energy management. He'...
November 16, 2023
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24:10
#101 Lonnie Pilgrim: Crisis Management in K12 Facilities Management
Today we are joined by Lonnie Pilgrim, the Director of Buildings and Maintenance at Fort McMurray Public School District. On this episode, we delve into Lonnie's experience in crisis management, specifically covering how he handled...
November 09, 2023
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24:44
#100 Perry Shimanoff: Certified Master Custodial Trainer
In this episode, we sit down with Perry Shimanoff, a seasoned expert with 35 years of experience in educational and government facilities maintenance. Perry is a Certified Mast...
November 02, 2023
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24:58
#99 Abby Massey: Navigating Tax Incentives in Facilities Management
Abby Massey joins the show as this weeks guest to talk about tax incentives in Facilities Management. Abby's journey from a Building Engineer to Director of Tax Incentives at Calvetti Ferguson provides a unique perspective on the t...
October 26, 2023
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