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Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 10/17/2025 at 2:00 PM (CDT)
This session will guide participants through the essential steps of building a successful business case. Explore how to identify and align with company strategic direction, corporate priorities, such as financial performance, operational efficiency
Gaining C-Suite support for innovative facility management initiatives is crucial for advancing and sustaining FM operations. This session will guide participants through the essential steps of building a successful business case. We will explore how to identify and align with company strategic direction, corporate priorities, such as financial performance, operational efficiency, and risk management, ensuring your business case stands out. The session will cover the fundamentals of creating a robust business case, including language and critical information to include for strategic alignment. You will learn how to communicate the impact of your proposal effectively, using persuasive storytelling and data-driven insights to demonstrate the value of your ideas. Participants will also discover best practices for engaging stakeholders and navigating the complexities of executive decision-making processes.
By the end of this session, attendees will be equipped with the tools and techniques needed to present their ideas confidently and strategically, increasing the likelihood of receiving C-Suite endorsement.
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Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 09/12/2025 at 1:00 PM (CDT)
Explore the impact of facility temperature management on customer satisfaction and team productivity during this VLE.
Team members are HOT! Shoppers and diners are COLD! How do you find a happy medium for everyone? Explore the impact of facility temperature management on customer satisfaction and team productivity during this VLE. We’ll discuss the latest technologies, including IoT-based solutions and advanced climate control systems, which ensure comfort while contributing to energy efficiency and sustainability.
Learn actionable strategies to fine-tune environmental conditions and understand how the right temperature can boost sales, impulse purchases, and dwell time. Attendees will gain valuable insights into balancing customer expectations with operational constraints, ultimately driving business success through enhanced physical environments.
Trey Hernandez
Vice President of Customer Success
Entouch Controls
With a history of success in driving customers’ logistic and revenue goals, Trey provides valuable insight using ENTOUCH.360 to make data-driven decisions with our customers. As a tenured leader in the SaaS sector, project management, and non-profit environments, Trey’s unique perspective aligns with ENTOUCH’s mission of creating a path to a healthier planet through sustainability solutions. The Customer Success team partners with customers through the realization of their EMS goals and ultimately driving profitability. Trey earned his undergraduate degree in Business Management and a graduate degree in Economic and Entrepreneurial Development. Outside of the office, he appreciates spending time in the great outdoors with his wife and son, traveling, reading, and cooking.
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Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 08/15/2025 at 1:00 PM (CDT)
Join us for an insightful session on how to build training programs that drive business success and growth.
Join us for an insightful session on how to build training programs that drive business success and growth. Facilities maintenance expert Dan Clapper, with over 25 years of experience, will share valuable insights, tools, and strategies to create training programs that engage employees and deliver tangible results. Learn best practices to enhance operational efficiency, mitigate risks, and boost customer satisfaction. Attendees will walk away with understanding, knowledge and resources to evaluate their current talent development and training programs and establish a tighter connection to organizational goals, both now and for the long term.
Dan Clapper, CPTD
Head of Learner and Business Outcomes
interplay Learning
Dan Clapper serves as the Commercial HVAC and Facilities Maintenance Market Director for Interplay Learning. Dan brings 25 years of experience to Interplay in a variety of roles across the HVAC market. Over the years in this space, Dan has developed a passion for helping trade professionals grow their businesses and enhance the skills of their people. From installing boilers and HVAC equipment with his father as a teenager to sales, design, and distribution at the wholesale level, to training thousands of HVAC professionals across the country at the manufacturing level, Dan delivers a unique perspective on the education and relevance of skilled tradespeople.
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Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 05/30/2025 at 10:00 AM (CDT)
Coffee & Connexion Circle participants focus on the evolving complexities and challenges of data security within geographically dispersed facilities.
Join us for a What the Tech? Coffee & Connexion Circle focused on the role of mobile technology in facilities management. Come ready to discuss the challenges and opportunities of integrating mobile solutions to enhance operations, streamline communication, and improve service delivery. Together, we will explore innovative tools, best practices, and strategies to leverage mobile tech for more efficient and effective facilities management.
All CCC's are virtual live participation events only and will not be recorded.
Steve Hamby
Vice President, Sales
Facilio
Steve Hamby is the Vice President of Sales and Retail Solutions America at Facilio. With over 25 years of experience at companies like Emerson and Honeywell, he is a recognized leader in digital transformation and product innovation within the Smart Buildings sectors. Steve specializes in AI digitization, IoT connectivity, and Deep Learning, providing strategic guidance on technology disruptions. He holds an MBA from Bluffton University and an undergraduate degree from Urbana University.
Richard Reyes
VP, Digital Strategy
ConnexFM
At the helm of OSCRE International as Executive Director, Richard's leadership is rooted in the principles of leading change amidst disruption. With a competency for digital strategy honed over his time at ConnexFM, he drive initiatives that harness technology's potential to optimize customer experiences and deliver robust business growth.
His team excels in the application of innovative digital strategies, achieving transformative business outcomes. With a commitment to excellence in board relations and international business governance, they navigate the complex digital landscape to set new benchmarks in the facilities management industry.-
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Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 05/23/2025 at 1:00 PM (CDT)
Join us for an enlightening session where we explore the rise of artificial intelligence in the built environment.
Join us for an enlightening session where we explore the rise of artificial intelligence in the built environment. Attendees can expect to gain a more comprehensive understanding of AI and the growing number of tools that are being utilized to create value while mitigating risk for those who oversee large, distributed portfolios.
Tom Kay
Managing Partner
Efficio Advisors
Tom is a dynamic leader in the smart building industry. As Managing Partner with Efficio Advisors, Tom brings a deep expertise in smart technology and sustainability.
A passionate energy efficiency advocate and GreenTech evangelist, Tom advises startups and enterprise companies, guiding them toward innovative solutions. As a connector and business strategist, his strategic insight and mentoring skills make him a valued executive coach and board advisor.
Known as a smart technology “nerd” and PropTech tracker, Tom is a critical thinker and AI "geek" who does his best to stay ahead of industry trends. As an industry speaker, he inspires audiences with his vision for sustainable and smart building practices.
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Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 05/07/2025 at 1:00 PM (CDT)
Join us to learn how gratitude can become a powerful driver of accountability and success! Building a high-performing facility management team goes beyond managing projects about creating a culture where employees feel valued and accountable. This session introduces a framework that integrates gratitude into leadership strategies, helping managers drive engagement and results. The Six Gears of Grategy® model offers a roadmap for building stronger communication, trust, and collaboration. By the end, you’ll have actionable strategies to improve team performance, enhance engagement, and develop recognition programs tied directly to outcomes.
Join us to learn how gratitude can become a powerful driver of accountability and success! Building a high-performing facility management team goes beyond managing projects about creating a culture where employees feel valued and accountable.
Lisa Ryan
Chief Appreciation Strategist
Grategy
Lisa Ryan is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), award-winning speaker, and Founder and Chief Appreciation Strategist at Grategy®. With over a decade of experience, Lisa is an expert in helping organizations transform their workplace culture by integrating gratitude and accountability into leadership practices. Her proprietary Six Gears of Grategy® framework has empowered leaders across industries, including multi-site facilities management, to foster stronger employee engagement, boost team performance, and improve retention.
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Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 04/30/2025 at 1:00 PM (CDT)
Join us for a webinar on the future of facilities management, where we’ll explore how AI and technology are transforming the industry. As machine learning rapidly advances, facilities managers and leaders face challenges in understanding costs, implications, and benefits.
Join us for a webinar on the future of facilities management, where we’ll explore how AI and technology are transforming the industry. As machine learning rapidly advances, facilities managers and leaders face challenges in understanding costs, implications, and benefits.
FM buyers and service providers are overwhelmed by high labor costs, a shrinking talent pool, complex regulations, and lengthy procurement processes. Implementing AI and automation can streamline operations, reduce procurement costs, standardize service levels, and ease the service provider selection process.
We’ll dive into these topics, showing how AI can enhance FM strategy, improve decision-making, and create more effective operations. Join Facility Managers and Service Providers to discuss real-world examples and learn how AI is driving success in the industry.
Clinton Fairbanks
Founder & Managing Director
Soji Enterprises, LLC
Clinton is a solutions development expert with more than a decade of experience in the facilities industry. Throughout his career, Clinton has consulted for global enterprise organizations and Fortune 500 companies, designing analytical approaches for business growth and development. Prior affiliations include JLL and KPMG.
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Join us for this VLE to learn how to implement an access control system that enhances facility safety and optimizes operations.
Join us for this VLE to learn how to implement an access control system that enhances facility safety and optimizes operations. Discover how restricting access to sensitive areas improves security and supports emergency protocols like lockdowns. You’ll also explore how access control systems collect real-time data on facility usage, allowing for data-driven decisions to improve resource allocation and space management.
Scott Sharp
Enterprise Manager
Delta Controls, Inc.
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Explore practical strategies to to engage future talent and how FM professionals can provide hands-on experience in areas like operations, technology, sustainability, and space planning, while gaining fresh perspectives from students.
Join us for this VLE where we will explore strategies to engage future talent, such as internships, mentorships, and collaborative projects. Attendees will learn how FM professionals can provide hands-on experience in areas like operations, technology, sustainability, and space planning, while gaining fresh perspectives from students. We’ll also highlight successful programs from newer companies, sharing lessons learned and offering insights on designing internship programs that meet both company and student needs.
Carolyn McGary, CFM, SFP, PBD,CFT,ProFM
Professor
MSU Denver
Carolyn McGary is a seasoned and respected professional in the field of Facilities Management (FM), with extensive experience spanning project management, consulting, and education. Known for her down-to-earth and approachable nature, Carolyn holds several key FM credentials, including Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Sustainability Facility Professional (SFP), and ProFM. Her career has been marked by her passion for fostering the next generation of FM professionals, particularly through her leadership roles with the FM Pipeline Team, a nonprofit focused on bridging the talent gap in the industry.
A strong advocate for collaboration and continuous learning, Carolyn emphasizes the importance of mentorship and education in her work. She encourages her peers and students alike to ask questions, challenge themselves, and engage with the evolving FM landscape. Carolyn’s hands-on experience and focus on practical knowledge make her an invaluable mentor and thought leader in the FM community. Humble yet driven, she remains committed to creating healthier, more efficient built environments, while empowering others to do the same.
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Come prepared to explore the challenges and opportunities related to optimizing space utilization, enhancing occupant comfort, and improving operational efficiency.
Join us for a What the Tech? Coffee & Connexion Circle dedicated to occupancy and usage management in facilities. Come prepared to explore the challenges and opportunities related to optimizing space utilization, enhancing occupant comfort, and improving operational efficiency. Together, we will share insights, strategies, and innovative approaches to effectively manage occupancy and maximize the value of your facilities.
Richard Reyes
VP, Digital Strategy
ConnexFM
At the helm of OSCRE International as Executive Director, Richard's leadership is rooted in the principles of leading change amidst disruption. With a competency for digital strategy honed over his time at ConnexFM, he drive initiatives that harness technology's potential to optimize customer experiences and deliver robust business growth.
His team excels in the application of innovative digital strategies, achieving transformative business outcomes. With a commitment to excellence in board relations and international business governance, they navigate the complex digital landscape to set new benchmarks in the facilities management industry.Steve Hamby
Vice President, Sales
Facilio
Steve Hamby is the Vice President of Sales and Retail Solutions America at Facilio. With over 25 years of experience at companies like Emerson and Honeywell, he is a recognized leader in digital transformation and product innovation within the Smart Buildings sectors. Steve specializes in AI digitization, IoT connectivity, and Deep Learning, providing strategic guidance on technology disruptions. He holds an MBA from Bluffton University and an undergraduate degree from Urbana University.
Todd Brinegar
Senior Vice President of Sales
BrainBox AI
Todd is a global sales and marketing leader - EBITDA Growth and Market Development Across Diverse Technology Sectors. He is an innovative business performance strategist and tactician with more than 20 years of sales, marketing, and market repositioning experience, with a strong record of revenue growth in software, hardware, services and human capital management solutions acquisition.
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