Scott Lewis Judkins is the Head of Facilities Management for Fortinet’s Global Head Quarters at C&W Services, a leading integrated facility services provider. Fortinet is the global leader of cybersecurity solutions and services. As a highly accomplished construction and facilities executive, Scott’s experience includes serving as the Regional Faci…

Dave Scroggins is the Facilities Manager at Cushman & Wakefield, a global commercial real estate services firm. In his role, Dave manages two office locations. Before Cushman & Wakefield, he was the Facilities Manager at Hines Building Maintenance, the Maintenance Team Lead at Silicon Valley International School, and the Operations Manager at The T…

Nirmala Kovvali is the Director of Facilities and EHS at Carbon, a 3D printing technology company helping businesses develop products to bring to market. In her current role, Nirmala is responsible for real estate, facilities management, and engineering. She is involved in facility strategic planning for research and development, amenities/site ser…

Jeffrey Holton is the Facilities Operations Manager at The Doctors Company, the nation’s largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer. He has a background in game development and project management. During the Clinton administration, Jeffrey served in the U.S. Army as a multi-channel transmission systems operator. He currently serves on the …

Bryan Garza is the Director of Facilities at Filoli, a National Trust historic house, garden, and nature preserve. As the overseer of Filoli’s infrastructure and property, Bryan supports the activities of all operations and programs. He leads an innovative team that focuses on high-quality solutions while maintaining national standards for historic…

Bruce Mace is the Executive Director of Facilities and Support Services at UCSF Health, one of the nation’s top 10 hospitals. Bruce has extensive experience in architecture, 2D and 3D design, construction, and project delivery. Over the past 15 years, Bruce turned to healthcare operations and has developed dedicated teams of professionals in the ar…

Mark Hiddleson is the Owner of Specialized Storage Solutions Inc., which provides industry-leading warehouse storage solutions nationwide. Mark has been a storage racking industry professional since 1996. He became a top salesperson in the industry, working with a leading company that served Northern California before founding Specialized Storage S…

Jeremy Salles is the Senior Director of Facilities and Real Estate at Sony Interactive Entertainment, known to most as the company responsible for the PlayStation brand. Having previously worked in facilities management for UPS, eBay, and Cisco, he’s honed his skills in workplace services, property management, employee experience, and more. As a Ba…

Roger Silveira is the Director of Facilities Maintenance and Operations at East Side Union High School District and the Founder of We Need Fresh Air. We Need Fresh Air is an organization focused on reducing the health problems caused by indoor air pollution and poor ventilation in the classroom. He has been in the construction and building maintena…

Bill Martorana is the Director of Facilities at IGM Biosciences. He has over 15 years of experience managing multi-site and multi-building facilities. Throughout his career, he’s worked to create a culture of trust with his team, build connections, and ensure assets and people are safe. He previously served as the Head of Facilities and EHS for Vie…

Michael Kistler is a Senior Facilities Manager with over 15 years of experience in project management and a demonstrated history in facilities services. He began his career with the Naval Facilities Engineering Command, where he ​​managed 13 projects valued at $68 million. During his tour of Afghanistan, Michael completed over 33 contingency constr…

Natasha Vinitsky is the Senior Property Manager at R&C Brown Associates, a privately held real estate investment company that specializes in acquisition, redevelopment, leasing, and management in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has years of experience working in the commercial real estate industry as the Property Manager for Longfellow Real Estate …

Jacob Quint is the Senior Facilities Manager at Mission Barns, an innovative company that takes animal fat cells and creates plant-based meat. Growing up on a horse ranch, he is no stranger to animals and uses that knowledge to enhance his management and project skills to build his team. He has been in operational management roles, working as the F…

Mark Moses is an author and municipal finance consultant. He’s a former municipal CFO/Treasurer and industry consultant with 29 years of financial management experience. Throughout his career, he was a Senior Finance Advisor for Regional Government Services Authority, where he provided assessment and consultative services to municipal agencies thro…

Steve Wallis is the Vice President of Operations at GSH Group, a premiere provider of global integrated facilities management and building engineering services. With over 20 years of experience in the facilities engineering field, Steve oversees the operations of dedicated professionals as they efficiently accomplish their objectives for the global…

Jack Lau is the Facilities Manager at Perfect World Entertainment, a leading publisher of online games most known for creating titles based on Star Trek,Dungeons & Dragons, and Magic: The Gathering. He has been in managing and coordinating roles, bringing knowledge to connect people through content creation, and fostering an environment that empowe…

Jourdan Murray is the Property Manager for Read Investments, a company that owns and operates over 2 million square feet of retail, multifamily, and industrial real estate throughout Northern California, Oregon, and Washington. Before her role at Read Investments, Jourdan was a Senior Assistant Community Manager at Essex Property Trust and a Senior…

Mashona Marsh is the Facility Manager for Subsea 7, a global leader in the delivery of offshore projects and services for the energy industry. Mashona has been in the facilities management industry for over 28 years, building his strengths in strategic planning, communication, facility and human resource modeling, and resource coordination. Before …

Rick Boyce is the Multifamily Sales Lead at Villa Homes, California’s #1 builder of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Rick and his team help multifamily property owners add ADUs to their parcels to increase revenue, NOI, cash flow, and property value. Before Villa Homes, Rick held executive sales positions at companies including Quantcast, Monster W…

Ben Landers is the President and CEO of Blue Corona, a data-driven marketing and analytics company. Ben has been building, growing, and leading the Blue Corona team for over 10 years, landing them on the Inc. 5000 list nine times. Blue Corona is an industry leader, helping home service companies grow through measurable marketing solutions that incr…

Keith Ryan is the Co-founder and CEO of ScanQuo, a leading software that is transforming the way pricing is handled in facilities management. After 32 years of working in the cleaning industry, Keith discovered that there was no consistency or accuracy with contract pricing. So, he teamed up with Jeffrey Teglas to create ScanQuo and provide accurat…

Homer Lee Gibbins is a Building Manager for Meadows & Ohly, LLC. He is also a Master General Mechanic at the Atlanta Medical Center, the Owner of DJ G’s Entertainment, and the Owner of RoomsbyHomer.com. Homer is a certified quality control manager and safety officer with experience in JCAHO accreditation standards and OSHA training. Outside of his …

Jay Hsueh is the CEO and Founder of Roby, a conversational AI service that streamlines the modern office. Roby’s mission is to create an engaged, productive workplace by making customer operations efficient, simple, and personalized. Before Roby, Jay served as the Analog Design Engineer for NXP Semiconductors and participated in Techstars’ Alexa Ac…

Dave Stockton is the Senior Facility Manager at Brinker International, a global leader in the casual dining restaurant industry. Dave has over a decade of experience managing high-risk, high visibility projects with changing priorities that are characterized by significant financial and business impact. Before his current role at Brinker Internatio…

Erick Humbser is the Facilities Operations Manager at Cisco Meraki. With 15 years of experience in the facilities management industry, Erick has sharpened his leadership prowess as well as his aptitude for the development and oversight of high-performing, multi-disciplined, and quality oriented teams. Erick is a creative problem solver who is skill…

Peter Belden is the Operations Manager at Blue & Gold Fleet, a ferry and water excursion company that has been serving San Francisco Bay for over 40 years. In 1979, Blue & Gold Fleet began cruising the San Francisco Bay with only three passenger vessels from PIER 39’s West Marina. Since then, the company has expanded to include commuter ferries bet…

Edward Johnson is the Procurement Manager at ON24, a cloud-based digital experience platform that helps businesses grow. Powered by AI, ON24 provides a system of engagement that enables businesses to scale conversions and drive revenue growth. The ON24 platform supports an average of four million professionals a month, equipped with global offices …

Kate Peevey is the Manager of Facilities and Real Estate Services at Telecare, a family- and employee-owned company that has been treating individuals with serious mental illness since 1965. Telecare specializes in innovative, outcome-driven services for high-risk individuals with complex needs. Its programs are recovery-focused, clinically effecti…

De’Shawn Kelly is the Facilities Manager at Homeward Bound of Marin, a community nonprofit working to end homelessness by providing shelter and services for homeless families and individuals in Marin County, California. De’Shawn is a facilities maintenance professional with a history of working in property management, medical, senior retirement liv…

Tina Vitali is the Facilities and Administration Manager of HomeLight, a real estate tech startup that connects home buyers and sellers to top real estate agents. At HomeLight, Tina works directly with the CEO and Founder to leverage his knowledge of business functions and management across 32 states. Tina has a history of working in tech-based fir…

Katie Mitchell is the Senior Property Manager at Matrix Group, Inc., a commercial real estate company that services the Denver Metropolitan area. At Matrix Group, Inc., Katie trains and supports her team, implements processes to maximize productivity and streamline customer service, and collaborates closely with multiple departments. Katie is a cre…

Joe Annino is the Engineering Manager at GSH Group, a leading facilities management company that provides clients with custom-tailored services, products, and resources. At GSH Group, Joe is responsible for the organization and support of stationary engineers and staff in commercial office buildings, campus facilities, and industrial complexes. He …

Nicole Price is the Associate Director of Cushman & Wakefield, a leading global real estate services firm. With over a decade of experience in the real estate industry, Nicole has made a positive impact on both her clients and her community, and she is living out her childhood dreams of being a rockstar — in her own way. In addition to her role at …

David Brown is a contractor in the Sales and Estimating department at Metcon. Through Metcon, David is helping provide pre-construction and tenant improvement work. Metcon specializes in building success for corporate offices, life science, industrial spaces, retail, and building repositioning. In this episode… What does it take to get into the con…

William (Bill) Wells is the Facilities Manager for Napa Valley Community Housing (NVCH), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to develop, preserve, and manage affordable homes. Through their Resident Services Program, NVCH also teaches successful life and leadership skills. Bill has 15 years of experience in new construction, facilities, proje…

Andrew Gardner is the Director of Marketing and Business Development at Peacock Construction. As a creative thinker and long-term strategist, Andrew drives brand strategy and growth at Peacock Construction. He began his construction career in project management, estimating, and developing an appreciation for the intricacies of construction. He now …

Nils Welin is a highly accomplished serial entrepreneur and the CEO of ProGuard Security Services, a company that provides personalized and professional security services to the San Francisco Bay Area. He is also the Founder of EON Venture, a specialized investment company that provides strategic growth and business development guidance. Nils curre…

Alyssa Cooper is the Manager of Facilities and Asset Management at Philz Coffee. Alyssa has been in the facilities management industry since 2013, where she began her career as a Facilities Coordinator for The Taubman Company. She sharpened her expertise in facilities management as the Repair and Maintenance Analyst for Gymboree and the Facilities …

Mark Schmidt is the Owner of Unicorn Group, a company that provides professional print-to-mail solutions for local businesses and nonprofits. After working in the corporate world for 12 years and completing his MBA in marketing, Mark began his entrepreneurial career by purchasing a local business: Unicorn Printing. To take it further, Mark purchase…

Michael Yorker is a Facilities Management Consultant with over 22 years of experience in facilities management. He specializes in risk mitigation, team development, safety, and relationship building. As a leading facilities management consultant, Michael has overseen the management, scaling, and renovation of facilities up to 150,000 square feet, i…

Heidi Duffy is an Asset Manager at Meridian, a full-service real estate developing and investing company. At Meridian, Heidi is responsible for analyzing the qualifications of prospective tenants, driving lease negotiations to secure profitable returns for Meridian’s portfolio, and overseeing the Western portfolio assets. Heidi is the Vice Presiden…

Joe Williams is the President of Package Unit Pros, a company of commercial light HVAC experts. Their focus on light commercial HVAC removes additional worries and overstretched responsibilities, solely focusing on what they do best: giving their customers direct consultation and maintenance on the units needed. Joe has worked in the construction a…

Christian Grzywinski is a Project Manager at Therma, California’s premier mechanical solutions provider. As part of the Therma team, Christian works to provide customer solutions for mechanical designs and constructions. Before joining Therma, he was a Project Engineer for ACCO Engineered Systems and a Project Manager at Chris Plumbing and Allied A…

Hafsa Burt is the President and Managing Principal of HB+A Architects, a firm focused on environmental sustainability and blending avant-garde design with a strong commitment to the bottom line. Hafsa's approach to design and space management doubles down on reducing waste and improving workspace balance. Hafsa is a frequent speaker on indoor air q…

Peter Ankerstjerne is Chief Strategy Officer at Planon and the Chairman of the Board of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA). Planon is the leading global provider of innovative real estate and facility management software, proven best practices, and professional services that support building owners, occupiers, and service prov…

Rocky Singh Kandola is the Founder and CEO of Hair Maiden India, a world-leading company in high-quality hair & dedicated customer service. Hair Maiden India connects business owners to the products they need to help their customers maintain and create new hairstyles. Rocky has connected with hundreds of beauticians and hair care companies that wis…

Joe Peterson is the Head of Global Workplace Programs for Snowflake, a data platform that utilizes cloud data to help thousands of organizations harness and analyze their data for direction and growth. Joe worked in food and beverage management for more than 12 years before starting his current position in April of 2020 with a unique combination of…

John Fahmy is the Vice President of Operations and Sales at Planned Companies, a conglomerate that provides industry-leading janitorial, maintenance, security, and concierge services for commercial and residential properties. With over 10 years of management experience, John is an expert at senior level negotiation, project planning, and scheduling…

Primo Orpilla is the Principal and Co-Founder of Studio O+A, a San Francisco design firm that strives to create an environment that translates any company's culture into a tactile experience. Primo has worked in workplace strategy and design for more than 30 years, becoming a thought leader on what it means to translate culture and innovation. He h…

Badreddine Benabdallah is a Facilities and Workplace Expert at BUILDEENG. BUILDEENG is a real estate and project management consulting agency that specializes in supporting clients as they transform, improve, and upgrade their facility and processes. At BUILDEENG, Badreddine leads and supports facility management outsourcing projects, managing chan…