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

Robert Kleimenhagen, Jr., CFM, SFP is Director of Facilities & Energy Management Operations at the Central Bucks School District where his team is responsible for the construction and renovation of facilities including the planning, maintenance, repair, capital improvement programs, and custodial operations to insure continuous operation of all facilities and educational programs. Mike Petrusky and Robert discuss their long history together at the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) and how the professional community there is similar to the connections Mike has made in the Asset Management world. With a passion for both education and facilities management leadership, Robert shares inspirational stories to help us manage our teams during challenging times. Connect with Robert on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-kleimenhagen-jr-cfm-sfp/ Learn more about Central Bucks School District FEMO Department: https://www.cbsd.org/domain/81 Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Learn more about the iOFFICE Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com  

Stan Shantz is Principal Consultant for Maintenance and MRO Inventory Management Consulting at MeirSTS Ltd. where he is passionate about living out the Ken Bannister quote "Effectively Manage the People, Who Manage Your Assets". Mike Petrusky asks Stan about his perspectives on cultural change management using AI, ML and CMMS platforms to drive optimal performance. They discuss the importance of a holistic approach and a focus on human experience for effective maintenance, repair and operational departments. Stan has decades of experience successfully helping SME and international Fortune 1000 corporations cost effectively improve their maintenance and asset management organizations. Connect with Stan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stan-shantz/ Learn more about MeirSTS Ltd.: https://www.meirsts.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Learn more about the iOFFICE Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com  

Lucas Marino, D.Eng., PMP, CMRP is a Life Cycle Engineer / Integrated Logistics Support Manager at Amentum and the Founder of EAST Partnership where he is passionate about reliability engineering, maintenance, provisioning, training, and configuration management. Mike Petrusky asks Lucas to provide an overview of the asset management industry and trends in the marketplace while sharing his areas of interest for professional training and development in the New Year. With a shared interest in technology and music, Mike and Lucas discuss the impact of both while getting to know each other. This is the first of what will certainly be a series of conversations on the show! Connect with Lucas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucas-marino-pmp/ Learn more about EAST Partnership: https://www.eastpartnership.org/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Learn more about the iOFFICE Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com  

Suzane Greeman ASQ-CMQOE, CAMA, CAMP, CMRP, MBA is Principal Asset Management Advisor at Greeman Asset Management Solutions, Inc. based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. She is an asset management strategist, instructor, international keynote speaker & the author of “Risk-based Asset Criticality Assessment (R-b ACA©) Handbook”. Mike Petrusky recently hosted a live broadcast with Suzane where they discussed “Asset Risks Drivers for External Financial Partners”. Suzane explained that investors and other external stakeholders often don't have visibility into asset risks and how it impacts the company's bottom line. External financial partners that rely solely on financial reports might miss significant asset risks lurking below the surface. Find out more on this audio version of a fascinating webinar! Get Suzane's book: https://reliabilityweb.com/bookstore/book/risk-based-asset-criticality-assessment-handbook Connect with Suzane on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzane-greeman-asset-mgmt-exec/ Subscribe to Suzane’s Newsletter Mailing List: https://greemanassetmanagement.com/join-mailing-list/ Watch the full video of Suzane & Mike: https://managerplus.iofficecorp.com/webinar/asset-risks-drivers-for-external-financial-partners Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Learn more about the iOFFICE Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com  

In part 2 of their discussion, Mike Petrusky asks Suzane Greeman ASQ-CMQOE, CAMA, CAMP, CMRP, MBA of Greeman Asset Management Solutions, Inc. about the importance of mentors, reading books, and the difference between facility management and asset management. Suzane shares more of her professional experiences and the story of why she wrote her book about asset management criticality, risk-based methodologies and decision-making. Mike and Suzane explore the value of asset information management systems in the form of a CMMS or EAM software in collecting data and making asset details available to stakeholders. Suzane explains that it is the importance of accuracy and efficiency while building proper governance that allows these software tools to boost asset performance. Connect with Suzane on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzane-greeman-asset-mgmt-exec/ Learn more about Greeman Asset Management Solutions: https://greemanassetmanagement.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Learn more about the iOFFICE Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com  

Suzane Greeman ASQ-CMQOE, CAMA, CAMP, CMRP, MBA is Principal Asset Management Advisor at Greeman Asset Management Solutions, Inc. based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. She is an asset management strategist, instructor, international keynote speaker & the author of “Risk-based Asset Criticality Assessment (R-b ACA©) Handbook: A practical guide to improve asset criticality by incorporating asset, risk, quality and business management principles”. Mike Petrusky asks Suzane about the industry trends she sees in 2020 and new technologies available to optimize asset performance and manage funding deployment and risks. They discuss the human side of implementing new tools and strategies, keeping up in our fast-changing world and managing risks in the marketplace today. Mike and Suzane also have a common love of music and find time to pay tribute to Kenny Rogers with a “podcast karaoke” duet! Connect with Suzane on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzane-greeman-asset-mgmt-exec/ Learn more about Greeman Asset Management Solutions: https://greemanassetmanagement.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Learn more about the iOFFICE Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com  

Chris Pepin is Founder & Managing Partner at Progressive Reliability, a service-focused talent acquisition firm focused on rapid growth markets requiring specialized talent. Mike Petrusky asks Chris about his passion for specialized talent management, how he helps asset management intensive organizations meet the challenges of today’s marketplace and what he has learned about our industry during the pandemic. The future is bright and Chris shares his philosophy on the next generation of maintenance, reliability and asset management leaders while giving practical advice on how to help manage your organization through whatever comes next. Connect with Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-pepin/ Learn more about Progressive Reliability: https://www.proreli.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Learn more about the iOFFICE Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com  

Jonathan Thomas, PE, CEM, CRL is President at Building Maintenance Optimization Consultants, Inc. where he is focused on solving widespread problems with CMMS applications in institutional environments. Mike Petrusky asks Jon to describe his philosophy of asset management and how BMOC helps their clients build their asset registry through efficient inventory and data collection processes. Jon shares his experiences as an FM consultant and offers a unique perspective to help asset leaders manage the built environment more effectively with data-driven decisions. Connect with Jon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathancthomaspe/ Learn more about BMOC: http://www.buildingmoc.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Learn more about the iOFFICE Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com  

John Fortin, CMRP, CRL is Sustainability Manager at Salem Beverly Water Supply Board in Massachusetts and author of the book “Why Execution Fails and What To Do About It”. Mike Petrusky recently hosted a live broadcast with John where they took “A Deeper Dive” into the book, exploring “The ART of Executive Sponsorship" framework to drive change efforts. John offered "how to" examples to help dramatically improve change success rates for asset management and reliability practitioners. Listen to this super-sized edition of the podcast to hear all about it! Get John's book: https://reliabilityweb.com/bookstore/book/why-execution-fails-2nd-edition Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-fortin-author-cmrp-crl-371258123/ Get the free poster at John’s website: https://www.johnwfortin.com/ Watch the full video of John & Mike: https://managerplus.iofficecorp.com/webinar/why-execution-fails-lp Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Learn more about the iOFFICE Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com  

This is part 2 of our conversation with Paul Daoust, Founder & Managing Director at Scio Asset Management. Mike Petrusky asks Paul about his philosophy and how he helps courageous leaders have the agency to direct their organization’s activities to deliver full value in their operations. They discuss the origins of ScioAM and why it is important to empower operational leaders to SEE. THINK. DECIDE. ACT. Mike and Paul explore the trends and challenges in the world of asset management and they discuss how both leaders and practitioners can work together to solve problems and make the right decisions. Connect with Paul on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-daoust-12554b11/ Learn more about Scio Asset Management: https://www.scioam.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Learn more about the iOFFICE Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com