Telling Your Asset Management Story Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:12:08 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2536919 en-us © 2026 Telling Your Asset Management Story yes bef49f70-c7d9-58f3-9a99-4bf06a1b9e54 Roth IAMS Ltd. episodic false Sharing real-world stories at the intersection of maintenance and capital planning, exploring how teams use data to make smarter decisions, what’s working (and what’s not) with asset management, and the people driving facilities management behind the systems.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) TYAMS, Asset Management, Roth IAMS, Infrastructure Roth IAMS Ltd. https://storage.buzzsprout.com/pj5ezsm0h7rxz89glcvxrgj4j3wp?.jpg Telling Your Asset Management Story https://www.buzzsprout.com/2536919 Lalit Agarwal (APPA) Lalit Agarwal (APPA) In this bonus episode, Lalit Agarwal shares his journey from mechanical engineering into leadership roles in higher education facilities, and now as President and CEO of APPA. With a broad view of the industry, he discusses the challenges institutions face today, including workforce shortages, changing enrollment, and the need to use space and infrastructure more effectively. Lalit offers insight into how organizations can shift their thinking and treat facilities as strategic assets that support long-term success.

]]> In this bonus episode, Lalit Agarwal shares his journey from mechanical engineering into leadership roles in higher education facilities, and now as President and CEO of APPA. With a broad view of the industry, he discusses the challenges institutions face today, including workforce shortages, changing enrollment, and the need to use space and infrastructure more effectively. Lalit offers insight into how organizations can shift their thinking and treat facilities as strategic assets that support long-term success.

]]> Buzzsprout-19053267 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400 2151 Telling Your Asset Management Story, TYAMS, Asset Management, Higher Education, APPA, Strategic Planning, Facilities Management, Infrastructure, Leadership, Workforce Development 2 10 full false John Caddy (Sourcewell) John Caddy (Sourcewell) John Caddy brings a procurement-focused perspective to asset management through his work with Sourcewell. Supporting public agencies across North America, he helps connect procurement strategies with the operational needs of facilities and infrastructure teams. John shares insights on the growing role of cooperative procurement, how organizations can navigate complex purchasing decisions, and why strong processes are essential to turning plans into action.

]]> John Caddy brings a procurement-focused perspective to asset management through his work with Sourcewell. Supporting public agencies across North America, he helps connect procurement strategies with the operational needs of facilities and infrastructure teams. John shares insights on the growing role of cooperative procurement, how organizations can navigate complex purchasing decisions, and why strong processes are essential to turning plans into action.

]]> Buzzsprout-19053255 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400 1535 Telling Your Asset Management Story, TYAMS, Asset Management, Procurement, Cooperative Purchasing, Public Sector, Infrastructure, Facilities Management, Strategic Planning, Leadership 2 8 full false Russ Katherman (State of Montana) Russ Katherman (State of Montana) Russ Katherman reflects on a career in facilities and asset management and the evolution of the field. From reactive maintenance to more strategic, data-driven decision-making, Russ shares lessons learned over time and insights on balancing budgets, priorities, and long-term planning. His perspective highlights how asset management continues to grow as a key driver of smarter, more sustainable decisions.

]]> Russ Katherman reflects on a career in facilities and asset management and the evolution of the field. From reactive maintenance to more strategic, data-driven decision-making, Russ shares lessons learned over time and insights on balancing budgets, priorities, and long-term planning. His perspective highlights how asset management continues to grow as a key driver of smarter, more sustainable decisions.

]]> Buzzsprout-19053218 Wed, 20 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400 1984 Telling Your Asset Management Story, TYAMS, Asset Management, Facilities Management, Strategic Planning, Infrastructure, Data-Driven Decisions, Capital Planning, Leadership, Sustainability 2 8 full false Jim Stephens (Georgia Institute of Technology) Jim Stephens (Georgia Institute of Technology) Jim Stephens brings an engineering and manufacturing background into his work in higher education facilities. Now focused on connecting systems and people, he works to ensure asset data supports better decision-making. Jim shares insights on workforce challenges, integrating CMMS and financial systems, and how automation and emerging technologies can help organizations get more value from their data.

]]> Jim Stephens brings an engineering and manufacturing background into his work in higher education facilities. Now focused on connecting systems and people, he works to ensure asset data supports better decision-making. Jim shares insights on workforce challenges, integrating CMMS and financial systems, and how automation and emerging technologies can help organizations get more value from their data.

]]> Buzzsprout-19053203 Wed, 13 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400 1766 Telling Your Asset Management Story, TYAMS, Asset Management, Higher Education, CMMS, Data Integration, Financial Systems, Automation, Asset Data, Leadership 2 7 full false Gregg Clarke (University of Florida) Gregg Clarke (University of Florida) Gregg Clarke leads asset management for a large portfolio of facilities at the University of Florida, where campus infrastructure operates at the scale of a small city. Starting his career in the trades, Gregg has grown into leadership roles focused on long-term planning and renewal. He shares insights on managing facilities at scale, developing the workforce, and using data and technology to shift from reactive maintenance to a more strategic approach.

]]> Gregg Clarke leads asset management for a large portfolio of facilities at the University of Florida, where campus infrastructure operates at the scale of a small city. Starting his career in the trades, Gregg has grown into leadership roles focused on long-term planning and renewal. He shares insights on managing facilities at scale, developing the workforce, and using data and technology to shift from reactive maintenance to a more strategic approach.

]]> Buzzsprout-19053070 Wed, 06 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400 1915 Telling Your Asset Management Story, TYAMS, Asset Management, Higher Education, Facilities Management, Capital Planning, Infrastructure, Workforce Development, Data Management, Leadership 2 6 full false Ron Drummond (The Ottawa Hospital, ON) Ron Drummond (The Ottawa Hospital, ON) Ron Drummond’s career in asset management spans contracting, consulting, and leadership roles across healthcare facilities. Working in hospital environments where uptime is critical, he manages infrastructure that must perform around the clock. Ron shares insights on maintaining aging assets in high-risk settings, navigating workforce and energy challenges, and exploring the role of predictive maintenance and AI in improving reliability.

]]> Ron Drummond’s career in asset management spans contracting, consulting, and leadership roles across healthcare facilities. Working in hospital environments where uptime is critical, he manages infrastructure that must perform around the clock. Ron shares insights on maintaining aging assets in high-risk settings, navigating workforce and energy challenges, and exploring the role of predictive maintenance and AI in improving reliability.

]]> Buzzsprout-19052584 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400 1916 Telling Your Asset Management Story, TYAMS, Asset Management, Healthcare Facilities, Hospitals, Capital Planning, Infrastructure, Predictive Maintenance, AI, Leadership 2 5 full false Mary Quintana, Scott Johnstone (Brock University, ON) Mary Quintana, Scott Johnstone (Brock University, ON) Mary Quintana and Scott Johnstone from Brock University share how they’re tackling complex campus infrastructure challenges through collaboration and innovation. Facing aging facilities, sustainability goals, and constrained budgets, their team has explored solutions like district energy systems and creative financing models. In this episode, they discuss how leadership, alignment, and practical thinking can turn long-term infrastructure challenges into achievable outcomes.

]]> Mary Quintana and Scott Johnstone from Brock University share how they’re tackling complex campus infrastructure challenges through collaboration and innovation. Facing aging facilities, sustainability goals, and constrained budgets, their team has explored solutions like district energy systems and creative financing models. In this episode, they discuss how leadership, alignment, and practical thinking can turn long-term infrastructure challenges into achievable outcomes.

]]> Buzzsprout-18986178 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400 2197 Telling Your Asset Management Story, TYAMS, Asset Management, Higher Education, Capital Planning, Infrastructure, Sustainability, District Energy, Facilities Planning, Leadership 2 4 full false Stephanie MacKenzie (Dalhousie University, NS) Stephanie MacKenzie (Dalhousie University, NS) Stephanie MacKenzie’s career in asset management spans public infrastructure, planning, and leadership. Working at the intersection of strategy and operations, she has helped organizations make more informed, long-term decisions about the spaces people depend on every day. Stephanie shares insights on collaboration, the value of thoughtful planning, and why effective asset management is ultimately about aligning people, data, and purpose.

]]> Stephanie MacKenzie’s career in asset management spans public infrastructure, planning, and leadership. Working at the intersection of strategy and operations, she has helped organizations make more informed, long-term decisions about the spaces people depend on every day. Stephanie shares insights on collaboration, the value of thoughtful planning, and why effective asset management is ultimately about aligning people, data, and purpose.

]]> Buzzsprout-18945045 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400 1355 Telling Your Asset Management Story, TYAMS, Asset Management, Public Infrastructure, Facilities Planning, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Collaboration, Long-Term Planning, Organizational Strategy 2 3 full false Stacy Watters (State of South Dakota) Stacy Watters (State of South Dakota) Stacy Watters brings a public sector lens to asset management as the State Engineer for South Dakota. With a background in physics and civil engineering, she now oversees a broad portfolio of government infrastructure projects. Stacy shares insights on managing large programs with limited resources, building a single source of truth for project data, and the role of transparency and leadership in public infrastructure.

]]> Stacy Watters brings a public sector lens to asset management as the State Engineer for South Dakota. With a background in physics and civil engineering, she now oversees a broad portfolio of government infrastructure projects. Stacy shares insights on managing large programs with limited resources, building a single source of truth for project data, and the role of transparency and leadership in public infrastructure.

]]> Buzzsprout-18944804 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400 1901 Telling Your Asset Management Story, TYAMS, Public Sector, State Government, Asset Management, Capital Planning, Infrastructure, Leadership, Data Management, Transparency, South Dakota, State of South Dakota, Roth IAMS 2 2 full false Cameron Christensen (Princeton University, NJ) Cameron Christensen (Princeton University, NJ) Cameron Christensen’s path into asset management is rooted in family legacy and shaped by a career in higher education. Now at Princeton University, he works at the intersection of historic preservation and modern campus needs. Cameron shares insights on leadership, institutional culture, and the responsibility of stewarding facilities that serve generations of students and faculty.

]]> Cameron Christensen’s path into asset management is rooted in family legacy and shaped by a career in higher education. Now at Princeton University, he works at the intersection of historic preservation and modern campus needs. Cameron shares insights on leadership, institutional culture, and the responsibility of stewarding facilities that serve generations of students and faculty.

]]> Buzzsprout-18944690 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400 2020 Telling Your Asset Management Story, TYAMS, Roth IAMS, School Facilities, Asset Management, Facilities Planning, Princeton University, Facilities Management 2 1 full false Jennifer Meneses (University of Saskatchewan, SK) Jennifer Meneses (University of Saskatchewan, SK) Jennifer Meneses’s has built a one-of-a-kind career in asset management. Her 20-plus years at the University of Saskatchewan prove that you don’t need to change institutions to build a dynamic career. From campus planning to operations, maintenance, and integrating GIS maps with asset databases, to breaking barriers as a woman in a male-dominated field, Jennifer shares practical lessons on persistence, communication, and creating a common language for facilities data. 

]]> Jennifer Meneses’s has built a one-of-a-kind career in asset management. Her 20-plus years at the University of Saskatchewan prove that you don’t need to change institutions to build a dynamic career. From campus planning to operations, maintenance, and integrating GIS maps with asset databases, to breaking barriers as a woman in a male-dominated field, Jennifer shares practical lessons on persistence, communication, and creating a common language for facilities data. 

]]> Roth IAMS Ltd. Buzzsprout-18029866 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500 1676 Telling Your Asset Management Story, TYAMS, Roth IAMS, School Facilities, Asset Management, Facilities Planning, GIS, Leadership, Data Integration 1 10 full false Dave Dolan & Michael Tubiolo (Palm Beach County School, FL) Dave Dolan & Michael Tubiolo (Palm Beach County School, FL) Managing facilities for more than 180 schools is no small feat. Dave Dolan and Michael Tubiolo share how their backgrounds in engineering, architecture, and construction help them oversee everything from everyday maintenance to major new builds. Their passion for creating safe, modern learning environments shines through as they explain how mission-driven facilities management can make a lasting difference for students. 

]]> Managing facilities for more than 180 schools is no small feat. Dave Dolan and Michael Tubiolo share how their backgrounds in engineering, architecture, and construction help them oversee everything from everyday maintenance to major new builds. Their passion for creating safe, modern learning environments shines through as they explain how mission-driven facilities management can make a lasting difference for students. 

]]> Roth IAMS Ltd. Buzzsprout-18029665 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500 2370 Telling Your Asset Management Story, TYAMS, Roth IAMS, School Facilities, Asset Management, Engineering, Sustainability, Operations Management 1 9 full false Spencer Wood (Humber College, ON) Spencer Wood (Humber College, ON) Spencer Wood’s unexpected path—from environmental science to leading infrastructure at Humber College—shows the impact of saying “yes” to new opportunities. He talks about tackling aging infrastructure, leveraging data, and fostering collaboration across Ontario’s colleges. With stories ranging from heritage building quirks to network-wide initiatives, Spencer reveals how creativity and teamwork turn challenges into success. 

]]> Spencer Wood’s unexpected path—from environmental science to leading infrastructure at Humber College—shows the impact of saying “yes” to new opportunities. He talks about tackling aging infrastructure, leveraging data, and fostering collaboration across Ontario’s colleges. With stories ranging from heritage building quirks to network-wide initiatives, Spencer reveals how creativity and teamwork turn challenges into success. 

]]> Roth IAMS Ltd. Buzzsprout-18028545 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500 1844 Telling Your Asset Management Story, TYAMS, Roth IAMS, Asset Management, Capital Planning, Infrastructure, Collaboration, Higher Education 1 8 full false Dr. Garfield Adams (Knox County Schools, TN) Dr. Garfield Adams (Knox County Schools, TN) After 25 years as an educator, Dr. Garfield Adams took on the challenge of running operations for one of Tennessee’s largest school districts. He explains how his classroom experience shapes decisions about facilities, why data-driven planning matters, and how reorganizing schools into regional hubs is helping deliver resources more equitably. Garfield’s journey is a testament to leading with both heart and strategy.

]]> After 25 years as an educator, Dr. Garfield Adams took on the challenge of running operations for one of Tennessee’s largest school districts. He explains how his classroom experience shapes decisions about facilities, why data-driven planning matters, and how reorganizing schools into regional hubs is helping deliver resources more equitably. Garfield’s journey is a testament to leading with both heart and strategy.

]]> Roth IAMS Ltd. Buzzsprout-18028406 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0400 1845 Telling Your Asset Management Story, TYAMS, Roth IAMS, Asset Management, School Operations, Education Leadership, Data-Driven Planning, Facilities Management 1 7 full false Brian Hauff & Lucas Applewhite (University of Southern Mississippi, MS) Brian Hauff & Lucas Applewhite (University of Southern Mississippi, MS) Architect Brian Hauff and retired Air Force officer Lucas Applewhite bring different skills to a shared mission: keeping Southern Miss’s campuses and research sites running smoothly. They discuss how design thinking, project management, and teamwork help them balance long-term planning with daily challenges—whether building new labs or maintaining old dorms. Their story highlights the power of combining expertise to create great learning environments. 

]]> Architect Brian Hauff and retired Air Force officer Lucas Applewhite bring different skills to a shared mission: keeping Southern Miss’s campuses and research sites running smoothly. They discuss how design thinking, project management, and teamwork help them balance long-term planning with daily challenges—whether building new labs or maintaining old dorms. Their story highlights the power of combining expertise to create great learning environments. 

]]> Roth IAMS Ltd. Buzzsprout-17989392 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 20:00:00 -0400 2636 Telling Your Asset Management Story, Asset Management, TYAMS, Roth IAMS, Campus Facilities, Capital Planning, Project Management, Architecture, Higher Education 1 5 full false Maxine Coleman (Vassar College, NY) Maxine Coleman (Vassar College, NY) Maxine Coleman’s career leap from landscape architecture to facilities leadership is a masterclass in adaptability. She recounts going back to school mid-career, balancing work and family, and applying her design and project management skills to steward Vassar’s historic campus. From preserving 19th-century architecture to advancing sustainability, Maxine shares how passion and problem-solving drive her work.

]]> Maxine Coleman’s career leap from landscape architecture to facilities leadership is a masterclass in adaptability. She recounts going back to school mid-career, balancing work and family, and applying her design and project management skills to steward Vassar’s historic campus. From preserving 19th-century architecture to advancing sustainability, Maxine shares how passion and problem-solving drive her work.

]]> Roth IAMS Ltd. Buzzsprout-17987057 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:00:00 -0400 1782 Telling Your Asset Management Story, Asset Management, TYAMS, Roth IAMS, Campus Planning, Sustainability, Project Management, Historic Preservation 1 5 full false Mark DeVore (Delaware Technical Community College, DE) Mark DeVore (Delaware Technical Community College, DE) Mark DeVore’s path took him from engineering in the U.S. Coast Guard to leading facilities across four college campuses. Hear how his military and public sector experience shaped his approach to modernizing Delaware Tech, uniting formerly siloed teams, and managing everything from historic buildings to high-tech labs. Mark’s story proves that a broad background and fresh ideas can spark innovation in campus operations. 

]]> Mark DeVore’s path took him from engineering in the U.S. Coast Guard to leading facilities across four college campuses. Hear how his military and public sector experience shaped his approach to modernizing Delaware Tech, uniting formerly siloed teams, and managing everything from historic buildings to high-tech labs. Mark’s story proves that a broad background and fresh ideas can spark innovation in campus operations. 

]]> Roth IAMS Ltd. Buzzsprout-17986789 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400 1918 Telling Your Asset Management Story, Asset Management, TYAMS, Roth IAMS, Facilities Management, Capital Planning, Maintenance, School Operations, Data-Driven Maintenance, Education Facilities, Facilities Leadership, Campus Operations, Asset Lifecycle, Eng 1 4 full false Katelyn Poyntz (Unity Health, Toronto, ON) Katelyn Poyntz (Unity Health, Toronto, ON) Engineering leader Katelyn Poyntz has spent 13+ years making hospital infrastructure more resilient, sustainable, and patient-focused. In this episode, she shares why no two projects are ever the same, how she manages critical upgrades without disrupting care, and the lessons learned from navigating challenges like pandemics and supply chain delays. Katelyn’s story blends technical expertise with a deep commitment to public service.

]]> Engineering leader Katelyn Poyntz has spent 13+ years making hospital infrastructure more resilient, sustainable, and patient-focused. In this episode, she shares why no two projects are ever the same, how she manages critical upgrades without disrupting care, and the lessons learned from navigating challenges like pandemics and supply chain delays. Katelyn’s story blends technical expertise with a deep commitment to public service.

]]> Roth IAMS | Asset Management & Facilities Planning Experts Buzzsprout-17971847 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 13:00:00 -0400 1714 Telling Your Asset Management Story, Asset Management, TYAMS, Roth IAMS, Facilities Management, Capital Planning, Maintenance, School Operations, Data-Driven Maintenance, Education Facilities 1 3 full false Richard McEvoy (Fanshawe College, ON) Richard McEvoy (Fanshawe College, ON) With a career spanning hospitals, restaurants, breweries, and now higher education, Richard McEvoy proves that technical skills can travel anywhere. At Fanshawe College, he created a one-of-a-kind role focused on facilities data and systems, transforming how the campus is managed. Rich’s story is about embracing change, inventing opportunities, and using technology to solve big infrastructure challenges.

]]> With a career spanning hospitals, restaurants, breweries, and now higher education, Richard McEvoy proves that technical skills can travel anywhere. At Fanshawe College, he created a one-of-a-kind role focused on facilities data and systems, transforming how the campus is managed. Rich’s story is about embracing change, inventing opportunities, and using technology to solve big infrastructure challenges.

]]> https://rothiams.com/podcast/episode-2-richard-mcevoy-fanshawe-college/ Roth IAMS | Asset Management & Facilities Planning Experts Buzzsprout-17933134 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0400 1964 Telling Your Asset Management Story, Asset Management, TYAMS, Roth IAMS, Facilities Management, Capital Planning, Maintenance, School Operations, Data-Driven Maintenance, Education Facilities 1 2 full false Freddie Cox (Knox County Schools, TN) Freddie Cox (Knox County Schools, TN) From IT support to Chief Technology Officer, Freddie Cox’s career shows how technology can transform school facilities. 

In this episode, Freddie shares how his tech background gives him a fresh perspective on infrastructure, the importance of building trust with maintenance teams, and how data is helping Knox County Schools shift from reactive fixes to proactive maintenance. It’s a fascinating look at how collaboration between technology and operations can make life better for students and teachers.




]]> From IT support to Chief Technology Officer, Freddie Cox’s career shows how technology can transform school facilities. 

In this episode, Freddie shares how his tech background gives him a fresh perspective on infrastructure, the importance of building trust with maintenance teams, and how data is helping Knox County Schools shift from reactive fixes to proactive maintenance. It’s a fascinating look at how collaboration between technology and operations can make life better for students and teachers.




]]> https://rothiams.com/podcast/episode-1-freddie-cox-knox-county-schools/ Roth IAMS | Asset Management & Facilities Planning Experts Buzzsprout-17846094 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400 1551 Telling Your Asset Management Story, Asset Management, TYAMS, Roth IAMS, Facilities Management, Capital Planning, Maintenance, School Operations, Data-Driven Maintenance, Education Facilities 1 1 full false