Keynote: Dave Davlin
“Outlasting the Warranty”—Living a Life that Outlives You
Over 25 years ago, Dave Davlin began bringing smiles to faces with a form of entertainment he developed as a young boy. From NBA and major college arenas across America to the Summer Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea— and even to the world-famous Branson Strip— “Travelin” Davlin has entertained people of every age and background. His amazing ability with basketballs even landed his name and picture in the 1990 Guinness Book of World Records.
Dave began to hone his speaking skills in the early 90’s as a national speaker in the public schools across America. Combining his entertainment ability with a powerful message, he was instrumental in the fight for education and against drugs. At the advice of friends working in corporate America, Dave began to develop presentations for the corporate and association market and the rest is history. He now speaks at numerous corporate and associational conferences each year. From public school students to CEOs, Dave’s message has made a difference in the lives of thousands, and his impact continues to grow each year as he shares his philosophy and wisdom through speaking and writing.
Join us on Thursday, April 2, 2026, to hear Dave's presentation.
Brent Dickson
Disaster Red Alert: Be Ready Before It Hits: Disaster Preparedness strategies that Protect Your Campus, Students, Reputation, and Budget
Disaster Red Alert! – Be Ready Before It Hits is an interactive, real-world session designed specifically for Facilities Directors and campus leadership. This course walks attendees through how to proactively prepare for emergencies by developing a clear emergency action plan, establishing trusted vendor partnerships, and creating a practical response playbook for a wide range of incidents—including hurricanes, fires, floods, severe weather, vehicle impacts, and other unexpected events.
Participants will work through real-life disaster scenarios, review proven response checklists, and learn practical strategies for staying calm and decisive under pressure. Each attendee will receive a BELFOR Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to take back to their campus as a reference tool and starting point for their own preparedness planning.
Belfor Property Restoration
7100 TPC Drive, Suite 450Orlando FL 32822
Mobile: (407) 791-0027
24/7 Emergency Hotline: (800) 856-3333
Brian Johnson
Custodian to Leader: Just Grind!!
Brian has been in the K-12 facilities profession for 12 years. He started as a custodian in the Woodland Hills School District, where he was employed for a total of 11 years. First as a custodian, then head custodian, and then transitioned into the Maintenance Department at Woodland Hills. During this time Brian was also president of the Support Staff Union for 7 years. He represented custodial, maintenance, secretaries and para-professionals during that time. In May of 2023 Brian was promoted to Supervisor of Facilities and Custodial Services for Woodland Hills School District. In July of 2024 Brian was hired at Franklin Regional School District as Director of Facilities. Brian has also coached football for the past decade at the varsity level. First at Woodland Hills School District, then at Mt. Lebanon School District, and he is currently in his third year coaching at Franklin Regional, where he coaches offensive line and is the strength and conditioning coach. He has also earned an HVAC Technician Certification from Penn Foster College.
This will be a Zoom presentation.
Brian Johnson
Director of Facilities
Franklin Regional School District
FMX
"Driving Future Success: The power of capital planning and forecasting"
Erin Nickerson
Erin Nickerson
Unlimited Restoration
Director of Sales, Florida
enickerson@urinow.com
Water Damage: What Is the Protocol to Save My Property?
With over a decade of experience in the property restoration industry, Erin Nickerson brings deep expertise and proven leadership to her role as Director of Commercial Sales at Unlimited Restoration, Inc. Specializing in emergency services for commercial, multifamily, and industrial properties, Erin partners closely with property management teams to minimize downtime and deliver strategic, results-driven restoration solutions.
Participants will learn:
- How to identify and respond to common water damage scenarios affecting campus facilities
- Proper emergency response protocols to protect occupants, critical infrastructure, and research assets
- The importance of property-specific water damage response plans to reduce downtime and operational disruption
- Risk management and liability considerations related to water intrusions in institutional environments
- Critical safety measures during hurricane and severe weather water damage events
- Applicable Florida State Statutes related to water damage response and mitigation
- Best practices in preventive maintenance to reduce water-related failures across aging and complex campus systems
The course emphasizes proactive planning, safety, and continuity of campus operations, making it ideal for facility managers, maintenance supervisors, environmental health & safety staff, and anyone responsible for protecting university buildings and occupants from moisture-related risks.
Matt Kent, CEO, Q-PAC
Airflow Evolution: A smarter fan for commercial air handlers.
Commercial HVAC Fans are responsible for 20% of total building energy consumption in the USA totaling more than $42B. These complex systems require regular maintenance and demand more attention than your team deserves. Learn how the new multimotor plenum fan is changing comfort cooling and solving the challenges faced by building owners and maintenance teams..
Brett Bahr
Bill Roth, Co-Presenter
Future-Ready Facilities: Preparing Infrastructure, Systems & Teams for the Next Decade
Brett Bahr serves as a Senior Account Executive at Sourcewell, helping colleges and universities in the state of Florida empower their purchasing efforts. With a background in higher education, Brett is committed to building strong partnerships and advancing Sourcewell’s mission of being a force multiplier, streamlining procurement for colleges and universities. Consider Brett a trusted extension of your team—ready to answer questions about Sourcewell-awarded contracts and suppliers—so your institution can focus on maintaining safe, effective, and inspiring campus spaces.
Brett Bahr | Senior Account Executive
Office: 218-895-4192 | Cell: 952-237-3684
Website: www.sourcewell-mn.gov
Bill Roth, President and CEO of Roth IAMS, and Co-Founder of SLAM Technologies, is a visionary leader at the forefront of Integrated Asset Management (IAM). Through three decades of collaborating with public and private sector clients across North America, and millions of square feet assessed, Bill’s expertise gives him unique insight into the field of facility and infrastructure asset management.
Bill’s experience working with a variety of clients led him to understand the importance of having consistent and defensible data, and the critical role it plays in telling his client’s asset management story. Committed to solving the world’s Deferred Renewal and Capital Maintenance (DCRM) backlog crisis, he made it the vision for Roth IAMS.
A proud member of many industry organizations such as APPA, ERAPPA, SRAPPA, and RMA, you'll often find him sharing his insights at key industry conferences and events as a guest speaker and presenter.â¯â¯
As a thought leader, Bill’s e-book, articles, and blog series, as well as his monthly webinars, resonate with audiences as he shares invaluable insights into their ever-evolving landscape of asset management.â¯
Marty Hardin
"Refrigerants: AIM Act"
The American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act is a federal law mandating the phasedown of high-global-warming-potential (GWP) hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), which are widely used in HVAC and refrigeration systems. The law sets strict deadlines for the manufacture, import, and installation of equipment using high-GWP refrigerants, with the goal of reducing HFC production and consumption by 85% by 2036. The EPA enforces these requirements and provides sector-specific guidance. This discussion will help clear up confusion about the requirements of the Act effective in 2026 and the implications for manufacturers, contractors, and commercial building owners immediately and for the long term.
Marty Hardin has nearly 30 years experience in the HVAC industry and currently serves as the Area Manager for the Florida region for Carrier Corporation (Applied Division). Mr. Hardin graduated from the University of Tennessee with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1996 and an MBA in 2021. The division Marty manages is responsible for applied equipment sales to owners, mechanical contractors and design professionals. Before joining Carrier, Marty worked with another major OEM for almost 20 years where he worked with a corporate team to help oversee and guide the CFC transition period, so the current refrigerant changes are the 3rd one he’s been involved with over his career. Marty lives in the Orlando, FL area and is involved with ASHRAE and Golden Retriever Rescue of Mid-Florida.
Bill Roth
Finding the Holy Grail: The Integration of Capital and Maintenance Datasets
To develop an integrated approach to campus asset management, today’s higher education institutions need to find the sweet spot between Capital Planning Excellence, Operational Excellence and Performance Excellence. Drawing on experience collaborating with over 50 higher education institutions across North America, we will review proven concepts and approaches to integrating consistent and defensible data to make better, more impactful renewal investment decisions across your portfolio.
Learning Objectives
1. Understand what Integrated Asset Management (IAM) is and how it can benefit your campus.
2. Gain insights into how to break down the silos within your organization that get in the way of IAM.
3. Learn how to inform your capital planning process with key O&M data and vice versa.
4. Understand how to best integrate energy and carbon reduction strategies into a capital renewal program
Bill Roth, President and CEO of Roth IAMS, and Co-Founder of SLAM Technologies, is a visionary leader at the forefront of Integrated Asset Management (IAM). Through three decades of collaborating with public and private sector clients across North America, and millions of square feet assessed, Bill’s expertise gives him unique insight into the field of facility and infrastructure asset management.
Alan Caigo
Don't Waste Money on Roof Insulation
Alan Craigo, PE, BECxP, CxA+BE is a Senior Project Manager at Gale Associates, Inc. specializing in building enclosures. He has over 28 years of project management experience in the evaluation, field testing, design, construction, and commissioning of building enclosure and roofing systems and components.
Roof insulation represents a significant portion of any roof replacement budget—often more than 15% of total project costs. Yet, many institutions aren’t getting the full performance and energy efficiency that insulation is designed to deliver.
This session will show how to make the most of your investment by understanding code requirements, common oversights, and strategies for improving thermal performance. Learn how issues such as unsealed edges, uninsulated parapets, and poorly detailed transitions can reduce the effectiveness of even code-compliant insulation.
Through real-world case studies and practical examples, attendees will discover how evaluating adjacent assemblies and refining roof design details can enhance energy efficiency, extend roof system service life, and optimize long-term building performance
Theresa Lorenzi
Mike Anderson
Moisture in Floors—A talk about Adhesives and Slabs
Theresa Lorenzi is a Regional Sales Manager with Forbo Flooring Systems, where she supports architects, designers, facility managers, and contractors throughout the Southeast and Central region. With extensive experience in commercial flooring, Theresa specializes in helping education and institutional clients identify durable, sustainable flooring solutions that meet performance, safety, and design goals. She works closely with school districts and higher-education facilities to address lifecycle cost, maintenance, and wellness considerations. Theresa is passionate about practical solutions that support long-term facility success and is an active participant in industry events and professional associations. Theresa has been with Forbo Flooring Systems for over 30 years. Prior to moving into her Regional Sales manager role, Theresa managed Customer Service, Marketing, Logistics and Support Services at the corporate office in Hazleton, PA. Theresa now resides in Valrico, FL.
Mike Anderson has spent his entire career in the flooring industry, beginning hands-on installation work at a young age. Mike opened his own installation company in his early 20’s, which he successfully grew into a small flooring dealership. During this time, Mike earned certifications from more than 30 manufacturers of floor covering and floor sundries. This experience enabled him to build deep technical knowledge across products and applications. Around the age of 30, Mike sold his first dealership and transitioned into a Project Manager role, further expanding his leadership and operational experience. A few years later, he launched a second flooring dealership, grew it successfully. He later became a Managing Partner for a large flooring contractor, overseeing large-scale operations and projects. After taking several years away from day-to-day flooring operations, he focused on real estate. Mike returned to the flooring industry with Forbo, bringing his decades of experience to his current role as technical sales advisor for the southeast.
David Trask
Part II:
Predictive Maintenance: Round Table Discussion
K-12/colleges/universities
Pat Buchanan
How do we use our data with AI to help prioritize and justify our maintenance, preventive, and capital plans?
Pat Buchanan - CEO & Co-Founder
For the past 32 years, Pat has worked on-site at education facilities in all 50 states and Canada to provide them with web-based solutions that are specifically designed for education professionals. He has been a featured speaker at numerous national and state conferences, trade shows, and events. He and the OperationsHERO team are continuously looking for areas to help our educational institutions save money, improve efficiencies, and help the students they serve.
How do we use our data with AI to help prioritize and justify our maintenance, preventive, and capital plans?
We know the benefit of doing preventive maintenance and how it extends the life of our equipment and reduces breakdowns. Our corrective, preventive and capital planning data has traditionally not been connected to help us justify our desired outcomes. See how we can use modern tools and AI to achieve our desired outcomes!
Some of our learning outcomes will be:
Explore how to automate your chargeback process
See how AI can be used to track the cost of our work
How to become more comfortable with AI. Use standard AI chats to update your data.
How do I visualize my data and keep it up-to-date?
Maria O’Callaghan-Cassidy
Alana F. Dunoff
Lifting as We Climb:
Women Supporting Women in Facilities Management*
This presentation features a dynamic dialogue between two accomplished women leaders in facilities management. Through candid conversation and personal stories, they will share their unique career journeys, highlighting the pivotal role mentorship played in shaping their paths. They will explore the importance of building a robust professional network, fostering engagement, and nurturing curiosity in your work. By engaging attendees and incorporating their experiences, participants will gain practical insights into how women can empower one another, drive meaningful change, and create a supportive environment for growth within the field.
Maria O’Callaghan-Cassidy is a recognized leader in operations, facilities management, and strategic planning, with over 30 years of experience across the higher education and commercial sectors. She currently serves as the Senior Associate Vice President of Facilities Development and Operations (FD&O) at San José State University. In this role, she leads a team of over 300 and manages the planning, construction, maintenance, and operation of all physical assets for the university's 162-acre urban campus.
Prior to joining SJSU, Maria was the Senior Associate Vice President of Campus Operations at the University of Richmond, where she oversaw 400 employees across business services, dining, facilities, and construction. During her tenure, she overhauled the capital planning process, launched a comprehensive campus master plan, and completed a modernized steam plant in January 2025.
Maria also spent over two decades at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, rising to Executive Director of Design and Construction, Facilities Planning, and Operations. Her achievements there include managing over 1,000 projects, developing five master space plans, and overseeing the construction of the Wharton Executive MBA campus in San Francisco and the Penn/Wharton Center in Beijing.
A national leader in her field, Maria serves as the Chair of Women in Facilities Management (WIFM) and President of the International Facility Managers Association (IFMA) Academic Facilities Council. She is a dedicated mentor and advocate for professional development and gender equity. Maria holds a Bachelor of Arts from Rowan University and a Master of Science from the University of Pennsylvania.
Alana F. Dunoff is a recognized thought leader with over 34 years’ experience in strategic facility planning and project management. She has depth of knowledge in commercial, healthcare and retail facilities and has worked in-house and as an outsourced provider for a variety of organizations. In 2002 she started her own strategic planning consulting and instructional training practice.
Alana is passionate about FM education with over 22 years’ experience as an adjunct professor; she currently teaches in the Bachelor of Science Facility Management Program at Temple University. She is also a qualified instructor for International Facility Management Assocation's (IFMA) Facility Management Professional Credential.
Alana is a keynote speaker and has presented at dozens of Facility Management industry conferences and corporations. She is recognized in the industry for her thought leadership in strategic planning. Alana served on the local and the International Facility Management Assocation (IFMA) board and is currently on the Board of Women in Facility Management (WIFM). She is a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the IFMA FMP Body of Knowledge, has been published in FM trade journals, and featured in numerous FM publications and podcasts. She became an IFMA Fellow in 2014. Alana earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Boston University and Master of Science in Facility Planning & Management from Cornell University.
*this is a Zoom presentation
Hunter Gellman
From Crisis to Capital Strategy: Using Infrastructure Failure to Frame a Resilient Campus Future
Emergencies are a constant reality in facilities management—but rarely do they arrive alone. In August 2025, Florida Atlantic University faced a convergence of critical infrastructure failures during student move-in. A central energy plant serving 40% of campus housing lost half its capacity, while multiple lift stations experienced near-simultaneous pump failures, creating significant operational and student-impact challenges.
This session presents a candid case study of how FAU Housing Facilities responded in real time, stabilized essential services, and translated crisis-driven lessons into a long-term capital resiliency strategy. Attendees will learn how these events exposed system vulnerabilities, reshaped prioritization of redundancy and risk mitigation, and influenced capital planning decisions for years to come. The presentation will highlight practical frameworks for evaluating infrastructure resilience, making high-stakes decisions under pressure, and aligning emergency response with future-focused planning—offering actionable insights for institutions preparing for the next “normal.”
Hunter Gellman is a seasoned facilities professional with over a decade of experience. Hunter is currently the Associate Director of Facilities at Florida Atlantic University. His scope of control includes critical infrastructure such as central energy plants, lift stations, locksmiths, and access control. He executes special projects and capital infrastructure expansion and renewal. He is currently in the process of completing $10,000,000 of infrastructure upgrades over the next 36 months. He holds a master's of educational leadership from Montclair State University and an MBA from Stevens Institute of Technology. Hunter also holds a PMP (Project Management Professional), a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and a LEEP GA.