Ep. 137: "Things Will Change" – Leadership in the Future of Educational Facilities Management with Jamie Joyner, MSA, CEFP of The University of Virginia

Jamie Joyner, MSA, CEFP is Zone Manager at The University of Virginia in Charlottesville where he is passionate about leadership development, performance improvement and project management while also serving as President of the Virginia Chapter of APPA (VAPPA). Mike Petrusky asks Jamie about his FM career journey and they discuss the importance of leadership and adaptability in the ever-changing world of facilities management. There is an increasing reliance on technology when maintaining the built environment, so Jamie shares how his team is using data to drive decision-making and improve efficiencies. Mike and Jamie agree that leadership and mentorship are are essential in our industry, so they encourage listeners to pass on their knowledge to the next generation of FM leaders. They share stories of their time together at the VAPPA annual conference and offer you the inspiration you need to be an Asset Champion in your organization! Connect with Jamie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-joyner-5a13036/ Learn more about VAPPA: https://virginia-appa.org/ Check out the "On My Way To Work" video series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSkmmkVFvM4E39sM-pNaGhLoG0dkM947o Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://eptura.com/discover-more/podcasts/asset-champion/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/