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Be Au Sm At Fm

by Joshua Peach

The Be Au Sm (Be Awesome) at FM (Facility Management) is a podcast for Facility Professionals or anyone in the Facility Management space focused on Education Institutions. We will have guests consisting of Facility Professionals in the field, Thought Leaders, Companies that support Education Institutions with services and solutions, and Associations sharing their professional development opportunities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes

  1. Always Smiling With Candace Scott

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  2. Be Au Sm At Fm Update, K12Pros, NSPMA and more with Ken Wertz

    On this popup podcast episode, Ken Wertz joins Paul and Josh to give our listeners an update on where they have been, and where they are going and dig into all the Au Sm happening with the NSPMA organization. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. Lead With Your Strengths With Paul and Charley

    In this episode, Josh sits down with MSPMA Executive Director Charley Branham and Paul Anastasi to learn about the upcoming 8-session Lead With Your Strengths presented by Paul at K12Pros hosted by MSPMA and sponsored by TIPS. You can learn more and register here...

  4. Building Effective Leaders of The Future With John, Jeremiah and Andy

    In this episode, Paul and Josh sit down with John Stangler, Jeremiah Johnson, and Andy Daniels to learn about and share an upcoming Au Sm Professional Development the Midwest Facility Masters Conference 10/29/23-10/31/23 at the Kalahari in Wisconsin Dells, WI. Hosted on Acast. See…

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  5. MFAA With Ken Wertz

    Paul and Josh sit down with Ken Wertz, Executive Director of MFAA www.massfacilities.com to learn all about their organization, members, and upcoming conference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. All Things KADPF With Chris Crockett

    On this episode, Be Au Sm At FM hosts Paul and Josh team up with School Facilities and Operations Podcast host Burke Jones to talk to the Director of Facilities at Turner USD and President of KADPF Chris Crockett. Learn more about this Au Sm Organization and their upcoming conference at...

  7. All Things Alaska With Justin Ruffridge

    Justin Ruffridge moved to the Kenai/Soldotna area with his family in 1994, when his parents (both educators) braved the journey north to teach at a small Christian school. Justin graduated from high school in 2001 and went on to attend Washington State University graduating with a Doctor of...

  8. Try Harder Like AVIS With Paul and Josh

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  9. Lisa Trayter from Suspended for Turning the Dials to Being Paid To Do It

    n high school, Lisa Trayter was caught adjusting the temperature in her classroom and received an in-room suspension. Years later, she now gets paid to provide the healthiest, safest, and most comfortable environment for students, staff, and the community. Listen in and learn about Lisa's road to...

  10. Mowing to Manager With Brandon Chabola

    Brandon Chabola started his career as a groundskeeper at a school district and with the suggestion from his superintendent went to school to get his Associate's Degree in Facility Management and his Bachelor's in Business Administration all while working full-time and raising a family. This is an...

  11. 18,348 With Aubrey Kirkpatrick

    Aubrey Kirkpatrick is the Director of Finance and Administration at Anglophone East School District in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, and sits with us. When asked how many students, he said, "18,348!" Aubrey lives and breathes every student everyday mindset and shares why in this episode. We…

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  12. Thanks Frank With Garland ISD Paul Gonzales

    Josh talked to a new fan of Be Au Sm At Fm Frank Bayardo and he asked Josh why the Paul Gonzales episode from June 2022 wasn't available and low and behold the episode was never published on podcast platforms. This is an Au Sm episode with Executive Director of Facilities at Garland ISD Paul...

  13. All Things CMMS With PB, Carp, Townsend and Peach

    Paul and Josh have CEO and Co-Founder of OperationsHERO Pat Buchanan and Co-Founder Scott Carpenter to talk about all things CMMS related for the Education and Local Government market. Pat and Scott started their journey with Education Focused Technology solutions during the days of DOS and...

  14. Be Au Sm At Fm Year In Review and What's New For 2023

    In this episode, Paul and Josh will sit down and discuss all that went on behind the scenes in 2022 and what we have planned for the New Year! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  15. Lots of Learning With Burke Jones Podcast Host and School Facility Professional

    In this episode, Paul and Josh sit with Derby Public Schools Director of Facilities Burke Jones. Burke has also launched an Au Sm School Facility-focused podcast that you can follow and listen to here https://anchor.fm/schoolfacilities Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  16. NSPMA Leadership Summit and the Unwanted Guest Ian

    In this episode, Paul and Josh sit down with MFAA Executive Director Ken Wertz to debrief and share their thoughts and experience at the first NSPMA (National School Plant Managers Association) Leadership Summit. It was held in Key West, FL, just before Hurricane Ian, and Paul and Ken are down...

  17. Playgrounds for Everyone With Director of Facilities of Round Rock ISD Dave Hoedebeck

    In this episode, Paul and Josh sit down with Director of Facilities for Round Rock ISD Dave Hoedebeck and learn about their initiative to build inclusive playgrounds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  18. 700 Miles With Peaches and Paul

    Josh picks up Paul on the Mass Pike at 5:30 am and travels to Bridgeport, New Rochelle, Morris Union, Princeton, and a couple of other places before returning 700 miles later in just 36 hours. They covered over 1,000,000 sq ft of school space, talked to many facility professionals, and shared…

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  19. Preparing Our Next Generation of Facility Professionals With Keith Watkins and Myrick

    New Rochelle Director of Facilities Keith Watkins joins Pual and Josh on this episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  20. Episode 26 Building Trust With APS Dr. Gabriella Blakey and John Dufay

    In this episode, Josh sits with Albuquerque Public Schools COO Dr. Gabriella Blakey and Executive Director of Support Services John Dufay to learn what Building Trust looks like in their district. We also discuss the importance of the mindset and mission of Every Child Every Day, which they do an...

  21. Episode 25 Integrity With Bobby B

    In this episode, Paul and Josh sit with longtime friend Bob Bogardus. At 80 years old, Bob shares lessons from when he broke a window at ten years old and how that helped shape his "own it" mindset. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  22. Episode 24 The Oldest Town In New England With Christina Renaud

    In this episode, Paul and Josh sit down with Plymouth Public Schools Director of Facilities Christina Renaud. Christina joined the team in Plymouth in August of 2020; when many were thinking about leaving facility management in schools, Christina jumped in with both feet and hit the ground…

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  23. Episode 23 WASBO Custodial Maintenance Events With John Stangler

    In this episode, Paul and Josh are joined by return guest John Stangler from Pewaukee School District in Wisconsin. We learn all about the WASBO wwww.wasbo.com four custodial and maintenance conferences being held throughout the state in July. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

  24. Episode 22 The Last Friday Before New Fiscal Year

    In this episode, Paul and Josh opened up the phone lines to anyone and encountered some technical difficulties but still covered a lot of ground. Here about Josh's review of his first electric lawnmower and a great discussion around staffing and budget season. Hosted on Acast. See…

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  25. Episode 21 Facility Management in Witch City with Z

    In this episode with sit down with the Facility Director for Salem Public Schools in Salem, MA, Zissis (Z) Alepakis, aka "Z." Z has some unique spaces including a school in a mall and a cafeteria that covers three floors. Z has worked his way from a building custodian to Director of All…

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  26. Episode 20 Difficult Conversations With #SUPPLYTHEWHY Founder Din Jenkins

    In this episode, Josh and Paul sit down with the Deputy Police Chief for the Boston Housing Authority and founder of #SUPPLYTHEWHY Din Jenkins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  27. Episode 19 Safety and Security With Paul Timm

    Paul and Josh sit down with 3rd Generation Safety and Security expert Paul Timm in this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  28. Episode 18 Paul, Peach and A Flag

    Paul and Peach sit down for the first time without a guest to pulse check the first 17 episodes and will surely share a story or two. We will also be raffling off a Shovel Town Flag Co. Original that our supporters bought tickets the last 2 days for to provide a $1,000 scholarship for a student…

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  29. Episode 17 Always Smiling With Talladega CFO Avery Embry

    In this episode, Paul and Josh sit down with the CFO of Talladega Public Schools, Avery Embry, and talk about all things related to doing business in schools and working with the Business Office. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  30. Episode 16 Fossil Fact Finding With Bill Cooper

    In this episode, Paul and Josh sit down with Milford Public Schools Director Bill Cooper to learn about his journey from answering a newspaper ad in 2003 to today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  31. Episode 15 Coaching and Working at Pride Industries

    On this episode Paul and Josh sit down with some of the team members at Pride Industries https://www.prideindustries.com/ to learn all about what they do and how they provide Business Excellence with a Positive Social Impact. Dr. Chris Bunch VP of Commercial Facilities Services shares the…

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  32. Episode 14 A Holistic View to Retirement Benefits With Fred Makonnen

    Paul and Josh sit down with Division Vice President at Equitable Fred Makonnen and learn about the importance of a Public Employee to contribute to their 403B and the Holistic approach he and his team take with their client schools. We also learned a bit about leadership as Fred is an Au Sm…

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  33. Episode 13 Smart Buildings Academy CEO Phil Zito

    Join Paul and Josh and learn about all the Au Sm Phil Zito and his team and Smart Building Academy are doing, training over 10,000 students since 2017. Smart Buildings Academy online programs help professionals to excel at their jobs through online, always-on, building automation training. Be Au...

  34. Episode 12 Ohio ASBO Executive Director Jim Rowan

    Josh and Paul sit down with past Ohio Public School Business Official and current Executive Director of Ohio ASBO https://www.aasbo.com Jim Rowan. We cover a lot of ground today and learn a lot about the Ohio ASBO Association, their team, and their upcoming Annual Conference which is going to be…

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  35. Episode 11 Scott Klein Facility Manager at Rancocas Valley Regional High School

    In this episode, Josh and Paul sit down with Scott Klein, Facility Manager at Rancocas Valley Regional High School. Scott started his career as a facility professional 27 years and, started as a plumber, and worked his way to Facility Manager, where he oversees his team and Au Sm facilities. We...

  36. Episode 10 Sitting Down With Fast Eddie and the New Guy

    Paul and Josh will be sitting down in person for the first time and joined by guests Ed Cenedella who has been the Director of Facilities for the last 24+ years at Hampden Wilbraham Regional School District and New Facility Director at Dover School District Sean McGee. Hosted on Acast. See...

  37. Episode 9 Raising the Facility Profession Bar With MFAA Executive Director Ken Wertz

    On this live podcast, Paul and Josh will have longtime friend and MFAA Executive Director Ken Wertz. Before becoming Executive Director Ken started as a plumber and up the ranks to Director of Facilities at Sharon Public Schools in MA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  38. Episode 8 Sitting Down With Facility Professional Greg Lookabaugh

    Josh and Paul sit down with lifelong Public Education Facility Professional Greg Lookabaugh and share some of his leadership best practices with you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  39. Episode 7 Prime Rib and Professional Development With NJSBGA Executive Director Keith Gourlay

    In this episode, Josh and Paul sit down with New Jersey School Building and Grounds Association Executive Director Keith Gourlay. We learn about the profession and talk about their Au Sm association and its members. To learn more about NJSBGA you can go here at www.njsbga.org or give Keith a call...

  40. Episode 6 Professional Development and Client Service for Life With J.P. Mayo

    In this episode, Josh and Paul talk about Custodial Professional Development and Client for Life Service Mindset with J.P Mayo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  41. Episode 5 WSSCA and WASBO With Facility Pro John Stangler

    Josh is onsite in Wisconsin Dells, WI to sit down with Education Facility Leader John Stangler and we learn about two Au Sm Associations supporting Safe and Healthy schools with best-in-class professional development and recognizing some of the unsung heroes in our schools. Hosted on Acast. See...

  42. Be Au Sm At Fm Hey Where's My Stuff Episode 4 With Rick Tremble

    In this episode we dig into all the new technology Facility Professionals have in their day-to-day lives, how to best protect themselves and what to do when you are compromised. Thank you to Rick Tremble for joining us and giving us a wake-up call and teaching us about the Rubber Duck. Hosted on...

  43. Be Au Sm At Fm Episode 3 Tennis Balls Clean Scuff Marks

    On Episode 3 it's Joshua Peach and Paul Anastasi talking all things Facilities Management from the Facility Manager side and Business Solution provider side. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  44. Be Au Sm At Fm Rapport Before Reports With Aaron Polansky

    In this episode, we welcome co-host Paul Anastasi and have Superintendent of School at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School Aaron Polansky. This was an Au Sm episode where we literally logged in and got right into the discussion to see where things would go, and we covered a lot…

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  45. Be Au Sm At Fm Intro Episode

    This is our 4 min intro, which gives some information on our podcast channel, who should listen, and some of the guests we will have moving forward. Be Au Sm, and please be sure to subscribe and like our channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Be Au Sm (Be Awesome) at FM (Facility Management) is a podcast for Facility Professionals or anyone in the Facility Management space focused on Education Institutions. We will have guests consisting of Facility Professionals in the field, Thought Leaders, Companies that support Education Institutions with services and solutions, and Associations sharing their professional development opportunities.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOSTED BY

Joshua Peach

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The Be Au Sm (Be Awesome) at FM (Facility Management) is a podcast for Facility Professionals or anyone in the Facility Management space focused on Education Institutions. We will have guests consisting of Facility Professionals in the field, Thought Leaders, Companies that support Education...

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