Relocation, Decommissioning, and the Circular Economy: Keys to Aligning Your Portfolio & People

Thursday, August 1, 2024 | 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM 

Four years ago, the COVID-19 pandemic changed workplaces everywhere. Facility Managers and organizations are still facing substantial and lasting impacts to this day.

More and more organizations are trying to lure workers back to offices, but research shows only a small minority (22%) actually want to be there.  As more and more offices lay fallow for longer periods, FMs are facing increasing challenges and pressure to right-size portfolios and many are faced with substantial increases in relocations and decommissioning.

To help FMs make heads and tails of these challenges, this 3-part series will delve into the vocabulary, challenges, and best practices of these project types by convening panels of experts with years of experience in federal and private-sector organizations.  We'll look at these issues from all perspectives and lay out all kinds of options.

This series will present many key stakeholders who will examine each project type, best practices in approaching the planning, execution, and reporting of relocation and decommissioning projects, and the opportunities to optimize and achieve your ESG goals.

Attendees will learn the vocabulary, potential risks, and strategies being applied across the industry to mitigate risk, save time and money, and achieve your sustainability goals however large or small your organization's real estate portfolio.

The first panel on August 1st will present an overview of the market, discuss key terms and concepts, and then hear from our industry panel who will answer your specific questions in an interactive round-table discussion.

Moderator:

John Mackay, CFM, Sr. Director of Business Development, Aleto, Inc.

John is the Senior Director of Sales & Business Development for Aleto, Inc., an 8(a) Hispanic-owned small business serving primarily federal civilian and DoD clients.  John has over 25 years of experience both as a practitioner and consultant for a wide range of organizations across multiple sectors with an extensive background in operations, financials, procurement, and technology. John holds a BA in Economics from the University of Virginia, is a graduate and former FM instructor at GMU and IFMA, and has held his CFM since 2005.

Panelists:

Brett Pletzke, FMP - Senior Facilities Manager, AIR

Brett is a Senior FM at AIR with over 15 years of experience.  He is responsible for day to day operations and maintenance, construction & renovations, and move-related projects across AIR’s national portfolio, a mix of owned and leased space supporting education and research missions.  Brett holds a BS in Facility Management from Ferris State University and earned his Facility Management Professional credential.  He lives and is active in the Chicago chapter of IFMA.

Aimee Grossman, CFM - AdvaMed, AVP Facilities & Workplace 

Aimee A. Grossman is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in facilities management. Her role continues to evolve as organizations adapt to modern workplace challenges by expanding her responsibilities to Workplace Experience.
 

Most recently, Aimee led a successful office relocation and workspace design of a hybrid work environment during the pandemic.

Chris Cox, Senior Account Manager, Able Moving & Storage

Chris is a Senior Account Manager at Able Moving & Storage and brings over 21 years of moving and relocation project service experience to our panel including countless relocation, shredding, electronic destruction, IT logistics, archiving, and space planning projects.  Chris "The Mover Dude" is also a Certified Industrial and Office Consultant and has demonstrated comprehensive experience in managing various projects requiring detailed control and scheduling logistics for clients since 2002.

Jim Durfee, Vice President & General Manager, Office Movers Express
Jim Durfee is VP & GM of OMX, and brings a long history of demonstrated success in commercial relocation services that includes business planning, operations, sales, marketing, and brand management. A Psychology and Literature graduate of Duke University, a President of the Office Moving Alliance and number of boards, and a certified office and industrial consultant.

Scott Cornblatt, President, OLS

Scott Cornblatt is the President and owner of Office Liquidation Solutions Trading, Inc., aka OLS, a team of professionals providing customized environmentally friendly services for decommissioning corporate facilities.  Notable clients include the USGBC, JLL, Dept. of Labor, the American Red Cross, CNA, and IBM.

Brittany McNairy, Senior Technical Coordinator and Senior Associate in Perkins & Will

Brittany is a Senior Technical Coordinator and Senior Associate in Perkins&Will’s Washington, DC office.  She has experience with a variety of corporate, government, and education projects ranging from small interior renovations to campus workplace planning.  Brittany has worked on numerous projects with a particular focus on interior environments and their interaction with occupant health, wellness, and sustainability.
 

Brittany recently completed the design of Perkins & Will’s new DC office, which is targeting certifications in LEED, WELL, Fitwel, and Living Building Challenge.  In addition, she leads the Washington DC office’s Social Purpose initiatives and promotes sustainable design and social responsibility in her work.

Tickets

$0.00 Member Ticket

$30.00 Non-Member Ticket