Success Sessions
Overview
Insights Summit '17 will feature a series of success sessions presented by senior finance and facilities administrators from member campuses. These sessions are designed to explore innovative facilities solutions and facilitate strategic peer-to-peer dialogue to ensure that each attendee leaves with the knowledge and tools necessary to address the current and future needs of their institutions.
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Session Descriptions
Tuesday, November 14; 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Innovative Strategies for Closing the Stewardship Gap
Speakers:
Scott Turley, Executive Director of Campus Utilities, University of Arkansas
Ben Suplick, Director of Operations and Maintenance Administration, University of Pennsylvania
Don Guckert, Associate Vice President & Director, Facilities Management, University of Iowa
Matthew Bausher, Senior Director of Member Services, Sightlines
The Changing Landscape of Sustainability in Higher Education
Speakers:
Jane Schneider, AVP for Facilities and Operations, Texas A&M University
Heather Finnegan, Product Manager for Sustainability, Sightlines
Balancing Act: Managing Space While Reducing Deferred Maintenance
Speakers:
Christopher "Kit" Johnson, Associate Vice President for Master Planning and Construction, St. Edward's University
Nate Pramuk, Senior Account Manager, Sightlines
Tuesday, November 14; 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm
Managing the Evolving Workforce
Speakers:
Dennis Bailey, Associate Vice President for Facilities, Florida State University
Marta Solinas-Hovar, Associate Vice President for Facilities Planning & Operations, University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley
Pete Zuraw, Vice President of Market Strategy & Development, Sightlines
An Officer and a University
Speakers:
Dave Maharrey, Executive Director of Facilities Services, Louisiana State University
Tom Satterly, Associate Vice President for Facilities Management, Colorado State University
Kevan Will, Senior Account Manager, Sightlines
Speakers:
Dennis Bailey, Associate Vice President for Facilities, Florida State University
Marta Solinas-Hovar, Associate Vice President for Facilities Planning & Operations, University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley
Pete Zuraw, Vice President of Market Strategy & Development, Sightlines
An Officer and a University
Speakers:
Dave Maharrey, Executive Director of Facilities Services, Louisiana State University
Tom Satterly, Associate Vice President for Facilities Management, Colorado State University
Kevan Will, Senior Account Manager, Sightlines
9 Things You Should Be Doing on the Member Portal...But Probably Aren't
Speakers:
Kathleen Buckley, Service Manager, Sightlines
Wednesday, November 15; 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Speakers:
Kathleen Buckley, Service Manager, Sightlines
Wednesday, November 15; 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Bringing Your Facilities Assessment to Life
Speakers:
Melissa Plaskonos, Assistant Vice President for Facilities Management, University of San Diego
John Shenette, Associate Vice President for Facilities & Campus Services, Wake Forest University
Gabby Rosas, Associate Director of Member Services, Sightlines
Dan Starr, Member Services Account Manager, Sightlines
#SocialMaintenance: Facilities Communication in the 21st Century
Speakers:
Dave Irvin, Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities Services, University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Mark Helms, Associate Vice President for Physical Plant Division, University of Florida
Caroline Johnson, Regional Service Manager, Sightlines
From Strategy to Execution: How Gordian Can Help Complete Your Sightlines Journey
Speakers:
Daniel Pisaniello, Facilities Management AVC, University of Pittsburgh
David Rasberry, Enterprise Account Executive, Gordian
Melissa Plaskonos, Assistant Vice President for Facilities Management, University of San Diego
John Shenette, Associate Vice President for Facilities & Campus Services, Wake Forest University
Gabby Rosas, Associate Director of Member Services, Sightlines
Dan Starr, Member Services Account Manager, Sightlines
#SocialMaintenance: Facilities Communication in the 21st Century
Speakers:
Dave Irvin, Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities Services, University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Mark Helms, Associate Vice President for Physical Plant Division, University of Florida
Caroline Johnson, Regional Service Manager, Sightlines
From Strategy to Execution: How Gordian Can Help Complete Your Sightlines Journey
Speakers:
Daniel Pisaniello, Facilities Management AVC, University of Pittsburgh
David Rasberry, Enterprise Account Executive, Gordian
