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Meet the Experts Shaping Elevate 2025
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We’re thrilled to introduce the Elevate 2025 Advisory Board, a group of industry leaders who will play a key role in shaping the event and sharing their expertise. These professionals bring years of experience across various sectors of facilities management, offering invaluable insights to help you elevate your career and stay ahead of the curve.
One of the key highlights at Elevate 2025 is the Advisory Board Panel on Cultivating the Next Generation of Facility Leaders. In this session, our board members will discuss strategies for attracting, developing, and retaining top talent to address workforce shortages and prepare for the future of facilities management. |
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Meet This Year's Advisory Board:
Clarence Carson
Senior Infrastructure Advisor,
State of Illinois |
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A facilities, construction, and real estate development expert with a wealth of experience in commercial real estate, K-12 schools, government, healthcare, and higher education. Clarence will share strategies for facilities management, project execution, and organizational growth.
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Douglas (Doug) Diaz
Director of Facilities Optimization,
Clark County School District
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Doug oversees operations for 378 schools and 40 administrative sites, supporting a vast network of students and staff. His expertise will help attendees optimize large-scale operations and solve facilities management challenges.
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Richie Stever
Vice President of Real Estate and Construction,
University of Maryland Medical System
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Richie directs facilities operations for 12 hospitals, focusing on construction, sustainability, and property management. His insights into healthcare facilities management will be invaluable for those in the sector.
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Frank David Rhodes II
Area Director, Engineering and Facilities,
Marriott International |
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With extensive experience in engineering and facilities management, Frank leads operations at Marriott’s 113 properties in the Northeast. He’ll share strategies for hospitality facilities, emphasizing sustainability and operational efficiency.
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Advisory Board Panel: Cultivate the Next Generation of Facility Leaders
8:45 AM – 9:45 AM
Facility departments across the U.S. are struggling to find qualified candidates to fill key roles. A recent survey revealed that 84% of facility leaders are dealing with staffing vacancies. With 30% of facility professionals planning to retire in the next five years, the need for skilled talent is growing.
In this panel discussion, the Elevate 2025 Advisory Board will tackle the critical issue of talent development and retention. You’ll hear proven strategies for attracting top talent, fostering leadership potential, and creating succession plans to ensure organizational stability.
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Join us at Elevate 2025 in Boston, MA on September 25-26 for actionable insights, networking, and leadership growth in facilities management.
Secure your spot with exclusive early bird savings! |
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