Dive Deep Into Strategies for Developing the Next Generation of Facility Leaders

In today's competitive labor market, facility management departments across the United States are facing an urgent challenge: finding qualified candidates to fill critical roles. With 84% of facility leaders reporting open vacancies and 30% of professionals planning to retire in the next five years, this issue is only expected to worsen.

At Elevate 2025, we're tackling this challenge head-on with the Advisory Board Panel: Cultivate the Next Generation of Facility Leaders—a must-attend session designed to provide you with the tools, strategies, and insights to ensure your team's future success.

Advisory Board Panel: Cultivate the Next Generation of Facility Leaders

This dynamic session will explore powerful strategies for developing and retaining top talent—both for today and for the future. The Elevate Advisory Board, consisting of industry experts, will provide actionable insights on:

	Attracting skilled professionals to the facility management industry in a competitive labor market
	Nurturing leadership potential within your existing teams to ensure growth from within
	Building a succession plan that guarantees smooth transitions and long-term organizational stability

This session is essential for anyone eager to build a strong, capable workforce and tackle workforce challenges head-on. You'll leave with practical strategies to attract and develop the next generation of facility leaders—giving you the competitive edge in a rapidly evolving industry.

Meet the Featured Speakers of the Advisory Board Panel:

Clarence Carson Senior Infrastructure Advisor, State of Illinois Building Operating Management Facility Influencer		Douglas (Doug) Diaz Director of Facilities Optimization, Clark County School District
Richie Stever Vice President of Real Estate and Construction, University of Maryland Medical System		Frank David Rhodes II Senior Director of CapEx & Facilities Benchmark Senior Living