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

In today’s competitive labor market, facility management departments across the U.S. are facing a growing challenge: recruiting and retaining qualified talent. With 84% of facility leaders reporting open positions and 30% of the workforce expected to retire within five years, the talent gap is poised to widen—unless we act now.

At Elevate 2025, we're tackling this challenge head-on with a powerful session you won't want to miss.

Advisory Board Panel: Cultivate the Next Generation of Facility Leaders

Gain expert insights on how to develop and retain top talent in today’s competitive landscape. In this session, the Elevate Advisory Board will share actionable strategies for:

	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 2025 Advisory Board:

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