Russ Katherman reflects on a career in facilities and asset management and the evolution of the field. From reactive maintenance to more strategic, data-driven decision-making, Russ shares lessons learned over time and insights on balancing budgets, priorities, and long-term planning. His perspective highlights how asset management continues to grow as a key driver of smarter, more sustainable decisions.

Jim Stephens brings an engineering and manufacturing background into his work in higher education facilities. Now focused on connecting systems and people, he works to ensure asset data supports better decision-making. Jim shares insights on workforce challenges, integrating CMMS and financial systems, and how automation and emerging technologies can help organizations get more value from their data.

Gregg Clarke leads asset management for a large portfolio of facilities at the University of Florida, where campus infrastructure operates at the scale of a small city. Starting his career in the trades, Gregg has grown into leadership roles focused on long-term planning and renewal. He shares insights on managing facilities at scale, developing the workforce, and using data and technology to shift from reactive maintenance to a more strategic approach.