As we continue to evolve, so does the landscape of facilities management. After last year’s incredible success, we are excited to announce the theme for this year’s conference, focusing on the integration of health, wellness, and operational efficiency in our daily work.
On behalf of the Virginia Chapter of APPA, we invite you to join us from March 19th to 21st, 2025, at the beautiful Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg, Virginia. Our theme, Holistic Facility Solutions: Balancing Operational Efficiency with Health and Wellness Priorities, reflects our commitment to crafting a balanced, forward-thinking approach to facilities management that addresses both the functional needs and the well-being of our campus communities.
Building on last year’s theme, “Elevating the User Experience: Customer Service on Campus in a Digital Age,” we continue to drive innovation and share valuable insights. Thanks to the engagement and energy of our attendees, sponsors, and keynote speakers, our conferences have become a catalyst for growth and collaboration.
We’re already working hard to bring together experts, thought leaders, and cutting-edge topics that will empower you to take a holistic approach to facilities management. Sessions will explore how to optimize operational efficiency while placing a strong emphasis on the health and wellness of students, staff, and the entire campus environment.
Stay tuned for exciting updates on speakers, sessions, and networking opportunities. We look forward to seeing you this spring and embarking on another journey of learning, growth, and collaboration. Thank you for your continued support, and we can’t wait to meet again in March!
With warm regards,
Jamie Joyner, President
Adam Moyer, VP for Conference
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The Conference Schedule
For a downloadable copy of the Conference Agenda please follow this Link.
| Time | Event | Presenter | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 | Conference Registration Opens | Main Lobby Fairfax room | |
| 17:00 – 19:00 | Conference Reception | Main Ball Room | |
| 19:00 – 21:00 | Dinner followed by entertainment | Main Ball Room |
| Time | Event | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00 – 18:00 | Conference Registration Open | Main Lobby Fairfax room | ||
| 07:30 – 09:00 | Breakfast and Networking | Main Ball Room | ||
| 09:00 – 10:00 | Morning Breakout Sessions | Presenter | Location | |
| Changing Your Perspective – How to Optimize Your Facility Data to Tell a Better Facilities Story | Chris Hodges, P.E., FMP, CFM, IFMA Fellow FEA Tim Carey, Ed.D. – FEA | Archer | ||
| Campus Deep Cleaning horizontal and vertical cleaning | Joe Reardon – Director of Strategic Accounts Cyclone Technologies | Colston | ||
| Designing Transformational Leadership from the Ground Up | Mike Patrick Education Markets Sales Leader Milliken | Randolph | ||
| Mental Health Awareness, Resources, and Strategies – within the Facilities Management Context | Chris Hoy -Senior Supervisory Construction Administration Manager, UVA Shelomith Gonzalez — Occupational Health and Safety Manager, UVA Mary Sherman, LCSW, CEAP, CAPP Employee Assistance Consultant UVA Faculty and Employee Assistance Program | Tazwell | ||
| Connecting the 21st Century Library | David C. Bagnoli, AIA – Principal StudioMB Architects Chuck Rogers – University of Richmond Architect Maureen McGee – AIA – Studio MB | Wareham | ||
| Good Boss/ Bad Boss, How do you define effective leadership? – An Interactive Discussion | Kevin Miller Director of Facilities Management Hampden-Sydney College | Whittaker | ||
| Learning Lab: Roof Leak Detection and Repair Training 1AIA/CES Learning Unit | The Garland Company, Inc | Burwell | ||
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Break — including Vendor Expo | Main Ball Room | ||
| 10:30 – 11:30 | Morning Plenary Speaker | Richard F. Sliwoski, P.E., Associate Vice President of Facilities at Virginia Commonwealth University | Main Ball Room | |
| 11:30 – 12:30 | Lunch | Main Ball Room | ||
| 12:30 – 13:30 | Afternoon Plenary Speaker | Mike Petrusky, Director of Podcasts at Eptura | Main Ball Room | |
| 13:30 – 13:45 | Break — including Vendor Expo | Main Ball Room | ||
| 13:45 – 14:45 | Afternoon Breakout Sessions #1 | Presentor | Location | |
| Mission not impossible: Stabilize infrastructure through a Refurbishment Model vs a Replacement Model | Erica Barbuto – Managing Partner Halcyon Facilities Group | Archer | ||
One School’s Quest to Secure their School, through Partnerships with Industry Experts and Outside Grant Funding 1 LU/HSW – AIA | Christin Kinman, MPH, CPTED – End User Representative Allegion Randy Jump, End User Consultant at Allegion | Randolph | ||
| Building a sustainable maintenance operation through infrastructure self-awareness and AI — Part 1 | Randolph A. Campbell, FMP, CEFP Zone Manager University of Virginia | Tazwell | ||
| Best Practices for Service Contracts |
| Whareham | ||
150 Years of Construction: A Case Study in Providing Accurate Existing Conditions As-Builts for a University Campus | Rhett Teller – Market Segment Leader – Facilities North America GPRS | Colston | ||
| Five Concepts for building Organizational Belonging (space between mental health) | Emily Douglas (UVA) – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Specialist Dan Shantler (UVA) – Systems Control Manager | Whittaker | ||
| 14:45 – 15:00 | Break — including Vendor Expo | Main Ball Room | ||
| 15:00 – 16:00 | Afternoon Breakout Sessions #2 | Presenter | Location | |
| Real Customer Service | Steve Patterson - Former, Chief Facilities Officer — Northern Virginia Community College | Archer | ||
| A Facilities’ Manager’s Guide to Installing Commercial EV – Charging Stations | John Ziss – President Coral EV | Colston | ||
| Influencing Leadership Using Data Analytics | Stephen Harrison – Deputy Director of Facilities Management ODU Lauren Smurr – Account Executive Gordian James Ireland – Account Manager Gordian | Randolph | ||
| Building a sustainable maintenance operation through infrastructure self-awareness and AI — Part 2 | Randolph A. Campbell, FMP, CEFP Zone Manager University of Virginia | Tazwell | ||
| Benefit of Partnering before the Emergency | VDEM/Longwood | Whittaker | ||
Tools and Techniques for Continuous Commissioning 1 LU/HSW – AIA | Todd Steffens, PE Vice President Loring Consulting Engineers, Inc. | Wareham | ||
| Learning Lab: Pairing your Building Automation system with Analytics to improve building performance | HAVTECH – Mark Bailey & Chelsea Foley | Burwell | ||
| 16:30 – 18:00 | Reception [Dinner on Your Own] | bur | Burwell Room |
| Time | Event | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00 – 09:00 | Conference Registration Open | Main Lobby Fairfax room | |
| 07:30 – 09:00 | Breakfast and Networking | Main Ball Room | |
| 09:00 – 10:00 | Morning Breakout Sessions | Presentor | Location |
The Virtual Toolbox: Using Digital Technologies to Maintain Campus Buildings | Eric Kuchar – Senior Manager MCWB Architects | Archer | |
| Utilization of Space – An Overlooked Opportunity | Stephen Harrison – Deputy Director of Facilities Management ODU Lauren Smurr – Account Executive Gordian James Ireland – Account Manager Gordian | Colston | |
Remote Capture: Capturing the Present for the Future | Daniel (Danny) Yeh, CCP, CEM, EBCP, LEED AP MBP | Randolph | |
| Strategic Partnership, Technology Integration, Supplier Diversity and Inclusion, Best Practices in Outsourcing and Vendor Management | June Bates – Assistant Director for Support Services University of Virginia | Tazwell | |
| Bring Your Building to Life and Inspire Student Learning | Gary Daniels - Consultant Amtek Company | Whittaker | |
Smart Facilities, Analytics and Asset Management – Exploring proactive, condition-based maintenance PDH Credits | Chelsea Foley – Owner Direct Solution Sales Havtech | Wareham | |
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Break — including Vendor Expo | Main Ball Room | |
| 10:30 – 12:00 | Chief Facilities Officer Roundtable Discussion — with CFOs from UVA, VCU, VCCS, HSC | Main Ball Room | |
| 12:00 | Boxed Lunches To Go |
Chief Facilities Officer Roundtable Discussion
