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
Together, We Build Tomorrow
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2025 Virginia APPA Keynote Speakers
Jeff Butler
Jeff Butler helps bridge generational gaps between Millennials and companies looking for their talent and patronage.
Butler is a third-generational Silicon Valley entrepreneur and has founded three companies at the age of 27. As a computer science major at U.C. Berkeley, whose program was ranked second in the country, he experienced the ongoing parade of companies and recruiters trying to woo him and his classmates.Butler has quickly built his reputation as a memorable presenter with tangible solutions for attracting, retaining, and engaging Millennials as employees and customers. Within just the past three years, he has spoken at two TEDx events and multiple Fortune 500 companies such as Google, Amazon, and LinkedIn.
Butler spent the first years of his career at some of the world’s fastest-charging startups and tech companies before launching his consulting company in 2016. He is the author of two books “The Authentic Workplace” (2018) and “The Key to the New You.”
Dr. Kirk Luder, MD
Working with Gen Z: The Age of Anxiety and Ennui
Dr. Kirk Luder is a psychiatrist who has specialized with working with young adults through most of his career. From 1991-1999 he was the consulting psychiatrist for Middlebury College, and since moving to Lexington, VA in 1999 he has worked in University Counseling at Washington and Lee University and has been the consulting psychiatrist for Virginia Military Institute. He currently works part-time for Carilion Mental Health as the Director of Young Adult Services, and part-time for Washington and Lee as well as consulting with the VMI Cadet Counseling team
2025 VAPPA Williamsburg Sponsors
FULL-SERVICE MANUFACTURING
Since 1895, The Garland Company, Inc. has delivered exceptional high-performance roofing and waterproofing solutions to building owners across the US, Canada, and the UK. But the biggest difference their customers experience isn’t from our world-class products – it’s their unique service model
Trusted HVAC Sales & Distribution Since 2002
Air Mechanical Solutions has been serving our clients’ commercial HVAC needs since 2002. We are a family-owned business that is committed to providing a level of service that exceeds the expectations of our customers.
The Conference Schedule
For a downloadable copy of the Conference Agenda please follow this Link.
| Time | Event | Presenter | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13:00 – 1530 | Christopher Newport University Tour (Bus leaves Kingsmill at 13:00) | Main Lobby | |
| 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 |
| Health is in the Air | Alec Carlson VP Air Mechanical Solutions | Archer | |
Balancing Health, Safety, and Productivity in the Operation and Maintenance of Educational Facilities (1.0 CEU) | Cristopher Hodges – P.E., CFM, FMP, IFMA Fellow – FEA | Colston | |
Neurodiversity Space Design and Considerations (1 CEU credit – AIA: ASINEU (HSW), IDCEC: 120188 (HSW)) | Tiffany Peebles Business Development Manager, Public Sector – Allsteel | Randolph | |
| Fit to Serve: A Healthy workforce is a productive workforce | Ryan McCarthy – Facility Manager – University of Virginia | Tazwell | |
| A Holistic Approach to Campus Utility Operations using GIS | Ally Kennedy – Principle of Geospatial Utilities – Timmons Group | Wareham | |
| Roundtable: Bridging the Gap Between Operations and Leadership | Round table discussion facilitated by a VAPPA Board Member | Whittaker | |
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Break — including Vendor Expo | Main Ball Room | |
| 10:30 – 11:30 | Morning Keynote Speaker | Jeff Butler, Winning the Talent War | Main Ball Room |
| 11:30 – 12:30 | Lunch | Main Ball Room | |
| 12:30 – 13:30 | Afternoon Keynote Speaker | Dr. Kirk Luder, MD, Board certified Psychiatrist at Washington Lee University | Main Ball Room |
| 13:30 – 13:45 | Break — including Vendor Expo | Main Ball Room | |
| 13:45 – 14:45 | Afternoon Breakout Sessions #1 | Presentor | Location |
Moisture Management in Tiled Showers (1.0 AiA HSW) | Tyler Herbert – Architectural Manager Schluter Systems | Archer | |
| Building a Culture of Customer Service Excellence | Sherard Sims – Building Service Supervisor & William Gillen – Assistant Director of Operations Hampden Sydney College | Colston | |
Your Obligation to Campus Life Safety (1.0 CEU) | Robert Dillingham – JCI | Randolph | |
| Leveraging Technology and AI for a Modern Mobile Workforce | Pat Buchanan – CEO Operations Hero | Tazwell | |
| Understanding Mold: Why Proper Remediation is Vital to a Healthy Indoor Environment | David Grant – Operations Manager SERVPRO of Charlottesville | Wareham | |
| Roundtable: Leveraging Data for Smarter Decision-Making in Facilities | Open discussion facilitated by a VAPPA Board Member | Whittaker | |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | Break — including Vendor Expo | Main Ball Room | |
| 15:00 – 16:00 | |||
A holistic Approach to Sustainable Interiors (1.0 AIA, IDEC, GBCI) | Shane Totten VP of Stainability Mannington Commercial | Archer | |
| Facilities Management: Defining our Role in the Academic Mission | Randolf A. Campbell, FMP, CEFP – University of Virginia | Colston | |
| (Kilo) Watt’s the Problem? Balancing Efficiency and Reality in Campus Operations | Optimum Energy | Randolph | |
| Cognitive Ergonomics in Campus Facilities Planning and Management | Suszane Klein – AVP Education Market Leader AECOM | Tazwell | |
| Empowering Employees through Continuous Learning: Bridging Operational Efficiency and Employee Engagement | Tiffany MOrris Assistant Director of Business Services ACPS | Wareham | |
| Round Table: Integrating Health & Wellness into Facilities Operations | Open discussion facilitated by a VAPPA Board Member | Whittaker | |
| 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 |
| Full jacket Protection (1.0 AIA LU/HSW) | Stephan Lam – FA Tremco (Construction Project Group) | Archer | |
| Vehicle Telematics Data-Driven Solutions for Sustainable and Safe Fleet Management | Prof. Brian Park – University of Virginia | Colston | |
| Transparent Reporting | Kevin Miller – International Rumpshaker and future President of VAPPA | Randolph | |
| Beyond the Multi-Purpose Room; Flexible Space for educational facilities | Adam McGraw – Principal | Nicole Keroack StudioMB | Tazwell | |
| Building Resilient campuses: The essential role of Property Resilience assessments (1.0 CEU) | John Edwards – CEO FEA | Whittaker | |
Rethinking Air Handler Renewal: The case for multi-motor Plenum fans | Open discussion facilitated by a VAPPA Board Member | 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, HSC, VCCS, VMI | Main Ball Room | |
| 12:00 | Boxed Lunches To Go |
Chief Facilities Officer Roundtable Discussion
