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Facility Rockstars

This is Facility Rockstars! The podcast that celebrates the unsung heroes of our daily lives – facility professionals! I"m your host, Jay Culbert. Join me as we honor these leaders - sharing stories, insights, and expertise that empower us all to learn and grow together. Facility Rockstars is sponsored by Kaloutas, operating the way you operate in order to make your life easier. Learn more at: https://www.kaloutas.com

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9:15

A Holiday Message of Gratitude: Reflecting on the...

Facility Rockstars ·

2025/12/23

In this special holiday episode, Jay Culbert offers a message of gratitude, reflecting on the past year and sharing exciting news about the future of Facility Rockstars. The episode begins by thanking the entire community, from weekly listeners to long-time and new members. Jay emphasizes that the show's growth and vitality are a "real testament" to the engagement, feedback, and shared knowledge within the community. He reinforces the core mission of Facility Rock Stars: "honoring the

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35:56

Subcultures, Succession, and Servant Leadership in...

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2025/12/18

Max Young, Regional Director of Facilities at ESFM, explores what truly defines effective leadership in facilities management. Drawing from his journey through the trades into executive leadership, Max shares how his hands-on background shaped a people-first philosophy rooted in empathy, authenticity, and connection.Max challenges traditional ideas of workplace culture, explaining why culture is not built through annual events but through everyday actions, consistent presence, and

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38:24

From the Ditches to Biotech: Derek Bettencourt on...

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2025/12/11

Derek Bettencourt, a seasoned facilities and property management professional with over 15 years of experience spanning biotech, life sciences, and commercial properties, shares his unique career path, which literally started at age 12, working in the ditches of his father’s irrigation company, to his most recent role as a Facility Manager at a multi-billion dollar life science company. He emphasizes that wearing every single hat in the industry, from technician to lead engineer, has been

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25:07

New Approaches to Pain Management in Facilities |...

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2025/12/04

Joe Gilliland, a returning guest with over two decades of experience in HSE initiatives, and Paul Timko, a leader in the health, safety, and medical industries with a 15-plus-year career spanning medical device sales, marketing, and strategic growth. The discussion centers on the surprising and often overlooked role of topical pain relief in the workplace, a subject Joe Gilliland only learned about six months prior, despite his 27 years in the field.Joe and Paul discuss how topical pain

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27:11

Avalon Bay Live: Insights From the Facility Rockstars...

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2025/11/26

Part two of our special live compilation from the Avalon Bay North Station Sky Lounge dives deeper into the operational and cultural heart of facility management. A major theme in this instalment is the critical importance of cohesive teams and mentorship. Guests shared powerful personal stories: Dr Ashraf Omran highlighted the successful, collaborative effort to build a $2 million Operational Controls Lab at Mass Maritime, which is now inspiring high schools to build their own labs. Paul

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20:31

Avalon Bay Live: Insights From the Facility Rockstars...

Facility Rockstars ·

2025/11/20

This special first installment of our Avalon Bay event compilation captures the energy, insights, and conversations from the Facility Rockstars live event, hosted 35 floors above the TD Garden at the scenic Avalon Bay North Station Sky Lounge in Boston. The professionals gathered, many of whom are past podcast guests, offered powerful perspectives on the state and future of facility management. A dominant theme was the immediate impact and future potential of AI, with guests like Michael

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32:40

How Athletic Trainers and Tier Meetings Can Transform...

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2025/11/13

Lori Santoli, executive EHS leader, joins "Facility Rock Stars" to share her mission-driven approach to environmental, health, and safety. She details her biggest career lesson: "You get more done by being nice". Lori explains that in a regulatory-driven field, building a collaborative culture where people are invested in solutions and trust leaders enough to raise concerns is the key to creating a truly safe workplace.The conversation also dives into critical EHS strategies, including the

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37:21

The Power of Your 'Why': A Facilities Journey with...

Facility Rockstars ·

2025/11/06

Kahn Chace, Building Maintenance Manager at Milton Academy, shares his incredible journey from starting as a custodian to becoming a facilities leader. He details how his hands-on experience at every level shaped his management philosophy, which is built on two core pillars: communication and teamwork. Kahn emphasizes that clear, honest communication—both up and down the chain—is the key to motivating a team, building morale, and solving problems effectively before they become

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44:36

Why Curiosity and Communication are the Backbone of...

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2025/10/30

Michael Bernabei, Chief Facilities Engineering Manager for Life Sciences at Hobbs Brook Real Estate. Michael shares his core philosophy, "prepare for the worst and hope for the best,” illustrated by a harrowing story of an arctic chill event that tested his team's emergency preparedness. The discussion centers on the "soft skills" that create a high-performing facilities department, particularly Michael's emphasis on building a team with a "growth mindset". He explains why he values

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10:41

The Future Leaders of Facilities | Mass Maritime Academy

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2025/10/23

This special episode was recorded at the ISPE event a couple of weeks back, and we’re highlighting the powerful partnership between Facility Rockstars and the next generation of industry leaders. We’re bringing you a series of short interviews with a fantastic lineup of cadets and faculty, including Mary Ellen Mulholland, Hayden Foskett, Nathan Levis, and Ben Maderis. The cadets share what makes the MMA experience unique, focusing on the regimented lifestyle that instills critical values

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43:38

From Volcanoes to Wastewater: EHS in Extreme...

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2025/10/16

Jessica Goodhue, a seasoned EH&S Manager at Channel Fish Processing, discusses her extensive experience spanning from the manufacturing floors of Massachusetts to the remote and challenging environments of the Alaskan seafood industry. Jessica emphasizes that effective communication is the single most critical lesson from her career, detailing how it builds trust, overcomes significant language and cultural barriers with a diverse international workforce, and fosters true collaboration

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26:33

Facility Rockstars Go On the Road: Highlights from...

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2025/10/09

In this special edition of Facility Rockstars, we take you inside the recent ISPE event at the iconic Gillette Stadium for a fast-paced compilation of conversations with professionals across biotech, pharma, life sciences, and facilities management. Hosted by the producer of Facility Rockstars, Amanda Goyette, chats with attendees from organizations like CBRE, Moderna, CHA, New England Biolabs, and more, asking each guest a few simple questions in order to create connections. The result is

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47:35

Women in Facilities on Proactive Leadership, Safety,...

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2025/10/02

This special episode is a celebration of the incredible women making a significant impact in the facilities management industry. We hear directly from female leaders who are shaping the future of the field with a core philosophy that leadership is about people, not just buildings. These experts share their experiences managing vast, multi-campus institutions by acting as a "conductor" for diverse departments like procurement, risk management, and capital planning. They offer a masterclass

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47:20

Tell Less, Ask More: Unlocking Your Team's Frontline...

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2025/09/25

Mark Bloodworth, Founder of Lifeblood Performance and a powerhouse in building high-performing teams,shares his core leadership philosophy, "Tell Less, Ask More," a powerful framework designed to close the gap between management and the workforce. He explains why leaders should stop providing all the answers and start asking questions to unlock their team's "Frontline Intelligence"—the deep, intimate knowledge that employees have about their own processes. Through compelling stories from

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48:26

Ability x Motivation: A Masterclass in People,...

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2025/09/18

Captain Jamie McDonald, Dean of Graduate and Continuing Studies at Massachusetts Maritime Academy, shares insights from his extensive career as a marine engineer, educator, and leader. He introduces his core management philosophy that performance is a product of ability multiplied by motivation, providing a framework for diagnosing and solving personnel challenges. Captain McDonald discusses the importance of creating policy to implement vision, using his own efforts to establish new

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33:29

Patience, PMs, and Poinsettias: Lessons in...

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2025/09/11

Mark Netherton, Maintenance Manager at Grower Direct Farms, New England's largest greenhouse, shares insights from his diverse career in chemical and dairy manufacturing, explaining how the core principles of maintenance management translate to the unique environment of a 50-acre indoor farm. He emphasizes that patience is the most crucial lesson he's learned, as priorities on the floor can shift in an instant. The conversation covers the importance of creating a work environment where

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46:49

From Compliance to Culture: Don Bezek on Leading...

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2025/09/04

Don Bezek, Director of Global Health and Safety at Griffith Foods, shares his core philosophy that safety is ultimately about serving and protecting people, a principle embodied in his company's motto, "Nothing you do here will be as important as going home to your family and loved ones".Don discusses how Lean principles can be powerfully applied to health and safety, viewing injuries as the ultimate form of waste. He explains how tools like Kaizen events, tiered meetings, and root cause

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61:02

Beyond the Surface: A Masterclass in Industrial...

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2025/08/28

Doug Blake, founder of Rez-Stone Industrial Flooring and the Director of Industrial Flooring at Kaloutas, shares decades of experience, moving beyond the simple "paint it ain't" philosophy to dissect the complex world of high-performance flooring solutions. He covers everything from the critical importance of proper joint repair to minimize downtime and equipment damage to selecting specialized systems like ESD, Novolac, and Vinyl Ester for unique environments in pharmaceutical, food and

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42:07

Confidence and Curiosity: The Cornerstones of...

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2025/08/21

Ben O'Donnell, the Innovation and Facilities Engineer at Novia Corporation, shares his journey from a six-year-old welder to a hands-on innovator in the metal fabrication industry. He shares his profound belief in the power of long-term solutions over short-term fixes, illustrating his philosophy with real-world examples of process and product innovation at his company. The conversation also explores the critical role of self-confidence in career growth, the importance of listening to and

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48:23

Why Custodial and Maintenance Teams are Your Greatest...

Facility Rockstars ·

2025/08/14

Michael Manning, a seasoned facilities management professional who currently serves as the Facilities Manager at Omega Optical, shares his invaluable insights on transforming a facilities department from a cost center into a key driver of business strategy. Michael takes us on a journey from the boiler room to the boardroom, detailing how effective communication, data-driven decisions, and proactive planning can elevate the role of any facilities team. He discusses the critical importance

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