

Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and Operations
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The "Asset Champion Podcast" offers candid conversations with some of the industry's most successful asset management leaders. In each 20-minute episode, host Mike Petrusky talks with guests about emerging trends in asset management for fleet, construction, manufacturing, and facilities. You'll discover best practices that will help you streamline your preventive maintenance, work orders, inventory, inspections, and more. You'll also get to know each guest on a more personal level and hear their unique perspectives on today's major shift toward data-enabled operations. Subscribe now to stay informed and get inspired to be an "asset champion"!
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Sep 25, 2020 • 19min
Ep. 20: Total Productive Maintenance and Visual Management Techniques with Mary Jo Cherney of Equipment Excellence, LLC
Mary Jo Cherney is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and reliability professional with experience in centralized maintenance, total productive maintenance and global maintenance reliability at international manufacturing companies like Nissan North America and GE Appliances among others. Mike Petrusky asks Mary Jo about her book (co-authored by Robert Dapere) called "The Visual Management Handbook" and she shares interesting stories, insightful leadership lessons, and practical advice for asset management practitioners. Mike and Mary Jo explore some of the trends, challenges and technologies that are having an impact on your organization and find inspiration in a classic Bob Seger song! Get Mary Jo's book: https://reliabilityweb.com/bookstore/book/the-visual-management-handbook Connect with Mary Jo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-jo-cherney-9ba8ba134/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Learn more about the iOFFICE Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

Sep 18, 2020 • 14min
Ep. 19: Inspiration for Asset Champions, Announcements and Catching Up with Suzane Greeman of Greeman Asset Management Solutions, Inc.
Suzane Greeman ASQ-CMQOE, CAMA, CAMP, CMRP, MBA of Greeman Asset Management Solutions, Inc. returns to the podcast for an update six months after recording her original interview that launched this show (see Episodes 2&3). Mike Petrusky asks Suzane about the webinars and workshops she has been doing during the COVID-19 pandemic while also updating listeners about giving away copies of her book, "Risk-Based Asset Criticality Assessment Handbook". With some encouragement from Mike, Suzane agrees to debut her original lyrics to a song about asset management and she also shares an inspirational story that will motivate you to be an Asset Champion! Get Suzane's book: https://reliabilityweb.com/bookstore/book/risk-based-asset-criticality-assessment-handbook Connect with Suzane on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzane-greeman-asset-mgmt-exec/ Learn more about Greeman Asset Solutions: https://greemanassetmanagement.com/ Register for the SDT Training Workshop: https://sdt.training/workshop/ See Suzane's Inspirational LinkedIn Post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/suzane-greeman-asset-mgmt-exec_what-are-your-3-truths-this-is-my-favorite-activity-6711296436350406656-cj4T Listen to Episode 2 & 3 with Suzane: https://assetchampion.iofficecorp.com/podcast/asset-information-management-systems-and-digitalization-strategies Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Learn more about the iOFFICE Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

Sep 11, 2020 • 21min
Ep. 18: The Evolution of Asset Management Technologies & Maintenance Strategies with Tom McCormick of the iOFFICE Asset Division
Tom McCormick is General Manager of the Asset Division for iOFFICE where he directs teams under the ManagerPlus and Hippo CMMS brands to provide industry-leading Real Estate Facilities, Business Operations, and Enterprise Asset Management solutions to help organizations of all sizes deliver modern, frictionless experiences to their clients and building occupants. Mike Petrusky ask Tom about the latest trends in the asset management marketplace and they explore the intersection of data and technology tools in today's fast-changing world. You'll hear Mike learn about the difference between CMMS, EAM, and APM tools as he continues on his journey to fully understand the value of asset management software and strategies. Tom and Mike also discover a common interest in 1980's rock music which leads to an inspirational Van Halen version of podcast karaoke! Connect with Tom on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommccormick/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Learn more about the iOFFICE Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

Sep 4, 2020 • 18min
Ep. 17: Root Cause Analysis Made Simple & Asset Management Strategies with Susan Lubell, P.Eng, MBA, MMP, CAMA of Steppe Consulting & PEMAC
Susan Lubell, P.Eng, MBA, MMP, CAMA is Principal Consultant at Steppe Consulting and President of PEMAC, the Asset Management Association of Canada while she specializes in reliability strategy, cost effective lean maintenance and operational excellence. Mike Petrusky asks Susan about her book called, "Root Cause Analysis Made Simple: Driving Bottom-Line Improvements by Preventing One Failure at a Time" and they explore ways to set up asset management professionals for success during these fast-changing times. Connect with Susan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanlubell/ Get Susan's book: https://reliabilityweb.com/bookstore/book/root-cause-analysis-made-simple Learn more about PEMAC Asset Management Association of Canada: https://www.pemac.org/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Learn more about the iOFFICE Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

Aug 28, 2020 • 20min
Ep. 16: Health Care Asset Management and Preventive Maintenance Strategies with Scott Mason, CHOP, FRSPH(UK), HCC of Facility Health, Inc.
Scott Mason, CHOP, FRSPH(UK), HCC is Director of Business Development at Facility Health, Inc. where he helps organizations with CapX & OPX Planning, Enterprise Asset Management, Risk Management, and Life Safety challenges. Mike Petrusky asks Scott about his vast experience in the facilities maintenance and asset management disciplines and they discuss some of the specific challenges related to regulated industries like healthcare and food and beverage services. Mike and Scott explore ways of making the business case for preventative maintenance using risk rankings and engineering scores along with other asset management strategies. Before taking a deep dive into this subject, Mike and Scott share some inspiration and have fun with a podcast karaoke tribute to The Eagles! Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-mason-chop-frsph-uk-hcc-a4547b21/ Learn more about Facility Health, Inc.: http://www.facilityhealthinc.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Learn more about the iOFFICE Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

Aug 21, 2020 • 18min
Ep. 15: Physical Asset Auditing and the Importance of Accurate Data in Facilities Maintenance with Leanne Cluley of Reduxo
Leanne Cluley is Founder & CEO at Reduxo, a company based in Melbourne, Australia that provides physical asset audit services and facility condition assessments. Mike Petrusky asks Leanne about her experiences providing physical asset audit inspections for all types of assets and how the data collected provides the basis for lifecycle costing models, preventative and predictive maintenance, and reliability. Leanne shares about things she has learned by working with clients and facilities maintenance service providers creating and verifying asset registers to ensure they are accurate and provide a single version of truth. Her decades of experience in the world of asset management is both interesting and inspirational as Mike explores common business philosophies and tastes in music he shares with Leanne. Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannecluley/ Learn more about Reduxo: https://www.reduxo.com.au/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Learn more about the iOFFICE Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

Aug 14, 2020 • 20min
Ep. 14: Asset Management Leadership and Inspiration for Future Facilities Maintenance Professionals with Carolyn McGary, FMP, CFM, SFP of EML
Carolyn McGary, FMP, CFM, SFP is known as a "Wonder Woman" in the facility management industry because of her passion for the future of the built environment. She is currently Assistant PM and a Quality Control, Safety and "CMMS Guru" at Electronic Metrology Laboratory (EML) where she uses her experience in project and facility management to deliver on operations and maintenance goals. Mike Petrusky asks Carolyn about how she is helping the next generation of industry leaders through education and she shares inspiration that encourages continuous learning for youth, transitioning, and experienced professionals. And she's a pretty awesome singer, too! Connect with Carolyn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolyn-mcgary-fmp-cfm-sfp-30220618/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Learn more about the iOFFICE Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

Aug 7, 2020 • 22min
Ep. 13: Building Operations & Maintenance and Creating an Asset-Driven Culture with Dean Stanberry, CFM, LEED AP O+M of GSA & IFMA
Dean Stanberry, CFM, LEED AP O+M, is a solutions-oriented facilities professional with over 20 years of broad-based experience in facilities management, real estate portfolio management, process & quality improvement, procurement, workplace services, program and project management, space & occupancy planning, sustainability, information systems implementation, and critical environment operations. Mike Petrusky asks Dean about his experiences related to asset management and they explore ISO 55000, building operations, reliability centered maintenance, and creating an asset-driven culture. They also enjoy some rock and roll music and share concert road trip stories which leads to a Don Henley edition of "podcast karaoke"! Connect with Dean on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deanstanberry/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Learn more about the iOFFICE Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

Jul 31, 2020 • 19min
Ep. 12: Reliability Centered Maintenance and Change Management Strategies with Don Barry of Asset Acumen Consulting
Don Barry is President and Principal Consultant at Asset Acumen Consulting where he is experienced in helping clients with Predictive Asset Analytics, supporting Asset Management strategy, Reliability, Maximo and APM solutions. Mike Petrusky asks Don about his decades of experience in the industry and they discuss the importance of a holistic asset management strategy, Reliability Centered Maintenance, and change management. Don also helps Mike learn more about Canada and they share a lot of inspiring stories and quotes that will help you to be an Asset Champion! Connect with Don on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-barry-7859789/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Learn more about the iOFFICE Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

Jul 24, 2020 • 20min
Ep. 11: Lean Maintenance Processes to Bridge the Gap between People and Machines with Alex Abraham P.Eng., PMP of Lean Success Partners
Alex Abraham is an independent lean industrial engineer and the CEO of Lean Success Partners in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada where he helps organizations with successful implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of software solutions for business processes (ERPs), maintenance management and safety management. Mike Petrusky asks Alex about his consulting philosophy and how he advises clients in the world of asset management to bridge that gap between people and machines. Mike and Alex offer inspirational quotes, music and the information needed to help you make the most of the opportunities in the marketplace today. Connect with Alex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abrahamalex/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Learn more about the iOFFICE Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com


