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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
Episodes
Facility RockstarsStay Current, Stay Honest: Colby Fillippelli on the Art of Facilities Leadership (Re-Air)
As Facility Rockstars and IFMA Boston continue to strengthen our partnership, we're revisiting a conversation that reflects our shared commitment to…
Facility RockstarsThe Best Leaders Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable with Kristie Boissonneault
What happens when safety requirements and operational deadlines collide? For Kristie Boissonneault, the answer isn't to point fingers or shut everything down…
Facility RockstarsFind Your Voice and Stand Your Ground with RTX's Laurie Geringer
What does it take to find your voice in an industry where you're often the only woman in the room? In this episode of Facility Rockstars, host Jay Culbert sits…
Facility RockstarsNobody’s Dying. Stay Calm and Make the Call with Rick Kaiser
What does leadership look like when the stakes are at their highest? And what happens when those same lessons are applied to the everyday challenges of leading…
Facility RockstarsYou’ll Never Stop Firefighting Without the Right Systems with Dean Vieira
Facilities teams can spend their entire day putting out fires, but without the right systems in place, that cycle never ends. In this episode of Facility…
Facility RockstarsWhen 70,000 People Show Up, Everything Has to Work with Andrew MacFadyen
Facilities work often goes unnoticed when everything is running smoothly. In this episode of Facility Rockstars, host Jay Culbert sits down with Andrew…
Facility RockstarsWhen Things Go Wrong: How Facility Leaders Rise to the Challenge
Every facilities professional has a story about the moment when things didn't go according to plan. In this special compilation episode of Facility Rockstars…
Facility RockstarsYou Have to Be the Example with Jonathan Gendron
Facilities management is demanding. Between 24/7 operations, unexpected failures, tight deadlines, and the responsibility of leading a team, it can be easy to…
Facility RockstarsStop Blaming People: Build Better Systems with Ron Gantt
What if the biggest problem with workplace safety is the way we think about failure? In this episode of Facility Rockstars, Jay Culbert sits down with Ron…
Facility RockstarsShow Up for the Jobs That Suck with Sean Dearnley
The best facility leaders don’t just tell their teams what needs to get done. They show up and do the hard work alongside them. In this episode of Facility…
Facility RockstarsThe Lessons That Stuck: A Facility Rockstars Summer Recap
This summer brought some incredible conversations to Facility Rockstars, but across different industries, roles, and experiences, the same lessons kept showing…
Facility RockstarsWhy Great Vendor Relationships Are a Competitive Advantage with Troy Hollenbeck
Behind every well-run facility is a network of trusted relationships, thoughtful planning, and leaders who know that success isn't built alone. This week, Jay…
Facility RockstarsPeople Are the Safety Strategy with Six EHS Leaders
To close out our six-week series dedicated to environmental health and safety leadership, this special compilation episode brings together highlights from Jay…
Facility RockstarsSafety Is the Foundation, People Are the Job: James Chapdelaine on Building Trust from the Floor Up
In the 5th installment of our special EHS series, host Jay Culbert sits down with James Chapdelaine, Senior Manager of Environmental Health and Safety at…
Facility RockstarsThe Hidden Cost of Shortcuts with Darin Goodwin
Creating a strong safety culture isn't about policing people. It's about earning trust, communicating clearly, and helping employees understand why safety…
Facility RockstarsWhy Safety Culture Starts with Human Connection with Jason Hyde
Part three of our special six-week series spotlighting Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) professionals features Jason Hyde, EHS Manager at SIGCO, Inc., whose…
Facility RockstarsHire Where You're Weak: Leadership Lessons from Lindsey Seiberling
What separates a great EHS leader from a good one? According to Lindsey Seiberling, it starts with understanding that safety isn't about enforcing rules; it's…
Facility RockstarsNothing Is an Anomaly: Pete Susca on Building a Culture of Interconnected Safety
This episode kicks off Facility Rockstars' six-week series spotlighting EHS professionals, covering safety culture, regulations, inspection prep, and…
Facility RockstarsAdapt, Communicate, Repeat: Lessons from Alexandria Real Estate's Rich Martelli
In this episode, Rich Martelli, Executive Director of Facility Services at Alexandria Real Estate Equities, joins Jay to talk about a career built on…
Facility RockstarsThe One Where Everything Went Wrong: Facility Rockstars Blooper Reel
For 117 episodes, Facility Rockstars has shared conversations with facility professionals, safety leaders, operators, and industry experts from across New…
Facility RockstarsHow Observation, Humility, and Coaching Create Better Facility Leaders with Maria Ruiz of UNICEF USA
What does it take to lead people through uncertainty, change, and constant operational demands? In this episode of Facility Rockstars, Jay Culbert sits down…
Facility RockstarsBuilding the Plane While Flying It: Nick Petrosino on Growth, Accountability, and the Future of FM
In this episode, Nick Petrosino, Corporate Facilities Manager at Milton CAT, shares his winding path from Bridgewater State University to Massachusetts…
Facility RockstarsLive from VPPPA: Contractor Safety, HOP, and Culture Change in Action
Recorded live at the 2026 VPPPA Region I Annual Conference & Exhibition in Portland, Maine, this special panel episode of Facility Rockstars brings together…
Facility RockstarsStay Curious, Stay Useful: Tim Reynolds on Learning, Leading, and the Facilities Life
In this episode, Jay Culbert sits down with Tim Reynolds, a facilities manager at a growing manufacturing business who has built one of the more unconventional…
Facility RockstarsStay Current, Stay Honest: Colby Fillippelli on the Art of Facilities Leadership
In this episode, Jay Culbert sits down with Colby Fillippelli, Senior Vice President of Facilities at JLL and incoming President of the Boston chapter of IFMA…
Facility RockstarsPeople First: How Matt Greenfield Turned Scientific Roots into Operational Leadership
In this episode, Matt Greenfield, Executive Director of Laboratory Operations and Facilities at Verve Therapeutics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly…
Facility RockstarsCompliance, Culture, and Clean Rooms: Inside Pharma & Life Sciences Facilities
In this special compilation episode of Facility Rockstars, host Jay Culbert brings together eight seasoned facilities and EHS professionals from the pharma and…
Facility RockstarsThe Hidden Hazards: Vanessa Brady on Industrial Hygiene and Prevention Through Design
In this episode, Vanessa Brady, Director of Global EHS and Sustainability at Charles River Laboratories, brings over two decades of experience across…
Facility RockstarsBuilt at Sea, Leading on Land: Paul Tedesco’s Facilities Journey
In this episode, Paul Tedesco shares a compelling journey from marine engineering to executive leadership in facilities management. Starting his career at sea…
Facility RockstarsFind a Way: Lessons in Ownership, Adaptability, and Getting It Done with Dan O’Neill
What does it look like when a career built on ditches, demolition, and diesel trucks leads straight to the cutting edge of biotech? In this episode, Dan…
Facility RockstarsBuilding Teams and Breaking Records - Forest Wentworth
What happens when the biggest leadership breakthrough in your career starts with a personal decision to change your life? In this episode, Forest Wentworth…
Facility RockstarsWhy Safety Culture Is What Happens When No One Is Watching with Colleen Walker
Safety is often treated as a checklist, but according to Colleen Walker, the real goal is creating systems and cultures that sustain themselves. In this…
Facility RockstarsNever Say No: Building an Indispensable Career in Facilities with Robert Mack
Robert Mack, Director of Facilities and Laboratory Operations at Korro Bio, delivers a masterclass in building a resilient and strategic facilities career in…
Facility RockstarsWhere Preparation Meets Performance: MMA Graduates on Leadership
In the final installment of Facility Rockstars’ special series with Massachusetts Maritime Academy, host Jay Culbert sits down with three accomplished…
Facility RockstarsBehind the Scenes: Developing the Next Generation of Leaders at Massachusetts Maritime Academy
In the third installment of our special series with Massachusetts Maritime Academy, host Jay Culbert sits down with Allen Metcalfe alongside Dr. John Bausch…
Facility RockstarsLearn, Do, Lead: The Faculty Perspective on Modern Engineering - Featuring MMA Faculty
In this second installment of our four-part special series, we go behind the scenes with the faculty and leadership who shape the Massachusetts Maritime…
Facility RockstarsThe Hands-On Future of Facility and Marine Engineering - Featuring Massachusetts Maritime Cadets
In this kickoff to a special four-part series in partnership with Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA), Jay Culbert sits down with five impressive cadets to…
Facility RockstarsHope Is Not a Plan: Building Resilient Facilities for the Long Term with Jessica Oriente
Episode 100 of Facility Rockstars is a milestone celebration—and there’s no better guest to mark the moment than Jessica Oriente, an award-winning project…
Facility RockstarsNo Job Too Small: Marc Cammarata on Reliability, Listening, and Leadership
What does it really take to keep a complex, 24/7 manufacturing facility running without missing a beat? In this episode of Facility Rockstars, Jay Culbert sits…
Facility RockstarsBeyond the Four Walls: Leveraging Networks for Engineering Success | Stephanie White
What happens when a technically brilliant engineer hits a wall that expertise alone can’t climb? Jay Culbert sits down with Stephanie White, a passionate…
Facility RockstarsThe Why Behind the Work: Finding Passion in the Pulse of the Building | Jeff Beaudry
In this episode of Facility Rockstars, host Jay Culbert sits down with Jeff Beaudry, the Regional Facility Rockstars Director at Appleton Corporation. With…
Facility RockstarsAbility x Motivation: A Masterclass in People, Policy, and Projects | Jamie McDonald (Re-Air)
As we get ready to launch our special show series with MMA this February, we wanted to bring back an episode that highlights the kind of leadership and…
Facility RockstarsTelling a Story with Data: How AI Predicts Facility Failures | Alex Agnello
Alex Agnello, a seasoned technology leader and the founder of True Data Ops, joins host Jay Culbert for this special episode. With a background spanning the…
Facility RockstarsEmbracing Personal and Professional Development | David D’Amore (Re-Air)
As we reflect on this last year, we wanted to re-air this great conversation with David D’Amore, Assistant Vice President – Facility Services at Alexandria…
Facility RockstarsA Holiday Message of Gratitude: Reflecting on the Facility Rockstars Community, Events, and Mission
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…
Facility RockstarsSubcultures, Succession, and Servant Leadership in Facilities Management | Max Young
Max Young, Regional Director of Facilities at ESFM, explores what truly defines effective leadership in facilities management. Drawing from his journey through…
Facility RockstarsFrom the Ditches to Biotech: Derek Bettencourt on Operational Excellence & Ownership
Derek Bettencourt, a seasoned facilities and property management professional with over 15 years of experience spanning biotech, life sciences, and commercial…
Facility RockstarsNew Approaches to Pain Management in Facilities | Paul Timko and Joe Gilliland
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…
Facility RockstarsAvalon Bay Live: Insights From the Facility Rockstars Community (Part 2)
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…
Facility RockstarsAvalon Bay Live: Insights From the Facility Rockstars Community (Part 1)
This special first installment of our Avalon Bay event compilation captures the energy, insights, and conversations from the Facility Rockstars live event…
Facility RockstarsHow Athletic Trainers and Tier Meetings Can Transform Workplace Safety | Lori Santoli
Lori Santoli, executive EHS leader, joins "Facility Rock Stars" to share her mission-driven approach to environmental, health, and safety. She details her…
Facility RockstarsThe Power of Your 'Why': A Facilities Journey with Kahn Chace
Kahn Chace, Building Maintenance Manager at Milton Academy, shares his incredible journey from starting as a custodian to becoming a facilities leader. He…
Facility RockstarsWhy Curiosity and Communication are the Backbone of Facilities | Michael Bernabei
Michael Bernabei, Chief Facilities Engineering Manager for Life Sciences at Hobbs Brook Real Estate. Michael shares his core philosophy, "prepare for the worst…
Facility RockstarsFrom Volcanoes to Wastewater: EHS in Extreme Environments | Jessica Goodhue
Jessica Goodhue, a seasoned EH&S Manager at Channel Fish Processing, discusses her extensive experience spanning from the manufacturing floors of Massachusetts…
Facility RockstarsFacility Rockstars Go On the Road: Highlights from ISPE 2025
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…
Facility RockstarsWomen in Facilities on Proactive Leadership, Safety, and Driving Results
This special episode is a celebration of the incredible women making a significant impact in the facilities management industry. We hear directly from female…
Facility RockstarsTell Less, Ask More: Unlocking Your Team's Frontline Intelligence | Mark Bloodworth
Mark Bloodworth, Founder of Lifeblood Performance and a powerhouse in building high-performing teams,shares his core leadership philosophy, "Tell Less, Ask…
Facility RockstarsAbility x Motivation: A Masterclass in People, Policy, and Projects | Captain Jamie McDonald
Captain Jamie McDonald, Dean of Graduate and Continuing Studies at Massachusetts Maritime Academy, shares insights from his extensive career as a marine…
Facility RockstarsPatience, PMs, and Poinsettias: Lessons in Maintenance Leadership | Mark Netherton
Mark Netherton, Maintenance Manager at Grower Direct Farms, New England's largest greenhouse, shares insights from his diverse career in chemical and dairy…
Facility RockstarsFrom Compliance to Culture: Don Bezek on Leading Global Safety with a People-First Mindset
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…