Blueprint Magazine

06/03/2021

Ron Harris—Young Living Essential Oils - Blueprint

A passion for aromatic herbs led Young Living Essential Oils founder D. Gary Young to travel the world gathering ingredients for the company’s highly regarded essential oils. His legacy lives on at the company’s brand-new HQ in Lehi, Utah, brought to life by VP of Real Estate, Construction & Facilities Ron Harris. �

D. Gary Young's legacy lives on at the Young Living Essential Oils' brand-new HQ in Lehi, Utah, brought to life by Ron Harris.

06/02/2021

Chuck Pagnotta – The Briad Group - Blueprint

Though COVID-19 has put a damper on revelry, there’s been no downtime for Chuck Pagnotta whose pre-pandemic completion of projects should make The Briad Group’s hotels even more appealing when it’s again business as usual.

There’s been no downtime for Chuck Pagnotta whose pre-pandemic completion of projects will make The Briad Group’s hotels even more appealing.

06/01/2021

Hilleary Steckler - VASA Fitness - Blueprint

With a consistent prototype in hand, VASA Fitness is primed for a speedy expansion, says Director of Facility Design Hilleary Steckler.

With a consistent prototype in hand, VASA Fitness is primed for a speedy expansion, says Director of Facility Design Hilleary Steckler.

05/21/2021

Tai Davis – Fayetteville State University - Blueprint

With team that is excited to grow, Tai Davis is the real deal when it comes to facilities operations. At Fayetteville State University, Office of Admissions, he is taking on tasks from creating his own disinfectant wipes to alternative renovation options for buildings that date back to 1867.

Watching Tai Davis work with his facilities team, one would never know he’s a staunch introvert, mostly content to keep to himself. Davis credits his California upbringing with introducing him to people from all backgrounds and cultures—and for teaching him to accept them for who they are. But i...

05/20/2021

Zeke Lyles, CFM – Crystal Springs Uplands School - Blueprint

Certified Facilities Manager Zeke Lyles helping California’s
Crystal Springs Uplands School update historic buildings with modern amenities and safety standards. And he’s doing it at breakneck speed. �

Certified Facilities Manager Zeke Lyles helping California’s Crystal Springs Uplands School update historic buildings.

05/19/2021

Jessie Patrick – Owasso Public Schools - Blueprint

A one-woman construction department at Owasso Public Schools in Oklahoma, Jessie Patrick oversees an ambitious capital program.

A one-woman construction department at Owasso, Oklahoma, Public Schools, Jessie Patrick oversees an ambitious capital program.

05/18/2021

Tom Stewart – Mister Car Wash - Blueprint

All car washes aren’t created equal, but Tom Stewart ensures they at least meet the standards of Mister Car Wash when bought in bunches or, more recently, built from the ground up.

All car washes aren’t created equal, but Tom Stewart ensures they at least meet the standards of Mister Car Wash.

05/17/2021

David Miranda – Long Beach Unified School District - Blueprint

As the executive director of facilities, development and planning for the Long Beach Unified School District, David Miranda oversees upgrades and renovations for 85 schools while collaborating with district leaders on a COVID-19 safety plan.

David Miranda oversees upgrades and renovations for 85 schools for the Long Beach Unified School District

05/14/2021

Patrick Inaba – Federal Realty Investment Trust - Blueprint

Successfully wrapping up his latest redevelopment project in Miami during the COVID-19 pandemic,
Federal Realty Investment Trust's Patrick Inaba is ready to launch the next phase of his career.

Federal Realty Investment Trust’s Patrick Inaba is ready to launch the next phase of his career.

05/13/2021

Michael Zebrowski – Maxwell Group - Blueprint

As the vice president of facilities services for
Senior Living Communities Maxwell Group, Michael Zebrowski ensures the company’s 15 retirement and senior care communities are clean, safe and well-maintained, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Michael Zebrowski of Maxwell Group ensures the company’s 15 retirement and senior care communities are clean, safe and well-maintained.

05/12/2021

Achour Odicho – Verano Holdings - Blueprint

As the director of construction for verano Brands, Achour Odicho oversees designing and building dispensaries and retail spaces for the Chicago-based cannabis company. A recent merger with AltMed will allow the company to expand to more states.

https://www.bpcmag.com/case-studies/achour-odicho-verano-holdings/

As the director of construction for Verano Holdings, Achour Odicho oversees designing dispensaries for the Chicago-based cannabis company.

05/11/2021

Pete Ferreira – Hotwire Communications - Blueprint

Fiber and strong planning make the difference for Pete Ferreira as he guides Hotwire Communications’ network expansions throughout southwest Florida.

Fiber and strong planning make the difference for Pete Ferreira as he guides Hotwire Communications’ network expansions.

05/10/2021

Bruce Boyer – Stonehill College - Blueprint

Well aware of COVID-19’s effects on higher education, Bruce Boyer and his facilities team go the extra mile to ensure a safe and healthy student population at Stonehill College in Massachusetts.

Bruce Boyer and his facilities team go the extra mile to ensure a safe and healthy student population at Stonehill College in Massachusetts.

05/10/2021

Tim Singleton – Wellesley College - Blueprint

The redevelopment of “Science Hill” at historic Wellesley College
will serve as a beacon for women studying science in a modern setting incorporating all science disciplines, says Associate Director of Construction Tim Singleton.

The redevelopment of “Science Hill” at Wellesley College will serve as a beacon for women studying science, says Tim Singleton.

05/07/2021

Marc Rienow – Gengras Motor Cars - Blueprint

Finding extra room to service electronic vehicles? Creating showroom space that’s user-friendly and COVID-19 compliant? All part of the job for Marc Rienow, who didn’t expect to manage facilities for Gengras Motors, let alone oversee new construction.

Marc Rienow didn’t expect to manage facilities for Gengras Motor Cars, let alone oversee new construction.

05/06/2021

Santiago Quiroz – Campus Life & Style - Blueprint

An affordable housing model—where students pay by the bed and not the unit—is gaining traction in college markets, says Campus Life & Style’s Santiago Quiroz, the senior vice president of facilities and construction.

An affordable housing model—where students pay by the bed—is gaining traction in college markets, says Campus Life & Style’s Santiago Quiroz.

05/05/2021

Brandon Brito – Greystar Real Estate Partners - Blueprint

With two of the largest real estate companies joining forces last year, Brandon Brito oversees an increasing portfolio as construction boss for Greystar Real Estate Partners’ Californian rental properties.

Brandon Brito oversees an increasing portfolio as construction boss for Greystar Real Estate Partners’ Californian rental properties.

05/04/2021

Stephen Vedral – Northern Arizona University - Blueprint

Through good management and support of a highly motivated team, Stephen Vedral turns deficits into surpluses for the
Northern Arizona University #facilities team, better enabling the school to pursue #capital projects while ensuring #COVID-19 precautions remain stringent.

Through good management and support of a highly motivated team, Stephen Vedral turns deficits into surpluses for the Northern Arizona University facilities team, better enabling the Flagstaff school to pursue capital projects while ensuring COVID-19 precautions remain stringent.

05/04/2021

John B. McQueeney – MedMen - Blueprint

Transitioning from the renewable energy sector to the #cannabis industry came naturally for John B. McQueeney, who got in on the ground floor at California-based cultivator, producer and retailer
MedMen Stores.

Transitioning from the renewable energy sector to the cannabis industry came naturally for John B. McQueeney of producer and retailer MedMen.

05/03/2021

Bob Rathmanner – CARROLL - Blueprint

Bob Rathmanner, the director of #construction management for the Carroll Organization, is giving residents a lot to live for by placing amenities like social areas, #putting greens and modern #fitnesscenters in multifamily communities throughout the #southeast.

Bob Rathmanner, the director of construction management for CARROLL, is giving residents a lot to live for.

05/03/2021

Willie De-Souza – Primoris - Blueprint

With the extension of tax credits for work in the renewable energy sector, Primoris Services Corporation’s Director of Construction Willie De-Souza predicts continued activity in the solar market nationwide.

Primoris Services Corp.’s Director of Construction Willie De-Souza predicts continued activity in the solar market nationwide.

04/30/2021

The car wash of the future includes modular construction, high-tech water recycling and two-tunnel operations that are more efficient and better for the customer, says Autobell Car Wash Director of Construction Jonathan Thomas.

04/28/2021

Perry Sanders – Monarch Casino & Resort Inc. - Blueprint

Low occupancy at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno, Nevada, because of #COVID-19 has allowed Perry Sanders and his #facilities team to complete much-needed work. #casino #reno #nevada

Low occupancy at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno, Nevada, because of COVID-19 has allowed Perry Sanders and his team to complete much-needed work.

04/27/2021

John Yodice – Compass Group - Blueprint

Today’s college student desiring more than the bland dining hall of yesteryear, John Yodice brings a modern approach to campus as director of project management at NYC-based
The Compass Group. #college #students

John Yodice brings a modern approach to campus as director of project management at NYC-based Compass Group.

04/26/2021

Ray Miranda – Southern California Orthopedic Institute - Blueprint

Ditching a job that brought him misery, Ray Miranda found happiness working at Southern California Orthopedic Institute and plans to share a career’s worth of insights with the replacement he will mentor.

Ray Miranda found happiness working at Southern California Orthopedic Institute and plans to share a career’s worth of insights.

04/22/2021

Gordon Stevenson – Goodnight Midstream - Blueprint

One might say Gordon Stevenson goes with the flow at Goodnight Midstream, which safely removes and disposes of #water that’s a byproduct of #drilling for #oil and #gas.

One might say Gordon Stevenson goes with the flow at Goodnight Midstream, which safely removes and disposes of water that’s a byproduct of drilling for oil and gas.

04/21/2021

Phillip Jones – Massage Envy - Blueprint

Finding it hard to unwind during #COVID-19? Massage Envy’s Phillip Jones hopes to make it easier with a refresh of some of the chain’s more than 1,100 franchise locations nationwide. � #massage

Finding it hard to unwind during COVID-19? Massage Envy’s Phillip Jones hopes to make it easier with a nationwide refresh.

04/20/2021

John Scalisi – Rockville Centre Union Free School District - Blueprint

What’s his trick? There’s nothing like hands-on training to groom John Scalisi for oversight of #facilities and #operations at Long Island’s Rockville Centre School District. #longisland

What’s his trick? There’s nothing like hands-on training to groom John Scalisi for oversight of facilities and operations at Rockville Centre Union Free School District.

04/19/2021

2020 has been a heck of a year for #facilities directors like Josh Schaffer, who are torn between short- and long-term #planning. No matter, teamwork will always get the job done at City of St. Charles School District, he says.

https://www.bpcmag.com/case-studies/josh-schaffer-city-of-saint-charles-school-district/

04/16/2021

Karl Ingoldsby – Somersworth School District, SAU 56 - Blueprint

Since Karl Ingoldsby, the #facilities director for Somersworth School District (SAU 56) in New Hampshire, turned a small renovation into a district-wide project to conserve energy, the #schools have been saving #money—and the #environment. �

Since Karl Ingoldsby of Somersworth School District turned a renovation into a energy conservation project, they've been saving money—and the environment.

04/15/2021

John Bailey Ph.D. – The National School Plant Management Association - Blueprint

The National School Plant Management Association will unveil a #curriculum for #school facilities managers in 2021 to promote consistency of operations and improve #student performance nationwide, says CEO John Bailey Ph.D.

The National School Plant Management Association will unveil a curriculum for school facilities managers and improve student performance, says John Bailey Ph.D.

04/14/2021

Jennifer Van Horn – Toledo Zoo - Blueprint

Breathing new life into former Works Progress Administration—or WPA—era building, Jennifer Van Horn transformed administrative space into an eye-opening view of #Ohio at the The Toledo Zoo’s new Museum of Natural History.

Jennifer Van Horn transformed administrative space into an eye-opening view of Ohio at the Toledo Zoo’s new Museum of Natural History.

04/13/2021

Jose Morales – FlashParking - Blueprint

It’s not just about “park it and leave it” anymore, says Jose Morales of FlashParking. There’s a savvier approach, and he’s making it possible through a cloud-based #platform and #software he sells.

Jose Morales is making parking savvy through a cloud-based platform and software that FlashParking provides.

04/12/2021

Andrea Grice - Community Dental Partners - Blueprint

Treating a #toothache in #Texas just got easier with Community Dental Partners opening 13 offices throughout the state, says Executive Director of Facilities Andrea Grice.

Treating a toothache in Texas just got easier with Community Dental Partners opening 13 offices throughout the state, says Andrea Grice.

04/12/2021

Glenn Buntin – Schneider - Blueprint

You could say Glenn Buntin is “at home” behind the #wheel. As the senior director of #facilities for Schneider, he manages operating centers, offices, #warehouses and drop yards while giving #drivers the comfort they need as they log long miles.

You could say Glenn Buntin is “at home” behind the wheel. As the senior director of facilities for Schneider, he manages operating centers, offices, warehouses and drop yards while giving drivers the comfort they need as they log long miles.