Jim Stephens (Georgia Institute of Technology)

John Caddy (Sourcewell)

John Caddy brings a procurement-focused perspective to asset management through his work with Sourcewell. Supporting public agencies across North America, he helps connect procurement strategies with the operational needs of facilities and infrastructure teams. John shares insights on the growing role of cooperative procurement, how organizations can navigate complex purchasing decisions, and why strong processes are essential to turning plans into action.

Russ Katherman (State of Montana)

Russ Katherman reflects on a career in facilities and asset management and the evolution of the field. From reactive maintenance to more strategic, data-driven decision-making, Russ shares lessons learned over time and insights on balancing budgets, priorities, and long-term planning. His perspective highlights how asset management continues to grow as a key driver of smarter, more sustainable decisions.

Jim Stephens (Georgia Institute of Technology)

Jim Stephens brings an engineering and manufacturing background into his work in higher education facilities. Now focused on connecting systems and people, he works to ensure asset data supports better decision-making. Jim shares insights on workforce challenges, integrating CMMS and financial systems, and how automation and emerging technologies can help organizations get more value from their data.

Gregg Clarke (University of Florida)

Gregg Clarke leads asset management for a large portfolio of facilities at the University of Florida, where campus infrastructure operates at the scale of a small city. Starting his career in the trades, Gregg has grown into leadership roles focused on long-term planning and renewal. He shares insights on managing facilities at scale, developing the workforce, and using data and technology to shift from reactive maintenance to a more strategic approach.

Ron Drummond (The Ottawa Hospital, ON)

Ron Drummond’s career in asset management spans contracting, consulting, and leadership roles across healthcare facilities. Working in hospital environments where uptime is critical, he manages infrastructure that must perform around the clock. Ron shares insights on maintaining aging assets in high-risk settings, navigating workforce and energy challenges, and exploring the role of predictive maintenance and AI in improving reliability.