Curtis Slife, AIA, NCARB, CFM
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President of FM Solutions Inc. and Member of FM Solutions Project Management | Field Services Curtis has 30 years experience in architecture, interior design, and project management. He has designed and managed a variety of projects ranging from new buildings to renovations and interior fit-ups. He also has 16 year’s experience as a facility manager, where he was responsible for on-going facility operations and maintenance programs. Curtis was instrumental in creating an IFMA Achievement Award-winning facility plan for 2-million square feet of office buildings, data center, commercial shops, labs and warehouses. His implementation of this plan resulted in increased efficiency/reliability and a reduced overhead cost of $20-million per year. By collaborating with clients to explore new ways of looking at their business, he has created strategic solutions to ensure an efficient use of resources, resulting in lower overall capital and operating expenses without sacrificing client comfort and/or reliability. Curtis continues to use his unique experiences by providing facility master plans for a variety of utility companies, city and county municipalities and corporations. He not only provides universal design concepts to clients, he creates more efficient processes and maintenance programs. He typically will leave each client with a 20-year capital and O&M budget, as well as capital renewal strategies and tools to manage and predict their space utilization. Curtis is a strong advocate for his client’s current needs while staying focused on positive long-term outcomes. Curtis’ expertise is well recognized in the industry. He has served as past President for the Utility Council of the International Facility Management Association. During his tenure, his chapter received the Council of the Year award.
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Dan Rusch-Fischer, LEED-AP, CFM
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Associate Dan brings more than 35-years of facility, maintenance and operations experience to FM Solutions. He managed the facility growth of a pharmaceutical company from medical research, through FDA drug approval, to drug manufacturing facility construction, test, and startup. He achieved a $380K reduction in costs, concurrent with a 350% expansion of these facilities. He implemented numerous Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) including the first ever used by the Federal Government at the United States Geological Survey (USGS). In addition, Dan has assisted numerous clients with detailed studies on operational issues including: benchmarking, best-practices, operating programs, facility life-cycle assessments, facility budgeting, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) assessments, emergency power maintenance evaluation and site security assessment. Dan has served on an Advisory Board for the City of Phoenix relating to life safety and ADA issues. He also served on the LEED-AP Certification Exam Panel, developing the LEED-AP certification exam. |
Peggy Lundeen, IIDA, CFM
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Associate Peggy has over 25 years experience in facility management and design. She currently leads FM Solution’s Facility Consulting Group. Peggy has worked as a Facility Manager for a major Arizona utility organization with a portfolio of 2-million SF. Prior to her Facility Management experience, Peggy led the interior design group for a large architectural firm specializing in commercial office, healthcare and educational facilities. |
Bubba Benz, LEED-AP, FMP
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Associate Bubba has an Industrial Engineering background focused on Industrial Management Systems. He has worked on several design projects including manufacturing, assembly, municipal, utility, and educational facilities. His designs cover an assortment of projects ranging from small renovations to complete facility portfolio master plans. Bubba recently obtained his Facility Management Professional certification through IFMA and his LEED-AP accreditation through the USGBC. |
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Brien Rakoci, LEED-AP, FMP
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Associate Brien has a Communications background primarily focused on public relations. He has worked on several LEED and design projects. These projects have ranged from simple remodels to complete facility renovations. Brien has obtained his professional LEED accreditation as well as Facility Management Professional credential. |
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