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Inspirational Facility Management Leadership

Thomas L. Mitchell, Jr., CFM, CFMJ, IFMA Fellow is Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at FM3IS Associates in San Antonio, TX where he consults with organizations on facilities management, strategic planning, and workforce development. Mike Petrusky asks Thomas to share his FM story and his vision for managing the built environment of today … Continue reading "Inspirational Facility Management Leadership"

Inspirational Facility Management Leadership

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Thomas L. Mitchell, Jr., CFM, CFMJ, IFMA Fellow is Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at FM3IS Associates in San Antonio, TX where he consults with organizations on facilities management, strategic planning, and workforce development. Mike Petrusky asks Thomas to share his FM story and his vision for managing the built environment of today and tomorrow. With decades of experience across many facility management disciplines, Thomas brings an understanding of the current needs of organizations and while many workplace dynamics may be changing, he recognizes that caring for the people occupying our facilities must remain at the center of the conversation. By raising awareness of the value of facility management, Mike & Thomas discuss how FM professionals have an opportunity to take the lead in their organizations by promoting innovation and creating workspaces that meet the needs of their employees. This is a story of inspiration that will encourage you to be a leader, a mentor, and a workplace innovator!

Connect with Thomas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasmitchelljrcfm/

Learn more about FM3IS Associates, LLChttps://www.fm3is.com/

Register for our next live webinar “A Roadmap to How FMs Can Deliver ROI Through Workplace Experience with Peter Ankerstjerne”: https://eptura.com/webinar-a-roadmap-how-fms-can-deliver-roi-through-workplace-experience

Follow the “Workplace Innovator” on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/1ZFw7OskRWuErzpeGngJB4?si=vUop9rrMRBe81B5tq6XNPA

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Share your thoughts with Mike via email: [email protected]

Learn more about iOFFICE’s workplace experience solutions: https://www.iOFFICECORP.com/


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As Director of Podcasts at Eptura, Mike Petrusky hosts both the Workplace Innovator Podcast and the Asset Champion Podcast, sharing thought leadership with CRE, FM, and IT leaders in the digital and hybrid workplace. Mike has produced more than 500 podcast episodes listened to in over 111 countries. As an in-demand public speaker, Mike engages audiences at numerous industry events each year, including International Facility Management Association and CoreNet conferences, focusing on the human element of workplace and facility management.

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