Facility Rockstars

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 conversations with professionals across biotech, pharma, life sciences, and facilities management. Hosted by the producer of Facility Rockstars, Amanda Goyette, chats with attendees from organizations like CBRE, Moderna, CHA, New England Biolabs, and more, asking each guest a few simple questions in order to create connections. The result is a lively snapshot of how diverse, curious, and connected the facilities world truly is, with plenty of laughs, sports banter, and thoughtful insights about building stronger industry relationships.
 
Takeaways:
  • Community matters. Many guests highlighted how Facility Rockstars helps bridge professionals across industries — from biotech to manufacturing — to share ideas and resources.
  • Facilities work is never the same day twice. As Agata from CBRE noted, no two days look alike, making facilities management both challenging and rewarding.
  • Networking drives innovation. Attendees expressed genuine curiosity about connecting with peers to learn how others are tackling similar operational or infrastructure challenges.
  • Education and advocacy are key. Glenn from TC Controls emphasized promoting facilities management as a valuable and overlooked career path.
  • Cross-industry learning sparks progress. As Steve from NECI shared, innovation often happens when different disciplines collaborate and exchange best practices.
    Facility professionals wear many hats. From engineers to HR leaders, every guest brought a unique perspective that shapes the broader facilities ecosystem.

Quote of the Show:
  •  “The most progress happens when different disciplines come together and teach each other how they’re innovating within their space.” — Steve Hardigan, NECI

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Creators and Guests

Host
Jay Culbert
Producer
Amanda Goyette

What is 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