Amanda Goyette
Appears in 81 Episodes
Embracing Personal and Professional Development | David D’Amore (Re-Air)
As we reflect on this last year, we wanted to re-air this great conversation with David D’Amore, Assistant Vice President – Facility Services at Alexandria Real Estate...
A Holiday Message of Gratitude: Reflecting on the Facility Rockstars Community, Events, and Mission
In this special holiday episode, Jay Culbert offers a message of gratitude, reflecting on the past year and sharing exciting news about the future of Facility Rockstar...
Subcultures, Succession, and Servant Leadership in Facilities Management | Max Young
Max Young, Regional Director of Facilities at ESFM, explores what truly defines effective leadership in facilities management. Drawing from his journey through the tra...
From the Ditches to Biotech: Derek Bettencourt on Operational Excellence & Ownership
Derek Bettencourt, a seasoned facilities and property management professional with over 15 years of experience spanning biotech, life sciences, and commercial properti...
New Approaches to Pain Management in Facilities | Paul Timko and Joe Gilliland
Joe Gilliland, a returning guest with over two decades of experience in HSE initiatives, and Paul Timko, a leader in the health, safety, and medical industries with a ...
Avalon Bay Live: Insights From the Facility Rockstars Community (Part 2)
Part two of our special live compilation from the Avalon Bay North Station Sky Lounge dives deeper into the operational and cultural heart of facility management. A ma...
Avalon Bay Live: Insights From the Facility Rockstars Community (Part 1)
This special first installment of our Avalon Bay event compilation captures the energy, insights, and conversations from the Facility Rockstars live event, hosted 35 f...
How Athletic Trainers and Tier Meetings Can Transform Workplace Safety | Lori Santoli
Lori Santoli, executive EHS leader, joins "Facility Rock Stars" to share her mission-driven approach to environmental, health, and safety. She details her biggest care...
The Power of Your 'Why': A Facilities Journey with Kahn Chace
Kahn Chace, Building Maintenance Manager at Milton Academy, shares his incredible journey from starting as a custodian to becoming a facilities leader. He details how ...
Why Curiosity and Communication are the Backbone of Facilities | Michael Bernabei
Michael Bernabei, Chief Facilities Engineering Manager for Life Sciences at Hobbs Brook Real Estate. Michael shares his core philosophy, "prepare for the worst and hop...
From Volcanoes to Wastewater: EHS in Extreme Environments | Jessica Goodhue
Jessica Goodhue, a seasoned EH&S Manager at Channel Fish Processing, discusses her extensive experience spanning from the manufacturing floors of Massachusetts to the ...
Facility Rockstars Go On the Road: Highlights from ISPE 2025
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 wi...
Women in Facilities on Proactive Leadership, Safety, and Driving Results
This special episode is a celebration of the incredible women making a significant impact in the facilities management industry. We hear directly from female leaders w...
Tell Less, Ask More: Unlocking Your Team's Frontline Intelligence | Mark Bloodworth
Mark Bloodworth, Founder of Lifeblood Performance and a powerhouse in building high-performing teams,shares his core leadership philosophy, "Tell Less, Ask More," a po...
Ability x Motivation: A Masterclass in People, Policy, and Projects | Captain Jamie McDonald
Captain Jamie McDonald, Dean of Graduate and Continuing Studies at Massachusetts Maritime Academy, shares insights from his extensive career as a marine engineer, educ...
Patience, PMs, and Poinsettias: Lessons in Maintenance Leadership | Mark Netherton
Mark Netherton, Maintenance Manager at Grower Direct Farms, New England's largest greenhouse, shares insights from his diverse career in chemical and dairy manufacturi...
From Compliance to Culture: Don Bezek on Leading Global Safety with a People-First Mindset
Don Bezek, Director of Global Health and Safety at Griffith Foods, shares his core philosophy that safety is ultimately about serving and protecting people, a principl...
Beyond the Surface: A Masterclass in Industrial Flooring with Doug Blake
Doug Blake, founder of Rez-Stone Industrial Flooring and the Director of Industrial Flooring at Kaloutas, shares decades of experience, moving beyond the simple "paint...
Confidence and Curiosity: The Cornerstones of Innovation | Ben O’Donnell
Ben O'Donnell, the Innovation and Facilities Engineer at Novia Corporation, shares his journey from a six-year-old welder to a hands-on innovator in the metal fabricat...
Why Custodial and Maintenance Teams are Your Greatest Asset | Michael Manning
Michael Manning, a seasoned facilities management professional who currently serves as the Facilities Manager at Omega Optical, shares his invaluable insights on trans...
