Curtis Slife, AIA, NCARB, CFM
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Principal-in-Charge, President Curtis has 30 years of experience in architecture, interior design, and project management. He has designed and managed a wide range of project types ranging from new buildings to renovations and interior fit-ups.
By working with his clients to explore new ways of looking at their business, he has created strategic solutions that assured the most efficient use of resources resulting in lower overall capital as well as 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 different Utility Companies, City’s, County’s and Corporations. He not only provides universal design concepts, but also designs more efficient processes and maintenance programs. He typically will leave each client with a 20 year capital and O&M budget as well capital renewal and tools to manage and predict their space utilization. Having been an owner, Curtis is a very strong advocate of the client’s current and long term needs and does not bring his own agenda to the table.
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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 has managed the facility growth of a pharmaceutical company from medical research, through FDA drug approval, to drug manufacturing facility construction, test, and startup. He has achieved a $380K reduction in costs, concurrent with a 350% expansion of facilities. He has implemented numerous CMMS systems including the first in use by the Federal Government at the USGS. In addition, Dan has assisted numerous clients with detailed studies on operational issues including: benchmarking studies, best-practices operating programs, facility life-cycle assessments, facility budgeting, ADA assessments, emergency power maintenance evaluation, and site security assessment. He has also served on an Advisory Board for the City of Phoenix for 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 the Facility Consulting group. Peggy has worked as a Facility Manager for a major Arizona Utility with a portfolio of 2 million square feet. Prior to her Facility management experience Peggy lead the interior design group for a large architectural firm specializing in commercial office, healthcare and educational facilities. |
Bubba Benz, FMP
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Associate Bubba has an Industrial Engineering background primarily focused on Industrial Management Systems. He has worked on several facility design projects including manufacturing, assembly, municipal, utility, and educational facilities. His designs cover a large scale of project types ranging from small renovations to complete facility portfolio Master Plans. Bubba recently obtained his Facility Management Professional certification through IFMA. |
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Brian McClure, RA, CSI, CDT
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Associate Brian has 21 years experience within the architectural industry and excels in the areas of technology. He is not only technically oriented, but a “client advocate” who believes that the client is not always effectively heard. Consequently, Brian strives to understand and provide the client with what they want. He uses his technical knowledge and advocacy to provide the client with their desired best possible result, allowed by budget. Brian is the operations manager of the Design Business Unit. Leading with the design staff, the team efficiently and affectively turns quality products around to meet their clients’ schedules and needs. The teams experience ranges from prototype development, LEED New Construction and Corporate Interiors (NC and CI), ground-up, additions, tenant improvements, high-end design and facilities design. |
Brien Rakoci, LEED-AP
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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. |
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Donnie Tanner
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Associate Donnie has over 21 years in the office furniture industry. His experience includes planning, design and installation for company relocations and renovations. His project experience ranges from simple office moves to high rise restacks. Donnie provides exceptional customer service to both his internal and external customers. His attention to detail, flexibility, and dependability has earned him a commendable reputation with his co-workers, customers and management. |
Carlos Lopez Jr.
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Associate Carlos has over 14 years in the office furniture industry. His experience includes planning, design and installation for company relocations and renovations. His project experience ranges from simple office moves to high rise restacks. Carlos provides exceptional customer service to both his internal and external customers. His attention to detail, flexibility, and dependability has earned him a commendable reputation with his co-workers, customers and management. |