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 a $2-million portfolio 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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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. |
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Erica Recard
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Associate Erica’s background consists of a variety of administrative responsibilities. She started working in the hotel industry where she obtained most of her customer service skills. Her experience then evolved into marketing firms working and learning directly with the executive teams. She also obtained a great deal of knowledge in accounting and was able to take that into her occupation in real estate. She first and foremost marketed herself and ran her own desk as an escrow officer. During that time she organized her own files, maintained appointments with clients, arranged important meetings and conferences with perspective clients, and reviewed and summarized miscellaneous reports such as loan documents. Erica has strong interpersonal and organizational skills and has the ability to multitask a variety of projects and responsibilities. |
David Ramirez
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Managing Member - President of FM Solutions Project Management | Field Services and Vice President of FM Solutions Inc. David is a skilled management professional offering 17 years comprehensive professional experience in corporate project management and construction. He possesses the ability and experience to manage several projects and employees while maintaining a high level of accuracy and quality. Clients have acknowledged him as a goal oriented self-starter with a proven track record of motivating and building successful teams. His experience includes the development and monitoring of capital budgets, schedule development, managing corporate tenant improvements and ground up construction, IT and Security coordination, and employee relocations. David has worked with a wide variety of office furniture systems including Haworth, Knoll, Herman Miller and Steelcase. |
Heather Unger
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Heather’s background includes extensive experience with commercial design projects utilizing her 15 years in the commercial facilities industry. Her experience includes developing schedules, managing corporate tenant improvements, IT and Security coordination, and employee relocations. Heather has worked with a wide variety of office furniture systems including Haworth, Knoll, Herman Miller and Steelcase. |
Kara Rich
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Associate Kara was recruited with FMS as an intern in the Interior Design Department, and in the past year has joined FM Solutions as a full time Associate. Kara lends her Interior Design education and experience to her role as an on-site Project Manager. She possesses the ability and experience to manage several projects and employees while maintaining a high level of accuracy and quality. She utilizes every opportunity to demonstrate her creative abilities, technical knowledge and determination. |
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Karen Christiansen, IIDA
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Associate Karen has extensive experience in commercial interiors including over 12 years dedicated to corporate facilities and their unique challenges. Her early work consisted of programming, space planning, and specifications of systems furniture. Working with fortune 500 clients such as Qwest Communications, TCI, TeleTech and JD Edwards, she became a furniture expert. She later moved into management roles and advanced her skills in process development, benchmarking, budgets, training, presentations and most of all people skills. Her ability to listen and communicate effectively has increased her opportunity for successful projects and relationships. In the past 5 years Karen has managed significant projects for Kaiser Permanente, Hewlett Packard, Southern California Edison and Sempra Energy Solutions. She has expanded her skills in project management, architectural and interior design, master planning, construction documents, cost estimating, and construction management. With scope, schedule and budget always in mind, Karen takes ownership of all projects she manages and challenges all on her team to minimize risk by following proven action steps and communicating effectively. Her positive attitude and creative thought process allows her to see a fresh approach to difficult situations. |
Britt Olachea
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Associate Britt has 20 years of experience in commercial and industrial construction. He has managed various project types including from the ground up buildings, facility, equipment maintenance, and tenant improvements. Early career experience has been with industrial projects which include the installation of structural steel, pipe systems, and operating equipment. Britt has worked on coal fired power plants, oil refineries, paper mills, fossil fuels plants, and gas pipelines. He promotes “clean design” installation methods, and understands GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices). All projects are managed with extreme focus on safety and quality. |
Marc Jasper
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Associate Marc is a Project Manager with experience in the strategic planning, design, and construction of diverse office renovations. Extensive background in directing all project phases, from feasibility research through completion of construction and project closeout, coordinating the efforts of all contractors; architectural, engineering, technologies and furniture. Highly motivated, goal-oriented professional providing leadership, vision, and an innate sense of creativity. Reputation for strong work ethic and uncompromising devotion to service. Marc’s strong understanding of project management services include providing 8 years of comprehensive professional experience on large corporate accounts in both national and international markets. He is skilled in establishing rapport and building long-term relationships. Excellent problem solving skills; adept at assessing needs, communicating value and facilitating quality improvement through a win-win approach. |
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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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