Facilities Leaders  to Watch 2025

Leads with conviction and compassion while making difficult decisions.

Exceeds expectations while supporting teams with dedication.

Optimizes operations and strengthens partnerships with a solutions-focused approach.

Elevates teams with calm, knowledge, and positivity.

Keeps maintenance programs on track while keeping teams informed.

Handles challenges strategically while maintaining patience with vendors.

Handles every challenge with calm, humor, and problem-solving skill.

Tackles challenges with respect and integrity, earning vendor trust.

Outstanding work ethic, communication, and respect for all team members.

Aligns stakeholders, communicates clearly, and drives collaborative results.

Transitioned from HVAC to facilities management with adaptability and critical thinking.

Fosters collaboration and effective communication.

Provides guidance and ensures repairs are completed efficiently across sites.

One-person team who improves processes and drives growth.

Manages store closings and flooring projects independently and efficiently.

Strengthens vendor partnerships and drives efficiency.

Patiently trains others and supports major projects with consistency.

Streamlines processes and holds vendors accountable for timely service.

Powers multiple responsibilities with energy and heart, training others effectively.

Leads with calm professionalism while improving processes and connections.

Mentors hundreds of FMs and shares expertise across the industry.

Consistently keeps operations running smoothly without seeking recognition.

Brings unmatched dedication and reliability behind the scenes.

Fosters collaboration and inspires confidence in colleagues through professionalism.

Kendrick is an exceptionally supportive and accessible leader who combines efficiency and thoroughness with genuine care for his team, regularly mentoring and encouraging growth while showing appreciation for their contributions.

Strengthens safety, sustainability, and team engagement across sites.

Improves processes to create a more efficient and supportive team.

Manages facilities and staff efficiently across multiple sites.

Oversees multiple airports and restaurants with smart decision-making.

Demonstrates leadership and innovation across large-scale operations.

Delivers customer service excellence across new and challenging regions.

Elevates departmental efficiency using Fexa scheduling tools.

Empowers operations teams through collaboration and proactive problem-solving.

Consistently evaluates processes and partnerships to serve strategic goals.

Communicates gracefully and works effectively across trades under pressure.

Maintains a consistently positive attitude while managing complex operations.

Fosters collaboration while ensuring operations run smoothly.

Completes every task with 110% effort while balancing family commitments.

Prioritizes requests and ensures satisfaction for team members and patients.

Proactively solves problems behind the scenes without seeking recognition.

Provides thoughtful support, clear feedback, and solutions-driven leadership.

Manages 80+ locations efficiently, ensuring systems run smoothly.

Keeps operations running smoothly while managing assets and communication.

Builds strong relationships while driving operational excellence.

Invests in team development while managing complex facility needs.

Makes the daily chaos of facilities easier through smart leadership.

Handles emergencies efficiently while maintaining a positive demeanor.

Brings knowledge and process improvements to optimize facility operations.

Quietly solves complex problems while prioritizing critical needs.

Oversees 65 locations and hundreds of work orders, earning positive regional feedback.