PRSM2018 National Conference

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Advancing Your Career: A Focus on the Five Pillars of Progress (Delta Ballroom B)

11 Apr 18
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: Game Changers

Speaker(s): Michael Muoio ; Pete Smith
You know that career advancement is important to you. For some, that means getting promoted. For others, it may mean moving into a position that fi... More...

How to Understand and Use Benchmarking Results (Room Canal D)

11 Apr 18
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: Finance

Speaker(s): Amanda Holup ; George Theofilos ; Jane Higgins ; Meg Buckley ; Mike Bowman ; Thomas Rose
Benchmarking data can be daunting to approach as you end up with more questions than answers. This session will be an interactive session that will... More...

Relevance: Critical Insights for a Quickly Changing Marketplace (Delta Ballroom C)

11 Apr 18
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: Supplier Focus

Speaker(s): Brock Studinski ; Josh Allison CUDE
(Repeated Session on Tuesday, April 10) With the continued commoditization of business products services, the value offered by any organization ... More...

Retailer2Retailer Best Practices Forum by Box Size (Room Canal E)

11 Apr 18
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: Retailer2Retailer Best Practice Forums

Speaker(s): Anne Aleman
The Retailer2Retailer Forum will connect you with peers in a relaxed setting that encourages direct and solution-driven discussion relative to ... More...

The A-Z Guide for Supplier Onboarding (Room Canal B)

11 Apr 18
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: AIA (American Institute of Architects) CES, Supplier Management

Speaker(s): Krista Elwell ; Rocky LaCross
Having a standardized approach to supplier onboarding can save you time, money, energy and many headaches. Confusion and miscommunication are often... More...

The Why and How to Move from a Reactive to Proactive Strategy (Room Canal C)

11 Apr 18
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: AIA (American Institute of Architects) CES, Business Management

Speaker(s): Gary Reichert ; John Rimer
No more firefighting! Many of us understand that it is cheaper to change the oil in your car regularly than to not and risk costly complications. H... More...

Built for Legacy: Developing and Leading Teams that Matter (Delta Ballroom B)

11 Apr 18
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Game Changers

Speaker(s): Kiira Esposito ; Pete Smith
Any team can be great at least once. But success in today's business environment isn't built on fluke excellence or isolated great performa... More...

How to Speak the CFO's Language (Room Canal C)

11 Apr 18
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Finance, Senior Level

Speaker(s): Glen Katlein ; Leon Weitzman
Does speaking to your CFO raise your anxiety level? CFO’s and other financial executives tend to have their own language, and it’s all ... More...

Retailer2Retailer Best Practices Forum by Area of Responsibility (Room Canal E)

11 Apr 18
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Retailer2Retailer Best Practice Forums

Speaker(s): Anne Aleman
The Retailer2Retailer Forum will connect you with peers in a relaxed setting that encourages direct and solution-driven discussion relative to your... More...

Sustainable Strategies for Standing Out and Growing in a Crowded Marketplace (Delta Ballroom C)

11 Apr 18
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Supplier Focus

Speaker(s): Josh Allison CUDE ; Ross Dillon
During this session, participants will learn the basics of business development and learn the tools needed to build relationships and trust with bu... More...

The High Cost of Low Pricing (Room Canal D)

11 Apr 18
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Business Management

Speaker(s): Brian Foster ; Doug Pounders C.P.M. ; Robert Swartz ; Rush Sherman ; Tracey Hall
Companies often conduct RFP’s and tend to select the low bid based on a great price or rate. However, low bids often do not consider all the ... More...

The Pros and Cons of Supplier Consolidation (Room Canal B)

11 Apr 18
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: AIA (American Institute of Architects) CES, Supplier Management

Speaker(s): Christopher Nigro ; Joel Elsea
Managing multiple suppliers can easily become overwhelming for any facilities management department. Instead of spreading FM spend across a large n... More...

Unnecessary Spending – Put Your Warranties to Work (Room Canal A)

11 Apr 18
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: AIA (American Institute of Architects) CES, Cost Savings & Avoidance

Speaker(s): Christie Turner ; Christy Webster ; Harold Miller
Stop! Before you reach for the phone to place a work order, have you checked if it’s still under warranty? Having an effective warranty track... More...

PRSM Experience Open (Room Ryman Exhibit Hall C, Booth 453)

11 Apr 18
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Come and experience the POWER of your PRSM MEMBERSHIP! Interactive demonstrations of the new dynamic benchmarking platform View and downloa... More...

PRSM Foundation - Headshot Lounge (Room Aisle 1000, Ryman Exhibit Hall C)

11 Apr 18
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
FREE Headshots This lounge is open to all conference attendees. FREE headshots will be available for everyone during lounge hours with a dedicat... More...

PRSM Foundation Charity - Harvest Hands Humphrey Streets (Room Front Entrance, Ryman Exhibit Hall C)

11 Apr 18
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Humphrey Streets is a micro business developed by Harvest Hands to create jobs, provide mentoring opportunities that empower youth and train teenag... More...

Exhibit Hall Power Session: Getting the Most of Your RTUs with AFDD (Room Aisle 1000, Ryman Exhibit Hall C)

11 Apr 18
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
Speaker(s): Marta Schantz ; Michael Deru ; Sue Dunn
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Developing an Energy Strategy by Box Size (Room Canal D)

11 Apr 18
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: AIA (American Institute of Architects) CES, Cost Savings & Avoidance

Speaker(s): Cindy Zhu LEED GA ; Peter Isabell ; Stefanie Pesek ; Sue Dunn
Not every box is created equal. So why should you use the same energy strategy across box size? Whether you’re a small, medium, large or x-la... More...

Digging Out of Deferred Maintenance (Delta Ballroom C)

11 Apr 18
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: Finance

Speaker(s): Gary Reichert ; John Rimer
One of the primary causes of reactive maintenance is the lack of a multi-year capital replacement plan (CRP). In this session, we will discuss the ... More...

Retailer2Retailer Best Practices Forum by Regional Coverage Area (Room Canal E)

11 Apr 18
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: Retailer2Retailer Best Practice Forums

Speaker(s): Anne Aleman
The Retailer2Retailer Forum will connect you with peers in a relaxed setting that encourages direct and solution-driven discussion relative to your... More...

Tips on Working with Landlords on Maintenance (Room Canal A)

11 Apr 18
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: Supplier Management

Speaker(s): Dale Willerton ; Winnie Buchanan
Maintenance issues and negotiating with landlords are consistently a hot topic. Retail facility professionals are eager to hear how others have cut... More...

Understanding and Benefitting From Mergers & Acquisitions (Room Canal B)

11 Apr 18
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: Senior Level, Supplier Focus

Speaker(s): Bruce Condit ; John Sloan ; Matt Picciano
Please note: Allegiance Capital, an approved PRSM Business Partner, will explain the M&A process, and different options available to business o... More...

Where is the $ and ROI in IOT? (Room Canal C)

11 Apr 18
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: Business Management

Speaker(s): Mead Rusert ; Rajender Beniwal
We all know that sensors are becoming very ubiquitous; they’re less expensive, more intelligent and more widely used. New communication links... More...

Women in Retail FM: Empowering the Brand of You (Delta Ballroom B)

11 Apr 18
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: Game Changers

Speaker(s): Kip Eads CAE ; Mandy Rennehan
Branding on a business level is common, but today branding is becoming just as important on a personal level. After all, you might work for a busin... More...

Refreshment Break

11 Apr 18
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM
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The Future of Work in An Aging Industry (Delta Ballroom C)

11 Apr 18
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Game Changers, Senior Level

Speaker(s): Elisa Webb-Hill ; Susan Higgins
As Baby Boomers begin to retire, a massive turnover is expected for the facilities maintenance industry. You must start to position your organizati... More...

Unscripted Mindset: Think Faster, Lead Smarter, Act Now (Delta Ballroom B)

11 Apr 18
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Game Changers

Speaker(s): Aaron Ancello ; Jennifer Spear
As a Retail Facilities Professional, you are always prepared with plans, projects and timelines. But, the pace of change has accelerated and brough... More...

Closing Event | Denim & Diamonds featuring Diamond Rio (Delta Ballroom A)

11 Apr 18
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Formed in 1989 in Nashville, TN the band consists of Gene Johnson (mandolin, tenor vocals), Jimmy Olander (lead guitar, acoustic guitar, banjo), Br... More...