October Chapter Luncheon -Jeff Crane presents "best practices for Vendor/Professional engagement

When: 10/12/2023 11:15 AM - 12:45 PM
Where: 
Humane Society of Charlotte
1348 Parker Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208

Jeff Crane earned a BS in mechanical engineering from North Carolina State University in 1992 and became a licensed mechanical engineer in 1997.  Jeff's career has included engineering design, project management, construction, operations, maintenance, consulting and technical sales.  Jeff also published more than 80 articles as a monthly editorial columnist for Today's Facility Manager magazine.  He is a LEED Accredited Professional with US Green Building Council and served as president and board member of the Charleston Chapter of the Association for Facilities Engineering.

As a property and facilities manager for multiple Class A owners, Jeff and his team were responsible for all aspects of operations, budgeting and tenant construction for a diverse suburban portfolio.  This required establishing and maintaining relationships with a wide variety of outsourced service professionals including general contractors, design engineers, architects, security professionals, landscapers, housekeepers, HVAC mechanics, plumbers, trash & recycling, painters, electricians, etc.

As a sales engineer and consultant, Jeff has experience calling on building owners and property/facility managers responsible for commercial office, retail, hospitality, education, healthcare and industrial facilities.  He has conducted numerous sales presentations, property inspections, IAQ assessments and developed pilot projects for clients. 

After working on both sides of the sales process, Jeff brings extensive knowledge of "best practices" related to cold calling, presentations and cultivating "win/win" relationships.  Jeff is also available for special projects, capex guidance, utilities management, staff training, technical workshops and mentoring related to HVAC operations, building automation systems, energy & water management strategies, building commissioning, indoor air quality and capital budget planning.
 

List of Attendees

First Name Last Name Company Type Guest of
Brandon Anderson Shred America Chapter Member Ticket
Summer Berry Contents Crew Inc Chapter Member Ticket
Thomas Brafford Patterson Pope Nonmember Ticket
Brad Chatham Southern Outdoor Restoration Chapter Member Ticket
Eric Couch SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc. Chapter Member Ticket
Tim Cross Johnson Controls Chapter Member Ticket
Tammy Dorcas Premier, Inc. Chapter Member Ticket
Sophie Duck EDS- Environmental Diversified Services Chapter Member Ticket
Danny Funderburk G&G Landscape Solutions Chapter Member Ticket
Ashley Garten Prism Specialties Chapter Member Ticket
Cody Hallcox AQUALIS Chapter Member Ticket
Trey Harb ReSource Floor Care Nonmember Ticket
Megan Hufnagel Premier, Inc. Chapter Member Ticket
Ginaya Littlejohn Buckman Digital Water Chapter Member Ticket
Michele Mack Vanguard Chapter Member Ticket
Joe McDaniel Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Chapter Member Ticket
Eva Merideth Southern Shade Tree Facility Managers only - First Time Visitor
John Mrzygod City of Charlotte Chapter Member Ticket
Matthew Pyrtle Crabapple Roofing Chapter Member Ticket
Dallas Schwerin Trinity Episcopal School Chapter Member Ticket
Andrew Smith Smith Grounds Management Chapter Member Ticket
David Wolfe City of Charlotte Chapter Member Ticket