January Chapter Lunch - David Stephenson and Blake Gilley with Little, "The Path to Smart Buildings: Turning Vision into Reality"


When: 1/9/2025 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: 
Duke Endowment
800 East Morehead St., Charlotte, NC 28202
The Path to Smart Buildings: Turning Vision into Reality
In this insightful presentation, David and Blake will explore the transformative potential of Smart Buildings, highlighting their importance for enhancing occupant experiences and optimizing operational efficiency. They will delve into the key technical and organizational challenges that have slowed the widespread adoption of smart building technologies and share actionable strategies to overcome these hurdles. By bridging vision with reality, they will outline a roadmap for long-term success, ensuring that smart buildings deliver lasting value to both users and stakeholders.

David Stephenson is a highly accomplished leader with 27 years of experience working with corporate real estate professionals. His extensive career is marked by his ability to lead teams, drive strategic initiatives, and deliver innovative solutions in the real estate sector. David's expertise spans a wide range of disciplines, from managing large-scale projects to optimizing workplace environments, making him a trusted advisor to clients and colleagues alike. His leadership style and in-depth knowledge of corporate real estate has consistently contributed to successful outcomes across diverse projects and teams.


Blake Gilley is a seasoned professional with 19 years of experience in corporate real estate, specializing in CAFM (Computer Aided Facility Management) and IWMS (Integrated Workplace Management Solutions). His expertise lies in leveraging these technologies to streamline real estate operations, optimize space management, and enhance workplace efficiency. Blake's knowledge of process improvement, strategic planning, and project management has made him a trusted leader in delivering tailored solutions that meet the evolving needs of clients.


 

List of Attendees

First Name Last Name Company Type Guest of
Leslie Ancieta Walden Security Chapter Member Ticket
Tish Atkins Pro-Tint Nonmember Ticket
Isabel Baker Pure Commercial Cleaning Chapter Member Ticket
Chris Barber Kirlin Way Mechanical Chapter Member Ticket
Summer Berry Chapter Sponsor Ticket
Casey Bruce LA Hollar Flooring Nonmember Ticket
beth burleson Suddath Workplace Solutions Nonmember Ticket
John Carr Beacon Partners Facility Manager's only - First Time Visitor
Stephen Culler AirTight FaciliTech Chapter Sponsor Ticket
Steven Darby Everon LLC Chapter Member Ticket
Tammy Dorcas Premier, Inc. Chapter Member Ticket
Shanon Epley Pritchard Industries Nonmember Ticket
Ashley Garten Prism Specialties Chapter Member Ticket
Trey Harb Resource Floor Care Chapter Member Ticket
Robby Helms Tecta America Carolinas LLC Chapter Member Ticket
Terrence Hill G&G Landscape Solutions Nonmember Ticket
Camille Kanofsky G+S Heating Air Energy Services Nonmember Ticket
Lauren Kerber BMS CAT Chapter Sponsor Ticket
Maria Lahodny CertaPro Painters Chapter Member Ticket
Fred Lee Servpro Team Cox Chapter Sponsor Ticket
Michael Loria Platinum Coating of NC Nonmember Ticket
Terry Martin Crabapple Roofing Chapter Member Ticket
Sarah Martin Yost Western Specialty Contractors Chapter Member Ticket
Paul McArthur EcoClean of the Carolinas, Inc. Chapter Member Ticket
Joe McDaniel Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Facility Manager's only - First Time Visitor
Kayla McGrath Estrada Building Services Chapter Member Ticket
Lori Melendez synerBuild Design Nonmember Ticket
Hanif Miller Rowan Cabarrus Community College Chapter Sponsor Ticket
Addison Mixson C.L. Burks Commercial Roofing Chapter Member Ticket
Lauren Moss JLL Nonmember Ticket
Bob O'Connor Charter Communications Chapter Member Ticket
Daniel O'Hara Hogan Consulting Chapter Member Ticket
Jason Pippin AirTight FaciliTech Nonmember Ticket
Neil Pope Tecta America Carolinas LLC Chapter Member Ticket
Daniele Portal CertaPro Painters Chapter Sponsor Ticket
Tammy Presnell First Onsite Chapter Member Ticket
Walter Rasby Nacne Constrution Chapter Member Ticket
Daniel Ray Flooring Solutions Nonmember Ticket
Jesse Reaves CCAC Building Solutions Chapter Member Ticket
James Regan Cintas Chapter Member Ticket
Jorge Salazar S&ME, Inc Chapter Member Ticket
Dallas Schwerin Trinity Episcopal School Chapter Member Ticket
Todd Smartt Terra Green Landscapes Chapter Sponsor Ticket
Ben Smith Charlotte Water Chapter Member Ticket
Joleen Stephan-Mease Chapter Member Ticket
Luke Stoiber Patcraft Chapter Sponsor Ticket
Brandon Syvrud Swel Janitorial Group Chapter Member Ticket
Tanna Thomas Piedmont Door Solutions Nonmember Ticket
Chase Tomberlin Baker Roofing Company Chapter Sponsor Ticket
James Townsend dynamiq Chapter Member Ticket
Nicholas Tribble SKA Consulting Engineers Chapter Member Ticket
Deborah Vaccaro MSC Industrial Supply Co. Facility Manager's only - First Time Visitor
Jeff Watson Servpro Team Cox Chapter Sponsor Ticket
Elizabeth Wheeler Mosaic Nonmember Ticket
Jacob Wilmot Platinum Coating of NC Nonmember Ticket
MARISA WOOTEN Premiere Communications Nonmember Ticket
Sandy Young Envirotrol Chapter Member Ticket
Thomas Zappelli EnergyTech Advisors LLC Chapter Member Ticket