Episodes 118
Avg. Duration 40m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (12)
Since Feb 2024
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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This is Facility Rockstars! The podcast that celebrates the unsung heroes of our daily lives – facility professionals! I'm your host, Jay Culbert. Join me as we honor these leaders - sharing stories, insights, and expertise that empower us all to learn and grow together. Facility Rockstars is sponsored by Kaloutas, operating the way you operate in order to make your life easier. Learn more at: https://www.kaloutas.com

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How Observation, Humility, and Coaching Create Better Facility Leaders with Maria Ruiz of UNICEF USA

Jun 11, 2026 39m

What does it take to lead people through uncertainty, change, and constant operational demands? In this episode of Facility Rockstars, Jay Culbert sits down with Maria Ruiz, Facilities and Operations…

Building the Plane While Flying It: Nick Petrosino on Growth, Accountability, and the Future of FM

Jun 04, 2026 46m

In this episode, Nick Petrosino, Corporate Facilities Manager at Milton CAT, shares his winding path from Bridgewater State University to Massachusetts Maritime Academy to managing over a million…

Live from VPPPA: Contractor Safety, HOP, and Culture Change in Action

May 28, 2026 45m

Recorded live at the 2026 VPPPA Region I Annual Conference & Exhibition in Portland, Maine, this special panel episode of Facility Rockstars brings together three leaders from Collins Aerospace's…

Stay Curious, Stay Useful: Tim Reynolds on Learning, Leading, and the Facilities Life

May 21, 2026 24m

In this episode, Jay Culbert sits down with Tim Reynolds, a facilities manager at a growing manufacturing business who has built one of the more unconventional careers in the industry. Tim's…

Stay Current, Stay Honest: Colby Fillippelli on the Art of Facilities Leadership

May 14, 2026 40m

In this episode, Jay Culbert sits down with Colby Fillippelli, Senior Vice President of Facilities at JLL and incoming President of the Boston chapter of IFMA. Colby brings over 25 years of…

People First: How Matt Greenfield Turned Scientific Roots into Operational Leadership

May 07, 2026 45m

In this episode, Matt Greenfield, Executive Director of Laboratory Operations and Facilities at Verve Therapeutics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly, shares a fascinating career trajectory that…

Compliance, Culture, and Clean Rooms: Inside Pharma & Life Sciences Facilities

Apr 30, 2026 37m

In this special compilation episode of Facility Rockstars, host Jay Culbert brings together eight seasoned facilities and EHS professionals from the pharma and life sciences world — Bob Mack, Mike…

The Hidden Hazards: Vanessa Brady on Industrial Hygiene and Prevention Through Design

Apr 23, 2026 28m

In this episode, Vanessa Brady, Director of Global EHS and Sustainability at Charles River Laboratories, brings over two decades of experience across industries, including aerospace, life sciences,…

Built at Sea, Leading on Land: Paul Tedesco’s Facilities Journey

Apr 16, 2026 38m

In this episode, Paul Tedesco shares a compelling journey from marine engineering to executive leadership in facilities management. Starting his career at sea, Paul reflects on the demanding…

Find a Way: Lessons in Ownership, Adaptability, and Getting It Done with Dan O’Neill

Apr 09, 2026 36m

What does it look like when a career built on ditches, demolition, and diesel trucks leads straight to the cutting edge of biotech?In this episode, Dan O'Neill, Facilities Manager at EvolveImmune…

Building Teams and Breaking Records - Forest Wentworth

Apr 02, 2026 49m

What happens when the biggest leadership breakthrough in your career starts with a personal decision to change your life?In this episode, Forest Wentworth, Associate Director of Projects at the…

Why Safety Culture Is What Happens When No One Is Watching with Colleen Walker

Mar 26, 2026 37m

Safety is often treated as a checklist, but according to Colleen Walker, the real goal is creating systems and cultures that sustain themselves. In this episode of Facility Rockstars, Colleen shares…

Never Say No: Building an Indispensable Career in Facilities with Robert Mack

Mar 19, 2026 36m

Robert Mack, Director of Facilities and Laboratory Operations at Korro Bio, delivers a masterclass in building a resilient and strategic facilities career in the life sciences sector. With 18 years…

Where Preparation Meets Performance: MMA Graduates on Leadership

Mar 12, 2026 47m

In the final installment of Facility Rockstars’ special series with Massachusetts Maritime Academy, host Jay Culbert sits down with three accomplished graduates who are now leading across the…

Behind the Scenes: Developing the Next Generation of Leaders at Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Mar 05, 2026 45m

In the third installment of our special series with Massachusetts Maritime Academy, host Jay Culbert sits down with Allen Metcalfe alongside Dr. John Bausch and Katie McClellan to explore what truly…

Learn, Do, Lead: The Faculty Perspective on Modern Engineering - Featuring MMA Faculty

Feb 26, 2026 45m

In this second installment of our four-part special series, we go behind the scenes with the faculty and leadership who shape the Massachusetts Maritime Academy experience. Jay Culbert sits down with…

The Hands-On Future of Facility and Marine Engineering - Featuring Massachusetts Maritime Cadets

Feb 19, 2026 56m

In this kickoff to a special four-part series in partnership with Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA), Jay Culbert sits down with five impressive cadets to explore the journey of the next generation…

Hope Is Not a Plan: Building Resilient Facilities for the Long Term with Jessica Oriente

Feb 12, 2026 45m

Episode 100 of Facility Rockstars is a milestone celebration—and there’s no better guest to mark the moment than Jessica Oriente, an award-winning project engineer and facilities leader at Sappi…

No Job Too Small: Marc Cammarata on Reliability, Listening, and Leadership

Feb 05, 2026 38m

What does it really take to keep a complex, 24/7 manufacturing facility running without missing a beat? In this episode of Facility Rockstars, Jay Culbert sits down with Marc Cammarata, Facility…

Beyond the Four Walls: Leveraging Networks for Engineering Success | Stephanie White

Jan 29, 2026 27m

What happens when a technically brilliant engineer hits a wall that expertise alone can’t climb? Jay Culbert sits down with Stephanie White, a passionate engineering leader with over 20 years of…

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