2025 EFMR Roundtable Agenda
Please note, the 2025 agenda below is tentative and subject to changes. To view last year’s 2024 EFMR program in PDF format, click here.
Wednesday, April 9
6 PM – 8 PM | Welcome Reception / Dinner
8 pm – 9:30 PM | Stargazing & Warm Spirits
After the reception, wind down by the fire pits with a warm spiked drink (hot chocolate/hot toddy) and take in the night sky with our on-site astronomer. From hot toddies to constellations, it’s the perfect way to end the evening.
Thursday, April 10
6:30 AM – 8:00 AM | Breakfast
8:00 AM – 8:15 AM | Conference Opening
Kathryn Peacock, Principal, Partner Engineering and Science, Inc.; Galina Chadwick, SVP, Environmental Manager, Bank of America
8:15 AM – 9 AM | General Session – What Keeps You Up at Night? – Hot Topics for Environmental Facilities Managers – This session explores the key challenges and pressing concerns faced by Environmental Facilities Managers, focusing on the most current and critical issues impacting their roles.
Jeff Goeden, R.G., Corporate Environmental Manager, Allstate Insurance Company
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM | Breakout Session 1 (Pick One)
- Indoor Air Quality – This session focuses on best practices and strategies for managing and improving indoor air quality in facilities, emphasizing the importance of occupant health and safety.
Geraldine Tan, PE, Global of Environmental Health Safety Real Estate Head, JPMorganChase; Gina Hunt, CSP, HSSE Director, JLL | JPMorganChase - EHS Program Governance and the How To’s of Auditing Your Program – This session delves into the governance of EHS programs, offering actionable steps to create and maintain effective systems. It also provides guidance on auditing these programs to ensure compliance, identify gaps, and improve performance.
Galina Chadwick, SVP, Environmental Manager, Bank of America; Melissa Olberding, Sr. Director, EHS, EssilorLuxottica
- Practical Strategies to Managing Carbon Reduction – This session explores practical strategies to support carbon reduction efforts, including methods for managing data through technology systems.
Shayn Diaz, VP, Manager of Business Programs, First Citizens Bank; Tony Liou, MBA, President, Partner Energy - Environmental Due Diligence Strategies – This session provides insight to environmental due diligence strategies, focusing on assessing risks and ensuring compliance during corporate transactions. It also highlights key considerations for mitigating environmental liabilities.
Michael Kulik, CHMM, EHS Manager, Enterprise Mobility; Andrew Cooper, Partner, DLA Piper
9:45 AM – 10:00 AM | Networking Break
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Contaminated Properties: United Airlines Presents a Redevelopment Case Study – This session presents a case study on the redevelopment of a United Airlines contaminated property. Mr. Lutz will share UA’s approach to managing its environmental challenges and risks. This session will highlight key strategies, remediation efforts, and lessons learned throughout the process of the site’s transformation.
David Lutz, Senior Manager, Environmental Programs, United Airlines
10:30AM – 11:00 AM | Contaminated Properties Roundtable
David Lutz, Senior Manager, Environmental Programs, United Airlines; Dave Hunter, PG, Regional Technical Director, Partner Engineering and Science, Inc.
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Asbestos Management & The Never-Ending Contradictions Roundtable – This roundtable discussion will focus on the complexities and contradictions in asbestos management, addressing the ongoing challenges faced by environmental professionals. It offers insights into best practices for handling asbestos while navigating the legal, regulatory, and operational hurdles that often arise in the process.
Steve Colton, VP Environmental Risk & Compliance, Wells Fargo; Aladdin Ghafari, VP, Environmental, Macerich; Corey Myers, CIH, Technical Director, Partner Engineering and Science, Inc.
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Lunch & Presentation: Assessing the Impacts of Outdoor Air Pollution on the Indoor Environment – Outdoor air pollution generated from wildfires is a current and worsening threat to indoor air quality. Proactive strategies for monitoring key parameters in both indoor and outdoor environments can help evaluate how buildings perform when outdoor air quality is poor and identify buildings where additional intervention or mitigation is needed. This talk will focus on approaches for indoor and outdoor air quality monitoring, and alerting before, during, and after wildfire events.
Dr. Katie Vilardi, Senior Scientist, 9 Foundations
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM | Test Your Environmental Facilities IQ – A Jeopardy Style Showdown
Mike Ebel, Director Strategic Development – Industrial Hygiene, Partner Engineering and Science, Inc.
2:15 PM – 3:00 PM | Breakout Session 2 (Pick One)
- Mold & Moisture Management – This session focuses on mold and moisture management, offering insights into identifying, preventing, and addressing mold growth in buildings. It covers practical strategies and solutions to mitigate moisture-related issues that can affect both the integrity of the facility and the health of its occupants.
Mike Ebel, Director Strategic Development – Industrial Hygiene, Partner Engineering and Science, Inc.; Corey Myers, CIH, Technical Director, Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. - Health & Safety Spotlight: Loss Prevention, Slips/Trips/Falls, and More! – This session highlights key health and safety topics, with a focus on loss prevention and managing risks such as slips, trips, and falls. It provides strategies for reducing accidents and improving safety protocols in various facility environments.
Luke Bramblett, CSP, Sr. Director of Environmental Health & Safety, Churchill Downs Incorporated; Dan Bracey, CIH, CSP, CHMM, Technical Director – EHS Solutions, Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. - Emergency Action and Crisis Plans: Extreme Weather Safety Preparation and Post Response – This session discusses the importance of emergency action and crisis plans, specifically in the context of extreme weather safety preparation and post-response strategies. It offers practical guidance on creating effective plans to protect people and property during and after severe weather events, like the recent wildfires and hurricanes.
Brian Lecher, Director, ESG & EHS, Cushman & Wakefield; Dawn Reeves, PE, Director of HSSE and BDRCP, Jones Lang LaSalle - Hazardous Materials: Environmental Compliance – From a Legal Perspective – This session explores hazardous materials and environmental compliance from a legal perspective, addressing the key legal considerations for managing hazardous materials in facilities. It provides insights into the regulatory landscape, compliance requirements, and potential legal risks associated with hazardous materials management.
John Epperson, Attorney, Buchalter; Jeff Goeden, R.G., Corporate Environmental Manager, Allstate Insurance Company; Andrew Dorn, Senior Manager, EHS & Sustainability, Illinois Tool Works Inc.
3:00 PM – 3:15 PM | Snack Break
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3:00 PM – 3:45 PM | Breakout Recaps
3:45 PM | Sessions Conclude for the Day
4:30 PM | Leave for Offsite Activities and Dinner Together
Friday, April 11
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM | Breakfast
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Regulatory Focus and Case Study: The EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule – This session focuses on the EPA’s new Lead and Copper Rule, providing an overview of its regulatory requirements and impact on portfolio management. It also includes a case study that highlights the practical application of the rule, challenges encountered, and solutions implemented to ensure compliance and protect employee health and safety.
Lori Stocker, Sr. HSE Manager, CBRE
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM | Tech Sponsor Spotlight with Safety Stratus
Hilary Framke, VP of EHS Solutions, SafetyStratus
9:15 AM – 9:45 AM | Trends in Technology Roundtable – This roundtable discussion explores the latest trends in technology impacting the environmental and facilities management sectors. It highlights emerging tools and innovations that are shaping the industry, offering insights into how these technologies enhance efficiency, compliance, and sustainability.
Hilary Framke, VP of EHS Solutions, SafetyStratus; Patrick Coyne, Executive Director, Partner Engineering and Science, Inc.
9:45 AM – 10:00 AM | Networking Break
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM | Breakout Session 3 (Pick One)
- Mitigating Asbestos Risk – Operations and Maintenance Plans Deep Dive – This session provides an in-depth exploration of operations and maintenance plans to mitigate asbestos risk, focusing on best practices for identifying, managing, and addressing asbestos hazards in facilities. It offers practical strategies for maintaining compliance while safeguarding the health and safety of building occupants.
Nekesha Sawh, Senior Portfolio Programs Manager, Hines - Environmental Compliance – Managing OSHA Complaints and Regulatory Inspections – This session covers the key elements of environmental compliance, specifically managing OSHA complaints and preparing for regulatory inspections. It offers actionable insights on how to navigate the regulatory landscape and effectively handle compliance challenges in real-world scenarios.
Lori Stocker, Sr. HSE Manager, CBRE; Michael Kulik, CHMM, EHS Manager, Enterprise Mobility; Elizabeth Romano, National Client Manager, Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. - EFMR Deep Dive – Emerging Contaminants – This session delves into emerging contaminants, focusing on the latest trends and challenges in identifying and managing these environmental risks. It highlights strategies for addressing the impact of emerging contaminants (like PFAS) and staying ahead of evolving regulations and health concerns.
Andrew Homer, Partner, Environmental, Kelley, Drye and Warren, LLP; Kenley Farmer, JD, Director, Airlines for America - The Intersection of Facility Management & EHS – This session examines the intersection of facility management and EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety), exploring how these two disciplines can work together to improve operational efficiency and safety. It discusses collaborative strategies for managing engineering risks and ensuring a healthy and compliant environment.
Steven Hierzer, Sr. Manager, HSE, CBRE; Nate Benton, PE, CEM, Principal, Managing Director, Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. - The How To’s of Engaging an EHS Tech Solution – This session will give an overview of how to go about engaging an EHS technology solution. From establishing your technology goals to vetting the most appropriate vendor for your needs, this session will walk you through the process.
Tracy Hemmerling, Area Leader, Vice President, Environmental Engineer, Arcadis; Tim Wolf, Vice President – Digital EHS&S Practice Lead, Arcadis
10:45 AM – 11:45 PM | Breakout Recaps and Conference Standouts
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM | Closing Remarks
12:15 PM | Conference Ends & Boxed Lunch