At NEST’s 2024 IFM Summit, attendees engaged in strategic conversations with industry experts and peers about the state of play in IFM and how to prepare for what’s ahead. Along with networking, attendees enjoyed several activities, including dinner and casinos!
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FM professionals from some of the country’s best-known brands as they share their insights on sustainability, labor shortages, high-stakes FM, and more.
Even if you couldn’t be at the Summit in person, you can still enjoy many of the panelists’ engaging discussions. Watch the recordings now!
Sustainability and Facilities Management: Navigating the Road Ahead
As the world becomes increasingly aware of the impact of climate change, sustainability has emerged as a critical concern for facilities management professionals. Find out what strategies were discussed at NEST's IFM Summit to reduce energy consumption for operational efficiency.
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Unlocking the Secrets of High-Stakes Facilities Management
Rob Almond, NEST CEO, sat down with The Fontainebleau FM leader to delve deep into the critical aspects of facilities management in the casino industry. Click below to discover a comprehensive overview of the critical factors that contribute to the success of the casino industry.
Building Connections: Collaboration and Partnerships for the Skilled Trade Workforce
As the skilled trades industry evolves and the demand for facility management professionals continues to grow, it is imperative to understand the future implications and advancements in this field. Delve into the exciting developments and opportunities that were discussed during the NEST 2024 IFM Summit.
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Student Ambassador: Madison McBride
Madison McBride, a senior in high school, has spent her teenage years participating annually in the Philadelphia MYWIC camp which promotes young women in construction. Hear more about Madison's experiences and how she plans to further develop what she has learned as she goes to college and enter the workforce.
Keynote Speakers
Jamie McMillan | Founder, KickAss | Careers
Jamie McMillan is renowned for her roles as a motivational speaker, ironworker, apprentice boilermaker, outreach specialist, author, and visionary. She is the founder and primary spokesperson for KickAss Careers, an initiative that advocates for skilled trades, technology, mental health, homelessness, and youth support.
She began her career as an ironworker in 2002, when women comprised only 2% of the workforce in the field. Jamie has been a pioneering force in challenging the gender stereotypes and misconceptions prevalent in male-dominated industries.
Jamie’s impactful work has earned her multiple accolades, including the Top 20 Under 40 Award for making an impact in the metal trades, the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program Champion Award, and the District School Board of Niagara Technology Education Partnership Award.
In 2019, she was appointed co-chair of a National Skilled Trades Advisory Committee by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, to promote skilled trades careers among youth. Her audiences exceed 50,000 students, parents, educators, and employers annually, benefiting from her insights into the lucrative opportunities in skilled trades and technology sectors.
In her free time, Jamie loves to travel, climb mountains, and hike with her tuxedo cat, ‘Spud Wrench.’
Jamie McMillan | Founder, KickAss | Careers
Jamie McMillan is renowned for her roles as a motivational speaker, ironworker, apprentice boilermaker, outreach specialist, author, and visionary. She is the founder and primary spokesperson for KickAss Careers, an initiative that advocates for skilled trades, technology, mental health, homelessness, and youth support.
She began her career as an ironworker in 2002, when women comprised only 2% of the workforce in the field. Jamie has been a pioneering force in challenging the gender stereotypes and misconceptions prevalent in male-dominated industries.
Jamie’s impactful work has earned her multiple accolades, including the Top 20 Under 40 Award for making an impact in the metal trades, the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program Champion Award, and the District School Board of Niagara Technology Education Partnership Award.
In 2019, she was appointed co-chair of a National Skilled Trades Advisory Committee by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, to promote skilled trades careers among youth. Her audiences exceed 50,000 students, parents, educators, and employers annually, benefiting from her insights into the lucrative opportunities in skilled trades and technology sectors.
In her free time, Jamie loves to travel, climb mountains, and hike with her tuxedo cat, ‘Spud Wrench.’
Abby Gustaitis | Olympic Rugby Player
Abby Gustaitis is a U.S. Olympic Rugby Athlete who captained her Team USA squad in Tokyo during the 2020 Olympic Games. After graduating from the University of Maryland, she turned down a path to medical school to pursue her rugby career full-time and train with the U.S. national team. She continues to play and commentate for domestic and international rugby competitions and is a coach for the U.S. Naval Academy’s women’s rugby team.
Rugby is often regarded as a leading sport in promoting gender equality due to its inclusive culture of inclusivity and respect. Women’s rugby is growing rapidly, with many countries investing in developing women’s teams and leagues, including Premier Rugby Sevens in the U.S., a league with men’s and women’s teams where Abby has participated as an athlete and broadcaster.
Abby Gustaitis | Olympic Rugby Player
Abby Gustaitis is a U.S. Olympic Rugby Athlete who captained her Team USA squad in Tokyo during the 2020 Olympic Games. After graduating from the University of Maryland, she turned down a path to medical school to pursue her rugby career full-time and train with the U.S. national team. She continues to play and commentate for domestic and international rugby competitions and is a coach for the U.S. Naval Academy’s women’s rugby team.
Rugby is often regarded as a leading sport in promoting gender equality due to its inclusive culture of inclusivity and respect. Women’s rugby is growing rapidly, with many countries investing in developing women’s teams and leagues, including Premier Rugby Sevens in the U.S., a league with men’s and women’s teams where Abby has participated as an athlete and broadcaster.
Julia Landauer | Champion Racecar Driver
Julia Landauer is a 2X champion racecar driver from New York City. Since making history as the first and youngest female champion in the Skip Barber Racing Series at age 14, Julia has amassed dozens of wins in many different racing series.
After becoming the first woman to win a NASCAR Track Championship at Motor Mile Speedway in her division in 2015, Julia graduated to the televised NASCAR K&N Pro Series West in 2016. She became the first woman to lead a lap in the Canadian NASCAR Pinty’s Series in 2019. In 2020, Julia competed in the NASCAR Euro Series, finishing 5th, the highest ever for an American. Julia most recently raced part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
After becoming the first woman to win a NASCAR Track Championship at Motor Mile Speedway in her division in 2015, Julia graduated to the televised NASCAR K&N Pro Series West in 2016. She became the first woman to lead a lap in the Canadian NASCAR Pinty’s Series in 2019. In 2020, Julia competed in the NASCAR Euro Series, finishing 5th, the highest ever for an American. Julia most recently raced part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
After becoming the first woman to win a NASCAR Track Championship at Motor Mile Speedway in her division in 2015, Julia graduated to the televised NASCAR K&N Pro Series West in 2016. She became the first woman to lead a lap in the Canadian NASCAR Pinty’s Series in 2019. In 2020, Julia competed in the NASCAR Euro Series, finishing 5th, the highest ever for an American. Julia most recently raced part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
Julia Landauer | Champion Racecar Driver
Julia Landauer is a 2X champion racecar driver from New York City. Since making history as the first and youngest female champion in the Skip Barber Racing Series at age 14, Julia has amassed dozens of wins in many different racing series.
After becoming the first woman to win a NASCAR Track Championship at Motor Mile Speedway in her division in 2015, Julia graduated to the televised NASCAR K&N Pro Series West in 2016. She became the first woman to lead a lap in the Canadian NASCAR Pinty’s Series in 2019. In 2020, Julia competed in the NASCAR Euro Series, finishing 5th, the highest ever for an American. Julia most recently raced part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
After becoming the first woman to win a NASCAR Track Championship at Motor Mile Speedway in her division in 2015, Julia graduated to the televised NASCAR K&N Pro Series West in 2016. She became the first woman to lead a lap in the Canadian NASCAR Pinty’s Series in 2019. In 2020, Julia competed in the NASCAR Euro Series, finishing 5th, the highest ever for an American. Julia most recently raced part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
After becoming the first woman to win a NASCAR Track Championship at Motor Mile Speedway in her division in 2015, Julia graduated to the televised NASCAR K&N Pro Series West in 2016. She became the first woman to lead a lap in the Canadian NASCAR Pinty’s Series in 2019. In 2020, Julia competed in the NASCAR Euro Series, finishing 5th, the highest ever for an American. Julia most recently raced part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
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