b'Show Me MO QuarterlyBy Joshua Peach, Public K12 Facilities Expert & ColumnistG reetings,MSPMA members,collaborate closely withMSPMA, whobudget constraints and maintenance and welcome to the first issue ofpublishes this magazine. MSPMA worksissues to the need for new technologiesmy column of this new quarterlytirelessly to support and advocate foryour shared experiences provide us with magazine! I am thrilled to havetheir members and their operations, anda powerful opportunity to innovate and the opportunity to share withIm fortunate to be a small part of thatimprove. Through this column, I hope to you valuable insights, stories, and bestnetwork. Together, we will continue tobring those experiences to the forefront, practices aimed at strengthening thework toward enhancing the resourcesallowing you to hear directly from others operations and management of our publicavailable to you, our valued readers,who are facing similar challenges and K12 schools across Missouri. and creating a platform for sharing yourfinding creative ways to overcome them.My name is Joshua Peach and Istories and successes.have spent the past 28 years workingA Collaborative Journeyin the field of Public K12 FacilitiesLooking Ahead: What to Expect fromOver the years, I have learned that the Management providing CMMS softwareFuture Issues key to success in facilities management solutions and services. I have deliveredAs this magazine continues to grow,is collaboration. From school districts almost 1,000 Keynotes and Industrymy mission as one of the columnists isto facility managers, contractors to related talks in 46 states and 5 Canadianclear: to provide you with insights andcustodial staff, every team member Provinces. Over the course of my career,inspiration from the field of K12 facilitiesplays a vital role in maintaining a I have had the privilege of workingmanagement. I will be sharing real-worldschools operations. This collaboration closely with school districts, facilitiesexamples and success stories from peersis something I am passionate about and managers, custodial staff, and other keyaround the country, offering a wealth ofhave made a cornerstone of my work in stakeholders, all of whom play a crucialknowledge that can be applied directly toMissouri and around the country. As role in keeping our schools runningyour own operations. your columnist, I want to extend that smoothly. My professional journey hasEach quarter, you will find storiesspirit of collaboration to this magazine by given me an unmatched perspective onthat highlight best practices, innovativehighlighting your stories, struggles, and the challenges you face daily, as well assolutions, and valuable tips on how totriumphs. This isnt just my columnits the innovative solutions you implementimprove day-to-day facilities oversight.yours. Your experiences and feedback to ensure that our schools remain safeWhether you are looking for advice onwill shape future content, and I am and functional. energy efficiency, strategies for improvingcommitted to making this column a In my time working in Missouri,school security, or ideas on how tovaluable resource for everyone involved in Ive seen firsthand the dedicationenhance the student and staff experienceK12 facilities management.and commitment of the professionalsthrough facility design, you will findAs we look toward the future, I am who maintain the buildings, manageinspiration in the pages of this magazine.excited to engage with you more deeply. operations, and create environmentsMy aim is to create a space where weMy goal is to foster a sense of community where students and staff can thrive.can all learn from one another, sharewhere knowledge is freely shared and best From overseeing the maintenance ofideas, and push the boundaries of whatspractices are celebrated. I will be sharing aging infrastructure to implementingpossible in K12 facilities management. examples from across the countrycutting-edge sustainability practices,One of the things Ive always lovedbecause even though we are focused the work you do is at the heart ofabout this industry is the willingnesson Missouri schools in this magazine, educational success. of professionals to collaborate andthere is a lot we can learn from our peers In addition to my hands-on experience,learn from each other. Even though thenationwide. From coast to coast, facilities I havealso had the opportunity tochallenges we face varyranging fromprofessionals are implementing cutting-edge practices that are transforming their schools, and I can not wait to share those As we look toward the future, I am excited to engage with youinsights with you.more deeply. From coast to coast, facilities professionals areFinal ThoughtsAs we embark on this exciting new implementing cutting-edge practices that are transformingchapter, I want to take a moment to thank you for being part of this their schools, and I can not wait to share those insights with you. magazines inaugural issue. Its an honor to share this space with you, and I am6|SCHOOL PLANT MANAGER MAGAZINE|SPRING 2025'