Operate Intelligently Podcast

Josh welcomes a very special guest, our first Dude Solutions Excellence Award winner: Curtis Orndorff, Manager of Building Maintenance at Frederick County Public Schools.This award recognizes a client for demonstration of operations excellence, innovation in the industry and important core values such as service, collaboration, integrity and ingenuity. Curtis was selected from 31 nominees by a committee of Dudes from across the company as well as members of our Client Advisory Board.They talk about Curtis’ history with The Dudesince 2012, his school district, work and more.SHOW NOTES:Frederick County Public SchoolsTheir Client Success Story

Josh spent Earth Day interviewing Tony James, Director of Facilities atthe CincinnatiZoo& Botanical Garden,to talk about what it’s like operating a zoo during a pandemic.He shares tips for keeping staff roles flexible, promoting open communication and more.SHOW NOTES:Cincinnati Zoo& Botanical Garden websiteCincinnati Zoo YouTube channelCoronavirus Resources

Josh speaks with Paul Anastasi, Interim Director of Facilities for NorthbridgePublic Schools inMassachusetts, aboutorganizingafter-hours eventssystems with the time you may have during COVID-19. They also talk throughtips forsaving energyand moneywhen not hostingevents.SHOW NOTES:Coronavirus ResourcesEvent Management Resources