Case Studies K-12 Education

The work that keeps a school district running rarely happens in front of students. Long before classrooms fill in the morning and long after the final game or rehearsal ends in the evening, facilities teams are quietly making sure every space is safe, functional and ready for learning. For Kenneth Mlincsek, director of buildings and […]

Ken Dioguardi did not set out to build a career in school facilities. His path moved through military service, private industry, technology leadership, and a chance technical assignment that changed his trajectory. Today, as supervisor of buildings and grounds for Eatontown Schools, he stands as a practical example of how trades-based experience, certifications, and adaptability […]

When Kris Wilkins joined the Richmond School District in British Columbia, he was stepping into familiar territory under the guidance of a mentor who had long shaped his career. His former boss, Frank Geyer, had been the one to call with the opportunity to join the district. Years earlier, the two worked together at Delta […]

In the sprawling Academy District 20 (ASD20) of northern Colorado Springs, where more than 25,000 students learn, grow, and prepare for their futures, the behind-the-scenes work of a team of individuals is helping shape the very foundation on which education is delivered. As the Executive Director of the Building Fund for ASD20, Kris Garnhart has […]

Kris Garnhart knows good looks doesn’t always mean lasting value. When installing new windows at a school, for instance, he needs to weigh his options. Does he go with the large floor-to-ceiling panes that designers want? Or does he go with smaller ones in a large grid frame? The second option might not be as […]

When an organization is in the midst of a major renovation project, it usually doesn’t expect the new guy on staff to make a suggestion that impacts the bigger picture. But that’s exactly what Karl Ingoldsby did—and his idea is paying off in more ways than one. When he was hired as the facilities director […]

Experience counts, and Keith Watkins has tons of it when it comes to managing school facilities. For 30 years in towns and cities throughout upstate New York, Watkins has been on facilities management teams. He’s also led national and state associations of school facilities managers, all in the spirit of protecting and maintaining buildings, students […]