This week David is joined by Melissa Petracca, Facilities Manager, and Jim Campoli, Senior Director of Operations and Services at Matheny Medical and Education Center. Melissa and Jim share their unique journeys into facilities management, detailing the complexities and challenges they face at Matheny, a 101-bed specialty hospital and special needs school in New Jersey.
Hear how Melissa grew from front desk receptionist to Facilities Manager, confronting the distinctive operational challenges of an aging structure initially intended as a school, and discover how Jim utilizes his over 40 years of experience managing large, complex facilities to ensure his team is meeting the specialized needs of Matheny's medically complex patients.
Learn about the innovative solutions they employ to manage budget constraints as a nonprofit, the importance of adaptive technologies in enhancing patient freedom, and the critical role of hands-on field experience in effective facilities management.
Whether you're a seasoned FM professional or new to the field, Melissa and Jim's insights offer valuable lessons on problem-solving, creative budgeting, and maintaining high standards of care in a specialized environment.
Melissa Petracca
Melissa Petracca, Facilities Manager
Matheny Medical and Educational Center
"Melissa Petracca is the Facilities Manager for the Matheny Medical and Educational Center. Melissa has been with Matheny for eight years and is a dedicated operations professional. She has guided the organization through various Joint Commission and Department of Health surveys, as well as assisting in Capital Planning efforts. Melissa enjoys problem solving and enacting processes that result in greater efficiencies so that her direct reports may perform their jobs better.
Jim Campoli
Jim Campoli, Senior Director Operations & Services
Matheny Medical and Educational Center
Jim Campoli is the Senior Director of Operations & Services at Matheny Medical and Educational Center. With extensive experience managing up to 9,000,000 square feet of healthcare, education, and research facilities, Jim has overseen both union and non-union teams of 8 to 500 people. He has helped over 50 employees advance to supervisory roles, emphasizing talent, outcomes, and dedication."
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