Community Mission
The mission of the Facilities Asset Management (FAM) Community of Interest is to enhance the efficient, effective, and sustainable stewardship of federal facilities. We achieve this by connecting Department of Defense and industry leaders with those seeking knowledge in asset management (AM), providing a collaborative platform for sharing resources, technologies, and strategies that support informed decision-making and risk management. Through research, advocacy, and professional development, we address current and future challenges in facility management to ensure long-term success.
Join the SAME Engage FAM NetworkCOI Objectives
- Foster Knowledge Sharing: Provide a platform for Department of Defense and industry leaders to exchange knowledge, resources, and best practices in asset management (AM).
- Promote Collaboration: Facilitate partnerships between industry, government agencies, and FAM thought leaders to address the challenges posed by constrained funding, hybrid workspaces, and extreme weather impacts.
- Expand Learning Opportunities: Offer a variety of forums, including webinars, the FAM Session Track, and the FAM Forum at JETC, for continuous learning and professional development.
- Leverage Cutting-Edge Technologies: Collaborate through the Geospatial Working Group on advanced technologies such as digital surveying, 3D modeling, and site picture generation.
- Support a National Asset Management Mission: Engage in the ongoing national effort to enhance asset management practices and drive innovation across industries.
Community Chair
Rigo Cisneros, Jacobs
Vice Chair: Jeff Freemyer, ManTech
Immediate Past Chair: Michael Zapata, AFCEC
Management and Strategy Chair: Jeff Freemyer, ManTech
Operations and Maintenance Chair: Rigo Cisneros, Jacobs
Programs and Education Chair: Matt Anderson, AtkinsRealis
Communications Chair: Carole Mahady, LMI
Post Liaison: Vacant
Young Professionals Liaison: Tim Cunningham, Fisher Engineering
JETC FIAM Session Track Chair: Tim Cummingham, Fisher Engineering
SAME National Office POC: Ree Miskimon, FSMPS
FAM COI Working Groups
Chair, Doug Kaiser
Chair, Mike Grussing
Upcoming Events
Upcoming National Webinars
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Journey to SAME Fellow Webinar
No two careers are the same and our paths may twist and turn as we carry our passions towards out goals. However, those detours don’t need to come at the expense of our long-term goals and achievements! In fact, they may be some of the most rewarding and challenging experiences. Thinking through and making a game plan during these seasons to make sure our long-term goals stay on track is incredibly important if we want to meet those goals. -
- Webinar
Assessment and Inspection Process for Sites with General Radioactive Materials
A framework has been recently developed which provides a standardized approach in conducting a Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Inspection (SI) for sites with a known presence or potential presence of General-Radioactive Materials (G-RAM).
Related TME Articles – Facility Asset Management
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Advancing Public Health Through Access to Clean Water
Utilizing skills learned as a member of U.S. Public Health Service, an engineer traveled as part of Engineers Without Borders to the Dodoma region of Tanzania and helped carry out a project that will provide safe drinking water for the rural village of Chamhawi. -
Determining the Presence of PFAS in Coated Bentonite Pellets
A recent study, which investigated the potential for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances to leach from coated bentonite pellets commonly used during environmental monitoring well construction, also revealed the extent of consequences derived from false positives during site samplings. -
Assessing a Threatened Fish Species Using Remotely Operated Vehicle Technology
To survey the population of the pygmy sculpin, a small, federally protected fish that is highly vulnerable to environmental stressors due to its limited distribution, an innovative method was developed using remotely operated vehicle technology. -
Leveraging Small Business
Expanding opportunities for small businesses to serve in lead roles could help bolster the capabilities of the defense industrial base and provide capacity for federal agencies.
