Exploring Facilities Management Through Facilithon

In today’s episode David sits down with the two winners of the 2024 Facilithon Competition: Anderson Reynolds, the first-place national finalist in the high school division, and Toby Styron, the first-place national finalist in the post-secondary division.

Anderson, fresh out of high school in Lakewood, Colorado, USA, shares how his diverse educational experiences, including participation in SkillsUSA and various construction programs, led him to excel in Facilithon. Toby, enrolled in the electromechanical technology course at Texas State Technical College, talks about how his early work experiences and the encouragement from his instructors steered him towards facilities management.

We explore the dynamics of the Facilithon Competition, where participants from across the country are challenged to respond to real-world facilities management scenarios. Anderson and Toby share their experiences tackling problems ranging from financial planning for amusement parks to emergency responses in hospital settings. They highlight the importance of quick thinking, comprehensive knowledge, and the support of mentors in navigating these challenges.

Join us as we discuss the valuable lessons learned from these experiences, the excitement of competing at the national level, and how these young leaders plan to apply their skills in their future careers. Whether it's managing a hospital's fire sprinkler system or finding innovative solutions for an amusement park, Anderson and Toby's stories demonstrate the diverse and dynamic world of facility management.