Sustainability is top-of-mind these days in the facilities industry.  Have you created a “green” strategy, or are your efforts tactical and unorganized?  Either way, figuring out where to start, what information to track and how to manage it is certainly a challenge.   

Join us for a complimentary Webinar as Patrick Okamura, CFM, CSS, CIAQM, LEED AP, of General Dynamics C4 Systems, shares his story about the challenges he and his team faced while working towards LEED status for his 1.6 million square foot portfolio.   What was the one key thing he found to be essential to achieving his goals? 

Integrating IWMS to Track Sustainability

Presented by: Patrick Okamura, CFM, CSS, CIAQM, LEED AP
Facility Manager for General Dynamics C4 Systems

Wednesday, September 1 | 2:00 pm EST
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Attendees to this Webinar will learn: 

• Tips for success in achieving LEED certification
• How a IWMS system helped Patrick and his team gather the data needed in their quest
• More about other benefits to the organization achieved in the process such as a reduction in labor costs

The FM:Systems Leaders in FM Series features stories from leading facilities professionals as they share real-world experiences from the field.  Gain new skills and learn from your colleagues as they discuss what worked and what didn’t and how you can get the most from technology solutions. 

About Patrick Okamura, CFM, CSS, CIAQM, LEED AP, facility manager, General Dynamics C4 Systems

As the facility manger for the 1.6M sq. ft. General Dynamics C4 Systems campus in Scottsdale, Arizona, Patrick is responsible for all facility management activities including operations and maintenance, construction, engineering, site tenant services and facilities IT needs. Patrick has more than 28 years in facilities management.  

Patrick was responsible for the corporation’s sustainability movement, which included certifying the world’s first largest industrial site LEED EB in 2005. Patrick served as president for the Greater Phoenix Area Chapter of IFMA (International Facility Management Association), founded the Presidents Group (a consortium of building support/service associations), and is a member of the International Credentials Committee. (IFMA)

Patrick participated in developing the USGBC’s LEED operations and maintenance certification criteria representing the facilities management profession. Patrick is a member of the International Facility Management Council Arizona State University Del E. Web School of Construction. 

A proponent of education, Patrick is a certified instructor for IFMA, founded the Facility Management Research Institute, co-founded a graduate FM degree program at Arizona State University and is currently supporting the introduction of an FM undergraduate degree program at ASU.

Patrick holds several professional designations and holds an MBA and a Master of Arts in organizational management from the University of Phoenix. Patrick was the first graduate to receive a Masters of Science Degree in construction with an emphasis in facilities management from Arizona State University.

Patrick is a native of Arizona as is married to Terry, an elementary school teacher. Patrick has four children James 12, Emily 15, Brandon 23 and Tabatha 25. For relaxation he restores classic cars and enjoys all recreational sports.

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