Features Region: Midwest

Catherine Barnes didn’t start her career with ambitions of transforming the facilities management industry; she began by decorating model homes. Drawn to architecture and interior design, she began her professional journey in Kentucky, where she helped stage homes for real estate developers. But what started as an eye for aesthetics quickly turned into a fascination […]

Designing the environment for discovery requires a particular kind of leadership. At the Jeffrey T. Fort Neuroscience Research Building, part of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis (WashU Medicine), that leadership lives in the steady, systems-minded approach of David Lott, Executive Director of Research Facilities. His work is measured in continuity, precision, and […]

In the early 2000s, Tony Palumbo was a general contractor, someone who handles everything from materials and equipment to labor for construction-related projects. Rush Oak Park Hospital hired him every so often on a contract basis. Having worked on everything from retail to residential homes and commercial properties, he found he really enjoyed working on […]

Light drastically influences the way people perceive their surroundings. Imagine a haunted house without flickering and broken lights or a Broadway play without a spotlight shining down on the performers. Since 2013, Lisa Smola-Hollo has been bringing a similar mindset to Ulta Beauty, where she has been the director of construction and remodels for one […]

While many children spend their free time playing with toys or video games, Trey Poe did things differently while growing up in New Mexico. His father, Lewis Poe, is a retired electrical engineer who used to take him on jobs when he was a kid. “We went everywhere from a burned-down fast-food restaurant to a […]

TruStage, a company renowned for its commitment to integrity, inclusivity and forward-thinking strategies, specializes in providing insurance and financial services tailored to the needs of credit unions and their members. By offering a wide range of products, including life insurance, auto insurance, and retirement planning, TruStage empowers individuals and families to secure their financial futures. […]