Tom Lautenschlager, CHFM

Project Engineer, Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Speaker Biography

Tom Lautenschlager is a Project Engineer at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and currently serves as President of the Healthcare Engineers Society of Greater New York (HESGNY). With more than 20 years of experience in engineering, facility operations, and management, Tom previously spent over seven years in leadership roles at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, an MBA from Golden Gate University, and is a Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM). As President of HESGNY, Tom is committed to advancing healthcare facility management through education, professional development, and industry collaboration.

Dennis Ford, MHA, CHFM, CHC, FASHE

Enterprise Director, Utility Systems

Speaker Biography

Dennis Ford has been in healthcare facilities management for over 30 years. He currently serves as President of the ASHE Advisory Board and teaches an online course for the University of Texas at San Antonio Facility Management Master’s Program on Quality, Productivity and Technology in Facility Management. He received his degree in Civil Engineering and started his career in the Air Force in facility management roles and at headquarters, where he led the development of a Computerized Maintenance Management System currently used at military hospitals.

Before arriving at Advocate Health, a system of 70 hospitals in Charlotte, North Carolina, Dennis served as Director of Engineering at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, Program Director of Healthcare Facilities at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, and Director of Facilities Management at Baptist Health System in San Antonio.

Dennis is a Certified Healthcare Facility Manager, Certified Healthcare Constructor, and Fellow of ASHE. He received his Master of Health Administration from Texas A&M University.

Dennis Ford, MHA, CHFM, CHC, FASHE

Enterprise Director, Utility Systems

Speaker Biography

Dennis Ford has been in healthcare facilities management for over 30 years. He currently serves as President of the ASHE Advisory Board and teaches an online course for the University of Texas at San Antonio Facility Management Master’s Program on Quality, Productivity and Technology in Facility Management. He received his degree in Civil Engineering and started his career in the Air Force in facility management roles and at headquarters, where he led the development of a Computerized Maintenance Management System currently used at military hospitals.

Before arriving at Advocate Health, a system of 70 hospitals in Charlotte, North Carolina, Dennis served as Director of Engineering at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, Program Director of Healthcare Facilities at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, and Director of Facilities Management at Baptist Health System in San Antonio.

Dennis is a Certified Healthcare Facility Manager, Certified Healthcare Constructor, and Fellow of ASHE. He received his Master of Health Administration from Texas A&M University.

Kevin F. Mannle, MBA, CHFM

Moderator
Vice President, Facilities Operations and Engineering, NewYork-Presbyterian

Speaker Biography

Kevin F. Mannle, MBA, CHFM, is Vice President, Facilities Operations and Engineering at NewYork-Presbyterian. In this role, he is responsible for strategic and operational oversight of facilities maintenance, plant operations, and infrastructure systems and assets across the enterprise. He works closely with hospital campus leadership and capital project teams to ensure the efficient and continued operational reliability and maintenance of NewYork-Presbyterian facilities. His teams provide preventive maintenance, repairs, inspections, testing, regulatory compliance, commissioning, utility plant operations, and energy management in facilities totaling 15 million square feet and serving over 3,600 beds.

Prior to joining NewYork-Presbyterian, Mr. Mannle was Vice President of Facilities at Nassau University Medical Center and the A. Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility, where he retooled departments to improve efficiency, developed MEP master plans, and was instrumental in securing $36 million in grant funding for major infrastructure improvements. Mr. Mannle began his healthcare career at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens in 1996 and held several roles within the facilities division, including leading the Facilities Operations and Planning, Design, and Construction teams.

Phil Kretzmer, PE

Panelist

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Manny Saez, PhD

Panelist
Senior Vice President of Facilities Development, New York City Health + Hospitals

Speaker Biography

Dr. Manuel Saez is the Senior Vice President of Facilities Development at New York City Health + Hospitals. Dr. Saez has more than 30 years of progressive experience in the healthcare industry, with 14 years at Health + Hospitals serving in a variety of leadership positions in Facilities Operations, Engineering, and Support Services.

Prior to joining Health + Hospitals, Dr. Saez worked in leadership positions at Mount Sinai Medical Center and Columbia NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. He was responsible for the general and fiscal operations of Support Services, including Patient Escorts, Environmental Services, Laundry and Linen, Materials Management, Waste Management, Warehouse Operations, Facilities, and Retail Space Operations. Dr. Saez also designed curriculum for divisional training, interdepartmental policy and procedure, and staff development.

Dr. Saez previously worked at Aramark Corporation in multiple operational leadership roles in the regional healthcare sector. His responsibilities included safety, startup programs, development, management training, program integration, strategic enhancement, and sustainability.

Dr. Saez is a Certified Building Operator and an OSHA-authorized General Industry Trainer. He has served as an adjunct professor for graduate healthcare programs and is Chair of the National Dominican Parade Board. He holds a PhD in Business Management from Capella University, a Master of Administrative Science from Fairleigh Dickinson University, and a Bachelor of Science from Fordham University.

Janice Halloran, MPA, CHEP

Panelist
Deputy Chief Operating Officer and Chairperson for Emergency Management, Emergency Preparedness, and Safety, Jacobi Medical Center

Speaker Biography

Janice Halloran is the Deputy Chief Operating Officer at Jacobi Medical Center. Before this appointment, she served as Associate Executive Director of Operations, overseeing clinical and operational departments including emergency services, trauma, admitting, hyperbaric medicine, patient transport, respiratory therapy, radiology, cardiac diagnostics, rehabilitation, pharmacy, telecommunications, and emergency preparedness.

Ms. Halloran has worked for New York City Health + Hospitals for more than 30 years. She began as an aide in the Emergency Department in 1991 and advanced through numerous administrative and leadership positions. She earned an associate degree from Pace Business School, a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Mercy College, and a master’s degree in Public Administration with a healthcare focus from Mercy College. She is currently enrolled in a Doctor of Healthcare program at Franklin University.

She is a Jacobi University instructor for Conflict Resolution, Managing Difficult Conversations, Strategic Leadership, EMTALA, and Emergency Preparedness. She leads hands-on Active Shooter Preparedness courses and trained instructors for the Health + Hospitals systemwide program. She also serves as a liaison to the New York City Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services and supports facility preparedness for regulatory and accreditation surveys.

Ms. Halloran received the Lorraine Tregde Patient Safety Leadership Award in 2013 and the Sloan Public Service Award in 2014 for her commitment and dedication to public service.

Joshua Aglio

Panelist
Vice President, Facilities and Support Services, Maimonides Health

Speaker Biography

Joshua Aglio is Vice President of Facilities and Support Services at Maimonides Health. In his role, Mr. Aglio oversees maintenance, construction, energy efficiency, and continuous compliance efforts. Mr. Aglio and the Maimonides Health team have made energy efficiency and infrastructure upgrades a firm priority to complement continuous modernization across two hospitals and more than 70 offsite facilities.

Prior to his current position, Mr. Aglio worked for New York City Health + Hospitals and NewYork-Presbyterian. He holds a Master of Public Administration from Long Island University and dual bachelor’s degrees in History and Adolescent Education from SUNY Old Westbury. He lives with his wife, Gina, and their three children, Adriana, Vincent, and Benjamin.

Daniell Dy Buncio

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