Smart Solutions: The Future of Technology in Campus Maintenance
Discover how emerging technologies like 5G, AI, and robotics are revolutionizing campus facility management, driving efficiency, savings, and smarter decision-making for both teams and administrators.
May 22, 2025
3:00 PM UTC
30 minutes
Sponsored by
May 22, 2025
11:00 AM ET / 10:00 AM CT / 8:00 AM PT / 4:00 PM GMT Duration: 30 Minutes
Join our experts as they explore the future of technology in campus facilities. Discover how leveraging emerging technologies like 5G, AI, robotics, and more can revolutionize facility management and enhance savings.
We will cover best practices, new opportunities, and what to avoid when incorporating smart solutions into your maintenance strategy. Through tailored apps and intuitive dashboards, we’ll show you how to pull the information together, empowering both your team and administration make informed decisions, streamline processes, and build stronger relationships.
Key Takeaways:
Harnessing predictive maintenance for energy savings and operational efficiency
Exploring the role of AI, robotics, and 5G in transforming campus facilities
Best practices for improving space utilization and preventative maintenance
Strengthening client and staff relations through smarter solutions.
Kayla Oliver
Head of Products, Partnerships, and Innovation
ABM
Kayla Oliver is a strategic leader with a passion for building solutions that drive meaningful change. As the Head of Product, Partnerships, and Innovation at ABM Industries, she leads initiatives that fuel growth, streamline operations, and create new opportunities through collaboration and forward-thinking strategies.
With nearly five years at ABM, Kayla has been instrumental in shaping the company’s innovation, previously serving as Head of Innovation and Senior Associate in Corporate Strategy & Innovation. Before joining ABM, Kayla honed her expertise in business strategy and advisory services at EY, where she excelled as an FSO Business Advisory Senior Consultant and Staff Consultant.
Kayla is also an Executive MBA candidate at The Wharton School, further strengthening her strategic and leadership acumen. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Molecular Biology and Economics from Colgate University.
Ross Tropeano
Technology Business Development Manager
ABM
Ross Tropeano brings over 15 years of business development expertise, with a decade of experience at the forefront of technology solutions for the built environment. As a key member of ABM’s Product, Partnership, and Innovation team, he is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and implementing cutting-edge, data-driven technologies that elevate ABM’s comprehensive service offerings to its client base.
By integrating innovative solutions, Ross ensures that clients not only gain transparency into their operations but also experience tangible improvements in facility management. His strategic approach empowers clients to make informed, actionable decisions that drive efficiency, sustainability, and overall success in their facilities.
Leslee Jones
Vice President of Sales, West
ABM
Leslee leads the business development team in the West, working closely with the operations leaders to expand our new K-12 and higher education business across strategic western geographies. She has been a high achiever at ABM for over four years, serving in various sales roles in the Business and Industry, and Education sectors. Her outstanding sales contributions have earned her multiple recognitions at the President’s Club.
