Elevating Facility Management at NFMT East

Facility leaders from across the country will gather in Charlotte, North Carolina, this spring for NFMT East 2026, taking place March 10–12, 2026, at the Charlotte Convention Center. Among the featured speakers is Maureen Roskoski, who will present a timely and practical session focused on elevating Facility Management within organizations.

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Maureen’s session on elevating facility management, “From Facility Manager to Strategic Partner: Demonstrating FM’s Value to the C-Suite,” will take place on Tuesday, March 10, at 8:30 a.m., setting the tone for the conference’s opening day with a forward-looking conversation on leadership, data, and strategic influence.

What Is NFMT East?

NFMT East is one of the premier events for facility professionals across industries. The conference delivers world-class education, constant networking opportunities, and direct access to subject matter experts and industry influencers. An energetic and expansive expo hall connects attendees with leading vendors and solution providers, enabling informed purchasing decisions and meaningful conversations about the future of facilities.

The event brings together facility decision-makers from commercial buildings, K-12 and higher education, municipalities, healthcare, government, and more. Whether attendees are responsible for operations, planning, sustainability, or capital investment, NFMT East offers insights and connections that support smarter, more strategic facility management.

Shifting the Narrative Around Facility Management

Despite its critical role, Facility Management is still too often viewed as a cost center rather than a strategic driver of organizational success. Maureen Roskoski’s session directly addresses this challenge by helping FM leaders reframe how they communicate their value to executive leadership.

Drawing on real-world experience and proven frameworks, Maureen will explore how facility professionals can move beyond day-to-day operations and position themselves as trusted strategic partners to the C-suite. Her session focuses on translating the work FM teams already do into outcomes that matter most to senior leaders, such as financial performance, risk mitigation, resilience, and long-term organizational goals.

From Data to Decisions

A core theme of the session is the power of data when it is communicated effectively. Facility teams manage vast amounts of operational information, yet that data often fails to influence executive decision-making because it is presented in overly technical or disconnected ways.

Attendees will learn practical strategies for transforming complex facility data into clear, engaging stories that resonate with leadership. Maureen will demonstrate how to connect metrics like deferred maintenance, space utilization, and lifecycle costs to broader business priorities, enabling FM leaders to make compelling cases for investment and strategic alignment.

Practical Strategies for Engaging the C-Suite

Rather than focusing solely on theory, the session emphasizes actionable takeaways participants can apply immediately. Using real-world examples, Maureen will show how FM initiatives can be aligned with organizational objectives and framed in language that speaks directly to executive priorities.

Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how to elevate conversations with leadership, increase visibility for FM initiatives, and shift perceptions from “maintenance manager” to strategic advisor.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the session, attendees will be able to:

• Demonstrate the ability to transform complex facility management data into clear, engaging stories

• Develop compelling, data-driven FM narratives that speak directly to the priorities of C-suite leaders

• Identify and articulate clear connections between facility management initiatives and overarching organizational objectives

A Must-Attend Session for FM Leaders

As organizations face increasing pressure to optimize resources, manage risk, and plan for long-term resilience, the strategic value of Facility Management has never been more important. Maureen Roskoski’s session at NFMT East 2026 offers facility leaders the tools and perspective they need to step confidently into that role.

For attendees looking to strengthen their influence, improve executive engagement, and elevating facility management, this session is a must-attend.

NFMT East runs March 10–12, 2026, at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Maureen Roskoski’s session takes place Tuesday, March 10, at 8:30 a.m.