b'looking forward to growing together as a community of facilities professionals.I hope you find each issue to be valuable, informative, and filled with ideas that help you in your day-to-day work. I encourage you to reach out with your own stories, challenges, and successes. This column and magazine is for you, and together, we can continue to make our schools the best they can be.Thank you for your time, and heres to a successful first quarter and beyond!Joshua Peach, Founder of Be Au Sm, Managing Director for K12Pros and VP of Business Development for OperationsHERO. DaikinTMi is an Awarded Since beginning his speaking careerVendor through the TIPS in 2009, Josh hasPurchasing Cooperative. delivered over 1,000 high-impact presentations, motivating thousands across North America to embrace outstandingWe offer comprehensive customer service, leadership, and teamwork. Known for his authentic, relatable style, Josh is a sought-after thoughtsolutions for all your leader at industry events, connecting with audiencesfacility operational needs.through stories that elevate both professional and personal mindsets.With more than 25 years of operations management experience, Josh brings a wealth of knowledge across diverse industries. His expertise has earned him trusted partnerships with clients like Albuquerque Public Schools and the National School Plant Managers Association.Beyond the stage, Josh channels his passion for inspiring others through two top-ranking podcasts, Be Au Sm, Be Au Sm at FM (Facilities Management) and Show Me MO School Facilities. These shows feature conversations with influential leaders and are available on all major podcast platforms and at www.beausm.com.Joshs industry impact is widely recognized. He is one of only two recipients of the ASBO International Corporate Leader Award and the only vendor awarded the ISTE Making IT Happen Award. His other honors include the MASBO Friend of MASBO Award, NSPMA Donna Peoples Corporate Leadership Award, SCSPMA Vicar Award, and the NHASBO Al Blastos Distinguished Service Award.Based in the Boston, MA area, Josh shares his home with his fiance Amy, their two young sons, and a lively backyard petting zoo.WWW.MSPMA.COM|7'