Spring 2023 Newsletter
From The President
Hello CAPPA members and all,
Things are starting to turn green here, and I’d bet many of you are as excited about the end of winter as I am.
The CAPPA board met recently in Allen, Texas for the spring board meeting. This meeting was held at the Marriott Dallas
MY CAPPA Story—Ian Hadden Executive Director, Engineering & Operations; PE, MBA, CEFP, LEED AP BD-C, CEM—University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
I was introduced to CAPPA by my first boss in higher education, Past President David Millay. I’d been active in other industry groups such as ASHRAE, USGBC and AL4E and I knew the value the relationships you build are and was excited to learn more and get involved.
From the Business Partners
Hello BPs!
Now is the time to renew your annual membership. Please login to MyAPPA to see your invoice or reach out to your Business Partner Liaisons for assistance. Becoming an official CAPPA Business Partner gets you a discounted price at the annual conference, additional networking opportunities throughout the year,
Congratulations to Our “New” Emeritus CAPPA Members!
“Emeritus membership in APPA is a high honor that is only granted to retirees who have made a significant contribution to the International APPA association, its regions, and/or the facilities management profession… and has been designed to recognize and express appreciation to distinguished retired members for their contribution and commitment
Congratulations to Another Supervisor’s Toolkit Class!
Hosted by: CAPPA, TAPPA, & Texas State University
OSU Unveils Butterfly Pocket Prairie in Stillwater
(STILLWATER, Okla., Jan. 18, 2023) — Along the flight path to Stillwater Regional Airport, inbound passengers will catch the shape of a gigantic butterfly at the corner of McElroy Road and Western Road.
With a 122-foot wingspan and 4,000 square feet of native grasses in all four wing segments,
An Aspirational Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Vision—A Collaborative Effort
What happens when we merge our facility’s data, internal expertise, and knowledge with industry standards and best practices? The effect is informed decision-making at the highest level. Every entity strives to reduce risk and make the most informed asset and facility decisions. With a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) strategy,
Historically Speaking #3
CAPPA volunteers have worked diligently through the decades to make continuing education opportunities available across the region. But developing and offering the material is not enough. Paraphrasing from the movie Field of Dreams, “if you offer it, they will come” … when funding is available.
CAPPA Tech Tips—Pressure Gauges
There are likely several hundred or more on your campus, but are they properly sized? Pressure gauges typically have the specified isolation valve (or trumpet valve), snubber, or pig tail. Proper sizing can present serious issues when miscalculated. The accuracy of the gauge is not always what is shown on
