Berry College, with its expansive and historically significant campus, faced the challenge of modernizing its facilities operations while preserving its legacy. This session explores how Berry implemented an Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system to centralize maintenance operations and began leveraging Asset Investment Planning (AIP) to support long-term capital planning. Attendees will learn how the college collected baseline data through a Facilities Condition Assessment (FCA), overcame implementation challenges, and is now using data to drive strategic decisions. The session will also highlight key successes, ongoing challenges, and future goals for aligning facilities investments with institutional priorities.
After completing this session, participants will be able to:
1. Understand how to implement EAM software to streamline maintenance workflows and improve operational visibility.
2. Learn how to collect and structure facilities data through a Facilities Condition Assessment (FCA) to support strategic planning.
3. Identify common implementation challenges—such as change management, data standardization, and staff training—and strategies to overcome them.
4. Evaluate the return on investment (ROI) and operational improvements achieved through EAM, including improved response times, asset tracking, and reporting.
5. Explore how Asset Investment Planning (AIP) can be used to prioritize capital projects, justify funding requests, and align facilities planning with institutional goals.
Katie Gramajo is an APPA Certified Educational Facilities Professional and Senior Education Specialist at Brightly Software by Siemens. With over 16 years in maintenance and operations, including 12 years leading school facilities at The Windward School and Campbell Hall School, she specializes in technology-driven solutions for facilities management, capital planning, and sustainability. Katie blends strategic leadership with creative problem-solving to drive innovation in educational facilities.
Leah Cobb is the Director of Auxiliary Initiatives & Partnerships at Berry College, where she has served in various leadership roles for over a decade. With a strong foundation in financial services, housing administration, and campus operations, Leah brings a holistic perspective to facilities and auxiliary management. Her work focuses on aligning operational efficiency with strategic planning, and she has played a key role in advancing Berry’s enterprise asset management and capital planning initiatives. Leah’s experience navigating both the financial and operational sides of campus infrastructure makes her a valuable voice in bridging tradition with innovation.
George Cummings is the Director of Facilities at Berry College. George has played a key role in implementing the college’s EAM system and supporting the transition to AIP. His hands-on experience provides valuable insights into the practical challenges and successes of facilities modernization.
Athens, GA | October 6-10, 2025
