October 2007

IN THIS ISSUE:

Martha Rayle authors a Building Operating Management article that includes tips for ensuring a successful transition to an open office plan

Pete Winters Named to Board of Directors of the International Facilities Management Association

Julian Tablada, AIA, Joins HOK Advance Strategies in Atlanta, Georgia

Advance Strategies members have been involved in industry activities and engage in speaking, teaching, and publishing activities — contributing to the profession

HOK Advance Strategies Announces New Vice President in Atlanta, Georgia

Julian Tablada, AIA, joins HOK Advance Strategies as a vice president, in this new position, Tablada will be responsible for providing planning and advisory services that inform clients on how to strategically deploy their resources — for real estate, facilities, and workplaces —  to achieve business objectives.   HOK Advance Strategies Director, Susan Mitchell-Ketzes said, “We are very pleased that Julian’s long history of advising clients in the corporate, institutional, and public markets will broadened our ability to be strategic partners to our clients in the Southeast region and throughout the U.S.”

Tablada brings to HOK over thirty years of experience in providing strategic planning, workplace strategies, facility process improvement, architectural design, project management, CAFM solutions, marketing and sales.  Prior to joining HOK he was a principal with Facility Resources / DBAssociates, an international facility management and consulting firm.  As a principal at DBA, he led the CAFM, sales and marketing, and interior space management divisions.  Tablada has worked with corporate, institutional and government clients including American Express, The Coca-Cola Company, U.S. General Services Administration, Lockheed Martin, Verizon, Hewlett-Packard, and Carolinas Healthcare Systems.

Tablada received a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Louisiana State University.  He is a registered Architect in the State of Georgia, and a member of the American Institute of Architects. He can be reached in Atlanta at 404-439-9000 and by email.