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Blackmon Mooring & BMS CAT provides professional commercial restoration services to businesses & universities around the world. Regardless of what caused the damage to your school, we have the experience & resources for commercial water damage restoration, fire & smoke cleanup, mold remediation, property reconstruction and commercial cleaning services. We respond to your emergencies 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, because we know disasters don’t strike when it’s convenient.
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
 
 

As the Director of Engineering Services for the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Tom is responsible for capital, project, and operational engineering support for the more than 24,000 clinical, research, and professional staff along with more than 16,000,000 square feet of built environment.  UT MDACC is currently the number one cancer center in the United States and is firmly committed to “Making Cancer History.”  Tom is no stranger to the TAPPA Community as he’s a long-time board member and has served the community at both Texas State University and M.D. Anderson.  When not at work, Tom enjoys golf, scuba diving, bowling, sporting clays, and family activities.

  

As the Director of Business Development for AHI Facility Services, Ric prides himself on providing cost-effective, integrated facility services to higher education institutions while providing their employees and visitors a clean environment in which to work and visit. His expertise also extends to offering restoration services throughout Oklahoma and Texas.

Ric has been an integral part of the APPA community, actively participating since 2009. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated an ability to solve problems and co-author solutions for his clients. His unwavering dedication and commitment have earned him the trust and respect of both colleagues and clients alike. Ric's true passion lies in building lasting relationships. He finds immense joy in working closely with clients and forming lifelong friendships along the way. This strong connection with his clients is what sets him apart and makes him an invaluable asset to any business partnership.

Outside of work, Ric cherishes his time with his family and actively engages in church activities. He is also a fervent supporter of OSU football, often attending games to cheer on the Cowboys. In his free time, you can find Ric outdoors, indulging in activities like hiking, camping, and pickleball.

 
FACILITIES NEWS
 
“I was extraordinarily proud of the F/CM team and all the hard work, dedication, and commitment that is demonstrated daily that made this possible,” said David Oliver, F/CM Senior Associate Vice Chancellor and Senior Associate Vice President. (University of Houston)
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center provides an example of how to improve energy efficiency and maintain proper indoor environmental quality. (Facilities Manager)
  
According to the most recent edition of Honeywell’s Environmental Sustainability Index (ESI), 62% of organizations across the globe say recent wildfires, floods, and storms will have a material impact on their environmental initiatives. (CleanLink)
School shootings have broken last year’s record high at 306 shootings with just under two months left to go in the year. (K-12Dive)
Supply chain issues have lessened as the disruptive impact of the pandemic has subsided, but shortages and delivery delays remain. (Facilities Manager)
  
In preparation for World Toilet Day on Nov. 19, Cintas shares best practices for creating a clean and comfortable restroom. (Facility Executive)
 
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Dangers of Cheap Foreign-Made Construction Materials
Gravely Attorneys & Counselors®
When cheap foreign materials are used in a construction project, they can put buildings and human lives at risk. If your school is facing expensive problems due to defective materials, poor workmanship or flawed designs, you may be eligible to recover costs of repair/ remediation from contractors, designers, insurers, and other parties.
Learn more about the dangers of foreign construction materials at GravelyLaw.com.
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