Marshall MacFarlane, SFP, IFMA Fellow

Asset Management Leader @ Farnsworth Group, Inc.

About

Highly accomplished Senior Facilities Manager and IFMA Fellow with a proven track record of excellence in overseeing operations across diverse types of sites and environments. Adept at fostering enduring customer relationships, excels in driving operational efficiency, ensuring safety compliance, and optimizing budgets to achieve organizational goals. With a background spanning strategic planning, project management, and team leadership, skilled in cultivating high-performing teams and implementing innovative solutions that enhance client satisfaction and drive revenue growth. Significant experience on Design and Construction teams as an FM SME and well-versed in building turnover. Experienced freelance writer and editor with a prolific career spanning over three decades, adept at producing compelling content across diverse genres for both print and web platforms. Proven track record of engaging audiences through spirited public speaking engagements, including conferences, panel discussions, and podcasts.

Country

United States

City

Greater Phoenix Area

Industry

Facilities Services

Skill

Consulting, Facilities Project Management, Commercial Facilities, Business Continuity Planning, Account Management, Troubleshooting, Written Communication, Communication, 5S, Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS), Cross-functional Team Leadership, Web Content Writing, Media Relations, Corporate Security, Workplace Safety, Continuous Improvement, Plant Maintenance, Safety Program Development, Federal & State Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Compliance

Experience

Asset Management Leader

Farnsworth Group, Inc.

2026-3 - Present · 7 mos

Phoenix, AZ

Principal

MacFacman Innovations

2024-5 - Present · 2 yrs 5 mos

Phoenix, AZ

Facilities Management solutions, support and bright ideas

Facilities Senior Project Manager

Bell Bank

2024-9 - 2026-2 · 1 yr 6 mos

Phoenix, AZ

Senior FM - Waymo

ABM Industries

2023-12 - 2024-4 · 5 mos

Mesa, Arizona, United States

Facilities Services Manager

POWERX

2023-8 - 2023-12 · 5 mos

Phoenix, AZ

I provide Facilities Managers, Building Operators and Property Owners with a wide variety of technical solutions related to electrical compliance, safety, conformity and maintenance

Operations Manager

POWERX

2022-8 - 2023-8 · 1 yr 1 mo

Chandler, Arizona, United States

Parks and Facilities Manager

Gilbert, Arizona

2019-2 - 2022-8 · 3 yrs 7 mos

Gilbert,AZ

Responsible for over 1,100,000 square feet of town buildings and approximately 800 acres of parks. I am the Town's Facility Manager and Parks Maintenance Manager. I am involved in many different types of projects including construction, long range infrastructure, space planning, policy, etc.

Executive Director, Campus Management & Operations

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix

2014-7 - 2019-2 · 4 yrs 8 mos

Phoenix, AZ

Oversee Facilities Management, Operations, Security, Infrastructure Development, Emergency Planning - Phoenix Biomedical Campus

Facilities Manager

Vantage Mobility

2014-1 - 2014-7 · 7 mos

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Associate Director, Facilities Management

University of Arizona

2009 - 2014-1 · 5 yrs

Phoenix

I head up Facilities Management and Campus Security at the Phoenix Biomedical Campus in Phoenix. Employed by the U of A College of Medicine

Project Specialist

Southwest Energy Systems

2006-10 - 2009-2 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Phoenix, Arizona

• Technical Writing related to electrical testing and engineering • Project Management for larger accounts/projects • Assist Supervising Engineer as required • Assist General Manager as required • Assist in management of testing equipment – repair, replacement, calibration • Partake in field operations as needed (testing, maintenance, engineering studies) • Act as Quality Manager within our Partner Test Lab agreement with TUV-Rheinland • Responsible for safety program