I’m not a big resolution person, but one phrase I often say to myself as the clock strikes midnight on Dec. 31 is “New Year, New Opportunities.”
Usually that mantra turns into word salad – my life typically doesn’t dramatically change with the turn of the calendar – but 2026 is a different story.
Recently, I was promoted to chief editor for the facilities market at Trade Press Media Group. My predecessor, Dan Weltin, was elevated to oversee all our brands in the company as our director of content strategy and engagement.
I appreciate the trust he has in me to lead a historic publication such as Building Operating Management and our other brands, Facility Maintenance Decisions, Healthcare Facilities Today and FacilitiesNet.com. I am also grateful for his guidance as I get comfortable in a new position.
Longtime readers of our publications may recognize my byline as I’ve contributed to our products for nearly a decade during two separate stints with the company. Through those years, I’ve developed relationships with many of you.
As I take this next step in my career, I look forward to continuing those relationships and establishing new ones. One of my first opportunities to meet with our readers will be March 10-12 at NFMT East in Charlotte. It’s a new venue for our show, but it still offers the same great learning opportunities readers have experienced for the past 20-plus years.
If you’re planning to attend, please reach out and let me know. If you aren’t able to attend, you can always connect via email or on LinkedIn. I want to know what you’re looking for in our publications and how we can support your facility management missions.
Dave Lubach is the chief editor of the facilities market.
