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How Trena Ellis Led Facility Management Projects in California and India

Episode Summary

Trena Ellis, Vice President of Facilities and Physical Security at Safe Credit Union, shares her career journey from local projects in Northern California to global work in Bangalore, India. She discusses leadership growth, the value of networking and vendor relationships, and how involvement in organizations like IFMA can open doors for FM professionals.

Episode Notes

What does it take to grow from hands-on project work to leading teams and shaping strategy? In this episode, Second Vice Chair President on IFMA's Global Board of Directors, Wayne Whitzell, interviews Trena Ellis, Vice President of Facilities and Physical Security at Safe Credit Union, who shares her career journey across local builds in Northern California to international projects in Bangalore, India.

Trena opens up about the shift from being a doer to becoming a delegator, the power of networking and strong vendor partnerships, and how involvement with organizations like IFMA has expanded her perspective. Along the way, she offers valuable insights for both seasoned leaders and professionals just starting their FM careers.

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  • Wayne Whitzell
  • Trena Ellis
  • Elizabeth Shelton

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