2023 Board of Directors
OFFICERS
President
| Dave Buist Dave has been with the city of North Las Vegas since 1994. Starting as maintenance helper, he has been there 29 years and is now Facilities Project manager. He is in charge of capital improvement projects for all the facilities in the city as well as handles outside contractors . He has earned several licenses and designations along the way including: HVAC, licensed journeyman in electrical, plumbing and locksmith. He also holds a certification as a Building & Sustainability Tech. He has been a member of NPFMA for well over 10 years and serves as its current Treasurer. Dave was born in New Jersey and grew up in beautiful Virginia Beach. He joined the US Navy Civil Service and was stationed at Norfolk until he relocated to Las Vegas in 1986. He has a background in bar/restaurant management before his transition into facilities management. He’s been happily married to his lovely wife Dawn for 12 years and they share 5 children between them. When he’s not working, Dave enjoys playing the drums, watching hockey and football as well as taking motorcycle trips. |
Vice President/
| David Colucci, ProFM David Colucci serves as Director of Facilities for Roseman University Nevada campuses, a position he attained after working as the Director of Operations at Lake Pointe Property and before that as Engineer for Commerce and then Director of Engineering since 2005. Dave was eagerly involved in BOMA UTAH and served as the vice chair for the TOBY committee, served on the service committee and the liaison to the board. Dave acquired his Real Estate license to further his abilities in property management. He also was recognized for his contribution to Habitat for Humanity in Summit County. Prior to becoming a facility manager, Dave worked nineteen years as a Foreman, Superintendent, and Safety Supervisor for companies in Salt Lake City, Park City, American Fork and California. During this time he gained invaluable experience managing remodels and multimillion dollar tenant improvements. Dave studied Architectural Construction Management at the Salt Lake Community College. He is a journeyman carpenter and was a member of the Local Carpenter’s Union Executive Board. Known for his communication and people skills, Dave is well liked and respected by management, peers, and staff alike. |
Treasurer
| Doug Diaz Douglas (Doug) Diaz has been the Director of Facilities Management for the Clark County School District “CCSD” since March 2020 and has given 25 years to Public Service, all with CCSD. Mr. Diaz is responsible for overseeing the District 366 Schools and 40 Administrative sites, all in support of CCSD’s 310,000 students, and 42,000 Staff members throughout Clark County. Doug grew up in Henderson, NV, is a product of CCSD, and attended CSN. Doug has worked in the skilled trade field as a; Skilled Assistant, Cross-Connection Specialist, HVAC Technician/Sheet Metal worker, and Building Engineer. Doug has been privileged to serve CCSD in many roles; Building Engineer Supervisor, Construction Supervisor, and Operations Manager. Doug and his family still reside in Henderson, NV, where his lovely wife, Lori, of 23 wonderful years, was born and raised. She teaches at the same Middle School that they both attended along with their son Aiden (16) GO Brown (Bears) MS. Doug loves spending time with his family and their rescue pets, Pong (Dog) and Shadow (cat). The family loves to travel, visit baseball stadiums, and watch live baseball games. They give back to the community by supporting local students and volunteering with Non-Profit Organizations. Doug had Chartered Henderson Little League as a Board Director for seven years, five of those years as President. He has volunteered for American Red Cross as a Disaster and Humanitarian Relief team member, where he spent an entire month volunteering on the beautiful island of Puerto Rico (family lineage) after the devastation of Hurricane Maria ripped through in September 2017. |
Past President
| Hans Gottschaldt, ProFM Hans Gottschaldt is the Facilities Manager for the Las Vegas Valley Water District, the Southern Nevada Water Authority and the Springs Preserve since May of 2019. As Facilities Manager for these entities, Mr. Gottschaldt is responsible for the oversight of 224 facilities throughout southern Nevada. These include the various office, retail, entertainment, museum, and water processing facilities under all three banners. Hans grew up in a cattle farming family in rural Michigan and then attended Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in both Mechanical Engineering and Economics. While in Michigan, Hans worked in facilities management for Pfizer Pharmaceuticals for 10 years and for the retail giant Target for 5 years. Hans and his family moved to Las Vegas in 2010 when he became the Facilities Manager for TJ Maxx. In 2014 he was promoted to a regional director role from TJ Maxx to parent company TJX which also operates Marshalls, Home Goods and Sierra Trading Post. This position had responsibilities covering the entire western half of the United States. After a few years of extensive travel and growth in experience, Hans and his family decided that a position settled back in sunny Las Vegas was ideal, resulting in his return and change of jobs to the Water District. Hans loves spending time with his wife Christen of 20 years, son Dylan (18), daughter Jasmine (16), their yorkie Bandit and rescue dog Monkey. As a family they love to travel. Christen has a career of her own working in interior design and retail design layout. When they are not busy working or traveling they spend a lot of time watching Jasmine pole vault or snowboard, listening to Dylan play the drums, the guitar, or produce his own music. |
Secretary
| Kevin Logan Kevin Logan is the Facility Manager for Circus Circus Hotel Casino and overseas the daily operations team & properties improvement projects. He comes to Las Vegas by way of Kauai, Hawaii in 2018 where he held several roles as a facility manager in the hospitality industry. He served 15 years in the United States Navy SeaBees as a utility specialist and leadership instructor. He completed 9 deployments and was stationed in several locations throughout the world. Kevin has worked his way up in the facilities industry occupying roles as a technician, supervisor, assistant manager, and facility manager. Kevin holds certifications in HVAC, CPO, and is working on his bachelor’s degree in business management. When he is not working, Kevin keeps busy playing sports and outdoor activities, surfing being his favorite. His top priority is spending time with his wife and five children. |
 | Pam Tyler Pam Tyler is Director of Facilities for the Rio All-Suites Hotel and Casino, located just off of the Las Vegas Strip. Pam has been in this position since August of 2018. Pam grew up in Las Vegas and is a graduate of the Operating Engineers apprenticeship program. She later taught at the apprenticeship for several years. Throughout her extensive career, she’s held a variety of positions in the industry, working her way from Apprentice Engineer up to her current role as Director. Her career in Las Vegas includes a variety of operations, such Harrah’s, the Flamingo Hilton, the Bass Pro Shops and Silverton. With experience in both facilities & construction, and her understanding of LEED programs and energy auditing, she will be an asset to our programs. She is also a former member of the Clark County Planning Commission, and has extensive knowledge of a variety of building codes. She has previously served on the NPFMA Board in the roles of Secretary, Treasurer, Director at Large and Education Chair. Pam is a proud mother to son Christopher, who followed her into the trade. She recently became a grandmother. Pam is passionate about a variety of interests outside of work and is currently building a winery in Pahrump, and has been making wine for the last three years.
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