Nicholas Elgersma
Associate Director of Facilities Management and small business owner
Summary
Facilities leadership and project delivery: As Associate Director of Facilities Management at Grand Rapids Community College, he leads the Skilled Trades team and contributes to large campus renovation projects (for example, the Ford Rec Center conversion), coordinating mechanical, finishes, and construction progress to ready spaces for students and staff. grcc+1
Small-business owner and landscape professional: He operates Custom Landscape Renovations LLC, a family-run landscaping business offering installation of landscapes, patios, retaining walls, ornamental ponds, and lawn work, emphasizing hands-on, customer-specific service and local supplier relationships. alignable
Engaged in professional development for facilities management: He has participated in and been credited for multiple APPA/MAPPA professional development activities and webinars on topics such as sustainability in roofing, preventive maintenance, and data-driven maintenance decisions. appa+2
Public presenter and communicator: He has produced public-facing materials such as a Prezi presentation on paying college athletes, indicating involvement in broader discussions and presentations beyond day-to-day facilities work. prezi
Work
Education
Projects
Writing
Using Data in Maintenance & Operations Decisions
January 1, 2024Professional development material on leveraging data to inform maintenance and operations decisions in educational facilities.
Sustainability in Roofing
September 28, 2023Webinar / professional development session on sustainable roofing practices.
Preventive and Deferred Maintenance Reality Check - How Accurate is Your Equipment Inventory?
May 4, 2023Webinar / professional development session focused on preventive vs. deferred maintenance and equipment inventory accuracy.