The Maintenance Manager: Interview with Gary Porter

This month we sat down with Gary Porter, the CEO of Facilities Advisors, leaders in the reserve study industry. We discuss his company and work in the commercial space, which has taken him all around the world. His larger projects We dive deeper into the processes and communications between structural engineers, architects, inspectors, and other key players that ensure the structural integrity of a building. With inflation on the rise, Gary details changes that must be made and provides analytical insights as to what clients can do with their reserve studies to come out on top. Watch the full interview here to hear from one of the most well-rounded experts we have in our industry on the topic of reserve studies.

In addition to his role as CEO of Facilities Advisors, Gary is the current president of the International Capital Budgeting Institute (ICBI) and has previously served as the president of CAI National. Gary is a recognized economics and valuations expert in the California Superior Court system and has even served as the court appointed independent expert on several occasions. He holds CAI’s RS (Reserve Specialist) designation and is also a Certified Public Accountant possessing the skills directly applicable to preparation of a financial projection for future major repairs and replacements.