Leadership Letter

Friday, May 23, 2025

Dear facility leaders!

Thank you to our friends at Tremco. Local reps Jamie Gills and Adam Crossley presented their case study (the evolution of high-performance roofing) at the DMV Independent School Alliance Meeting last week. Attendees were also treated by Tremco to lunch at Saint Germain Caterers hosted at the Mannington Commercial Showroom.

Thanks to our sponsors, and the FMs who made it out. Appreciation also to the others who planned to attend until some emergency on campus distracted them.

Rounding out this school year is our annual summer cookout, which will be hosted in July at Langley School. James McDowell, director of facilities, at Langley School will man the grill. It’s casual. So, join us in fellowship, good spirit — and just relax.

DATE: July TBD 4 PM – 7 PM

LOCATION: Langley School (1411 Balls Hill Road McLean, Virginia 22101)

RSVP: Appreciated

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: I suggest eating a light lunch that day so you have room for the surprise menu items. I plan on cooking for a few hours so take your time arriving. We will be meeting in building #3 the Sherman Arts Center on the outside patio area. As soon as you enter campus park anywhere. Not many cars will be on campus, so it’s a 30 second walk from your car to the cookout. For those of you who have assistants or admin help, feel free to bring them along — James McDowell

Finally, my recollection is that Dale Temple, director of facilities at Washington International School, will host the October 2025 meeting on his campus next school year. If you wish to host the winter meeting, simply let us know.

Thanks All!

Neal Helm

DMV Alliance Program Chair