President’s Message - March 2026

Dear MiSHE Members and friends,

As we wrap up the first quarter of 2026, I want to take a moment to sincerely thank all our members and sponsors for making this such an exciting and successful start to the year. Your continued engagement, support, and commitment to our mission are what make MiSHE such a strong and impactful organization. 

With Spring now upon us, it brings a renewed sense of energy and opportunity. I am looking forward to seeing many of you at our upcoming events as we continue to connect, learn, and grow together. 

This June, our Executive Board will be heading to Crystal Mountain for our annual strategic planning retreat. This is always a valuable time for us to reflect, collaborate, and ensure we are positioning MiSHE for continued success while delivering meaningful value to our members. 

We have a great lineup of events and opportunities ahead. From our popular golf outings to our ongoing monthly webinars, there are plenty of ways to stay engaged. In addition, we are excited to once again offer a CHFM preparation course this November, supporting the continued professional growth and development of our members. 

I would also like to welcome Chip Amoe as our new Sustainability Liaison. Chip brings a wealth of experience and insight to this important role, and his leadership will help strengthen MiSHE’s focus on sustainability initiatives an area that continues to grow in importance within healthcare facilities. 

I am also proud to share that we have nominated Greg Cole for the American Society for Health Care Engineering Emerging Leader Award. Greg’s dedication and contributions to our field truly represent the future of healthcare engineering leadership. 

Additionally, I’d like to recognize several of our board members (Pier-George Zanoni and Matt Hoekzema) who attended the Ruben Garcia Taco Cook-Off in Houston, Texas on Sunday, March 8. This event brought people together to raise funds in support of the Ruben Garcia Legacy Foundation, helping to provide for his family’s future. It was a great example of the strength of our community and our commitment to supporting one another beyond the workplace. 

We also want to wish SMSHE continued success. We value our partnership and look forward to working together on future events that will only strengthen our organizations and provide even greater value to our members. Congratulations as well to Jim Krzywiecki on his new role as President of SMSHE. We look forward to working together and continuing to build on the strong collaboration between our organizations.

Looking ahead, our Annual Conference will take place September 23–25 at Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort. This is always a highlight of the year, and we are excited to bring everyone together again for education, networking, and collaboration in a great setting.

Thank you again for your continued support of MiSHE. I look forward to seeing all that we accomplish together in the months ahead.

Sincerely,

Joe Saldivar, Jr. MSA, CHFM, CHSP, SASHE 

MiSHE President