Innovative Facilities believes in approaching every project with a level of honesty and straight-forwardness seldom seen in the construction and facilities management industry.  From the initial review of the client needs, they seek to clarify any confusion and identify where conflicts might arise.  With over 72 years of combined practical experience, Innovative Facilities' possesses the ability is to provide the most comprehensive scope of work in the beginning to avoid budget and time overruns.  The mission is to provide as much clarity in the beginning to create winning solutions for all parties involved.

Scott Kersjes is President and Managing Partner of Innovative Facilities Solutions, Inc.  Prior to founding the company in 2005 with partners Joe Hastings and Dan Hastings, he served as Senior Property & Construction Manager for Carr Real Estate Services, Inc.  In this capacity, Kersjes managed over 300,000 sq feet of rentable space owned by George Washington University, negotiating the first new management agreement in 15 years.  Additionally, he developed and implemented a $5.2m capital improvement plan that included garage renovation, elevator modernization and other improvements.

Prior to joining Carr Real Estate Services, Kersjes was Senior Property/Construction Manager at Lincoln Property Company and Leggat McCall Properties.  During his tenure at Leggat McCall, he  managed the regional portfolio of six office buildings and served on a team to redevelop class C and B properties.  During his 24-year career, Kersjes has held a variety of property and facility management positions at companies including Polinger Shannon & Luchs Company,  Mark Winkler Company, Barlow Corporation, Stout and Teague/Fair Lakes Management and Charles E. Smith Management. Several of his facilities clients include IMF, World Bank, Intelsat, and the InterAmerican Development Bank.

 

A graduate of Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Kersjes served as an Infantry officer in the US Army and the US Army Reserves from 1979 until 1995 when he retired as Captain.  He has received the BOMI “Real Property Administrator” designation, and held a Virginia Real Estate License.  Kersjes is actively involved in civic and community associations including serving as President of the Property Management Association, Treasurer of Timberline Ski Patrol and an Instructor for Outdoor Emergency Care.  In addition he has served in a variety of capacities with the following organizations; West End Business Association (WEBA), Alexandrians Delivering Smart Growth Around Metro (ADAM), Rebuilding Together Alexandria, Special Olympics, Towns at Cameron Parke HOA, Eisenhower Public Private Partnership, Landsdowne HOA, and Lee District Land Use Subcommittee.

Joe Hasting is a co-founder and partner in Innovative Facilities.  Prior to joining Innovative Facilities, Joe was founder and president of Hastings Architectural Restoration, Inc. Joe has had over 25 years' experience in the restoration of wood, stone, and metal.  In 1991, the Marble Institute of America (MIA) certified him as one of nine Master Stone Restoration Craftsmen in the U.S. and abroad.  Joe uses his extensive knowledge and experience to teach the interior and exterior restoration of wood, stone and metal, throughout the United States and abroad.  One of his most highly attended lectures is given at the annual Stone EXPO, the largest stone restoration, installation, and purchasing exhibit in the world.

 

Because his abilities are well respected in the restoration industry, he has had the opportunity to act as a restoration consultant for many large clients.  These companies include the Disney Corporation, the National Parks Service Technology Preservation Service, Embassy of Kuwait, US Naval Academy, Hyatt and Hilton Hotels, etc.

 

Hastings holds a variety of positions within the following associations include the Woodworkers Guild of America, Professional Wood Finishers Group, Marble Institute of America, National Trust for Historic Preservation, Property Management Association (PMA), Apartment and Office Building Association (AOBA) of the Washington Metropolitan area servicing as chairman of the ACT Committee for (AOBA) for 2004 & 2005, and International Facility Management Association (IFMA).  His additioanl service to AOBA includes serving as a judge, active board member, and co-chairman of the Toby Awards Committee for AOBA.  He has been appointed by the ACT Committee to be its representative on the AOBA’s Strategic Planning Committee and Joe recently received AOBA’s Outstanding Leadership Award and Associate of the Year Award for 2003.

Dan Hastings is partner and co-founder of Innovative Facilities.  Previously, he was co-founder and partner of Hastings Architectural Restoration, Inc.   He has over 22 years' experience in restoration and maintenance of stone, metal, and wood.  Dan is a graduate of the International Association of Stone Restoration and Conservation advanced curriculum and Mohawk Finishing Product in regards to repair and touch up of wood finishes.  He was a instructor of continuing education class at NTC Enterprises – (National Training Center) for stone restoration and maintenance.  Dan was the project manager for the stone division at Hastings and was responsible for a large portfolio of class "A" lobby and exterior restorations.

  

Dan is a certified Home Energy Auditor issued by the National Energy and Sustainability Institute.

 

Dan has extensive experience working with class "A" properties and their owners and managers from Baltimore Maryland to Richmond Virginia.

 

Dan's involvement in the commercial real estate industry includes PMA committee member and AOBA member.