oming from a family of teachers, it would have been easy for Jim Obermaier to follow his father and sister into the profession, encouraging and empowering students to make the best of their lives and take advantage of the opportunities that are presented to them. However, Obermaier, now area director of Engineering and Facilities for Marriott International, where he oversees 52 properties in Florida and Georgia, took a different course, but with the same results, making a difference in the lives of the staff members he leads. “I think I got to where I am because there are definitely people that are better techs than me, they’re better at troubleshooting than me, but a lot of times I approach things from a people aspect and that brings out the teacher in me,” Obermaier says. A successful facility executive blends technical expertise, leadership skills and strategic thinking to thrive in his or her position.
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