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Meet Our Ambassadors
UpKeep is an Asset Operations Management solution that gives every Maintenance and Reliability team the tools and information they need to run Operations efficiently and effectively.
Leading the Way to Operational Excellence with Data-Driven Expertise
At Compass Facilities Consulting, Bryan Decker isn't just the CEO, he's the compass himself, guiding organizations towards unparalleled operational excellence. With over two decades of experience in optimizing complex systems and driving success, Bryan brings a unique blend of military precision and tech-savvy innovation to the table.
Before setting his sights on the private sector, Bryan served with distinction in the US Navy Nuclear Propulsion Program. For 20 years, he honed his skills in managing mission-critical operations, from intricate maintenance programs to dynamic training initiatives. He tackled incident management with unflinching resolve and established robust governance frameworks for every Pacific Fleet Aircraft Carrier. This firsthand experience with high-stakes environments fueled his passion for creating seamless, reliable systems that deliver peak performance.
After transitioning to the tech world, Bryan leveraged his expertise at Meta, serving as the Global Operations Readiness Manager. He spearheaded the optimization and governance of a vast network of 27 global data centers, ensuring their unwavering efficiency and delivering uninterrupted service to a demanding digital world. Witnessing the transformative power of data-driven insights, Bryan saw an opportunity to share his knowledge and empower businesses beyond the tech giants.
Thus, Compass Facilities Consulting was born. Armed with his comprehensive understanding of enterprise asset management, Bryan leads a team of dedicated professionals who create bespoke operations governance platforms and tailor-made excellence programs. They equip organizations with the tools and strategies to maximize asset lifespan, mitigate downtime, and ultimately elevate their bottom line.
Bryan actively shares his knowledge, mentoring up-and-coming leaders and advocating for continuous improvement across industries.
So, when you choose Compass Facilities Consulting, you're not just investing in expertise, you're partnering with a visionary leader who understands the intricate dance between data, strategy, and human potential. Bryan Decker is more than a CEO; he's a trusted guide, a relentless innovator, and a proven architect of operational excellence. He's the compass you need to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of success.
Bryan Decker
CEO at Compass Facilities Consulting
Sanya Mathura is a highly accomplished professional in the field of engineering and reliability, with a proven track record of success in providing solutions to complex problems in various industries. She is currently the Managing Director of Strategic Reliability Solutions Ltd, a leading consulting firm that specializes in helping clients improve their asset reliability and maintenance practices.
Sanya holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering as well as a Masters in Engineering Asset Management from a reputed university and has over 15 years of experience in the industry. She has worked with several well-known companies and has been recognized for her exceptional work in the field of reliability and lubrication engineering. Her expertise in developing and implementing asset management strategies, risk assessments, and root cause analysis has earned her a reputation as a subject matter expert.
As the head of Strategic Reliability Solutions Ltd, Sanya leads a team of highly skilled professionals who provide a wide range of services to clients across various industries, including oil and gas, manufacturing, and transportation. Under her leadership, the company has expanded its services and is now recognized as a leading provider of reliability engineering services in the industry across the globe.
In addition to her work at Strategic Reliability Solutions Ltd, Sanya is an active member of several professional organizations, including the International Council for Machinery Lubrication and writes technical papers for several organizations. She is also a sought-after speaker and has presented at various conferences and seminars on the topics of reliability engineering and lubrication. She is also an avid advocate for women in STEM.
She is the first female in the Caribbean to become an ICML certified MLE (Machinery Lubrication Engineer) and also sits on the board for this exam. Sanya was also the first female in the world to achieve the ICML Varnish badges (VIM & VPR). She is part of the editorial board for Precision Lubrication Magazine and writes a lot of technical articles on various platforms. She is also part of the Advisory board for the Lubricant Expo North America & The Bearing Show North America.
Sanya has also published her first book, “Lubrication Degradation Mechanisms, A Complete Guide” with CRC press in November, 2020 and has a couple more books in progress. In December, 2021 she launched her second book, “Lubrication Degradation – Getting into the Root Causes” co-authored with Bob Latino of Prelical Solutions LLC. Sanya has also co-authored, “Machinery Lubrication Technician (MLT) I & II Certification Exam Guide” with Michael Holloway of 5th Order Industry LLC. Additionally, she also co-authored, “Preventing Turbomachinery ‘Cholesterol’ – The Story of Varnish” with Greg Livingstone. She also edited the book, Empowering Women in STEM – Personal Stories and Career Journeys from Around the World and Empowering Women in STEM – Working Together to Inspire the Future (which will be released in March 2024).
Sanya's passion for excellence, coupled with her expertise in the field of engineering and reliability, has made her a respected and highly sought-after professional in the industry. Her dedication to providing exceptional service to clients and her commitment to staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends has earned her the respect of her peers and the admiration of her clients.
Sanya Mathura
Managing Director of Strategic Reliability Solutions Ltd
Matt is a maintenance and reliability professional with over 24 years of extensive field experience in condition monitoring and predictive maintenance. He is passionate about helping industrial and commercial facilities maximize their reliability and profitability with intelligent and tailored solutions. As a Condition Monitoring Solutions Engineer at SPM Instrument, Matt leverages his expertise in vibration analysis, shock pulse analysis, process optimization, oil analysis, alignment, balancing, and other CM technologies to help design and implement world class condition monitoring programs for major industrial and commercial facilities across different sectors and regions.
Matt is a certified CAT III Vibration Analyst, Level III Oil Analyst, and a proud CMRT certification holder with a background in electromechanical engineering and automotive engineering. Matt is eager to share his knowledge and insights with others through education and public speaking. He is an avid aviator and a private aircraft pilot, pursuing his passion for flying and exploring new horizons.
Matthew Knuth
Condition Monitoring Solutions Engineer at SPM Instrument
Rich Wurzbach has over 30 years of experience in the development of Condition Based Maintenance programs and the applications of diagnostic technologies for industrial equipment. His past experience includes work at the Three Mile Island and Peach Bottom Nuclear Plants and the US National Institutes of Health. He works as a tribology consultant for numerous major companies and government entities. He has served on two research teams in Denmark studying lubrication and sampling practices for off-shore wind turbine components. Mr. Wurzbach holds five patents on his designs for lubricant sampling and analysis devices.
He authored the Electric Power Research Institute’s (EPRI) report “Effective Grease Practices” and was a co-author of the EPRI Report, “Lube Oil PdM, Handling, and Quality Assurance Guideline”. He has presented and published over 70 scientific papers. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from Millersville University in Pennsylvania, and is a Machinery Lubricant Analyst (MLA-II), Machine Lubrication Technician (MLT-II), Machinery Lubrication Engineer (MLE) and Laboratory Lubricant Analyst (LLA-II) by ICML.
Rich Wurzbach
President, MRG Laboratories
George is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of ReliabilityX. He has over 25 years experience in Life Sciences and food manufacturing industries. George has a master’s degree in Maintenance and Reliability Engineering Management from Monash University. He is certified in Vibration Analysis, Infrared Thermography, Ultrasound, and Motion Amplification. He is a Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP), Certified Reliability Leader (CRL), CRL Black Belt (CRLBB), an Uptime Award Winner, Solutions Award Winner, and the 2016 CMRP of the Year recipient. He is a well-recognized thought leader, change agent, speaker and teacher within the industry. He teaches courses as part of the University of Wisconsin’s Maintenance and Reliability Management Certificate program.
He can be contacted at [email protected] with any questions or comments.
George Williams
Founder and CEO of ReliabilityX
Chris Pepin is the founder & managing partner of Progressive Reliability. A company focused exclusively on bridging the talent gap for manufacturing maintenance & reliability.
With nearly 15 years in recruitment, Chris has a depth of experience that includes leading the development of the 3rd fastest-growing INC5000 company to building & selling a Silicon Valley talent agency.
Proreli’s success lies in the application of proprietary frameworks throughout their recruitment process in order to attract the top 3% of maintenance & reliability candidates.
By using the 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐞™ Process, Proreli helps companies like Post Cereals, WR Grace, Rehrig Pacific and Constellium fulfill their M&R requirements.
Chris Pepin
Founder & Managing Partner of Progressive Reliability
Greg Christensen is the host of CMMSradio, a podcast about all things CMMS (computerized maintenance management software), and consultant leaning on his 3+ decades in CMMS, FM, Maintenance Management, and the like. After 1000's of demos, even more client interactions and projects, and numerous deployments. Co-founder and VP of CMMS, relentlessly pursuing the "elusive win-win," the podcast helps even more companies and people navigate their CMMS journey with expert guests, inspiring monologues, and a no-nonsense approach that is real, raw, and relatable. If you have a CMMS project and want some insights - Connect with Greg and follow CMMSradio on your favorite podcasting medium. He's passionate about the space - ALL of it - and loves to help solve problems. Visit cmmsradio.com or fill out the request form to schedule your consultation with Greg.
Greg Christensen
Host of CMMSradio
Howard Penrose has over 30 years predictive maintenance and maintenance testing in all areas and industries. As of November, 2018, MotorDoc LLC also provides continuous monitoring services in both Electrical Signature Analysis and Vibration Analysis.
Howard Penrose
President MotorDoc LLC
Robert J. (Bob) Latino is currently a Principal with Prelical Solutions, LLC (www.prelical.com). Bob is a former owner and CEO of Reliability Center, Inc. (RCI). This was the Latino family business which was founded in 1972 by Charles J. Latino.
Bob has been facilitating RCA analyses with his clientele around the world for over 38 years. He has taught well over 10,000 students in 30+ countries, his RCA Methodology and associated software solutions. He is the author or co-author of ten (10) books related to RCA, Reliability, FMEA and/or Human Error Reduction. Bob is an internationally recognized author, trainer, software developer, lecturer, and practitioner of best practices in the field of Reliability Engineering with a specialty in all aspects of a holistic Root Cause Analysis (RCA) system.
Bob serves on the Board of Directors for CHOL (Community of Human and Organizational Learning - https://www.cholearning.org/). Bob also has a book Series entitled, ‘Reliability, Maintenance, and Safety Engineering: A Practical View of Getting Work Done Effectively’ for CRC Press/Taylor & Francis (www.taylorandfrancis.com).
Bob Latino
Principal with Prelical Solutions, LLC
My grandfather was a head mechanic, my father was in design engineering, and my “godfather” was a private developer of commercial and residential property. Working with them were my first paid and unpaid jobs and shaped my perspectives and career.
JD’s technical background includes an undergraduate engineering degree, a masters degree in finance, and a professional certificate in risk & strategic decisions. He is a Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE), a Certified Maintenance and Reliability Engineer (CMRP), and Six Sigma Black Belt, and certified in Lean Management. JD has served and led numerous infrastructure, environmental, and economic development boards & commissions.
JD Solomon
Founder, JD Solomon Inc
Ambassadors
Meet Our Ambassadors
UpKeep is an Asset Operations Management solution that gives every Maintenance and Reliability team the tools and information they need to run Operations efficiently and effectively.
Leading the Way to Operational Excellence with Data-Driven Expertise
At Compass Facilities Consulting, Bryan Decker isn't just the CEO, he's the compass himself, guiding organizations towards unparalleled operational excellence. With over two decades of experience in optimizing complex systems and driving success, Bryan brings a unique blend of military precision and tech-savvy innovation to the table.
Before setting his sights on the private sector, Bryan served with distinction in the US Navy Nuclear Propulsion Program. For 20 years, he honed his skills in managing mission-critical operations, from intricate maintenance programs to dynamic training initiatives. He tackled incident management with unflinching resolve and established robust governance frameworks for every Pacific Fleet Aircraft Carrier. This firsthand experience with high-stakes environments fueled his passion for creating seamless, reliable systems that deliver peak performance.
After transitioning to the tech world, Bryan leveraged his expertise at Meta, serving as the Global Operations Readiness Manager. He spearheaded the optimization and governance of a vast network of 27 global data centers, ensuring their unwavering efficiency and delivering uninterrupted service to a demanding digital world. Witnessing the transformative power of data-driven insights, Bryan saw an opportunity to share his knowledge and empower businesses beyond the tech giants.
Thus, Compass Facilities Consulting was born. Armed with his comprehensive understanding of enterprise asset management, Bryan leads a team of dedicated professionals who create bespoke operations governance platforms and tailor-made excellence programs. They equip organizations with the tools and strategies to maximize asset lifespan, mitigate downtime, and ultimately elevate their bottom line.
Bryan actively shares his knowledge, mentoring up-and-coming leaders and advocating for continuous improvement across industries.
So, when you choose Compass Facilities Consulting, you're not just investing in expertise, you're partnering with a visionary leader who understands the intricate dance between data, strategy, and human potential. Bryan Decker is more than a CEO; he's a trusted guide, a relentless innovator, and a proven architect of operational excellence. He's the compass you need to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of success.
Bryan Decker
CEO at Compass Facilities Consulting
Sanya Mathura is a highly accomplished professional in the field of engineering and reliability, with a proven track record of success in providing solutions to complex problems in various industries. She is currently the Managing Director of Strategic Reliability Solutions Ltd, a leading consulting firm that specializes in helping clients improve their asset reliability and maintenance practices.
Sanya holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering as well as a Masters in Engineering Asset Management from a reputed university and has over 15 years of experience in the industry. She has worked with several well-known companies and has been recognized for her exceptional work in the field of reliability and lubrication engineering. Her expertise in developing and implementing asset management strategies, risk assessments, and root cause analysis has earned her a reputation as a subject matter expert.
As the head of Strategic Reliability Solutions Ltd, Sanya leads a team of highly skilled professionals who provide a wide range of services to clients across various industries, including oil and gas, manufacturing, and transportation. Under her leadership, the company has expanded its services and is now recognized as a leading provider of reliability engineering services in the industry across the globe.
In addition to her work at Strategic Reliability Solutions Ltd, Sanya is an active member of several professional organizations, including the International Council for Machinery Lubrication and writes technical papers for several organizations. She is also a sought-after speaker and has presented at various conferences and seminars on the topics of reliability engineering and lubrication. She is also an avid advocate for women in STEM.
She is the first female in the Caribbean to become an ICML certified MLE (Machinery Lubrication Engineer) and also sits on the board for this exam. Sanya was also the first female in the world to achieve the ICML Varnish badges (VIM & VPR). She is part of the editorial board for Precision Lubrication Magazine and writes a lot of technical articles on various platforms. She is also part of the Advisory board for the Lubricant Expo North America & The Bearing Show North America.
Sanya has also published her first book, “Lubrication Degradation Mechanisms, A Complete Guide” with CRC press in November, 2020 and has a couple more books in progress. In December, 2021 she launched her second book, “Lubrication Degradation – Getting into the Root Causes” co-authored with Bob Latino of Prelical Solutions LLC. Sanya has also co-authored, “Machinery Lubrication Technician (MLT) I & II Certification Exam Guide” with Michael Holloway of 5th Order Industry LLC. Additionally, she also co-authored, “Preventing Turbomachinery ‘Cholesterol’ – The Story of Varnish” with Greg Livingstone. She also edited the book, Empowering Women in STEM – Personal Stories and Career Journeys from Around the World and Empowering Women in STEM – Working Together to Inspire the Future (which will be released in March 2024).
Sanya's passion for excellence, coupled with her expertise in the field of engineering and reliability, has made her a respected and highly sought-after professional in the industry. Her dedication to providing exceptional service to clients and her commitment to staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends has earned her the respect of her peers and the admiration of her clients.
Sanya Mathura
Managing Director of Strategic Reliability Solutions Ltd
Matt is a maintenance and reliability professional with over 24 years of extensive field experience in condition monitoring and predictive maintenance. He is passionate about helping industrial and commercial facilities maximize their reliability and profitability with intelligent and tailored solutions. As a Condition Monitoring Solutions Engineer at SPM Instrument, Matt leverages his expertise in vibration analysis, shock pulse analysis, process optimization, oil analysis, alignment, balancing, and other CM technologies to help design and implement world class condition monitoring programs for major industrial and commercial facilities across different sectors and regions.
Matt is a certified CAT III Vibration Analyst, Level III Oil Analyst, and a proud CMRT certification holder with a background in electromechanical engineering and automotive engineering. Matt is eager to share his knowledge and insights with others through education and public speaking. He is an avid aviator and a private aircraft pilot, pursuing his passion for flying and exploring new horizons.
Matthew Knuth
Condition Monitoring Solutions Engineer at SPM Instrument
Rich Wurzbach has over 30 years of experience in the development of Condition Based Maintenance programs and the applications of diagnostic technologies for industrial equipment. His past experience includes work at the Three Mile Island and Peach Bottom Nuclear Plants and the US National Institutes of Health. He works as a tribology consultant for numerous major companies and government entities. He has served on two research teams in Denmark studying lubrication and sampling practices for off-shore wind turbine components. Mr. Wurzbach holds five patents on his designs for lubricant sampling and analysis devices.
He authored the Electric Power Research Institute’s (EPRI) report “Effective Grease Practices” and was a co-author of the EPRI Report, “Lube Oil PdM, Handling, and Quality Assurance Guideline”. He has presented and published over 70 scientific papers. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from Millersville University in Pennsylvania, and is a Machinery Lubricant Analyst (MLA-II), Machine Lubrication Technician (MLT-II), Machinery Lubrication Engineer (MLE) and Laboratory Lubricant Analyst (LLA-II) by ICML.
Rich Wurzbach
President, MRG Laboratories
George is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of ReliabilityX. He has over 25 years experience in Life Sciences and food manufacturing industries. George has a master’s degree in Maintenance and Reliability Engineering Management from Monash University. He is certified in Vibration Analysis, Infrared Thermography, Ultrasound, and Motion Amplification. He is a Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP), Certified Reliability Leader (CRL), CRL Black Belt (CRLBB), an Uptime Award Winner, Solutions Award Winner, and the 2016 CMRP of the Year recipient. He is a well-recognized thought leader, change agent, speaker and teacher within the industry. He teaches courses as part of the University of Wisconsin’s Maintenance and Reliability Management Certificate program.
He can be contacted at [email protected] with any questions or comments.
George Williams
Founder and CEO of ReliabilityX
Chris Pepin is the founder & managing partner of Progressive Reliability. A company focused exclusively on bridging the talent gap for manufacturing maintenance & reliability.
With nearly 15 years in recruitment, Chris has a depth of experience that includes leading the development of the 3rd fastest-growing INC5000 company to building & selling a Silicon Valley talent agency.
Proreli’s success lies in the application of proprietary frameworks throughout their recruitment process in order to attract the top 3% of maintenance & reliability candidates.
By using the 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐞™ Process, Proreli helps companies like Post Cereals, WR Grace, Rehrig Pacific and Constellium fulfill their M&R requirements.
Chris Pepin
Founder & Managing Partner of Progressive Reliability
Greg Christensen is the host of CMMSradio, a podcast about all things CMMS (computerized maintenance management software), and consultant leaning on his 3+ decades in CMMS, FM, Maintenance Management, and the like. After 1000's of demos, even more client interactions and projects, and numerous deployments. Co-founder and VP of CMMS, relentlessly pursuing the "elusive win-win," the podcast helps even more companies and people navigate their CMMS journey with expert guests, inspiring monologues, and a no-nonsense approach that is real, raw, and relatable. If you have a CMMS project and want some insights - Connect with Greg and follow CMMSradio on your favorite podcasting medium. He's passionate about the space - ALL of it - and loves to help solve problems. Visit cmmsradio.com or fill out the request form to schedule your consultation with Greg.
Greg Christensen
Host of CMMSradio
Howard Penrose has over 30 years predictive maintenance and maintenance testing in all areas and industries. As of November, 2018, MotorDoc LLC also provides continuous monitoring services in both Electrical Signature Analysis and Vibration Analysis.
Howard Penrose
President MotorDoc LLC
Robert J. (Bob) Latino is currently a Principal with Prelical Solutions, LLC (www.prelical.com). Bob is a former owner and CEO of Reliability Center, Inc. (RCI). This was the Latino family business which was founded in 1972 by Charles J. Latino.
Bob has been facilitating RCA analyses with his clientele around the world for over 38 years. He has taught well over 10,000 students in 30+ countries, his RCA Methodology and associated software solutions. He is the author or co-author of ten (10) books related to RCA, Reliability, FMEA and/or Human Error Reduction. Bob is an internationally recognized author, trainer, software developer, lecturer, and practitioner of best practices in the field of Reliability Engineering with a specialty in all aspects of a holistic Root Cause Analysis (RCA) system.
Bob serves on the Board of Directors for CHOL (Community of Human and Organizational Learning - https://www.cholearning.org/). Bob also has a book Series entitled, ‘Reliability, Maintenance, and Safety Engineering: A Practical View of Getting Work Done Effectively’ for CRC Press/Taylor & Francis (www.taylorandfrancis.com).
Bob Latino
Principal with Prelical Solutions, LLC
My grandfather was a head mechanic, my father was in design engineering, and my “godfather” was a private developer of commercial and residential property. Working with them were my first paid and unpaid jobs and shaped my perspectives and career.
JD’s technical background includes an undergraduate engineering degree, a masters degree in finance, and a professional certificate in risk & strategic decisions. He is a Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE), a Certified Maintenance and Reliability Engineer (CMRP), and Six Sigma Black Belt, and certified in Lean Management. JD has served and led numerous infrastructure, environmental, and economic development boards & commissions.
JD Solomon
Founder, JD Solomon Inc