Careers

Marissa Schatz, Manager of Sustainability Services and Events at RE Tech Advisors, shares how she blends authenticity, teamwork, and creativity to bring events to life. From shaping the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Buildings Summit to navigating the challenges of large-scale virtual programming, Marissa has built her career on cultivating genuine connections and delivering meaningful experiences. In this feature, she reflects on the leadership lessons and people-first strategies that have shaped her career, and even her favorite fall traditions that inspire her work inside and outside the office.

Tony Flor, Corporate Counsel at Legence, gives us a look inside his world, sharing the experiences and insights that shape his approach to law, business, and life. From guiding the company through its recent IPO to navigating the day-to-day of in-house counsel, Tony shares how he balances people, process, and problem-solving. He also opens up about volunteering in his community, his favorite Houston spots, and even his top “movie lawyer” pick (we all have one...right?).

Leadership in construction and facility services requires more than just strategy, it calls for connection, vision, and a commitment to the people who bring projects to life. As President of ICS, a Legence company, Andy Faulkner emphasizes that success begins with staying close to daily operations while never losing sight of long-term goals. With more than a decade at ICS, Andy has seen firsthand how value-driven leadership and collaboration create lasting impact, not only within the company but across the communities they serve. In this Leadership Spotlight, he shares how ICS’s culture of teamwork shapes decision-making, why joining Legence has fueled new opportunities for growth, and how emerging innovations like AI are reshaping the industry’s future.

For more than two decades, Michelle Dinan-Cardone has been shaping her career and leaving her mark at Bel-Aire Mechanical, a Legence company. Today, as Executive Administrator and Corporate Secretary, she continues to bring curiosity, strong leadership, and creativity to every role she takes on, whether guiding company initiatives, representing the industry through NAWIC and SMACNA, or finding new ways to connect branding and storytelling in construction. Her journey highlights how growth comes not from a singular moment, but from the experiences and contributions that build a meaningful career over time.