MD/DC APPA Fall Meeting at Morgan State University, November 7, 2025

The Maryland DC Chapter of APPA (MDDCAPPA) is pleased to announce our upcoming Fall Meeting. We will have two exciting presentations.

UPDATED Location:

Morgan State University

1700 East Cold Spring Lane

Baltimore, MD 21251

Bldg. University Student Center

2nd Floor

Conference Room 210

PARKING INFORMATION:

Park in the MSU Commons Parking Garage. The third level has a pedestrian bridge leading to the Student Center. https://map.concept3d.com/?id=1041#!ce/19481?ct/19482,94728,94730,94731,22575?m/207461?s/

Session 1: Water 101- What is the Protocol to Save my Property?
The presentation will provide a fundamental understanding of basic water damage emergency situations, proper responses to water damage emergencies, emergency planning procedures, and prevention. It offers valuable insight into the liability a college or university faces when dealing with water damage emergencies and emphasizes the importance of having a property-specific plan in place for when the dreaded event occurs. Additionally, a discussion of best practices in preventive maintenance is included.

Presenter: Erin Nickerson, Director of Commercial Sales, Unlimited Restoration, Inc

With over a decade of experience in the property restoration industry, Erin Nickerson brings deep expertise and proven leadership to her role as Director of Commercial Sales at Unlimited Restoration, Inc. Specializing in emergency services for educational, commercial, multifamily, and industrial properties, Erin partners closely with facilities and property management teams to minimize downtime and deliver strategic, results-driven restoration solutions.

Session 2: Operationalizing Facility Master Plans: Data-Driven Tools for Educational Institutions

SitelogIQ will discuss tools designed to support educational institutions in the planning, design, and management of construction projects. These tools also facilitate the development of comprehensive, long-term facility master plans by integrating facility condition assessments with operational data. Additionally, they offer flexibility in adjusting project timelines, allocating funding sources, and evaluating campus-specific capabilities and constraints—enabling institutions to fully operationalize their facility master plans.

Presenter: Melissa Colestock, Director of Deliverables

Melissa Colestock oversees the development and delivery of K–12 facility study reports, guiding projects from early development through the selection of construction delivery methods. Melissa collaborates closely with clients to identify the most cost-effective approaches to building construction. With extensive experience in the MUSH markets—municipalities, universities, K–12 schools, and healthcare—she brings deep expertise in construction management, engineering, building commissioning, and performance contracting.

SCHEDULE

8:00-8:30 Registration/Light Breakfast

8:30-9:15 Welcome/Business Meeting and Elections

9:15-9:30 Networking Break

9:30-10:45 Educational Session 1

10:45-11:00 Networking Break

11:00-12:15 Educational Session 2

12:15-1:15 Lunch

Thank you to our yearly sponsors!

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