Mike Cowley has more than 30 years of hands-on experience in the production maintenance and facility engineering fields, including all aspects of facility management, computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), contract maintenance, utility operations, project engineering and senior engineering management.

He spent the early years of his maintenance career in the textile industry working for Burlington Industries. While there, he was named Director of Engineering and Maintenance for the Lees Carpets Division. He played an integral role in the successful implementation of Lees' maintenance improvement program, transforming it from "chaotic" to "world class."

In his role as District Manager with Aramark Facility Services Specialty Markets Group, Mike managed multiple facility services and maintenance accounts, and assisted nationally with maintenance program assessments, planning and implementation of improvement programs.

Cowley is President of his own maintenance solutions company, CE Maintenance Solutions, which provides consulting services to facility and manufacturing maintenance organizations.

Mike regularly speaks at leading, nationwide maintenance and facility management conferences, including Facility Decisions and National Facilities Management & Technology Expo. He currently serves as Vice President of Professional Development for the Association for Facilities Engineering.

"Very well spoken and good speaker; really did a great job informing students."
James Bryant, Facilities Manager
Sprint Nextel

"Great material; presented at a professional level in a comfortable timeframe."
Sherry Gainey, Contracts Coordinator
AAA Auto Club South

"We need more of Mike’s expertise."
Vince Elliott, President
Elliott Affiliates

“Mike Cowley was an excellent teacher. I will perform better at my job.”
Matt Durbin, Project Manager
Orange County Sheriffs Department

“The instructor made the material/process easy to understand…explained how to integrate it into our workplan and schedule. Any questions were answered with clarity and patience. Good class and instructor.”
Wyatt Johnson, Maintenance Operations Manager
Boeing

“The instructor really knew the subject…his past experience really helped the class.”
James Hendrix, Maintenance Planner
Nestle

“Material was well-organized and well-presented. Instructor was very personable…made it interesting and easy to follow.”
Michael Larking, Planner/Scheduler
City of Boca Raton

“Knowledgeable instructor who has the experience and credibility – refreshing.”
Dave VanAken, Maintenance Planning Manager
DuPont Teijin Films