Laron McKinnis

About Laron McKinnis

LaRon is a seasoned operations leader with a strong background in project management…

Experience

1. Director of Facilities and Real Estate

   Barkley

   Jun 2021 — Present · Kansas City, MO, US

   Oversee all facilities and real estate operations across multiple office locations- Direct daily facilities management services to support business operations- Manage budgets related to facilities, real estate leases, and operational expenses- Manage leases, subleases, equipment purchases, and service agreements for office assets across all properties- Lead space planning, including internal office moves, workspace allocations, and building modifications- Facilitate office space allocation to optimize team productivity and collaboration- Manage catering, hospitality services, and event support for both employee and client engagements- Supervise office security operations, including vendor communications, service oversight, and invoice approvals- Maintain strong relationships with tenants and building owners to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery- Oversee critical building systems and infrastructure, including mechanical, safety, security, elevators, housekeeping, and general maintenance- Develop and manage vendor relationships to support ongoing maintenance, service contracts, and project execution- Lead RFP and procurement processes for all facilities-related vendors and services- Manage purchase order workflows and Comdata card usage for facilities expenditures- Supervise facilities personnel, including performance management, evaluations, and partnership with HR and Finance on promotions, incentives, and compensation- Oversee inventory, ordering, and distribution of office supplies- Ensure regular maintenance and visual presentation of living walls across office locations- Coordinate workstation setups and employee relocations as needed- Manage procurement, maintenance, and upkeep of office furniture, fixtures, appliances, utilities and artwork to support optimal workplace functionality- Ensure regular service and upkeep of agency vehicles- Lead special projects and initiatives as assigned by senior management.

Education

• Drake University

  Bachelor’s Degree

  1997 — 2002

Skills

• Banquets
• Hotels
• Revenue Analysis
• Consulting
• Hospitality Industry
• Spanish
• Sales
• Front Office
• Wine
• Customer Satisfaction
• Food
• Restaurants
• Food & Beverage
• Hiring
• Event Management
• Catering
• Pre-Opening
• Micros
• Food Service
• Convention Services
• Menu Development