KCAHE

07/02/2026

Registration is now open for one of KCAHE's most anticipated events! ⛳

Join us on Friday, August 14, at St. Andrews Golf Club for a day of golf, networking, and friendly competition with healthcare facility professionals and industry partners from across the region.

Registration is now open, and sponsorship opportunities are still available.

Register or become a sponsor today: https://lnkd.in/gK6PcMKC

06/26/2026

🏓 Thank You for an Amazing KCAHE Pickleball Tournament! 🏓

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for a fun afternoon!

🏆 Tournament Champions:
TJ Wallace and Nolan Wirth took home the championship title!

👕 Best Dressed Winners:
Karen Pritchard and Vanessa Cobb brought the style and earned this year’s Best Dressed honors!

Congratulations to all of our winners, and thank you to everyone who attended and made this event such a success. We love seeing our healthcare community come together to connect, compete, and have fun.

⛳ We can’t wait to see everyone again at the KCAHE Golf Tournament in August!

06/24/2026

Save the Date! Join us October 29, 2026, for the KCAHE Annual Conference at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Overland Park.

Theme: Believe. Build. Lead. Building Relationships for Better Teams

Hear from local, regional, and national experts as they share insights to help navigate the dynamic changes in healthcare today and into the future.

There are a few sponsorship opportunities remaining for the event. Contact Malcom Sparling or Renee Jacobs to learn more.

Registration details coming soon. We look forward to seeing you there!

06/16/2026

🎉 Please join us in Welcoming Paul Wetzel to the KCAHE Board of Directors!

Paul has been elected as KCAHE Board Secretary, with his term beginning immediately and continuing through the end of 2026. He will work closely with the current KCAHE Board officers as he transitions into the role of Board Treasurer in January 2027.

Paul serves as a Capital Project Manager with The University of Kansas Health System and has spent nearly a decade in healthcare construction. Prior to joining TUKHS, he was a Project Manager with The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, where he served as the Kansas City Healthcare Coordinator, leading healthcare projects throughout the region and supporting healthcare pursuits across multiple offices.

"I look forward to working with KCAHE members to improve healthcare facilities and environments for the benefit of our community."

Welcome to the board, Paul! We are excited to have your leadership, expertise, and passion for healthcare facilities helping guide KCAHE into the future.

06/02/2026

🏓 KCAHE Summer Social & Pickleball Tournament – Sign Up Today! 🏓
Ready for some friendly competition, great food, cold drinks, and networking with fellow healthcare facility professionals?

Join KCAHE at Chicken N Pickle – Overland Park on Thursday, June 18 from 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM for an evening of fun!

🏓 Pickleball Tournament
🍻 Happy Hour
🍴 Food & Drinks Provided
🎯 Yard Games
🤝 Networking with Industry Peers
Pickleball teams consist of 2 players, and each participant must register individually. Don't forget to include your teammate's name when registering!

🏆 Prizes Awarded For:
• Tournament Champions
• Best Dressed Team 👕🎨 (Get creative!)

Not a pickleball player? No problem! Register for the happy hour, enjoy the food and drinks, and cheer on the teams.

💡 Sponsorship opportunities are also available:
• Happy Hour Sponsor
• Food Sponsor
• Pickleball Sponsor
Don't miss one of KCAHE's most fun networking events of the year. Grab your teammate and register today!

05/28/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the May KCAHE Membership Meeting & Luncheon!

A special thank you to Mark Mochel, MBA, CHFM, FACHE, SASHE, ACABE for leading an engaging and insightful presentation on: “Ventilation Management Plan (VMP) Deployment: Leveraging ASHE/ASHRAE Guideline 43 to Prioritize Strategic Infrastructure Investment.”

The presentation highlighted how organizations can use ASHE/ASHRAE Guideline 43 to develop ventilation management programs, support infrastructure planning, and align facility operations with long-term strategic and financial goals.

We appreciate everyone who attended and contributed to this valuable discussion.

05/28/2026

👏 Congratulations to Anthony Harwell for being selected as the recipient of the 2026 KCAHE scholarship to attend the ASHE Health Care Facilities Innovation Conference in Minneapolis this August! ✨

✈️ Travel + hotel
🎟️ Conference registration
🤝 Chapter Leadership Forum access
💰 Scholarship award up to $4,000

Excited to see Anthony represent KCAHE while gaining valuable insights, connections, and leadership experience in the healthcare facilities industry. Congratulations again on this well-deserved achievement! 👏

Interested in applying? Be sure to watch for this scholarship opportunity again next year! 🎉

05/18/2026

Join us for the next KCAHE Membership Meeting & Luncheon as we explore strategies for smarter infrastructure investment and ventilation management in healthcare facilities.

⚠️ Registration closes tomorrow (5/19) at noon.

📅 May 26, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Metropolitan Community College – Penn Valley Campus
3201 Southwest Trafficway | Kansas City, MO

Topic: “Ventilation Management Plan (VMP) Deployment: Leveraging ASHE/ASHRAE Guideline 43 to Prioritize Strategic Infrastructure Investment”

Presenter: Mark Mochel, MBA, CHFM, FACHE, SASHE, ACABE

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/may-2026-kcahe-meeting-tickets-1986450248166?aff=oddtdtcreator

We look forward to seeing you there!

05/12/2026

KCAHE Golf Tournament at Eagle Bend was a great day on the course! A couple sprinkles tried to make an appearance on Friday, but not nearly enough to slow us down. ⛳🌦️

A huge thank you to all of our players, sponsors, and volunteers for making the tournament a success! 💯

Special thanks to our Hole Sponsors:
• AJ Manufacturing|Hole #1
• Viega|Hole #3
• Midwest Duct Cleaning|Hole #8
• Absolute Water Technologies|Hole #10
• Walker Consultants|Hole #16
• CentiMark|Hole #18

Lunch Sponsor: Temp-Con

Congratulations to all the winners!⛳️🏆

05/05/2026

Don't miss this opportunity! KCAHE is offering a scholarship to attend the ASHE Health Care Facilities Innovation Conference this August. Applications are due May 15, 2026.

See below for more information.

Ready to grow, connect, and bring new ideas back to your organization? 🚀

KCAHE is awarding one (1) scholarship for a healthcare member to attend the ASHE Health Care Facilities Innovation Conference in Minneapolis, August 2–5, 2026.

✨ Scholarship includes:
• Travel + hotel
• Conference registration
• Chapter Leadership Forum access (Aug. 2)
💰 Total award: up to $4,000

📝 To apply:
Submit a short essay (250 words or less) outlining:
• Why you’re interested
• Why you should be selected

📅 Applications due May 15, 2026
This is an incredible opportunity to gain industry insights, expand your network, and bring innovative ideas back to your organization and community.

Don’t miss your chance—apply today or encourage a colleague who would be a great fit!

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