Nelson Pena

Nelson Pena

Director of Facilities Management Brookshire Grocery Company

Nelson Pena is the Director of Facilities Management at Brookshire Grocery Company, providing enterprise leadership over maintenance operations, asset and capital investment strategy, facility services, vendor partnerships, and energy programs across all store locations. He drives operational excellence and business continuity by reducing asset downtime, increasing first-time fix rates, and strengthening the reliability of critical systems- directly supporting sales, customer experience, and store team productivity. Previously, Nelson held multiple facilities management and program leadership roles at Walmart and Sams Club, leading large portfolios and enterprise initiatives focused on performance optimization, cost control, compliance, and long-term asset sustainability.

Main Day One - Tuesday, February 24, 2026

10:15 AM Panel: The Great Disconnect – Unify C-Suite Expectation with Practical Implementation

A clear vision from the top is essential—but when strategic mandates reach the operational level, translation gaps can stall progress. This panel explores how to close the disconnect between executive expectations and on-the-ground execution. Hear from leaders who are successfully aligning vision with reality, navigating competing priorities, resource constraints, and cultural resistance to deliver meaningful results across the workplace.

Examine real-world examples of translating broad executive goals into clear, executable plans

Learn how to manage cross-functional alignment, communication, and accountability from strategy to implementation

Explore tactics to anticipate and overcome barriers that often derail transformation efforts

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Nelson.

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