At Apex Facility Resources, we believe in celebrating not just the professional accomplishments of our team but also the unique personalities that drive our success. Our Employee Spotlight offers a glimpse into the lives of our exceptional team members, each of whom is dedicated to creating innovative and efficient workplace solutions for our clients.
In this Employee Spotlight, we’re pleased to introduce Tracy Marts, Senior Designer. Let's dive into what makes her passionate both in and out of the workplace.
What keeps you passionate outside of work?
I enjoy traveling, cooking, and sailing. It’s even better when I can do these activities with my family.
What problems do you solve for clients in your role?
Our projects range from a single office to multiple floors of a building but often share similar problems that need to be solved. The primary problem is usually ensuring that the people who work in those spaces have functional furniture that enables them to concentrate on their work or collaborate with others as needed. As a designer, I help clients create a cohesive workspace through space planning and the selection of furniture and finishes. I can also work with them to reconfigure what they have as their needs change.
What’s your favorite aspect of your role at Apex?
I find it rewarding to help provide people with a better workspace. If someone is going to take the time to commute to an office and spend a large portion of their day there, the workplace should be inviting and provide them with resources they don’t have in a remote setting. I love being a designer because I get to have a positive impact on people by improving their surrounding environment.
How do you keep a healthy work/life balance?
On work days, I make sure to take some downtime every evening. Once I’m done with dinner and chores around the house, I like to just watch some shows and practice French to keep up my Duolingo streak. Working out at the gym also helps relieve stress.
If you could choose anyone, who would you pick as your mentor?
Michelle Obama.
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve been given?
Taking time for yourself is very important. Work and parenting can be very demanding on your time. Whether it’s a date night, dinner with friends, or some solo travel – don’t feel guilty about wanting to make yourself a priority once in awhile.
What’s your favorite restaurant in Seattle?
Daniel’s Broiler.
If you could do anything and know you would not fail, what would it be?
Learn how to play piano. I never played an instrument in school and am not musically-inclined. I appreciate listening to other people’s music but it would be fun to be able to play music myself.
Tell us something that might surprise us about you.
I have been to all 50 states. My parents and I moved around a lot when I was growing up as my Dad changed jobs. We lived in 7 different states and would take trips during the summer to visit national parks and other cities. Travel really helps you appreciate the people, history, geography, and food in our country. One of my bucket list goals was to see all the states and I finally crossed the last one off my list (Alaska) several years ago.
Which part of our company DNA speaks the most to you and why?
The Curious and Continuous Learner. It’s important for me to stay informed about new product lines or enhancements from the manufacturers we work with, so I can provide our clients with options that will fit their needs.
