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Stephen D. Harvey, Unrestricted Licensed Master Electrician, Unrestricted Licensed Low Voltage Technician. Stephen Harvey has a very popular name during the age of Family Feud, Miss America and the Steve Harvey show. But do not confuse Steve Harvey the comedian with Stephen Harvey the family man, electrical contractor, business owner, and minister. Stephen is currently…
According to ATL Facilities Management Administration Director John Means, earning the distinction of Accredited Airport Executive (AAE) was a major milestone in his career. He recently passed the AAE exam of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE). “I pursued this because eight years ago when I came to the airport, Means explained. “I was ‘green…
It shocked me when I learned that long-time IFMA member Lyle D Gladney had not yet been featured in our newsletter. Lyle has served for our chapter since 2005 and is currently on the ballot to become our incoming Vice President. He was born in Chicago, but still considers himself to be a southerner; as…
“On Friday, April 23rd, our group had the pleasure of touring the brand new, state-of-the-art facility for the National Headquarters of Insight Global. All 16 floors of the facility are owned and occupied by IG. The building, which officially opened in March 2020, comes equipped with full service roof-top bars (a wine bar, a beer…
Interviewed by Debi Gilbert, CRE Business Development, Greenwood Group Landscape. The Atlanta Chapter of IFMA is very excited to share with you that our current Chapter President, Dr. Charles Marshall, is now serving as the Energy Director for HUD in Washington, DC. I recently had the opportunity to interview Charles about not only this new…
Trade and Industrial Educators of Georgia (TIEGA) functions as a professional group within the Georgia Association for Career and Technical Education in furthering the growth and development of Career and Technical education, providing an opportunity for trade and industrial educators to discuss developments affecting trade and industrial education on the state level and provide trade…
Walking in and admiring Atlanta’s largest hotel (1,663 rooms), I was pleasantly surprised to meet such a humble “man in charge”. Although Dave Mason’s current role as Director of Engineering at The Atlanta Marriott Marquis, along with his decorated past in Facilities Management, is plenty to brag about; he does not allow his accomplishments to…
Received (in revised form): 10th September, 2020 CHARLES F. MARSHALL Airport Engineering Manager, Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, USA Dr Charles F. Marshall, CEM, CEA, PMP, CBCP, CLEP, FAEE, EcoDistrict AP is an Airport Engineering Manager at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport with over 25 years of experience. He manages the Utility Program at the airport as…
IFMA is excited to announce that this year’s World Workplace Conference and Expo will be held in Kissimmee, Florida, USA, Oct. 26-28. For attendees’ safety and convenience, World Workplace is relocating to the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, just minutes from Walt Disney World® and Universal Orlando Resort™. In addition to gathering together again…