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What motivated you to enter your career? I was motivated to enter my career because I enjoy a challenge. Sales is nothing but challenges and competition and I thrive in both. Adding the challenge of selling roofing and preventative maintenance just makes it fun because I am constantly learning and trying to better myself. How…
I hope that everyone is enjoying a safe summer and taking some time to do a little vacationing! Since our “Sizzling Summer Social” back on June 29th we have experienced some record temperatures here in Atlanta. As I was sitting at home I was watching the news, in particular the weather forecast. The meteorologist stated…
After an extensive international search, Building Construction at Georgia Tech has a new professor. Eunhwa Yang has accepted the position of Assistant Professor in the teaching areas of Facility and/or Real Estate Management. The position requires the candidate to have a doctoral degree in facility management, building construction, real estate, or a related field. Yang…
by Harriet Whelihan We are in the heat of summer here in the ATL – a slower time of year, when many are taking a well-deserved vacation, and there are purposefully fewer planned events for the chapter membership. Even though there are no formal educational events scheduled this month, that doesn’t mean that you don’t…
What motivated you to enter your career? Honestly, never would I have imagined that I’d be in the position I’m in today. My motivation was to ensure that I was able to provide for my family. How long have you been in your field? Aviation- 3 Years 14+years total work experience What other professional organizations…
Dear IFMA Member, The College of Continuing and Professional Education at Kennesaw State University has announced a new Facility Management Professional (FMP®) certificate program set to begin October 14th on our Marietta Campus. The classroom-based FMP® program from IFMA is the only one of its kind in the state of Georgia. The new course offers…
May 27, 2016 | Atlanta, GA Professor Kathy Roper began teaching at Georgia Tech in July 2002. She brought a complete career of Facility Management industry knowledge to the School of Building Construction (BC) and College of Design. Roper spearheaded the Facility Management Master’s Program and coordinated the partnership and accreditation of the Facility Management…
Want to learn more about our program, faculty and students? Then join us for our 15th Annual Construction Management Industry Advisory Board Fundraiser Gala! The Gala includes dinner, a silent auction, raffle and entertainment, with proceeds benefiting KSU Construction Management scholarships through The Polytechnic Foundation of KSU, Inc. This event will be held on Thursday,…
I would like to thank the members of IFMA Atlanta for the opportunity to serve as your President for the next year. You have my promise that I will work diligently to continue the progress made by Christy Lowell, our outgoing President, who we all owe many thanks for her selfless work to an organization…
Hard to believe this is the last president’s letter I will be writing…this year has flown by! To be honest, I thought that by the time June rolled around, I would be counting down the days until I passed the torch. However, I am feeling quite the opposite…as I approach the end of my term…