Gala-Atlanta History Center Cyclorama
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SAME/IFMA Facilities Management Workshop – San Antonio, TX
Presented in partnership with International Facility Management Association, the SAME/IFMA Facilities Management Workshop is an intensive two-day series of sessions for facilities management practitioners addressing topics including facilities management best practices, asset management, lifecycle sustainability, energy efficiency and strategic sourcing. The workshop provides insight from both the public and private sectors on emerging trends in…
RICS Event – Southeast Chapter: Future of the Profession
Join local industry experts and graduate students for networking and a discussion about the state of the profession and how to prepare for the future. OVERVIEW RICS qualified professionals will connect with the next generation of professionals and other professional associations for a meet and greet in Atlanta. The shortage of skilled workers, managing rising…
Women in Leadership Scholarship Deadline Extended Until August 17, 2018
WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP SUPPORTING THE FUTURE OF OUR INDUSTRY We recognize that this is a very busy time for our members. But we don’t want to see you miss out on the newest opportunity of partnership with one of APPA’s newest business partners, Cintas. As such we are happy to announce that we are extending the…
August Member Spotlight – FM Member Scott Christopher, Director of Facilities Management for the Atlanta Mission
Scott is an Atlanta area native. He started out in Alpharetta, moved to the South Fulton area then back to Alpharetta. Scott earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Georgia Southwestern State University. Scott and his wife have two grown children. Currently living on the Southside again in Senoia, which affords him the…
July Member Spotlight – Associate Member Robert Molina, Account Manager for Fire Systems, Inc.
Robert “Bobby” was born and raised in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. He grew up loving to fish with his dad. Bobby moved to Georgia in 2011. Bobby earned a Bachelor Degree in Music Education, one of his greatest achievements, from Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Florida. His first job was in water removal and…
Tentative 2018-2019 Calendar of Upcoming Events
July 13 Committee Notes Due July 16 Board Meeting August 1 Membership Meeting – Fox Theatre (12:30 – 2:00) August 1 New Member Orientation – Fox Theatre (12:00-12:30) August 10 Committee Notes Due August 17 Tour – Comcast August 23 Business Partner Event – tentative September 12-13 Advocacy…
Member Spotlight – Laura Hammond, Department Manager for Corporate Asset Management for Mercedes-Benz USA
… written by Teresa Cox, APCO Signs Like so many facility professionals, Laura Hammond fell into the field. IFMA Fellow Kathy Roper, “a fabulous professor” was her inspiration at Georgia Tech. Laura earned her Master of Science Degree in Building Construction and Facility Management from the School of Building Construction. At that time, she was…
Mercedes-Benz USA Tour for Students
On April 4th, Mercedes-Benz USA hosted a presentation and tour sponsored by IFMA Atlanta’s Accredited Degree Program Liaison Committee. Students in Facility Management programs and classes from Georgia Tech’s School of Building Construction and Kennesaw State University attended alongside working FM professionals. Thanks to Lonnie Russell and Laura Hammond – both of Mercedes-Benz USA – for…
April 2018 IFMA Atlanta spotlight – Dylan Murray – Kennesaw State University.
Written by Henri Brickey, Whitco Roofing. This month’s IFMA Atlanta member spotlight focuses on Dylan Murray, a senior at Kennesaw State University who will be graduating next month with a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, with a concentration in Facilities Management. Unlike many, who fall into the FM field by accident, Dylan has been planning…