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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…
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…
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…
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…
… 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…
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…
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…
Facility Fusion 2018 in Chicago was a memorable event for all attendees, but especially for the Atlanta Chapter of IFMA in our 35th year! The esteemed Kathy Roper (author, professor, IFMA ATL Past Chapter President, industry expert, etc) represented the chapter well as she always does and taught an engaging session on leadership and personal…
Posted below is a thank you note from Dr. Khalid Siddiqi, Professor and Chairman of the Construction Management Department at Kennesaw State University. Dear IFMA Atlanta: IFMA scholarships play a tremendous role in the success of those students who receive these scholarships. Please click here to see the sentiments in the attached documents from IFMA Scholarship recipients. I…
By Tori Mount, Royal Flush Plumbing Born the second oldest of 4 girls Kristin was born and raised in Westfield, New Jersey. “My hometown of “Colonial” Westfield was a typical northern suburb located about a 30 minute train ride from New York City. I spent my summers at the Jersey Shore and have fond memories of boardwalk…