Greater Phoenix Chapter FM Spotlight: November 2019
November 2019 FM Spotlight
Amy Nugent
Facilities Manager
University of Arizona
IFMA Phoenix: Thank you for allowing us the pleasure of interviewing you for our November FM Spotlight!
IFMA Phoenix: Where are you from?
Amy: I am from Louisville, Montana. I was born in Bozeman, Montana – I am a little bit of a country girl living in the City of Phoenix.
IFMA Phoenix: Why did you join the Greater Phoenix Chapter of IFMA?
Amy: I joined the Greater Phoenix Chapter of IFMA to get involved, give back to our community, educational resources and the opportunity to learn from my fellow colleagues that have experience in the industry.
IFMA Phoenix: What are your hobbies?
Amy: I love the outdoors, I enjoy hiking. I have dogs, I have chickens, and I have children haha 😊
IFMA Phoenix: What is the most fulling part of being an FM?
Amy: To me it’s an opportunity everyday to learn something new. Always having a challenge and a solution. I love the teamwork and team players. Always an opportunity to share your knowledge and continue to grow.
IFMA Phoenix: What do you love about the Greater Phoenix Chapter of IFMA?
Amy: I love our community relations, our community involvement, giving back, our educational resources, our shared bond and sense of belonging, it’s a great organization! Full of warm, giving people – definitely a sense of community.
IFMA Phoenix: What is your favorite sport?
Amy: My husband was a hockey player and I enjoy watching – even the older men haha. They get out there and stay active, throwing some punches, husting. It’s definitely a fun sport to watch.
IFMA Phoenix: What is one fact about you that many people don’t know?
Amy: Well if you walk into my office and pay close attention you are going to see a sign on my wall that says, Ted Nugent for President – he’s my uncle.
IFMA Phoenix: What is your favorite place in the world and why?
Amy: My favorite place in the world is the mountains. It’s peaceful, it’s relaxing, it’s rejuvenating.
IFMA Phoenix: What piece of advice would you give a new or aspiring FM?
Amy: To me the best advice to give anyone (new job, new FM, coming up in the ranks) is to get to know your colleagues. Get to know your stakeholders. Meet and greets, get out there and learn what their pains are, what they are looking for, what they want from you. Get to know their needs.
IFMA Phoenix: What is one interesting fact about Arizona?
Amy: An interesting fact about Arizona is the University of Arizona (who I work for) is the first University in the state of Arizona, we’ve been around for 125 years.
IFMA Phoenix: Why did you choose FM as a profession?
Amy: FM chose me. My mentor, leader, and my old boss (Marshall MacFarlane) was the one that really encouraged me, grew with me, and helped me grow with this campus that I work for.