Member Spotlight
Phoenix IFMA Chapter Call for Presenters & Meeting Hosts
The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Greater Phoenix Chapter is seeking engaging and knowledgeable professionals to present on topics that align with IFMA’s Core Competencies. We invite you to share your expertise with our members at one of our monthly meetings. Monthly member meetings typically take place on the second Wednesday of each month. Presentations are limited to one hour.
Important Note:
Presentations must be educational in nature and provide valuable insights aligned with IFMA’s Core Competencies. Sales pitches or promotional content for specific products or services will not be accepted. We encourage presenters to share industry knowledge, best practices, and case studies, rather than focus on marketing or selling their own offerings.
The IFMA Greater Phoenix Chapter is looking for members to host our monthly Member Meetings and Roundtable discussions. If you’re passionate about facility management and and have a facility or office that can accommodate 25 - 100 people, we want to hear from you!
These gatherings are a great opportunity to share insights, spark dialogue, and connect with fellow Professionals and Associates around topics that matter to our industry. Member Meetings typically take place on the second Wednesday of each month.
Whether you have a building or project you'd like to show off in a tour, or a space and AV that can host a great presentation, consider stepping up as a host!
Phoenix Chapter of IFMA announces 2024-2025 board, award winners
The Greater Phoenix Chapter of IFMA, the world’s largest and most widely recognized international association for facility management professionals, announced board members for 2024-2025 and honored members and member firms at the 2024 Phoenix Rising Excellence Awards & State of the Chapter.
Monisa (MJ) Nagarajan Gomathi, CFM, FMP, SFP, FMG, LEED Green Associate, Facilities Project Manager with Terracon, was elected to her second term as President.
Other board members: Marshall MacFarlane, IFMA Fellow, Immediate Past President; David Ramiez, CFM, APS, Vice President of Professional Development; Stephanie Jones, Allied Universal Security Services, Vice President of Communication and Community; and Bobbi Jo Huskey, Partitions and Accessories, Treasurer/Secretary.
“As I reflect on the past term, I am incredibly proud of our board’s phenomenal work. They organized exceptional events for continuing education, career enhancement, and social networking, playing a crucial role in the chapter’s success,” Gomathi said. “Looking forward to the next term, we have an amazing calendar full of events planned that will provide even more value to our facility management members. Our new board is well equipped and excited to make all of this possible. As we step into our chapter’s 40th year, I am blessed and humbled to play a part in such a strong association. I am filled with excitement and optimism for what we will achieve together and am ready to lead the chapter with all my best.”
The Phoenix chapter also recognized winners with the 2024 Phoenix Rising Excellence Awards. The event was held last month at the Hilton-Phoenix Airport. Keynote speaker was David Trask, National Director, ARC Facilities. Trask is considered a visionary leader renowned for his insights into the future of facility management and organizational excellence. Award winners included:
♦️ Rising Star of the Year: Sri Nayani Gajji, student, Arizona State University;
♦️ Emerging Leader of the Year: Mridula Potdar, SDB Construction;
♦️ Helping Hand of the Year: Liz Remley, Service Masters by Desert Dry;
♦️ Committee Member of the Year: Lorene Gilbert, Roadrunner Paving & Asphalt;
♦️ Committee of the Year: Arizona Facilities Government Alliance, Chair Dawn Holst;
♦️ Associate Company of the Year: America Roofing, represented by Quinn Fries;
♦️ Professional Company of the Year: APS, represented by Dale Benz;
♦️ Associate Member of the Year: Tiffany Pennington, TEPCON Construction;
♦️ Professional Member of the Year: Jared Spangler, City of Peoria;
♦️ President’s Choice for Special Recognition: Gary Lovgren, City of Phoenix; Hutton Wachlter, IPSA Security Services; Dave Little, KM Facility Services; and Bryce Reynolds.
“The 2024 Phoenix Rising Excellence Awards & State of the Chapter was a remarkable evening of celebration and recognition. The event brought together industry professionals to honor the outstanding achievements of our members and member firms,” Gomathi said. “We celebrated the hard work, dedication, and exceptional contributions of our award winners, whose efforts have significantly enhanced our chapter and the broader facility management community.
“Special thanks go to our programs committee and social events committee, whose tireless efforts made these events possible. The Phoenix Rising event not only highlighted individual and organizational successes but also demonstrated the vibrant and supportive community we have built together.”
Phoenix Chapter of IFMA selects Child Crisis Arizona as holiday party beneficiary
TEMPE, ARIZ. (Nov. 16, 2023) ‒ The Greater Phoenix Chapter of IFMA has selected Child Crisis Arizona as the beneficiary of its annual holiday party, this year a “Casino Night,” on Dec. 14 at the Arizona Biltmore. The event sponsor is TEPCON Construction.
This year’s holiday party theme is Casino Night. The Phoenix IFMA chapter and TEPCON will bring the glitz and glamour of a casino to its holiday celebration. The party will feature table games and delicious food. Casino "winnings" will be in the form of raffle tickets for chances to win prizes.
The party is from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Arizona Biltmore, 2400 E. Missouri, in Phoenix.
Child Crisis Arizona has helped the community’s most vulnerable children, youth, and families for nearly five decades. In times of crisis, it is there to help. When no crisis threatens, it is there to strengthen families, build resiliency, and prevent crisis situations.
“TEPCON is honored to sponsor the IFMA holiday party, where joy and generosity connect to make a meaningful impact,” said TEPCON Vice President of Client Relations Tiffany Pennington. “With proceeds dedicated to supporting Child Crisis Arizona, we celebrate not only the spirit of the season but also the difference we can collectively make in the lives of those who need it most.”
For those who can’t attend the event, there is still the opportunity to make a purchase from the Child Crisis Arizona Amazon Wish List. People can select either the Holiday Wish List or the Regular Wish List. Purchase an item (or many) from their list and select the Child Crisis Arizona's Gift Registry Address as the shipping address. After selecting the address, input "Greater Phoenix IFMA" in the "From" field of the gift options section.
Sponsorship packages are still available by contacting Kathleen Severson at [email protected]. Please visit here for ticket prices and registration.
IFMA Greater Phoenix Chapter brings home pair of national awards from World Workplace Conference & Expo
TEMPE, ARIZ. (Oct. 12, 2023) ‒ The Greater Phoenix Chapter of IFMA, the world's largest and most widely recognized international association for facility management professionals, won two national awards recently at the IFMA World Workplace Conference & Expo held in Denver, Colorado.
IFMA Greater Phoenix won the Chapter Web Communications Award (accepted by Kristy Schlesselman) and the Student Chapter of the Year Award (accepted by Krishna Chaithanya Goud Talla and Vinay Sekhar Reddy Karri).
The Chapter Award of Excellence in Web Communication is presented to the chapter(s) that provide comprehensive web-based communication to their members that informs them of chapter activities, related events, and opportunities. The ability to meet the needs of the viewer, appearance, quality, resources, and continual improvement will be reviewed.
The Student Chapter of the Year Award is presented to the IFMA student chapter that best demonstrates an overall commitment to building a future in the facility management profession. This commitment can be demonstrated through the chapter’s educational activities, programs, and internships. Innovative ideas such as community outreach programs or assisting local companies to better plan, design and change their facilities will be considered.
Within the last year, the Phoenix chapter has established not only a reliable and active LinkedIn profile, but also pages of integrity on Facebook and Instagram. Its directive is to reach all current and potential members, no matter their platform of choice, with details of available opportunities, upcoming events and more.
As of June, the chapter’s LinkedIn page reached the PRMC goal of 1,500 followers; a 64 percent increase from June 2021 through organic marketing management methods. Although Facebook and Instagram are not seeing near the activity that LinkedIn does, both are still inching closer towards the goals with Instagram seeing an increase of followers by 88 percent since June 2021.
“Beyond the major milestones for our chapter, there are plenty of other communication initiatives also ongoing,” said Schlesselman, Social Media Manager, Lead Management Institute and Co-Chair of the chapter PR and Marketing Committee. “They include prior installments such as weekly email campaigns with the goal to improve utilization, and chapter-specific group engagement and digitized member surveys.”
The student chapter initiatives significantly impacted chapter members' lives and career advancement. Accomplishments include launching successful programs like G.R.O.W. (Get Ready for Opportunities at Work) and the Young Professional Mentorship program, providing hands-on experiences, exposure to industry professionals, and personalized guidance to students.
The chapter’s student membership has seen substantial growth, increasing by 200 percent from the previous year and an impressive 750 percent increase since 2019. The student chapter's efficient organizational structure, including a constitution, responsibility matrix, and timeline guides, has been instrumental in its success and has served as a model for other student chapters.
“We have received accolades for our outstanding web communication efforts, recognizing our commitment to keeping our members informed and engaged. As someone who has seen our journey firsthand, I can attest to the dedication and hard work put in by our incredible team,” said chapter President Monisa (MJ) Nagarajan Gomathi, CFM, FMP, SFP, FMG, Facilities Project Manager with Terracon. “Additionally, winning Student Chapter of the Year is a testament to the passion, energy, and unwavering commitment of our student members and the leadership that guides them. These awards are not just acknowledgments; they are a heartfelt reflection of our chapter's tireless pursuit of excellence and innovation.
“We are not only proud of our accomplishments but deeply humbled by the support and trust of our community and members. With immense gratitude, we look forward to continuing to serve our community and our members with the highest standards of professionalism and excellence,” Gomathi said.
Past chapter President Marshall MacFarlane, Facility Services Manager with C3 Engineering, was inducted into the 2023 Class of IFMA Fellows at the World Workplace Conference & Expo.
Rick Corea Scholarship
Student chapter members Sri Nayani Gajji and Sriram Posinasetty are each recipients of the chapter-sponsored Rick Corea Scholarship. The scholarship is in honor of Rick Corea, IFMA Fellow, a retired Director of Global Facilities at ON Semiconductor.
Corea was a member of IFMA and the Greater Phoenix Chapter from 2003 until he retired in 2020. He chaired Phoenix Chapter committees, served on the Board of Directors as Vice President, served as President twice, and was the catalyst behind the creation and success of the Greater Phoenix Student Chapter.
Greater Phoenix Chapter of IFMA Charity Golf Classic to benefit 4 organizations
TEMPE, ARIZ. (Sept. 8, 2023) ‒ When golfers tee off at the Greater Phoenix Chapter of IFMA Annual Charity Golf Classic Sept. 22 at the Arizona Biltmore Golf Club, it will be more than a spectacular fall day of networking on the links.
Four organizations – Girls Can Build, Lokahi Teams, the IFMA Foundation, and IFMA Student Chapter of Phoenix – will benefit from this year’s sold-out event.
"I am so proud of our Golf Committee, which has supported community charities for more than 20 years,” said MJ Nagarajan Gomathi with Terracon, President of the Greater Phoenix Chapter of IFMA said. “The charity golf event represents not only a delightful opportunity for our members to showcase their golfing prowess but also a powerful way for us to come together in support of our community. By merging our passion for facilities management with our commitment to philanthropy, we aim to make a profound impact that resonates far beyond the golf course.”
A look at each of the beneficiaries:
- Girls Can Build: This Arizona-based initiative is powered by woman-owned Sharp Construction with a mission to break down barriers to women in the industries of construction, design, and engineering. By spearheading and support projects, opportunities and mentorship in these industries, it aims to inspire young women to be “Bold to Build.” Visit Girls Can Build at https://www.girlscanbuild.us/
- Lokahi Teams: This organization emerged out of a pursuit to inspire and support the community through youth athletic programs, both recreational and scholastic. It ensures that every child has the opportunity to participate in as many athletic endeavors as possible. Lokahi Teams lends it support by providing participant fees, equipment, uniforms, and facilities. Visit Lokahi Teams at https://www.lokahiteams.org/
- IFMA Foundation: The foundation works for the public good in support of facility management higher education, students studying facility management and related fields, research critical to the profession, and increasing awareness of facility management and making facility management a career of choice. For more information visit ifma.org.
- IFMA Student Chapter of Phoenix: Recognizing the significance of fostering the next generation of facility management leaders, the Greater Phoenix Chapter is dedicated to providing guidance, mentorship, and resources to its student members. Through various initiatives, events, and collaborative endeavors, the chapter aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world industry practices, empowering students to thrive in the field of facility management. This partnership not only strengthens the local facility management community but also reinforces a shared commitment to excellence and innovation in the built environment.
Phoenix Chapter of IFMA, GateWay Community College to offer facility management training
by | Aug 1, 2023
TEMPE, ARIZ. (August 1, 2023) ‒ GateWay Community College and the Greater Phoenix Chapter of IFMA, the world’s largest and most widely recognized international association for facility management professionals, are launching facility management essentials training classes this fall.
Facility managers oversee functionality, maintenance, grounds, and security of buildings and large complexes such as hospitals, apartment buildings, and event venues. Facilities managers are leaders trained to use the latest technology and support healthy environments through sustainability and pollution reduction design. No experience is necessary, although facility managers may have experience in construction trades, project management, business, IT, architecture, engineering, or sustainability.
IFMA’s facility management introductory course is geared toward those that want to learn more about the field of facility management and are new to the profession. Classes include hands-on challenges and competitions within the facilities management field, membership to IFMA’s student chapter, networking and connections with local employers, mentorship from IFMA members, and an invitation to IFMA’s international conference.
In the spring, the Facilities Management Professional class will be offered as well as the next step towards earning certification.
The fall 2023 class schedule is on Saturdays, from September 9 to November 18, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; and Tuesday/Thursday, from September 12 to November 14, 6:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Classes are held at GateWay Community College, 108. N. 40th St., Phoenix (the Washington campus).
Registration closes the day prior to the start of class. Cost of the class is $1,250 which includes all books and materials. Register here.
For more information, call Maureen Hannon at (602) 238-4323 or email her at [email protected].
IFMA Greater Phoenix honors Foundation, chapter member philanthropy at awards gala
TEMPE, ARIZ. (July 11, 2023) ‒ The Greater Phoenix Chapter of IFMA, the world’s largest and most widely recognized international association for facility management professionals, celebrated a year of membership philanthropy at its annual Cheers to the Foundation and Awards Ceremony recently in Phoenix.
The event recognizes the hard work and dedication of chapter members over the past fiscal year and to raise money for the IFMA Foundation. A silent auction was held in conjunction, with all proceeds going towards supporting the Foundation’s mission of promoting education, research, and innovation in facility management. Members who have made significant contributions to the chapter over the past year were honored. They included:
- Associate Member of the Year: Aimee Wells, Express Facility Management;
- Professional Member of the Year: Dawn Holst, City of Tempe;
- Associate Company of the Year: ATI Restoration;
- Professional Company of the Year: Terracon;
- Rising Star Student of the Year: Anjani Sharma, Arizona State University;
- Emerging Leader of the Year: Robert Dahlk, APS;
- Committee of the Year: Sponsorship Committee (Stephanie Jones, Nickol Shaffer, Samantha Perkowski);
- Committee Member of the Year: Cristina Butler, Rainbow Restoration;
- Helping Hand of the Year: Kristy Schlesselman, LMI360;
- President’s Award for Special Recognition: Mike Hollingsworth, City of Chandler; Stephanie Jones, Allied Universal Security Services; Charles Bladine, City of Tempe; and Jay Natale, Square Care.
“Thank you Marshall MacFarlane for your leadership over the past couple of years. Your presidency has inspired many and impacted even more,” said Kathleen Severson
Administrator, Greater Phoenix and New Mexico Chapters of IFMA. “We also welcome our incoming chapter president, Monisa Manju Nagarajan Gomathi. The board is excited to get started under your direction and we know the membership will be delighted to see what you bring to the chapter through your initiatives.”
Busy month for Greater Phoenix Chapter of IFMA includes new officers, World FM Day, scholarship
TEMPE, ARIZ. (May 25, 2023) ‒ The Greater Phoenix Chapter of IFMA, the world's largest and most widely recognized international association for facility management professionals, has had a particularly busy month of May that includes the election of new officers and members celebrating World Facilities Management Day.
Monisa (MJ) Nagarajan Gomathi, CFM, FMP, SFP, FMG, Facilities Project Manager with Terracon, was elected to her first term as President.
Other officers: Stephanie Jones, Allied Universal, first term, Vice President of Communication and Community; Kathy Keating-Losinske, Lungaretti Flooring Solutions, second term, Vice President of Special Events; Nick Kramer, Climatec, first term, Vice President of Professional Development; and David Ramirez, APS, first term, Vice President of Membership Engagement. Jacob Kashiwagi, KSM, Inc., was elected to his third term as Secretary/Treasurer. Vice presidents can serve two consecutive two-year terms.
“I am deeply grateful and humbled by the trust bestowed upon me as the new President of IFMA Phoenix Chapter. I extend my heartfelt appreciation to each and every member for their unwavering support and belief in my abilities. I stand here today, committed to carrying forward the legacy and hard work of past presidents like Marshall MacFarlane, and I am excited to lead our chapter into a future filled with growth, collaboration, and success,” Gomathi said.
IFMA chapter members also celebrated World Facilities Management Day on May 10. Activities included Ted Ritter, IFMA Fellow and Principal, Lead Management Institute, participating in a podcast with two other global leaders on how facilities management makes a difference.
“Whenever you depart a role like this, you feel there are some things undone and other things you wish you’d have done differently,” said Marshall MacFarlane, C3 Engineering, who served out his second term as Chapter President. “My term as President was more challenging than I anticipated, and more rewarding than anticipated. I’m proud of how we navigated the post-COVID years as a Chapter, and the things we have improved on.
“I’m excited to see what MJ accomplishes during her term as President; there are a lot of exciting things happening for the chapter. I am very grateful for the work and the support of our board and membership, and the extraordinary efforts of Kathleen Severson our Chapter Administrator. Finally, my eyes were opened to the vitality and enthusiasm of our Student Chapter members. I hope with sincerity that our efforts with the Arizona Government Facilities Alliance and the Young Professionals groups continue to pay dividends. I look forward to continuing to contribute to such an amazing organization.”
A hallmark of the IFMA Greater Phoenix Chapter is the education programs it offers its members. This includes the knowledge-based Facility Management Professional (FMP) credential that helps members accelerate their transition into the profession and the Sustainable Facility Professional (SFP) credential that helps facility managers make data-driven decisions and understand sustainable best practices.
“Our Education Committee recognizes that as facilities professionals it is critical that we continually sharpen our skills through professional development. With this in mind, we will continue to provide programs and training opportunities to help you enhance member skills and awareness in preparation for the challenges their jobs provide today and, in the future,” Gomathi said.
IFMA Greater Phoenix also boasts a robust student chapter. It offers internships and scholarships to future facility management professionals. Community outreach efforts include an annual charity golf tournament and working with Valley non-profits such as “Feed Our Friends.”
Patrick Okamura Education Scholarship
With the generosity of IFMA Fellow Patrick Okamura, the chapter is providing an opportunity to all individuals seeking financial support to advance their education credentials through the Patrick Okamura Education Scholarship.
Patrick Okamura and the IFMA Greater Phoenix Chapter understand the rigors of sustaining the financial burden while maintaining an efficient professional career. Through this scholarship, the chapter hopes to provide one valued individual who is enthusiastic in learning and looking for a way to climb higher.
The scholarship type is continuing education, education credentials, and career oriented/student. Applicants who are currently employed with a company or pursuing a degree with one or more focuses on facility management or related fields are encouraged to complete and submit the application.
The scholarship amount is $800 and goes towards a chapter credential series or workshop. The scholarship is open to professionals and students currently in facility management or related field with demonstrated interest in advancing their educational degree; and to any professional and associate member of IFMA Greater Phoenix Chapters and IFMA Student Chapter. Application deadline is June 15.
To apply visit this link.
‘Facility Fusion’ event provides local IFMA chapter opportunity to network, share best practices
by | Apr 26, 2023
TEMPE, ARIZ. (April 26, 2023) ‒ Built environment industry professionals traveled to San Francisco earlier this month to participate in the International Facility Management Association’s (IFMA) Facility Fusion Conference & Expo. Participants included members of the IFMA Greater Phoenix Chapter.
The event provided an opportunity for participants to reconnect with their colleagues from all over the globe and to exchange best practices, ideas, and more. The broad range of professionals gave participants the opportunity to be back in collaborative spaces that extend beyond the computer screen. IFMA and other organizations like it rely on the collective efforts of individuals to provide a valuable member experience that gives back to their professional journey.
“People join IFMA for two reasons – to learn and to network,” said Kate North, Global Chair of the WE Community to open the conference.
Throughout the week, Facility Fusion participants were engaged with one another on a level that has not been experienced in quite some time. Over the past three years many businesses and organizations have asked themselves:
“What will the commercial space look like following the effects of COVID?”
As the third year of the pandemic ends, professionals are beginning to see what the new normal consists of. With much of the workforce opting for remote or hybrid work (despite the subtle urgency from executives and upper management to return to office) the primary use, maintenance, and operating logistics of commercial space is still reliant on the execution of strategic care.
Within this pivoting industry, building operators and facility managers are in desperate need of solutions that not only satisfy the new demands of the decade, but also budget restrictions, sustainability initiatives, and effective technology.
Following educational sessions and discussion panels, attendees engaged with each other.
“Many of those mini discussions led to a meal filled with laughter and inspiration as the connections grew in quantity and strength,” said Kristy Schlesselman, Social Media Manager, Lead Management Institute, and Co-Chair, PR & Marketing Committee of IFMA Phoenix Chapter. “It is the meaningful relationships that drive most contributions. The continuation of networking groups and conferences is instrumental in the evolution of what comes from these contributions.”
This year, IFMA chapter leaders had endless takeaways from memory enhancement techniques to strategic practices to manage and drive membership, sponsorships, and opportunities.
The IFMA Greater Phoenix Chapter leaders, Kathleen Severson (Chapter Administrator), Monisa “MJ” Manju Nagarajan Gomathi (VP of Professional Development), Ted Ritter (IFMA Fellow), and Schlesselman, presented at the conference, sharing their best practice chapter secrets, and also learned fresh ideas to help elevate the chapter.
The most common pain point shared between the majority of IFMA segments was volunteerism while the industry is facing a labor shortage. Conferences like this one allow individuals facing the same challenges to bring varying perspectives that result in the solutions needed for today’s challenges.
Facilithon
Members of the IFMA Greater Phoenix Chapter, along with other industry professionals, participated in “Facilithon,” a facilities management-based skills competition. The competition was part of the Arizona Skills USA State Championship April 11-12. The event brought together high school-aged students from throughout Arizona to compete in varying trades competitions. Students competed in everything from crime scene forensics to plumbing, electrical, masonry, and many other skills.
The “Facilithon” team presented students with a written quiz, along with a scenario-based problem and accompanying presentation. Many of the solutions the students produced were well in alignment with solutions suggested by the veteran facility managers that were judging. Many of the students had no prior exposure to facilities management.
IFMA Greater Phoenix witnesses a resurgence of government facilities group with robust meeting
IFMA Greater Phoenix witnesses a resurgence of government facilities group with robust meeting
by Peter Madrid | Mar 2, 2023
IFMA Greater Phoenix witnesses a resurgence of government facilities group with robust meeting
The February meeting of the AGFA Group featured a packed house with more than 40 participants.
TEMPE, ARIZ. (March 2, 2023) ‒ The IFMA Greater Phoenix Chapter held the first live meeting in almost three years of its Arizona Government Facilities Alliance (AGFA) Group.
AGFA was the brainchild of Linda Zarrella, the former Facilities Management Director with the City of Scottsdale. Zarrella passed away in 2020, but left a legacy not only in her work at Scottsdale and with IFMA, but her passion and efforts with AGFA.
AGFA struggled for a couple of years. There was always interest, but without someone to take the helm, it simmered away quietly in the background. Last year the group started to show signs of life. With support from people such as Charlie Bladine and Dawn Holst, both with the City of Tempe, the group began to build momentum again.
“We couldn’t be more proud and excited about the resurgence of our AGFA Group,” said IFMA Greater Phoenix Chapter President Marshall MacFarlane. “This group provides a genuine value to facilities workers in all government sectors. To see such a great turnout at the meeting is a testament to the work done by folks like Dawn and our chapter board. We want to be a chapter that provides something for everybody and this effort certainly represents that.”
The February meeting featured a packed house with more than 40 participants, MacFarlane said. The topic was asset management, with several speakers and a number of relevant subjects relating to the main topic. Several chapter members also attended.
AGFA is a group that welcomes facilities managers and their staff to a quarterly meeting that offers networking and information sharing on facilities management topics.
“In addition to the ‘regular’ trials and responsibilities that private sector facilities managers experience, public sector facilities managers face unique challenges, particularly in the realms of finance and budget, asset management, deferred maintenance, and more,” MacFarlane said.
To participate in AGFA, those interested do not need to be a member of IFMA. They just need to be a facilities management employee in the municipal, county, state, federal, tribal, military, school board, higher learning, or other “government” sector.
For more information contact Holst, City of Tempe Facilities Administrative Assistant, at (480) 350-8286 or [email protected]. The Greater Phoenix Chapter of IFMA also has information on AGFA at ifmaphoenix.org.
Phoenix Chapter Member Authors a book that you'll want to read
Authored by Chapter member, Tom Pritscher, 7 Gold Standards of Facility Construction: Save Money on Your Next Facilities Construction Project is a book you'll want to have in your possession for your next construction project.
Graduated Student Chapter Member Joins IFMA Phoenix as a Young Professional
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| Please help the IFMA Greater Phoenix Chapter welcome our newest Young Professionals Group Committee member, Shalaka Sawant! Shalaka came to Tempe in January of 2021 to pursue her Master's in Construction Management from ASU. While there, her curiosity to explore a new field and reassurance of growth with the support constant mentoring pulled her towards the IFMA Phoenix Student Chapter. "I am continuing my professional journey with IFMA to grow my network in the valley and contribute back to the community as much as I can." When Shalaka is not working, you can find her on the roads exploring all kinds of places and restaurants. We look forward to your contributions as well as watching your continued professional growth! |
