Have you ever wished there was someone you could connect with who was facing the same work challenges that you are facing today? Do you sometimes feel that no one in your organization has a thorough understanding of the issues you face in your Facilities Department? IFMA has launched a new and enhanced online discussion…
Written by Henri Brickey, Whitco Roofing. Lee Thomas first realized he was interested in a career in facilities management when a light bulb went off – literally. About five years ago, Lee was working as an office manager at Graphic Packaging International’s global headquarters in Atlanta. Facilities maintenance wasn’t part of his job title. But…
Greetings Fellow IFMA Atlanta Chapter Members: October was a blur, it was highlighted by none other than the 2019 IFMA World Workplace Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. It was a blast, lots of fun, scenery, food and oh yes we found time to learn a lot about facilities management too. Do you recognize these two beautiful…
Written by Henri Brickey, Whitco Roofing. Gemma Peebles is relatively new to IFMA Atlanta, but her story is unique and shows just how varied and multi-faceted the field of facilities management can be. Sure, we all know by now that facilities professionals keep America’s cities, town, shopping centers and workplaces operating around the clock. But…
Global FM, the alliance for facility management associations worldwide, has announced May 17, 2017 as the date for the next World FM Day, occurring during the World FM Week celebrations held May 15-19. Each year, World FM Day showcases the vital work FM professionals and the FM sector contribute to businesses worldwide while also raising…
Written by Debi Gilbert (Chosen Janitorial) Our Member Spotlight for May is shining on Henri Brickey with Whitco Roofing. Henri’s name may ring a bell with several of you, as he has been writing our Member Spotlights for the past few months. As you read his story, you will begin to see why we felt…
I am very pleased to announce that in 2017 milliCare will again sponsor the Certified Facility Manager(CFM) Grant Program. This marks the third year milliCare has participated in this program, thereby demonstrating its ongoing and deep commitment to the Facility Management profession. As in past years, the program will focus on helping aspiring CFMs work…
The 2017 scholarship application is now available at http://foundation.ifma.org/students/fm-student-scholarship-program/scholarship-program-information—for-students. There are several changes. Applications are due by Midnight April 24, 2017. Scholarship awards will be presented on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 during the IFMA Foundation Celebration at World Workplace in Houston, Texas, USA. Also available is the 2017 International Student of the Year application.…
Are you currently in transition or looking to maximize your full potential in facilities management? Do you have a strategy to advance to the next stage in your career? Is it time to transform your dreams and aspirations into reality? The IFMA Atlanta Career Management Committee assists its IFMA membership by enhancing their careers and…
Member- Jason Tolan, Fiserv. Written by Henri Brickey, Whitco Roofing. More than 20 years after entering the facilities management field, Jason Tolan still considers himself lucky for discovering the industry he works in today, and he wonders why so many people still don’t know what it is he does. “This is a great career…