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What motivated you to enter your career? Honestly, never would I have imagined that I’d be in the position I’m in today. My motivation was to ensure that I was able to provide for my family. How long have you been in your field? Aviation- 3 Years 14+years total work experience What other professional organizations…
Dear IFMA Member, The College of Continuing and Professional Education at Kennesaw State University has announced a new Facility Management Professional (FMP®) certificate program set to begin October 14th on our Marietta Campus. The classroom-based FMP® program from IFMA is the only one of its kind in the state of Georgia. The new course offers…
May 27, 2016 | Atlanta, GA Professor Kathy Roper began teaching at Georgia Tech in July 2002. She brought a complete career of Facility Management industry knowledge to the School of Building Construction (BC) and College of Design. Roper spearheaded the Facility Management Master’s Program and coordinated the partnership and accreditation of the Facility Management…
Want to learn more about our program, faculty and students? Then join us for our 15th Annual Construction Management Industry Advisory Board Fundraiser Gala! The Gala includes dinner, a silent auction, raffle and entertainment, with proceeds benefiting KSU Construction Management scholarships through The Polytechnic Foundation of KSU, Inc. This event will be held on Thursday,…
I would like to thank the members of IFMA Atlanta for the opportunity to serve as your President for the next year. You have my promise that I will work diligently to continue the progress made by Christy Lowell, our outgoing President, who we all owe many thanks for her selfless work to an organization…
Hard to believe this is the last president’s letter I will be writing…this year has flown by! To be honest, I thought that by the time June rolled around, I would be counting down the days until I passed the torch. However, I am feeling quite the opposite…as I approach the end of my term…
This year’s volunteer day at LBC, was a great success Many thanks to all who donated their time, talents, support and gifts and to our chairperson Lenetta Heiland Volunteers 39 volunteers participated in the 2 day event (200% more than last year) 19 on Friday / 20 on Saturday 6 GaTech & KSU students…
Marvin Richardson is originally from Brooklyn New York and had an interest in Architecture and building since the 7th grade thru high school. He has a multifaceted background as a professionally trained dance artist. Along with his performance background he’s experienced with building stage sets and managing the logistics of touring. Considering how important the…
Congratulations to our Spring 2016 graduates! Taha Addow and Charles (Chaz) Liston successfully completed the Bachelor Degree program in Construction Management with a concentration in Facility Management. Registration is now open for the FMP course offered through the Kennesaw State College of Continuing Education. To see course details and registration information please click here. The…
Thanks to the wonderful opportunity the Atlanta Chapter of IFMA afforded me, I received a scholarship to attend IFMA’s Facility Fusion a few weeks ago. Similar to World Workplace, Facility Fusion is a smaller, more intimate conference that offers networking, education, and an expo. The Atlanta Chapter typically sends a board member each year to…