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April was an extremely fun and eventful month! Work was super busy (a true blessing), Conner and I went to the beach for Spring Break, softball was in full swing (literally!) and IFMA held two annual events – Facility Fusion and the Spring Classic. Facility Fusion took place April 12- 14 in Indianapolis, Indiana and…
Last month Southface hosted IFMA members to introduce their new Small Commercial Building Energy and Water Assessment Toolkit for Facility Managers. Thank you to Laura Capps of Southface for organizing the event. There will be future offerings of this course, please check the Southface calendar for your opportunity to learn more about this new resource.…
What motivated you to enter your career? Given the opportunity, people will always be themselves. The fact that I get to meet so many interesting people is what keeps me motivated. As long I can remember I’ve worked with people in some capacity. It hasn’t always been easy but certainly worth it. I’m a problem-solver…
Did you know that the Atlanta Chapter of IFMA is the same age as me? And did you know that Ed Rondeau, one of the 5 local organizers, is still a member of the Chapter? Yes, both are true facts!! I’m sure you are familiar with the old saying “you don’t know where you’re going…
1. How long have you been in your field? I have been with State Farm for almost 28 years. I have been in FM since 2005. 2. What other professional organizations are you involved in? None 3. Tell us something that not many people may know about you? I have three children and two of…
FMP Certification The KSU College of Continuing and Professional Education is finalizing the process to offer the Facility Management Professional (FMP) Certification course this summer. The certification includes modules on: Operations and Maintenance Project Management Finance and Business Leadership and Strategy In addition to earning the FMP Credential, this instructor-led course will be eligible for…
Small Commercial Building Energy and Water Assessment Toolkit for Facility Managers This event was scheduled for March 31, it has been postponed until April 21, 2016. April 21, 2016 at Southface. Registration price: $20, includes lunch. Agenda: 11:30 – Get lunch and get settled 11:45 – Welcome and Presentation 1:00 – Southface tour (30 min)…
I am sitting in the living room, laptop in my lap, Word document open, staring at a blank page. Conner is playing his PS4 and I say to him, “I can’t decide what I want my IFMA President’s Letter to be about.” He shrugs his shoulders and keeps playing. I go in the kitchen to…
Jeffrey G Ross-Bain, PE, LEED Fellow President Ross-Bain Green Building, LLC 659 Auburn Ave, NE Suite 259 Atlanta, GA 30312 (404) 220-8955 jeff@rbgb.com IFMA Member since 2013 What motivated you to enter the FM career? Upon completing dozens of building energy assessments (i.e. ASHRAE Level 1, 2) it dawned clear for me that the solution…
Getting involved with IFMA Atlanta does not need to take a lot of your time, just a little effort. Starting March 1st through May 1st, we challenge you to get involved, to take advantage of the multitude of opportunities our chapter offers each year to learn, connect, and advance. 1. Get engaged! Simply complete five…