As I proudly wrap up my second year as President, I want to take a moment to extend my most heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you. Together, we have not only sustained our mission—we’ve elevated it!
Over the past two years, our chapter has seen remarkable growth and extraordinary progress. Here are some key accomplishments we’ve made as a Chapter:
• We’ve welcomed an increased number of members, including more professionals holding key industry credentials—demonstrating our strength, credibility, and commitment to excellence.
• Associate membership has grown, bringing fresh perspectives and new energy into our community.
• Engagement has never been higher, with enthusiastic participation at all levels and record-breaking turnouts across the board.
• Our events consistently sold out, including the Golf Classic, AWP, sponsor events, educational luncheons, and our unforgettable holiday party.
• Our business partnerships have bounced back to pre-COVID levels, reinforcing the trust and value that our organization provides.
• We proudly renewed our CEU certification, continuing our dedication to professional development and educational standards.
• We actively collaborated with other chapters across the country, exchanging ideas and best practices that are shaping our shared future.
• We have strengthened our bottom line through fiscal responsibility and allowed our chapter to provider more opportunities to grow and reward our members.
• We’ve created a scholarship program for members to apply and offset the costs to obtain the CFM, FMP, and SFP designations.
• We have forged new relationships with local schools, trade schools and government offices.
• We have begun working with IFMA International to develop a Government Affairs committee to help guide and contribute to the state of Georgia and how the FM industry can impact future decisions and changes.
This momentum didn’t happen by accident. It happened because of you—your time, your energy, your effort, and most of all, your dedication to our Chapter!
Because of your commitment and your belief in our shared purpose, we have been recognized as one of the leading chapters in the country. Our partnerships with SkillsUSA and the FM Pipeline are helping us shape the next generation of leaders, solidifying our role as a driving force in the future of our industry. I welcome all of you to join us at these events and help encourage the future generations to join us as we continue to shape the future of the FM industry.
It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve as your President, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to bring our vision to life. Thank you for allowing that vision to become reality and thank you for investing so fully in this organization—your passion has built something powerful!
As we look ahead, I am filled with pride, gratitude, and an unstoppable excitement for the future and how our organization will continue to lead in all aspects. The last two years have laid a strong foundation, and I truly believe we are only just beginning. The next decade holds boundless potential—and together, there’s nothing we can’t achieve together!
With sincere appreciation,
Trenton C. Patterson, CFM, FMP, SFP
President, IFMA Atlanta
