Join a Committee
Volunteer committees make possible the quality programs, events, networking and communications that bring value to your IFMA Orlando membership. Contribute your interest and skills by participating on a committee to make your IFMA experience more enriching and valuable.
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Carmen Burkhammer and Maria Gonzalez-Burgos
The membership committee recruits new members and aids in the retention of members. Committee members serve as welcome hosts to new and renewing members attending events. They follow up on new and expiring members and run the New/Renewing Member Orientations. Membership coordinates the Call of Duty call list to support all programs and events through the IFMA Orlando Chapter. For more information, click here.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Anthony Koscielecki and Christine Bowen
The education committee ensures that events and materials are available to assist members in obtaining or maintaining their CFM Certifications. This is performed by coordinating CFM Study groups and submitting courses and programs to IFMA HQ for CEU and maintenance points. They are committed to educating our FM Professionals within each of the 11 Core Competencies. For more information, click here.
PROGRAMS COMMITTEE
Renee Ponik and Dena Sandy
The Programs Committee is committed to providing high-quality programs and tours to the chapter for Facility Management Professional members and vendor/supplier members, enabling them to advance their careers, expand their professional development, and expand their resource network. For more information, click here.
SOCIAL/NETWORKING COMMITTEE
Michelle Lippai
The Social Committee creates meaningful events that will serve as a platform for IFMA Orlando’s Professional members and Associate members to connect, network, and engage on a personal level in a social atmosphere conducive to achieving and fulfilling our goals and purpose. For more information, click here.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Norma Lopez
The Community Engagement Committee is to create meaningful opportunities for Facility Manager and vendor/supplier members to represent IFMA Orlando in the Central Florida community in support of a nonprofit. This committee recruits charities and bridges the gap to provide on-site volunteer initiatives or run special donation campaigns. For more information, click here.
MARKETING COMMITTEE
Tina Pun
The Marketing Committee promotes the IFMA Orlando Chapter through various marketing channels, including social media, and creates a “buzz” in outreach initiatives that expose the IFMA Orlando Chapter to the local FM and vendor/supplier community. For more information, click here.
BUSINESS PARTNERS COMMITTEE
Lisa Kelly and Steve Mathes
The Business Partners Committee promotes the engagement of Associate members’ participation in Chapter events and promotes goodwill towards the involvement of all Chapter members. It provides great networking opportunities with professional and associate members that can lead to new and improved business relationships and provide great visibility and recognition for our associate members. For more information, click here.
EMERGING LEADERS COMMITTEE
Franklin Lebron and Ricardo Williams
The Emerging Leaders Committee attracts, engages, promotes, and grows our young professional leaders within the Chapter. This is achieved through career guidance, industry training, resources, networking, and leadership opportunities. For more information, click here.
