34 years Strong


wHAT IS IFMA?



The International Facility Management Association



is a member-centric association that exists to guide and develop facility management professionals by providing exceptional services, products, resources and opportunities. In support of its members, IFMA promotes the facility management profession through education, credentialing, government relations, leadership opportunities, publishing, recognizing excellence, research and standards development.


Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Houston, IFMA is the largest and most widely recognized professional association for facility management, supporting more than 24,000 members in promoting efficient, effective, safe and humane workplaces. The Association's members are represented in 134 chapters and 17 councils in 105 countries worldwide. Globally, IFMA certifies facility managers, conducts research, provides educational programs, recognizes facility management degree and certificate programs and produces World Workplace, the largest facility management-related conference and exposition.



Our HISTORY



In 1986, a group of local real estate professionals joined together to launch the Pittsburgh Chapter of IFMA. Its founding members represented the city’s major industrial powers: Westinghouse, Alcoa, PPG Industries, to name a few. The city was a fundamentally different place then. As Gary Rotstein of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette pointed out in a 2013 article, ”[F]rom a tale of Rust Belt woe to one of urban transformation, it is indisputable that the Pittsburgh region is a far different place than it was 30 years ago.”


The office environment was also quite different from today’s work spaces. Private offices and open desks were the prevailing standard. Individual workstations were just beginning to be introduced and technology consisted of a telephone, a desktop calculator, and seemingly endless rows of filing cabinets. And, as a discipline, facility management was only in its sixth year of development. IFMA has been one of the primary organizations showcasing the importance of the built environment and the people who work in it, and the Pittsburgh chapter continues its work with the local facility management community.




Leadership Team



2018-2020 EXECUTIVE BOARD



Steven R. Pons, CFM, AssocRICS



President



Steve has over 25 years of experience in facility management including construction, project management, real estate, and security.


He holds a bachelor’s degree in business management, earned his CFM in 1998, and obtained a MBA from the University of Phoenix. He is the Vice President, Corporate Real Estate & Facilities for ServiceLink



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Marybeth Morris, CFM



Secretary



Marybeth is the Facilities Project Lead at the Pittsburgh headquarters of PPG Industries. In addition to project management, she is responsible for managing the day-to-day services critical to the
successful operation of PPG’s corporate offices.


Marybeth received a BS degree in Business Management from the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and has been an active member of IFMA since 2010. In 2016, she earned IFMA’s premier CFM credential.


Outside of work, Marybeth enjoys travel, reading, and working in her yard. She also loves sports and is
passionate about the Pittsburgh Penguins.



Amy Placke



Treasurer



Amy is the Manager of Occupancy Planning for Highmark Inc., a national, diversified health care partner. She's been a member of
IFMA member since 1998 and earned the CFM designation in 1999. She has served as the treasurer of our chapter since 2005.



Committee Chairs



Joel Campbell



Sponsorship



After a successful career in Information Systems and Information Technology, Joel moved to the construction industry where he represented the Celotex Corporation while holding a seat on its Internal Manufacturing Standards Committee.


Currently employed by Voegele Co., a commercial roofing enterprise, he represents the organization in western Pennsylvania and beyond.


His work experience includes market analysis, architectural and distribution network responsibilities, large project sales, and project management.


Joel is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh holding a dual degree in Business Administration and Marketing.



Jennifer Tylenda, NCIDQ



Programs



Jennifer joins AE7 Pittsburgh as a Senior Interior Design Manager focused on the corporate and commercial design projects. She brings over 15 years of design experience in corporate interiors, F&B, and retail merchandise markets. Jennifer is NCIDQ certified, and, a CIDA & NASAD accredited professional. She has also worked as a licensed realtor.


Jennifer is an active member of ASID, CREW, IFMA, and Pittsburgh Technology Council.



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