Advocacy Committee
The Advocacy Committee is responsible for providing a direct link to IFMA International and participates in groups and initiatives that magnify and support the role of facility management professionals and help shape issues of importance to the profession. Specific groups and initiatives include the IFMA Foundation, IFMA Government Affairs and Chapter Sustainability.
Advocacy
Chair: Alex Leone
Co-Chair: Walter Rasby
Chapter Development
The chapter development committee ensures active and prosperous participation in Charlotte-market Commercial Real Estate organizations. By partnering with like-minded Associations, IFMA Charlotte can grow membership, foster inclusivity, and develop a holistic approach to the built environment. We ensure IFMA Charlotte events are publicized within other CRE organizations, members have the ability to network with others in the industry, and supporters are in tune with market trend.
Chapter Development
Chairs: Lauren Moss
Co-Chair: OPEN
Community Outreach
The goal of the community outreach committee is to provide for our community through partnering with other local non-profits. We provide a needful tie to our local community through volunteer efforts. We strive to provide local give back opportunities to make a larger impact within our community.
Community Outreach
Chair: Shelley Widenhouse
Co-Chair:
Education
The Education Committee's goal is to organize and communicate information on local seminars pertinent to facility managers, coordinate training sessions for preparing for the CFM & FMP certification programs, and communicate on an ongoing basis the importance of attending the World Workplace Events and utilizing the tutorial programs available to members.
Education
Chair: Ben Smith
Co-Chair: Open
Hospitality
The Hospitality Committee ensures members feel the 'southern hospitality' that Charlotte has to offer. Our group is a diverse group of individuals who excel in making newcomers and seasoned professionals feel welcome at our events. We greet new members and invite them to become more involved in the IFMA Charlotte chapter. We work with other committees to ensure that our membership knows they are the backbone of this organization.
Hospitality
Chair: Leslie Ancieta-Cook
Co-Chairs: Lauren Kerber
Membership Committee
The Membership Committee's goal is to grow and retain Chapter membership. We reach out to prospective professional, associate, and student members in the Charlotte Metro region to help them learn more about IFMA and the benefits of being an active member of the Charlotte Chapter. We organize and facilitate orientation meetings for new members. We seek ways to add value to Chapter membership so that joining and being a long-term, active Chapter member is a worthy investment of time and money, benefiting the member, their employer, and the Charlotte community.
Membership
Chair: Maria Lahodny
Co-Chairs: Open
Partnerships
The Partnership Committee helps associate members promote their presence, gain industry recognition, and stand out from competitors. We secure partnerships that fund educational programs and events while ensuring existing partners receive full recognition and benefits. Our annual partnership programs foster new connections through exclusive networking opportunities that strengthen business relationships.
Partnerships
Chair: David Stephenson
Co-Chairs: Lauren Kerber
Programs Committee
The Programs Committee plans and implements IFMA Charlotte's monthly chapter programs, meeting topics, and speakers. The primary goal of this committee is to address the educational needs of our professional members through monthly presentations, tours, and round tables/panel discussions, where members learn best practices in Facilities Management. Educational Programs aligned to the IFMA eleven (11) Core Competencies. The committee identifies timely topics, secures knowledgeable speakers or panelists, chooses appropriate locations, and hosts the meetings.
The programs committee needs your help! We want to know what topics are the most important to help make our meetings as useful to you as possible. This could include speakers you've benefited from hearing, or topics that you would like to learn more about. Also, we love touring interesting and new facilities. If you have a suggestion or opportunity, please contact the committee co-chairs or consider joining the Charlotte IFMA Programs Committee.
Programs
Chair: Sophie Duck
Co-Chair: Joleen Stephan-Mease
Social Media & Marketing Committee
The Social Media & Marketing Committee enhances IFMA's visibility in the Charlotte metro area and supports members by providing forums for industry discussions, news, and best practices. Our team also fosters media relations to share IFMA news with the broader community.
Social Media & Marketing
Chair: Summer Berry
Co-Chairs: OPEN
Special Events Committee
The Special Events Committee's goal is to promote, coordinate, and provide an atmosphere that encourages social interaction, professional development, and networking opportunities through various events for the Charlotte Chapter of IFMA. These events include our Charlotte Charity Golf Tournament, Annual Veteran's Day Clay Shoot, and a year-end Holiday Party. The Special Events Committee also assists with finding locations for other IFMA Charlotte chapter events. .
Special Events
Chair: Summer Berry
Co-Chairs: Rachel Lowery
Student Relations
The Student Relations Committee oversees the IFMA Student Chapter at UNC Charlotte by serving as the professional advisor. Through the student chapter, the professional chapter can help make FM the career of choice among college students, furthering the mission of the IFMA Foundation's Global Workforce Initiative. The student relations committee engages with the professional and associate members to provide networking opportunities, professional experiences, and mentorship to the student chapter membership.
Student Relations
Chair: Dallas Schwerin
Co-Chairs: Jesse Reeves
