Hi IFMA-GTC Family, As we step into November, I’m feeling incredibly grateful for our IFMA-GTC community. It truly is the spirit of collaboration, learning, and friendship that makes this chapter thrive. With the season of Thanksgiving upon us, I want to take a moment to reflect on everything we've accomplished and look ahead to [...]
President's Message: Changing Seasons Hello IFMA-GTC Members, Can you smell that? It’s the crisp, cool air of early October, mixed with just a hint of pumpkin spice and the slightly burnt aroma of summer grills finally cooling off. Fall has arrived, and it’s time to trade in our air conditioning woes for thoughts of [...]
September President's Message Hello IFMA-GTC Members, It's hard to believe it's already September! With the kids heading back to school, it feels like a great time for us to get back to our own "studies" and reconnect with our chapter community. We've got a fantastic lineup of events to help you do just that. [...]
August President's Message: Beating the Summer Heat with Hot Events! Hey IFMA-GTC Family, I hope you're all managing to stay cool and hydrated out there! This summer heat has been no joke, but even with the mercury rising, our IFMA-GTC calendar is still heating up with some fantastic events you won't want to miss. [...]
July 2025 President’s Message: "YOUR IFMA" Dear IFMA-GTC Members and Friends, It is with immense gratitude and excitement that I step into the role of Board President for 2025-2026. I am truly honored to lead this incredible chapter, and I look forward to working alongside each of you to make this a truly impactful [...]
What a fantastic June 2025 meeting at Prestonwood Country Club. The Facilities Management discussion panel was a success, with many insights into the current local pulse and challenges. Thank you to Travis Dodson for moderating, and our distinguished colleagues David Seilaty, Tanya Blankenship, and Ethan Tecklenberg for participating on the FM panel. Golf Commitee [...]
Thank you to everyone who joined us for events in May. We started the month with our Professionals-Only Event at Lonnie Poole, where we explored the future of Smart Buildings and had a great opportunity to connect with fellow members. Later, the board gathered in Blowing Rock for our annual planning retreat—an energizing time [...]
by Todd Taintor, Golf Committee Co-Chair Celebrating our 27th year anniversary, this year's Mike Bradley Memorial IFMA Foundation Golf Tournament was another huge succeess thanks to our membership, participants, sponsors, volunteers, and Lochmere Golf Club. The primary purpose [...]
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all individuals who joined our Chapter in supporting the Boys and Girls Club of Raleigh! We raised approximately $4,000.00 and while the rain canceled the corn hole tournament and free throw contest, a great time was had by all. Your generosity made the event a [...]
Thank you to everyone who came out and made our annual golf tournament such a huge success! We had a fantastic turnout, and it was wonderful to see so many familiar faces enjoying a day of networking and fun on the course. A special thanks goes out to our Golf Committee for their work [...]
President’s Message – April 2025 Thank you to everyone who supported our March Madness event benefiting the Boys and Girls Club! We raised approximately $4,000.00 and while the rain canceled the corn hole tournament, a great time was had by all. Your generosity made the event a success, and we appreciate each of you [...]
President’s Message – March 2025 As we step into March, we’re gearing up for an exciting and busy time for our chapter! I’m thrilled to remind everyone about the upcoming IFMA Summit & Gala on March 6-7 in Charlotte, where we’ll have the opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate our industry. This is a [...]
President’s Message – February I hope your year is off to a great start! January was an exciting month for our chapter, and I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible engagement we’ve already seen in 2025. Our January Lunch Meeting, featuring Jamie Valvano, set the tone for the year by [...]
Happy New Year! As we turn the page to 2025, I want to take a moment to reflect on the achievements of our Chapter over the past year and share my excitement for what’s to come. By all accounts, 2024 was a successful year for our organization, and I am very grateful to each of [...]