About The Greater Triangle Chapter
Chapter Information
Facility Management is a profession that encompasses multiple disciplines to ensure functionality of the built environment by integrating people, place, process, and technology.
The Greater Triangle Chapter of IFMA’s has evolved over the years since the chapter’s revitalization in the late 1990’s. It has become a consistent and reliable news source designed to educate and communicate with our chapter members and local facilities professionals. The Greater Triangle Chapter strives to educate and engage Facilities Professionals around the triangle by providing relevant educational meetings and peer networking opportunities. improve communication standards as part of our overall Strategic Planning process.
Through the dedication and commitment of volunteers, we strive to help keep our members educated, and informed in regards to the changing FM profession. Please join us for one of our meetings or tours to see what we are all about.
Professional Standards
As a core value, The Greater Triangle Chapter Board believes in and is committed to diversity, inclusion and gender equity among its members, volunteers, committee, board leadership and community. We seek to establish and maintain an inclusive culture that fosters equitable participation, learning, and career opportunities for members and event participants from diverse backgrounds in a welcoming environment for all. Diversity and inclusion improve the community for all chapter members and participants and enhance excellence within the Greater Triangle Chapter of IFMA.
Click Here to view the full IFMA Greater Triangle Chapter Professional Standards and Code of Conduct Policy.
February 2026 President’s Message
February 2026
Warm greetings, IFMA-GTC family!
As we settle into the heart of winter, I hope you’re all managing to stay warm—and that your HVAC systems are behaving themselves! There’s nothing quite like a North Carolina January to remind us why our roles as facilities managers are so vital to keeping everyone comfortable and safe.
Looking back at January, what a way to kick off the year! A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at Prestonwood Country Club for our session with Alan Mallory. Hearing Alan’s insights on agility and resilience through the lens of his family’s Everest climb was exactly the “peak” inspiration we needed. It was a powerful reminder that whether you’re navigating a literal mountain or a complex facility renovation, success comes down to teamwork and strategic planning. If you’d still like to purchase a copy of “Summits of Self”, please reach out to president@ifmatriangle.org.
We also had a fantastic turnout for our tour of Alexandria Real Estate’s 9 Laboratory Drive on January 22nd. Getting an inside look at their innovative life science spaces was a great reminder of how the Triangle continues to be a hub for cutting-edge facility design. It’s these “behind-the-scenes” moments that make our membership so valuable.
The Future is in Your Hands
Speaking of teamwork, our search for new board members is open! Our chapter thrives because of the diverse perspectives and collaborative energy of our members. If you’ve been looking for a way to give back to the FM community, grow your leadership skills, or simply help shape the direction of IFMA-GTC, we want to hear from you. We’re looking for fresh ideas and passionate voices to join us for the upcoming term. Email me directly at president@ifmatriangle.org no later than February 13th.
And speaking of the future, don’t forget about our scholarship opportunities. If you know a student or a professional looking to further their education in facility management, please point them toward the IFMA Foundation and our chapter-specific grants. We’re committed to investing in the talent that will keep our buildings running for decades to come. Check out our LInkedIn page for more details!
What’s Coming Up in February
We have three big ways to connect this month—one for our dedicated volunteers and two for everyone:
- Committee Appreciation (February 5th): We’re heading to Apex Racing for an evening of high-speed fun! This event is all about saying “thank you” to the volunteers who keep our committees moving.
- Monthly Lunch Meeting (February 11th): Please join us at our monthly lunch meeting where we’ll have a Commercial Real Estate panel discussion you won’t want to miss!
- ‘Four Corners’ Networking (February 19th): Our regional networking series continues! Join us at Deep River Brewing for the next installment. These events are designed to make networking easy and local—no need to cross the entire Triangle to find a friendly face and a great craft beer.
Whether you’re dodging the wind chill on a rooftop unit or coordinating a major move, remember that you’ve got a whole chapter of peers backing you up.
Tanya Blankenship, CFM, MBA, PMP, ASQ-CQA
President, IFMA-GTC
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