Committees

Communications Committee

The communications committee is responsible for managing our chapter outreach through social medial, utilizing the chapter's LinkedIn page.

#ifmachesapeake, #chesapeakechapterIFMA are the main hashtags to use to upload info about our chapter. 
 Brittany Peddicord is the Chapter Secretary, and runs our communications team. 

Sponsorship & Industry Partnering Committee

Sponsorship & Industry Partnering encompasses 3 critical areas of the Chesapeake Chapter; Corporate Sponsorships, the Golf Committee, and Industry Association Relationships.

Corporate Sponsorships: The Committee focuses on creating long term partnering relationships with companies and industry organizations that support the fundamentals and principles of Facility Management. By promoting and nurturing these partnerships, it is our desire that both the Chapter membership and the partnering organization achieve the benefits of long-term win-win relationships.

Annual Golf Outing: The Golf Committee is responsible for organizing all aspects of the Annual Golf Outing. This has become not only a signature event, but through the events’ proceeds, has become the primary supporter of Chapter sponsored education and certification opportunities for Chapter members.

Industry Association Relationships: The Committee fosters continued outreach to partner with Industry Associations that support the needs of Facility Managers and our Chapter members.  The committee seeks to develop partnerships that promote learning opportunities that support the Facility Manager through joint events, seminars and networking.

We welcome all interested professional and associate members to seek an opportunity to get involved with any of these committee actives or to partner with us through various levels of sponsorship.

If you would like to more information about being a sponsor of our chapter or joining the Sponsorship & Industry Partnering Committee please contact: Rick Wade, or Ethan Lang. 

Networking & Member Services Committee

The committee focuses on retaining and growing chapter membership, and supporting and communicating benefits and advantages of membership.  Our responsibility also includes helping to members make the most of their member benefits by establishing and seating a Welcoming Committee, Mentoring Groups as well Young Professional/Emerging Leaders under their purview. 
If you are interested in learning more about this team, please reach out to Deb Dauer or Rob Broczkowski.  

Learning & Professional Development Committee

The committee focuses on the development of educational programs and monthly meetings for current and new chapter members to attend and network with fellow peers. We strive to create exciting events with tours and provide informative topics for Facility Managers to relate to.  Our group is always open to new ideas for programs and venues.  

Committee meetings are monthly and updated on our calendar page. 
Reach out to Doyin Adewodu or Adrian Cox for more information. 

Education & Credentialing Committee

CFM: The Premier Certification for Experienced FM Professionals

FMP: Facility Management Professional 

The Certified Facility Manager (CFM) credential sets the industry standard for ensuring the knowledge and competence of practicing facility managers. The CFM Exam covers the broad range of facility management duties.

IFMA's certification process is designed to assess competency in the field through work experience, education and the ability to pass a comprehensive exam that covers 11 competencies that make up the facility management body of knowledge. Since the program began in 1992, more than 3100 facility managers from 32 countries have achieved this prestigious recognition. IFMA recognized over 20,000 who have the FMP certification in 2024.

IFMA Chesapeake offers members discounted rates for IFMA Educational Programs taught by certified instructor, Chapter Member, Advisory Board Leader- Gary Pfeifer, CFM,FMP, SFP. 

Advisory Board

The Primary Goal of the Advisory Board is to foster leadership within our chapter. In addition these dedicated former Chapter Presidents will help:
• Ensure smooth Transfer of Board Knowledge from an historical perspective
• Help provide direction or clarity on matters chapter related and strategies for moving forward
• Advisory capacity as needed for transitioning board members
• Ongoing mentoring of seated board members
• Align ongoing strategies for collaborative success between board and administrative team
• Interface with National as needed

Nominating Committee

Chaired by the Immediate Past President

Function: Helping nominate a board at Executive level

During election period (March-May of election year) Chapter Past Presidents (min 3 - max 5) will serve as Nominating committee/strategists for soliciting and or selection of candidates that are members in good standing of the Chesapeake Chapter for Incoming (open) Board member positions. Seated Chapter President Recommendations will be considered for the nominations committee.