Calling all Holiday Party Sponsors!

Click on the link below to see all the different ways you can participate!

Meet Our New Board Members

IFMA New Orleans Chapter welcomes two new board members!

First up, meet our new Vice President:

Daniel Causey of MAPP Maintenance, a division of MAPP Group.

Daniel Causey works as a Business Developer for MAPP Maintenance, a division of MAPP Group. He previously served as COO and managing partner for SLAG countertops and flooring. He’s currently working to complete his FMP/CFM certification through the International Facility Management Association, and currently serves on other boards, including the Home Builders Foundation, a non-profit organization serving the Baton Rouge area. He has a passion to serve his community and the industry in which he works.

Thank you Daniel, for volunteering your time in this key roll to continue help grow our chapter and vision for IFMA NOLA!

Next up, meet our new Secretary:

Taylor Millet of Guarantee Restoration Services:

Taylor Millet from Lutcher! She has been a wife for 4 years and Mom to a sweet 1 year old- Taysom Anthony. Taylor has been the Business Development Rep for Greater New Orleans and surrounding areas with Guarantee Restoration Services for going on 5 years now – and has also been part of the IFMA New Orleans Chapter for that long! Her favorite part of her job is friendships and all the fun that associations such as IFMA bring!

We also want to thank Taylor for her long time involvement in the chapter and her eagerness to get even more involved on the board.

Make sure to say hello to these two at our next meeting!

Golf Tournament Day of Information

Your step by step for event day!

Thursday, September 8, 2022 @ Beau Chene Country Club in Mandeville, LA.

BEAU CHENE COUNTRY CLUB:
602 N Beau Chene Dr, Mandeville, LA 70471

TO ENTER:
You can access the neighborhood via 3 separate entrances:
1. Marina Entrance (Across from Franco’s Athletic Club)
2. Main Entrance: (On Highway 22 across from Goodwill)
3. Service Road Entrance (Accessible by exiting Highway 190)

GATE SECURITY:
1. Stop at the guard gate
2. Provide identification – they will scan your ID & return to you
3. Let the guard attendant know you are attending “the IFMA golf tournament”

CLUB HOUSE & ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Clubhouse is located in the center of the neighborhood accessible via GPS.
1. Park in the surrounding free lots
2. You should see our tents set up between the two main buildings
3. Head straight to the registration table to sign in
4. You may show up as early as 7:30am
5. MUST arrive 8:30am
6. Most importantly… Enjoy your day!

WE WILL BE SEEING YOU SOON!
WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THE IFMA NEW ORLEANS CHAPTER!

Any issues, please call:
Adam Graff @ 504.905.6799

UNO Job Opening!

OPEN POSITION

One of our IFMA New Orleans members has made us aware of an open position and incredible opportunity at The University of New Orleans.

UNO is seeking a candidate for the position of Associate Vice President for Facility Services.

This position will be vacant effective 6/1/22.

One of the qualifications is a Certified Facility Manager, Architect or Engineer. If interested please email dleitz@uno.edu for more information.

Member of the Month – June!

Meet our Member of Month for June!

MEMBER OF THE MONTH –

WHO: Taylor Millet

COMPANY: Guarantee Restoration Services

POSITION: Business Development

Here is a litter about Taylor! She will be our new Membership Chair for the IFMA Nola Board!

BIO:

Taylor’s strong accent is from Lutcher, Louisiana. She has been with Guarantee Restoration for going on 4 years. She handles all of the Greater New Orleans and surrounding areas. She loves her job and the friendships it’s allowed her to build.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN INVOLVED WITH IFMA – NEW ORLEANS?

As long as I’ve been with Guarantee- going on 4 years!

WHAT IS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE WITH IFMA – NEW ORLEANS?

All of the Lunches & Happy Hours. Specifically one Happy Hour downtown Nola that I thought I lost my work vehicle, but turns out I actually just forgot where I parked. Nothing can beat Networking- great to be back in action for 2021!

WHAT DID YOU ACCOMPLISH IN THE LAST YEAR THAT YOU ARE PROUD OF?

I accomplished to make it through Virtual Selling & Marketing in the whole year of 2020- build new & maintain current client relationships and keep the work coming in non-stop!

WITH THE CRAZINESS OF 2020, WHAT DO YOU MISS ABOUT THE PRE-PANDEMIC WORKPLACE?

The normalcy! Being able to just “pop in” on my clients with no heads up and catch up!

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF YOUR JOB?

Something different every day! My favorite part is the people I meet and the ways I can help people through a “disaster” of their life!

WHAT IS SOMETHING PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU?

I do not meet a stranger!

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR HOBBIES?

Shopping, being outside, working out, & traveling- I’m not one to want to go to the same place or wear the same outfit twice, I love to try new places & things!

WHATS ON THE HORIZON IN 2021:

Helping to grow the IFMA Nola Memberships and becoming a Mom to a Baby Boy!

WHAT WOULD YOU TELL SOMEONE WITH YOUR JOB POSITION ON THEIR FIRST DAY WORK?

Everyone you meet is someone- You never know who you are around or talking to- always think before you speak and act!

QUOTE YOU LIVE BY?

“Do a job you love, and never work a day in your life!”

Golf Tournament Recap!

Wow, another year in the books! We had amazing weather, community, and support for our 23rd Annual Golf Tournament!

Thank you to our Sponsors for your contribution!

Tiger Woods Sponsors:

SOUND MANAGEMENT

ROTOLO’S CONSULTANTS INC

GUARANTEE RESTORATION SERVICES

MULLINS LANDSCAPE

Arnold Palmer Sponsors:

AOS Interior Environments

Cannon Medical

Helm Paint

Happy Gilmore Sponsors:

Sun Interiors/Antron

Workplace Solutions

Mobile Air

Beverage Cart Sponsors:

Workplace Resources

C&D Plumbing

Hole Sponsors:

Mannington Commercial

GN Associates

Emergency Restoration

HGI Facility Management

Jani-King

Member of the Month – May!

MEMBER OF THE MONTH – May 2021

NAME: Kyle Finan

COMPANY: Cushman & Wakefield

POSITION: Facility Manager

BIO:

Kyle hails from the beautiful city of Ocean Springs, Mississippi and has called New Orleans home for over four years. He attended the University of South Alabama where he studied journalism and communications and spent 11 years working in multifamily management, prior to relocating to New Orleans. Once in the Big Easy, Kyle switched gears to commercial management with the global real-estate services company Cushman and Wakefield where he is responsible for 500,000 square feet of Entergy Corporation workspace.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN INVOLVED WITH IFMA – NEW ORLEANS?

About two years.

WHAT IS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE WITH IFMA – NEW ORLEANS?

I really enjoy the social activities, it’s a great chance to meet others in your field, bounce ideas off each other, hear the challenges and successes others face, and really brainstorm how to bring other ideas back to your own job. Also, it’s great to put a face to a name in such a digital world.

WHAT DID YOU ACCOMPLISH IN THE LAST YEAR THAT YOU ARE PROUD OF?

I achieved my FMP certification, it’s nice to add some letters to my name!

WITH THE CRAZINESS OF 2020, WHAT DO YOU MISS ABOUT THE PRE-PANDEMIC WORKPLACE?

I miss my co-workers; you see each other so much you truly become like a family. I never realized how much you could miss the background noise of an office.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF YOUR JOB?

I love that I never know what I may walk into or what lies a head in the day. I can have a full schedule planned and one call can change it all. I could never be a sit at my desk all day type.

WHAT IS SOMETHING PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU?

Well, while I was born and raised in the south, but I come from a very large northern family, my mom has 46 first cousins and both of my parents are from Boston, Mass. Stuffed peppers were their forte, not gumbo!

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR HOBBIES?

Traveling, I’d rather a great experience than a new car! I love being outside whether it’s boating, biking, or trying to look like a natural born runner. I like to be super social but I’m all about balance so nights on my couch with my dog are the best!

WHATS ON THE HORIZON IN 2021:

Now that I have my FMP, I think I may try for some more certifications, I have been checking into the SFP certification. And more traveling!!!

WHAT WOULD YOU TELL SOMEONE WITH YOUR JOB POSITION ON THEIR FIRST DAY WORK?

Prioritize, everyone thinks their needs are the most important, great customer service and communication will go a long way to help you be successful.

QUOTE YOU LIVE BY?

“Never trade in your authenticity for approval!”

Holiday Toy Drive Highlights

https://www.louisianahospitalityfoundation.org/2020-toy-drive/

THANK YOU TO ALL FOR YOUR DONATIONS IN TIME OR IN TOYS!! IFMA New Orleans thanks you for being a chapter that gives back!

Home Office Challenge!

— W.F.M. Challenge —

“WORK FROM HOME” … the new theme of our year! Welcome to our first IFMA New Orleans Summer Challenge!

Here are the deets:

Whether you are still working from home, or (even if you are back in the office) – post a picture of your home office/work area to our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=ifma%20new%20orleans%20chapter

The Board will select the top two from all of the entries, & from there we will have a vote off on Facebook..

The chosen winner will receive a $50 GIFT CARD TO HOME DEPOT for all of the DIY fun!

We’re looking for creativity, humor, organization, ingenuity, and more! We want to see what is making your “home office” unique to YOU.

Are your pets by you?
Did you create a sit/stand desk?
Permanent place for your snacks?
Extra lighting?
Kitchen counter? Back patio? Extra room?

We hope this brings a smile to your face, as we are eager to see where everyone has been chugging along at in 2020.

Catch ya online & good luck to all our participants!

Contest ends 7/28/2020 … WINNER announced August 1st!

Thank you Karen!

Our current Treasurer, Karen Millar, will sadly be leaving our IFMA Board. Karen you are kind, invested, diligent, and always willing to contribute. We send our best wishes to you on your new position, and also a BIG THANK YOU from the entire IFMA fam for your wonderful contributions!!