NJIFMA Position: Chapter President
Name: Joe Wyatt, LEED AP
Title: Facilities and Infrastructure Manager
Employer: Duke Farms Foundation
Role with company: Responsible for strategic facility planning, and daily operations of facilities support groups to make an inviting, inclusive and efficient work place to meet the needs of the corporation's business operations.
Years as IFMA member: 7 years
Reason for joining IFMA: Most of my professional life I spent either in the areas of construction (eleven years), or in Facilities Management for (twenty nine years). In about 1990 while at Drexel University, I became a member of the Delaware Valley Chapter of IFMA. While in these positions I have effectively managed all aspects of Maintenance/Facilities/Construction Management with extensive experience in predictive and preventive maintenance, programming, planning, scheduling, proposal justification, master and strategic planning, as well as budgetary development, control and reporting.
Reason for joining the Board: I would envision working with our chapter on issues of sustainability and how we could reduce the carbon foot prints of our properties while maintaining if not lowering cost. I would love to have the opportunity to share what I know with our members and help them become better stewards of both our natural and built environments.

NJIFMA Position: First Vice President
Name: Steve Wehner, CFM
Title: General Manager of Facilities
Employer: Nestle Nutrition
Years as IFMA member: 10 years
Reason for joining IFMA: Facilities is a dynamic profession covering a multitude of services with vast regulations. There is no FM organization that provides a better service at keeping facilities managers current with education and industry trends, has access to large supplier and support base, and a peer network that is there to share best practices. IFMA is an organization that every Facility Manager should want to be a part of.
Reason for joining the Board: I wanted to be hands-on and help shape the NJ Facilities Management Chapter through its next phase of growth. I wanted to give back in terms of support that the Chapter has given me over the past 10 years.

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NJIFMA Position: Second Vice President
Name: Gary Coopersmith
Title: Vice President
Employer: Sweetwater Construction
Role with the company: Responsible for managing Business Development and Marketing Department and bringing in new business. Manages Preconstruction on selected projects and serves as Project Executive on selected projects.
Years as IFMA member: 1 year
Reason for joining IFMA: In addition to 8 eight years with Sweetwater Construction, I have 13 years of experience managing facilities and capital projects for NJ BioPharma companies. As such, I have a special appreciation for the challenges faced by Corporate Facilities Departments, and wish to network with Facility Managers out of interest and for business opportunities.
Reason for joining the Board: To further my opportunity to stay current with the industry and to do my part to advance the organization.

NJIFMA Position: Immediate Past President
Name: Carol Hart, RPA
Title: Director of Space Preparation
Employer: Federal Business Centers
Role with company: As VP of Facility Management for a third party provider, oversight of 8 mil SF of assignments for several clients in 11 states; lead team of 50+ property professionals providing services to the portfolio; track performance; reduce operating expenses through value engineering; prepare RFP responses for facility management services.
Years as IFMA member: 5 years
Reason for joining IFMA: Membership in a professional association provides a great opportunity to network with peers, to learn and share best practices, and to keep current with products and services that add value to clients and employers.
Reason for joining the Board: I quickly realized that the Board was a welcoming, supportive group who were working hard to provide valuable resources to the membership, and I wanted to be an active participant.

NJIFMA Position: Chapter Treasurer
Name: Dan Beck
Title: Workplace Services Manager
Employer: Jones Lang LaSalle
Role with company: I am the contract manager for all soft services, Mail, Shipping & Receiving, Food Service, House Cleaning, Security, Pest Control, Hazmat, Shuttle Busses and Landscaping.
Reason for joining IFMA: To utilize my 15 years in running my own business and managing the Maintenance Department for AT&T from Mississippi to California and share my experiences with others to help them run a more efficient operation.
Reason for joining the Board: The best way to help others is by getting involved yourself.


NJIFMA Position: Chapter Secretary and Administrator
Name: Caroline Shelly, LEED AP
Title: Owner
Employer: Hunterdon Facility Planners
Role with company: Responsible for developing new business, facility design and project manager.
Years as IFMA member: 7 years
Reason for joining IFMA: To gain insight into the day to day challenges that a Facility Manager faces.
Reason for joining the Board: To assist a great organization.

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NJIFMA Position: Membership Committee - Recruitment Chair
Name: Jerry Loehr
Title: Account Advisor
Employer: Limbach Company, LLC
Role with company: Responsible for developing new business, and maintain existing relationship by acting the liaison.
Years as IFMA member: 5 years
Reason for joining IFMA: To be involved in a top organization, with the opportunity to rub elbows with people who always seek to better themselves professionally. Surrounding myself with the best, and by virtue of exposure I’ll improve.
Reason for heading a Committee: It has always been in my nature to get involved. I never want to be that person on the side lines with everything to say but no skin in the game.


NJIFMA Position: Membership Committee - Retention Chair
Name: Perry Cirigliano
Title: Territory Manager
Employer: The New Patrcraft and Designweave
Role with company: Business development and Design Industry Liaison
Years as IFMA member: 3 years
Reason for joining IFMA: I've been involved with various organizations and found that at NJ IFMA I enjoy the people and the organization.
Reason for heading a Committee: To assist in growing the membership and spread the word about the organization.


NJIFMA Position: Events Chair
Name: Nancy Morgan, ASID
Title: Owner
Employer: MORGAN + Associate
Role with company: Owner of Interior Design and Project Management firm.
Years as IFMA member: 3 years
Reason for joining IFMA: I attended meetings when I worked as a Facilities Planners for Reckitt Benckiser. I enjoyed the people and the organization.
Reason for heading a Committee: I have been friends for many years with Lesley Zitone, the former Associate Chair. I admired her work with the chapter and wanted to continue as well as help advance the role of Associate members within the chapter.

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NJIFMA Position: Program Chair
Name: Israel Rodriguez
Title: Facilities Manager
Role with company: My primary role at Ogilvy CommonHealth Worldwide is to manage the operations of the Facilities Department located at Parsipanny, NJ. I have responsibility for managing 167,000 sq feet of office space to ensure it's a safe and productive environment for over 600 employees and contractors.
Years as IFMA member: 3 years
Reason for joining IFMA: I wanted to be a part of a leading organization that educates and provides credentials for Facilities Management professionals.
Reason for heading a Committee: I was originally asked to be part of the Strategic Planning Committee. In my participation for that committee, I enjoyed working with the other members of the NJ IFMA Chapter. When we need arise for someone to lead the program committee, this gave me the opportunity to continue working with great people.

NJIFMA Position: Communication/Public Relations Chair
Name: Joseph Arches
Title: Vice President Marketing & Business Development
Role with company: Developing and executing marketing and business development directives to find new business for Becht Engineering.  I am also responsible for finding new clients, developing new lines of business, strategic planning, market planning, and promoting the services (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, structural engineering, project management and building envelope) we offer to clients in all of our active market segments.
Years as IFMA member: 10+ years
Reason for joining IFMA: I initially joined IFMA as a way to interact with individuals involved in architecture and engineering aspects of the commercial buildings they are responsible for.  The NJ chapter was a natural fit, as at that time most of my business was centered in NJ.  I still am very involved in the NJ market, and the office I work out of and many of our clients are NJ based.
Reason for heading a Committee: I thought I had a lot to offer the NJ chapter.  Over my 35+ years in various industries I have always been involved in different trade organizations.  I have headed up communications for other trade associations previously.  My strong suits remain my marketing, business development, advertising, and public relations skills.  This is my second time that I am heading up this chair.  I believe my involvement helps chapter members derive greater value from their membership and look forward to any suggestions from our members related to chapter communications.

NJIFMA Position: Education Committee Chair
Name: Joel Orton, AIA, CFM
Title: Senior Manager
Employer: Sanofi-aventis.
Role with company: As Senior Manager of Facilities Planning & Design at Sanofi-aventis, I am responsible for a wide-range of planning activities in support of the Pharmaceutical Operations business unit. Responsibilities range from strategic planning & workspace standards to facility databases and move & furniture services. Work is performed in a collaborative environment, working closely with both business leaders and colleagues within the facility management organization.
Years as IFMA member: 18 years
Reason for joining IFMA: A member of IFMA since 1993, I became active in the New Jersey Chapter after moving to the state in 2000. I recognized that my active involvement would be the best way to meet peers in the facility management industry and develop a professional network. In addition to the networking, I was looking for a way to continue my career development through education and professional development opportunities.
Reason for heading a Committee: I have always felt that offering relevant & timely educational programs is a key to the success of a chapter. Being involved in the Education Committee affords the opportunity to help ensure that the programs are valuable to our members and keeps me focused on the current issues facing the FM community. As an all-volunteer organization, the chapter provides members the chance to hone their leadership skills through committee involvement. In my case, I'm doing this by serving as the Education Committee Chair.

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NJIFMA Position: Location and Catering Coordinator
Name: Cynthia Hoogland
Title: President
Employer: Avila Fine Arts, LTD
Role with company: Marketing and Business Development.
Years as IFMA member: 8 years


NJIFMA Position: Volunteer Coordinator
Name: Marla Freeman
Title: Sales Director
Employer: Parker Interior Plantscape, Inc.
Role with company: Director of Sales
Years as IFMA member: 1 year
Reason for joining IFMA: We work with many Facility Managers now who recommended IFMA. I wanted to get more involved in community affairs with an organization that is serious about promoting these programs.
Reason for heading a Committee: I want to be more involved. Volunteerism pulls at my heart. I have been involved with several organizations over the past couple of years including the Make A Wish Foundation and St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

NJIFMA Position: Program Documentation Coordinator
Name: Ray Koning
Title: Business Development Manager
Employer: Ambitech Engineering Corp.
Role with company: Business Development.
Years as IFMA member: 16 years


NJIFMA Position: Special Events Coordinator
Name: Gina Fritz
Title: Senior Site Services Manager
Employer: MCS Management Services
Role with Company: Manages Johnson & Johnson account
Years as IFMA member: 1 year
Reason for joining IFMA: I joined IFMA to network with other local Facilities professionals.
Reason for heading a Committee: I truly enjoy planning events and this was an opportunity for me to give back to a great organization.

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NJIFMA Position: Sponsorship Coordinator
Name: Jackie Lewis
Title: Consultant/Account Manager
Employer: MilliCare by EcoDry
Role with company: Business Development and Account Management
Years as IFMA member: 2 years
Reason for joining NJ IFMA: I joined the chapter to network with other professionals and build relationships with the FM community. I also seek to broaden my awareness of the challenges experienced by facility managers. I was involved with the chapter 10 years ago and left the commercial real estate industry for 8 years. Back then and now, I was and continue to be amazed by the interest to support the profession and the education of its members. I'm impressed by the level of professionalism of its members and the magnitude of responsibility for FM's to provide a safe, pleasant and productive environment for their workforce.
Reason for heading a Committee: It is my hope to reorganize and improve the program. I see the potential to build a program that benefits the companies seeking to market their products and services to the FM community and generate the funds needed by the chapter to continue to grow and offer high quality programs for its members.

NJIFMA Position: Sustainability Committee Chair
Name: Ron Slember
Title: President & CEO, Senior Consultant
Employer: Energy and Climate Change Advisors, LLC & Environmental Resources Management, Inc.
Role with company: Provide consulting services in the areas of Sustainability, Energy and Carbon Management, Facilities Management, Operations Improvement, Benchmarking and Facilities Best Practices/Process Improvement Training
Years as IFMA member: 22 years
Reason for joining NJ IFMA: The majority of my professional career has been in facilities management as a key component of an organization's success has made IFMA a critical resource for facilities professionals to network, learn, challenge the status and collectively contribute to the enhancement and reputation of the facilities management profession.
Reason for heading a Committee: I enjoy the opportunity to guide the NJ Chapter in providing educational opportunities for members in the areas of sustainability, sustainable development, energy and carbon management and related topics. These increasingly important and visible functions are providing facilities professionals the ability to highlight to the organization and senior leadership how the facilities organization is adding significant value to the business management.

NJIFMA Position: Golf Committee Coordinator
Name: Tom Hales
Title: Area Business Developer
Employer: Herman Miller
Role with company: Establish relationship with clients and help them get the most out of their Herman Miller experience.
Years as IFMA member: 3 years
Reason for joining IFMA: I joined IFMA to meet new people, network and have fun doing it.
Reason for heading a Committee: I enjoy heading up the golf committee because I love golf and providing a positive experience for people. Our golf committee puts a lot of time and care into the planning and execution of the day. This is something that I have a passion for and thoroughly enjoy.