Executive Board and Committee Chair
Biographies

NJIFMA Position: Chapter 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: 3 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: First Vice 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: 5 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: Second Vice President
Name: Liz McKevitt
Title: Associate, Facilities Management
Employer: BlackRock Inc.
Role with company: It is my job to create an environment that encourages productivity; is safe and efficient; is pleasing to clients and customers and meets government regulations.  I am responsible for a wide range of function and support services, including security, office management, engineering services, construction/project management, space planning, accounting, mail and messenger services, reception, records management and life safety.
Years as IFMA member: 4 years
Reason for joining IFMA: I wanted to network with my peers and learn from their experiences.
Reason for joining the Board: Before becoming a facility professional I had never heard of Facility Management.  I was introduced to this wonderful career and lifestyle when I was an Administrative Assistant to the head of Corporate Services.  He became my mentor and support system.  His trust in me and patience to teach was invaluable.  I want to do the same for others so that no one will ever say “what is a Facility Manager?”.

NJIFMA Position: Immediate Past President
Name: Paul Maloney, P.E., CFM
Title: Director - Facilities
Employer: Biovail Pharmaceuticals
Role with company: Facilities Management
Years as IFMA member: 5 years
Reason for joining IFMA: I wanted to join the best organization in Facilities Management.
Reason for joining the Board: I was so impressed with the NJ-IFMA Professional Development Conference that I thought it was time to dedicate some of my energies to the organization.

NJIFMA Position: Chapter Treasurer
Name: Dan Beck
Title: Business Development
Employer: MCS Management
Role with company: Responsible for developing new business for MCS Management in onsite management of Mail, Copy, Print and Records management.
Years as IFMA member: 5 years
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: 6 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.

NJIFMA Position: Membership Committee - Retention Co-Chair
Name: Jerry Loehr
Title: Account Advisor
Employer: Arista Air Conditioning/Kelnard Refrigeration & Kitchen Services
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.

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NJIFMA Position: Membership Committee - Recruitment Co-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: 2 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: Associate Co - 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: 1 year
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: Associate Co - Chair
Name: Jeanne Shottland
Title: Art Consultant and Business Developer
Employer: Artistic Planning
Years as IFMA member: 1 year
Reason for joining IFMA: Great organization for facility vendors
Reason for heading a Committee: More involvement to help develop closer business relations and to help improve and keep associate membership  


NJIFMA Position: Golf & Sustainability Committee Chairs
Name: Stephen G. Tomicki
Title: Associate, Business Development Manager
Employer: Mentor Technical Group Corp.
Role with company: My primary focus is to facilitate corporate awareness of Mentor in the private market sector inclusive of the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Life Science, Developer and Real Estate markets. Key account management and growth, new business development and  strategic positioning in the marketplace are other key areas of responsibility.
Years as IFMA member: 2 year
Reason for joining IFMA: I wanted to join an organization that actually caters to its members, their growth and gives them tools to succeed. This NJ IFMA Chapter does that and more.
Reason for heading a Committee: I was so impressed with the NJ IFMA board, its professionalism and  how this chapter functions, I thought I would enjoy helping with events and the growth of this organization.

 

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: 16 year
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.  

    
      NJIFMA Position: Program Committee Chair

Name: Cynthia Hoogland
Title:  President 
Employer: Avila Fine Arts, LTD
Role with company: Marketing and Business Development.
Years as IFMA member: 6 year

NJIFMA Position: Communications Committee Chair
Name: Joe Arches
Title: Vice President, Marketing and Business Development
Employer: Becht Engineering
Role with company: My primary responsibilities at Becht  Engineering is to develop new business, accelerate our branding, develop new marketing initiatives, and identify and pursue leveraged marketing relationships with other companies.  My day-to-day tasks include new business prospecting, teaming arrangements on proposals, developing working relationships with sub-consultants, identifying public project opportunities, public relations, website development, and strategic marketing initiatives.
Years as IFMA member: 1 year
Reason for joining IFMA: The IFMA organization is comprised of professionals that have the same goals.
Reason for heading a Committee: My background includes over 35 years of corporate communications, public relations and marketing.  Over these years I have worked with many different associations on various committees.  I feel that with my years of experience I can help NJ-IFMA achieve a stronger brand position in its field.