Committees
Paul Noel
Denay Love
Chris Folkestad
Tina Perkins
Renee Eyermann
Alan Crapser
Michael Ruchti
Tiffany VanDyke
Lacey Wright
Mathew Smith
Purpose
Welcome new members and engage current members to foster growth and retention within IFMA.
Key Responsibilities
- Outreach to new and existing members
- Organize welcome events
- Track membership statistics
Roles & Structure
- Chair: Leads meetings and sets strategy
- Members: Participate in outreach and event planning
Time Commitment
- 2–4 hours/month
Opportunities for Volunteers
- Develop leadership and communication skills
- Network with industry professionals
Brent Ward FMP, SFP – Chair
Michael Ruchti
Mathew Smith
Lacey Wright
Larry Petta
Thomas Remington
Purpose
Enlist Young Professional members for education and growth of the FM pipeline to support the built environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Organize social and educational events
- Support Young Professional members
Roles & Structure
- Chair: Oversees committee activities
- Members: Help plan and run events
Time Commitment
- 2–3 hours/month
Opportunities for Volunteers
- Gain event planning experience
- Connect with peers in the industry
Paige Tisdale – Chair
Beth Gish
Ben Wreath
Bethanne Mikkelsen
Steven Bradshaw
Purpose
Organize all logistics for the annual Symposium and trade show event.
Key Responsibilities
- Secure venue and guest speakers
- Coordinate vendor sponsorship
- Manage trade show booths and day-of logistics
Roles & Structure
- Chair: Leads event planning
- Members: Assist with logistics and coordination
Time Commitment
- Varies, higher near event dates
Opportunities for Volunteers
- Event management experience
- Vendor and speaker networking
Alex Dooley – Chair
Paige Tisdale
Andrea Hill
Chris Ernst
Beth Gish
Purpose
Manage educational needs of professional members through monthly presentations.
Key Responsibilities
- Find new speakers for Lunch & Learns
- Secure locations for events
- Review speaker presentations
Roles & Structure
- Chair: Coordinates monthly programs
- Members: Assist with speaker and venue selection
Time Commitment
- 2–3 hours/month
Opportunities for Volunteers
- Public speaking and event coordination
- Professional development
Aaron Sawyer – Chair
Steven Bradshaw
Glo Webb, FMP
Thomas Remington
Stratton Turpen
Purpose
Coordinate the chapter’s annual golf tournament to strengthen membership and promote facility management. Provide an optimal golf venue for sponsors to have an opportunity to network with members on the course.
Key Responsibilities
- Budget, plan and run the annual golf tournament
- Promote event participation and sponsorship
Roles & Structure
- Chair: Leads committee coordination
- Members: Assist with planning and promotion
Time Commitment
- Varies, higher near tournament. Monthly meetings, day of event participation prior to event start time
Opportunities for Volunteers
- Event planning and teamwork
- Networking with members
Alex Dooley – Chair
Steven Bradshaw
Andrea Hill
Andrea Fox
Purpose
Organize, promote, and coordinate annual events to encourage social interaction and professional development.
Key Responsibilities
- Budget and plan Annual Holiday Party, Annual Inauguration Event, and World FM Day
- Promote member retention and attraction, as well as event sponsorship.
Roles & Structure
- Chair: Leads committee coordination
- Members: Assist with planning and promotion
Time Commitment
- Varies by event with regular meetings for collaboration
- Venue tours to confirm locations
- Day of event support
Opportunities for Volunteers
- Event management and networking
- Leadership experience
Ciarra Garner – Chair
Aaron Sawyer
Thomas Remington
Mathew Smith
Michael Hunter
Purpose
Manages the chapter’s digital presence, including social media and website updates, and creates graphics and messaging for events and announcements. Volunteers collaborate to ensure members stay informed, engaged, and connected while helping strengthen visibility and member engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain social media and website and develop promotional materials
- Coordinate advertising for vendors
Roles & Structure
- Chair: Oversees communications/marketing strategy
- Members: Assist with content creation and outreach
Time Commitment
- 2–3 hours/month
Opportunities for Volunteers
- Marketing and communications experience
- Creative project work
Nina Tall – Chair
Denay Love
Larissa Letourneau
Purpose
To create meaningful opportunities for women members of IFMA OSWW to advance their careers in facilities management through connection, collaboration, networking, and professional support.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and execute quarterly events including:
- Determining topics to discuss that disproportionately affect women
- Securing venue and food/bev sponsors
- Securing guest speakers
- Inviting members & non-members to attend
- Promoting IFMA membership for women & encouraging IFMA credentials
Roles & Structure
- Chair: Leads meetings and sets strategy
- Members: Participate in outreach and event planning
Time Commitment
- 1-3 hours/month
Opportunities for Volunteers
- Develop leadership and communication skills
- Network with industry professionals
- Develop event planning skills
Kris Mannale – Chair
Stratton Turpen
Jason Duhl
Lyle Feilmeier
Allen Hall
Purpose
Advance the practice of facility management by creating a supportive community that empowers members to excel in their roles. Serve as a hub for expertise, innovation, and networking within the South Valley Oregon facility management community.
Key Responsibilities
- Foster professional growth and collaboration among members
- Organize networking events and educational programs
- Share best practices and innovative solutions in facility management
- Support members in their career development
Roles & Structure
- Chair: Leads committee strategy and activities
- Members: Participate in event planning, outreach, and knowledge sharing
Time Commitment
- 2–4 hours/month, with additional time for major events or initiatives
Opportunities for Volunteers
- Develop leadership and communication skills
- Network with facility management professionals in South Valley
- Contribute to the advancement of the local FM community
Lyndsey Westgaard - Chapter Admin
Purpose
To build and maintain strong relationships with the chapter’s sponsors. Help develop sponsorship opportunities, manage the annual sponsorship campaign to secure new sponsors and ensure all sponsors receive recognition and value outlines in their packages.
Key Responsibilities
- Foster strong relationships with sponsors
- Develop sponsorship opportunities
- Manage annual sponsorship campaign
- Secure new sponsor
- Ensure sponsor recognition and value
Roles & Structure
- Chair: Leads committee strategy and activities
- Members: Participate in sponsor recognition at events, coordinate visibility across digital platforms, identify new partnership opportunities
Time Commitment
- 2–4 hours/month
Opportunities for Volunteers
- Develop leadership and communication skills
- Network with vendors and new/existing sponsors
- Contribute to the advancement of the local FM community