May 2021 Newsletter 
President's Report
Greetings IFMA members,
May in Colorado is the time that we can put away the snowplows and get the landscaping projects started. We had a great presentation in April from Colorado Springs Utilities on the new water wise rules. If you were unable to attend, make sure to take a look at their website for more information on these new rules.
As employees are returning to the office and Covid restrictions are being relaxed, now is the time to stay on top of industry trends. IFMA National has a lot of great training, articles, and resources available for Return to Office Activities. Check out their knowledge library and their Engage Forum.
The local Pikes Peak Chapter is making preparations for our annual and biannual board changes. If you have any interest in participating in a committee or on the board, please reach out and let me know.
We have some great plans for a combined June meeting with a few other organizations. This will allow greater networking benefits and exposure for members as well as our chapter. Please stay tuned for more details. We hope to be back to in-person meetings in the following months so stay tuned.
Our chapter is committed to providing timely educational sessions and collaboration between professionals. I invite you to stay informed with our monthly newsletters and look forward to seeing everyone in person soon.
Jeremy Bergeron, Pikes Peak Chapter Vice Present
Welcome New Members
NEW FEATURE!
Each month we are going to give a shoutout to our brand new members!
For this month, we are going to welcome all new members that have joined since January 1, 2021 to April 30th, 2021.
Starting in June, we will shoutout the new members that joined the month prior.
Join us in welcoming the following newbies:
Melissa Lovell - Griffis Blessing
Zeric Martinez - Trinity Commercial Roofing
Dave Schlarb - Fulzac, LLC
Amber Hicks - Norwood Development Group
Ed Yancick - JR & Co., Inc.
Jared Pronto - Prme Diesel Solutions, Inc.
Carolyn Strassner - Cochrane Supply & Engineering
Naejomi Sussman - ASR Companies
Amy McGill Fitzgerald - Siemens Industry, Inc.
Member Spotlight
may 2021 member spotlight
Marissa Baumgartner
*Business Development Manager - ABM Industries
*IFMA Pikes Peak Chapter Board of Directors Sponsorship Chair
How long have you been a member of IFMA?
I started out at IFMA in Denver in 2017.
Why did you join IFMA?
I joined IFMA as a way to learn and connect with other people with similar interest. I appreciate the opportunity to contribute and give back, and I’m always learning about various aspects of our industry from members in our group.
What’s something about you (a fun fact) not many people know?
I used to be a Yoga instructor, and was a part of the very first CorePower Yoga teach training course, back when there were only 2 locations in in the country
What characteristic do you admire most in others?
That’s a tough one! Probably transparency and accountability. If we have a problem, let’s face it head on and find a solution, rather than trying to hide or work around it.
What’s one skill you’d like to develop or sharpen this year?
Wow, so many! I’m focused on learning as much as I can about day to day operations in the facility services world. I have experience in janitorial and engineering services, but in my new position, I am learning about parking, landscaping, energy services, mission critical and more. Also, I’m fascinated by the concept of Emotional Intelligence, and love to read about increasing my EQ.
Career Corner
Maintenance Mechanic - Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL)
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
HVAC Mechanic - Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation
Location: USAFA, CO
Calendar of Events
AIR QUALITY IN COMMERCIAL SPACES
PRESENTED BY:
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL - A BUILDING SERVICE COMPANY
REGISTER HERE
Speaker: Ryan Steinseifer
Maintenance and Restoration Manager
May 26, 2021
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
REGISTER HERE
We are excited to have you join us for May's virtual lunch 'n' learn!
This presentation will give you a better understanding of the affects water intrusion, mold, and regular cleaning have on air quality in your building.
Ryan Steinseifer is the Maintenance and Restoration Manager for Environmental Control in Colorado Springs. Ryan has worked with Environmental Control for the last 7 years. He is Certified through the IICRC in water mitigation, mold remediation, as well as carpet and upholstery cleaning. As Maintenance and Restoration Manager, his duties include commercial and residential restoration services and special projects.
Environment Control has been serving the commercial cleaning industry for over 50 years. While benefiting from the collective wisdom and buying power of a national organization, we are locally owned, operated, and are committed to our community. Consistent service and dedication to our customers has earned us a reputation for which we are proud.
WE PROUDLY SERVICE THE FOLLOWING:
- Healthcare Facilities
- Business Offices, Financial Institutions
- Government Facilities
- Educational and Institutional Facilities
- Industrial, Manufacturing, and Distribution Centers
- Cleanrooms and Research Facilities
WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER YOU:
- Consistent service through exceptional leadership and systems
- Care and concern of local ownership
- National expertise and buying power
- Competitive pricing
- Thoroughly screened employees
- Optimum insurance protection
- Work that is supervised and inspected
- A tailored program to fit your specific needs
- State-of-the-art equipment, supplies and techniques
We invite you to inquire from our long list of satisfied customers about what makes our service special.
COLORADO SPRINGS / PUEBLO
115 N Circle Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
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Chapter News
With Board transitions coming up in July, we are looking for anyone interested in joining our Board of Directors.
If you, or someone you know, might be interested in being on the Board we will be accepting nominations through June 20th.
Please send an email to [email protected] with your nominee's name and desired position on the Board (position is optional if nominee is open to any position).
Board Positions:
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Communications & Technology Chair
Membership Co-Chair
Programs Chair
Social Chair
Sponsorship Chair
Please note, not all positions will be accepting nominations.
Voting will take place June 21st-June 28th.
Election announcments will be sent out June 29th.
Reach out of if you have any questions at all.
IFMA International News
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