The New York City Chapter of IFMA, International Facility Management Association

About the Chapter

Chapter Committees

Associates
This group of dedicated Associate Members works to promote the organization on a local level and develop fund raising and membership recruitment concepts. They work tirelessly on many of our special events, including past boat rides, casino nights, Form & Function Mini Expos and the annual golf outing.

Steven J. La Valley - Account Executive
steve.lavalley@interfaceflor.com
InterfaceFLOR

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Networking
This committee helps build relationships using a unique structure of networking. The monthly networking breakfasts promote members and their products and services through personal introductions.

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Gary M. Anzalone, IV - Principal
gma@precisionsigns.com
Precision Signs

Ivan H. Mann, ivemann@optonline.net
Corporate Essentials Office Coffee Service

Robert S. Martin, robert_martin@mohawkind.com
Mohawk Industries

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Emerging Leaders/Young Professionals
Emerging Leaders/Young Professionals is a group of IFMA NYC chapter members with 3 years or less of experience in the industry or age 30 or younger. This group will make sure that people who are new in the industry have networking opportunities with peers and attend educational events.

Carole Green - Co-Chair
carolegreen@hgg.com
Hofheimer, Gartlir, & Gross, LLP
Office Administrator
530 Fifth Ave, 9th Fl
New York, NY 10036
212-897-7899

Merritt S. Tam - Co-Chair
merritt.tam@teachforamerica.org
Teach for America
Director, Project Management
315 W. 36th St, 7th Fl
New York, NY 10018
212-279-2080

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Communications
This committee is responsible for the online newsletter highlighting information about chapter activities and members. In addition, this committee explores exposure opportunities for the chapter through the media and acts as a liaison with press and other public entities. It also ensures that IFMA NYC name is shown in a positive light throughout the region.

Jennifer Conine, CFM, FMP - Chair
jennifer.conine@arup.com
Arup
Facilities Manager
155 Avenue of the Americas, 12th Fl
New York, NY 10013
(212) 229-2669

Lourdes Dejesus, lourdes@nbcuni.com
Oxygen Media

Robert G. Huber, CFM, rhuber@nycbar.org
New York City Bar

Annette Vega, annette.vega@nbcuni.com
NBC Universal

IFMA Cares
The IFMA Cares Committee is the charitable arm of IFMA NYC. IFMA Cares is dedicated to improving the lives of New Yorkers in need. The committee provides this civic service by supporting New York charities either via direct donations, fundraising activities and/or the creation of volunteer opportunities for our members.

Michael F. Moskowitz - Co-Chair
mike@tygabox.com
Tyga-Box Systems, Inc.
Executive Sales
501 Seventh Avenue, 18th Fl
New York, NY 10018
212.398.3809 X310

Janet J. Bergthun, jjbergthun@aol.com

Scott E. Blum, scott.blum@jj-invision.com
J+J/Invision

Themba Chirambo, thembamc@gmail.com
Pratt Institute

Juan L. Hernandez, jhernandez@metrodatacorp.com
Metropolitan Data Corporation

Matthew T. Rich, matthew.t.rich@gmail.com
WestLB

Margaret G. Smith, mgsmithmgsmith@aol.com
MGS Consultants

Jeffrey Silverstein, jeff@a1firstclass.com
A-1 First Class Viking Moving and Storage Inc.

Sonya Verny, sverny@fso-outsourcing.com
FSO Onsite Outsourcing

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Sponsorship
The Sponsorship Committee works with the associate members to obtain sponsorship at the beginning of the fiscal year to help fund the educational programs and special events offered throughout the year. Vendors are encouraged to participate.

Stacey D. Santoro - Chair
stacey.santoro@jj-invision.com
J+J/Invision
Account Executive
1410 Broadway, Ste 504
New York, NY 10018
212-354-4692

Rebecca L. Avazis, ravazis@innovant.com
Innovant

Sheri A. Gorman, LEED AP, sgorman@rdweis.com
RD Weis Companies Inc.

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Membership
Member Services
The Member Services / Hospitality Committee services the needs of new and existing members. Introduces new members to Chapter services through personal contact and by hosting New Member events. Enhances members' experiences by encouraging participation and welcoming members at events. The committee acts as a liaison to other committees to effectively convey member feedback, and communicates with members to assist with renewals, through its Retention Sub-committee. We look forward to seeing you at the next event!

Wendy Pflaum - Co-Chair
wpflaum@benharoffice.com
Benhar Office Interiors
Account Manager
148 W 37th St, 12th Fl
New York, NY 10018
646-964-9626

Ivan H. Mann - Co-Chair
ivemann@optonline.net
Corporate Essentials Office Coffee Service
Vice President, Sales & Marketing
6 Madison Rd
Fairfield, NJ 07004
973-227-9001

Michael J. Caputo, m.caputo@branchrestoration.com
Branch Restoration Services

Leslie J. Degen, les_degen@shipmercury.com
Mercury Business Services

Cecilia D. Haas, M.S., CFM, cecilia.haas@einstein.yu.edu
Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Teresa L. Meek, teri.meek@som.com
Skidmore, Owings, & Merrill, LLP

Colleen Moran, cmoran317@gmail.com

Debbi Schonberger-Pierce, deb@art-solutions.net
Art Solutions

Stuart M. Zellner, stuart.zellner@oce.com
Océ Business Services

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Professional Outreach
Career Services
The Career Services committee is a resource for IFMA NYC members and nonmembers in transition or planning a change. Member companies may post job opportunities on this Web site at no cost. The committee conducts counseling, resume reviews and information sessions on job searches and career improvement activities. Monthly career networking meetings are held with free admission to assist our chapter members.

Jay T. Feiertag - Chair
JF@grbre.com
GRB Real Estate Services LLC
Associate Broker
1 Penn Plz, Ste 2509
New York, NY 10019
212-695-3600

Ronald A. Lanzo, rlanzo@rentfurniture.com
American Furniture Rentals, Inc.

Jerry Tuohey, jtuohey@moveway.com
Moveway Transfer & Storage, Inc.

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Education
The Education Committee serves as a liaison with metropolitan area educational institutions that offer degree and continuing education programs in Facility Management. In addition to publicizing chapter events to students, this committee coordinates educational seminars, administers our scholarship program and encourages student membership.

Gary Fescine, FMA, RPA - Chair
Gary.Fescine@blackrock.com
BlackRock, Inc.
Director of Facilities, New York
40 E. 52nd Street
New York, NY 10022
212-810-3308

Delfin Cintron, CFM, FMP, dcintron@bronxprep.org
Bronx Prep Charter School

Jennifer Conine, CFM, FMP, jennifer.conine@arup.com
Arup

Robert G. Huber, CFM, rhuber@nycbar.org
New York City Bar

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IFMA Bucks

John J. Strong - Chair
jjstrong@aol.com
Reliable Van and Storage
550 Division Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07201

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Professional Outreach
This committee provides professional members a structured forum to exchange information and education for the advancement of facility professionals and maintain the highest level of competency in the industry. The committee also develops methods and tools to recruit professional members into the association.
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Professional Credentials
The Professional Credentials Committee serves members seeking to obtain their Certified Facility Manager certification and Facility Management Professional designation. The committee holds regular review meetings and study groups for members looking to take the CFM Exam and is also available for monitoring accumulation of certification maintenance points for recertification. The committee provides counseling assistance to members looking to take the first step for Professional Credentials with guidance on the FMP process.

Christian W. Miller, CFM - Chair
cmiller@ymcanyc.org
YMCA of Greater New York
Director of Property Management
5 W. 63rd Street, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10023-7162
212-630-9644

Cecilia D. Haas, M.S., CFM, cecilia.haas@einstein.yu.edu
Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Robert G. Huber, CFM, rhuber@nycbar.org
New York City Bar

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Programs
Sustainability
This committee is charged with being a clearinghouse of information, resources and educational material for IFMA NYC. It serves to show IFMA NYC support for and endorsement of sustainability in design and lifestyle.

Michael A. Passaro - Co-Chair
michael.passaro@nbcuni.com
NBC Universal
Director Technical Architecture & Engineering
30 Rockefeller Plz, Ste 1520W
New York, NY 10112
212-664-2064

Gary M. Anzalone, IV, gma@precisionsigns.com
Precision Signs

Gary Fescine, FMA, RPA, Gary.Fescine@blackrock.com
BlackRock, Inc.

Debbie Jaslow Shatz, CFM, CFMJ, d.j.shatz@att.net
Bloomberg LP

Lawrence A. Katz, LEED AP, larrykatz@redrocksourcing.com
Red Rock Sourcing LLC

Guillermo San Martin, CFM, bill.sanmartin@tiffany.com
Tiffany & Co.

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Awards
The Awards Committee is responsible for the recognition of outstanding facilities activities on the local level, from individual and company perspective. The committee actively solicits nominations in several categories and awards recognition for outstanding achievement. Presentations are made at the annual Awards Banquet where the committee members emcee the event.

Mindy H. Williams - Chair
williams@workspacesllc.com
Workspaces LLC
Director of Business Development
257 Park Avenue South, Ste 800
New York, NY 10010
212-206-0818 x 316

Stephanie P. Bigelow, sbigelow@nba.com
National Basketball Association

Christine A. Chavez, cchavez@knoll.com
Knoll, Inc.

Thomas Daniels, tdaniels@eagletransfer.com
Eagle Transfer Corporation

Jaclyn DiRenzo, jdirenzo@milrose.com
Milrose Consultants, Inc.

Katie J. Hutton, khutton@forbes.com
Forbes, Inc.

John J. Leitner, jleitner@ebsllcnyc.com
Environmental Building Solutions, LLC

Matt Poveromo, mpoveromo@waldners.com
Waldner's Business Environments

Michael Sweeney, jmsweeney@mindspring.com
Sweeney & Associates

Marc E. Wasserman, mwasserman@TMGOfficeServices.com
The Millennium Group Inc.

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Programs
The Programs Committee plans and implements our monthly chapter programs. The primary goal of this committee is to address the educational needs of our professional members through monthly presentations. The committee identifies timely topics, secures knowledgeable speakers or panelists, chooses appropriate locations, and hosts the meetings.

John J. Strong - Chair
jjstrong@aol.com
Reliable Van and Storage
550 Division Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07201

Debra A. Cartolano, dcartolano@afd-inc.com
AFD Contract Furniture Inc.

Ann M. Caruso, ESQ, acarusa@crossmanagementcorp.com
Cross Management Corporation

Harold M. Cannon, harry@sdmmetro.com
SDM Metro

Harry J. Greeley, harry_greeley@cushwake.com
Cushman & Wakefield, Inc.

EJ Jalil, ej@wearetheone.com
Day & Nite Refrigeration/HVAC and All Service

Edward LeFloch, ed@vendritevending.com
Vendrite Vending Corp.

Trisia J. Tomanelli, trisia@t-squareddesign.com
T-Squared Design

Stuart M. Zellner, stuart.zellner@oce.com
Océ Business Services

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