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News: Owners Developers & Managers
Posted: September 1, 2017
IFMA Boston Committee Chairs
Committee involvement is a special member benefit of membership to the Boston Chapter and the best way to create relationships and a network. If you are interested in learning more about a particular committee contact the office and they will connect you with the appropriate chair. Some committees need volunteers to help with on-going work while others welcome short term volunteers for small projects. Whether you’ve lots of time or an occasional hour to spare, your involvement is welcome and encouraged!
• Professional Development/Programs: Christine Weiner, Peabody Office Furniture; and Garrett Smith, Union Office Interiors.
• Professional Development/Corporate Real Estate Network: Tom Murphy, Pioneer Investments; and John Love.
•Professional Development/Schmooze Cruise: Jenna Meyers, Margulies Perruzzi Architects; and Maureen Murphy, Murphy Associates.
• Marketing & Public Relations: Andrew Loreaux, Donnegan Systems; and Stephanie Spencer, Aqueduct Technologies
• Marketing & Public Relations/Community Projects: Andrew Verderame, Schneider Electric.
• Membership: Debbie Benjamin, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation; and Geo Olwell, Ecologic.
• Education & Development: John Fantasia, ReStream; Angela Rothemich D’Amato, Liberty Mutual; and Andrew Delprete, Liberty Mutual.
• Education & Development/Emerging Leaders Network: Kiara Torres, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Ashley White, Ropes & Gray; and Kyle Prates, Creative Office Pavilion.
• Special Events/Holiday Gala: Heather Thacore, LEED AP, Stantec.
• Special Events/IFMA Golf Classic: Darren Wicks, Unispace; and Carolyn Hern, STV | DPM.
• Special Events/Awards of Excellence: Jane Strillchuk, Milliken.
• Special Events/Awards of Excellence Submissions: James Connolly, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare.
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