Frequently Asked Questions
Purpose:
To give our member information. This could be something we post on the website, review at lunch and learn meetings, add to the new member packets, etc.
How many members in the IFMA SEW Chapter?
The Southeast Wisconsin Chapter has 177 members.
How many members in the IFMA Nationally?
IFMA has a global organization has over 24,000 members in 105 countries
What are IFMA’s certifications?
- CFM (Certified Facility Manager)
- FMP (Facility Management Professional)
- SFP (Sustainability Facility Professional)
How many CFMs, FMPs and SFPs are in the SEW Chapter?
We current have (13) CFMs, (25) FMPs, and (3) SFPs.
Why should I get certified? What are the benefits?
- Assures professional excellence.
- Be proficient in IFMA’s 11 competencies. This is an established standard globally for professional FM best practices.
- Demonstrates your leadership and initiative.
- Advance your profession.
- The FMP can help you gain a competitive advantage and improve your job performance through education and recognition.
- Build practical skills you can apply to your job immediately resulting in cost-savings and added value to your organization.
- Earn credibility and recognition from current and potential employers, clients, work teams and peers.
- Move one step closer to earning your CFM credential by taking up to three years off your CFM experience.
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- Use Knowledge based and data driven methods to develop solutions which provide the highest value for your building- organization.
- Challenge yourself and your organization to go beyond the current thinking.
- Develop new and innovative sustainable solutions to facility issues.
- Gain the recognition of being an informed champion, partner and steward of the built environment in your organization.
- CFM Benefits
- FMP Benefits
- SFP Benefits
How do I get certified?
Our chapter offer classes locally. Watch our website for more information. IFMA National also offers on-line courses
How do I get connected? Where are resources, besides websites?
The best way is to get involved. You can start with helping on a small task. Ask a Board Member where you can help. They will get you connected.
Who is our Chapter’s leadership?
- President – Dawn Gustafson
- Vice President – Chad Schulman
- Secretary – Tonia Coleman
- Treasurer – Christopher Johnson
- Immediate Past President – Miguel Monterrey
What Committees are there:
- Communications Committee
- Program/Education Committee
- Finance & Audit Committee
- Membership Committee
- Service Committee
- Special Events Committee
How do I find out proactively about events?
Go to our events page http://sewifma.org/meetinginfo.php
Who owns my membership?
You, the member, own your membership. It stays with you wherever you go.
Is there a national liaison to update profile if needed?
What is the difference between professional membership and assoc membership? Can you change it
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- Professional- Open to facility practitioners and educators whose primary responsibilities are to provide, oversee or teach one (or more) facility management core competency. NOTE: This includes Architects.
- Associate- Open to individuals whose primary responsibilities include: business development; sales and/or marketing as a consultant; representation of a manufacturer, vendor, dealer or distributor; and/or provider of facility-related products and services.
