International. In Houston, Texas, on March 20, 2024, the International Facilities Management Association (IFMA) announced that its current president and CEO, Don Gilpin, has made the decision not to renew his contract at the conclusion of next year, opting instead to pursue other interests. Mr. Gilpin will continue to serve in his current role at IFMA through the end of Fiscal Year 2025, which ends June 30, 2025, while the Board of Directors proceeds with its succession planning.
Don Gilpin initially joined IFMA in 2018 as a consultant and quickly assumed the roles of Chief Operating Officer and President. In 2022, he was promoted to the position of CEO. During his tenure, Gilpin successfully led IFMA through a transformative period, leading the organization from a four-year deficit to a steady six-year streak of positive revenue growth, managing a substantial budget of $16 million.
Reflecting on his time at IFMA, Gilpin commented, "It has been a distinct honor to have served as President and CEO of IFMA. Over the past few years, I've had the great privilege of leading an exceptional team of professionals, and it's extremely rewarding to look back and see all that we've accomplished together. Today, IFMA boasts a global audience of more than 120,000 followers and members from more than 130 countries worldwide. Our conferences are FM's premier events, our training programs and credentials are at the forefront of the industry, and our research has set the standard for the profession. With six consecutive years of positive net financial results at the end of the year, I will leave this role with full confidence in a continued bright future for the association. I also want to express my sincere thanks to the IFMA Board of Directors for their invaluable guidance and leadership during my tenure here."
"On behalf of the global board of directors, I would like to express our deep appreciation to Don Gilpin for all he has accomplished for IFMA," said IFMA President Dean Stanberry. "Don took the helm during a challenging time for the organization and managed to skillfully navigate the association to a position of continued strength and respect in the industry. During his tenure, the association invested $2 million in professional development, formed an internationally respected research department, invested nearly $1 million in new technologies, paid off more than $1 million in debt, expanded into the Latin American market, and established influential new partnerships in the built environment community."
"While we will miss our interactions with Don, we know the association is uniquely positioned for continued growth under the leadership of its next CEO," added First Vice President Lynn Baez. "We are committed to approaching this transition with the same care and diligence that has characterized our organization, ensuring that IFMA continues to thrive and serve its members with excellence. We are confident that we will find a leader who will build on our foundation and lead IFMA forward into its next chapter of success."
