International. IFMA, The International Facility Management Association, announced the executive committee elected by its members and appointees to the global board of directors for fiscal year 2024-25 (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025).
Lynn Baez, FMP, SFP, IFMA Fellow begins her term as board chair. She is accompanied by the First Vice-President, Christa Dodoo, CFM, FMP, CIWFM, CMQ-OE, and the Second Vice-President, Luis R. Viña. Executive committee members serve one-year terms.
"Lynn brings extraordinary business acumen with a compassionate human touch to our position as global president," said IFMA President and CEO Don Gilpin. "His mandate coincides not only with a foundation of sustained growth for IFMA, but also with a vision of a strategic path of continued success."
Baez, McKesson's business vice president of facilities and workplace, said she is excited and grateful to take the reins of IFMA's leadership. "I extend my sincere thanks to the IFMA members for entrusting me with this role," he said. "The opportunity to represent the association and our profession is something that fills me with hope and gratitude."
The newly appointed board members include Nick Heibein, FMP, MCR. and Bobby R. LaRon, FMP, MScM. These individuals bring a wide range of subject matter knowledge to the organization, including emerging technologies, real estate and accommodation, change management, tactical execution, stakeholder management, and customer relations.
IFMA thanks outgoing President Dean Stanberry, CFM, SFP for his consistent and insightful leadership over the past 12 months. He will remain involved with the association as a past president.
During its tenure, IFMA welcomed new chapters in Macau, Greece, the United Arab Emirates and Rhode Island, USA. IFMA also strengthened its global reach by preparing best practices for the launch of new chapters and conducting an analysis of Spanish language needs.
"Together, we have made significant strides in advancing the facilities management profession and enhancing the value that IFMA offers its members," he said. "Our collective efforts have not only strengthened IFMA's position as a global leader in facilities management, but also paved the way for continued innovation and growth. I am confident that the foundations we have built will serve as a catalyst for even greater achievements in the years to come."
