Committees
Welcome to the committees page of The Delaware Chapter of IFMA website. This page describes the functions of our active committees, as well as those that are open. We would like to encourage you to become more involved in the activities of the chapter and welcome your new ideas. If you are interested in becoming more involved, or want to chair an open committee, please contact a committee chair or click here to contact us.
Programs and Education Committee
Ed Jackson - Education Chair
Voice: 302-218-8920
Email: EdJacksonEnergy@aol.com
Ed Jackson has over 25 years of energy experience and is the principal and founder of Affinity Energy Management, LLC, a full service energy consulting firm based in Delaware. Ed has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Delaware (1983), he is recognized by the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) as a Certified Energy Manager, Certified Energy Procurement Professional and Certified Lighting Efficiency Professional. He is active with the Philadelphia Chapter of AEE and the DE Chapter of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) where he is currently chairperson of the Education committee. Ed is well respected as an authority on deregulation and competitive energy markets in the mid-Atlantic area. Prior to launching his own business, Ed was the Corporate Energy Manager for MBNA (2001-2006) where he was responsible for overall energy management master planning and implementation for all MBNA sites in the U.S. and Canada. Prior to joining MBNA, Ed worked for Delmarva Power (1983-2001) in various regulated and unregulated business units.
Pamela Nelson - Program Chair
Voice: 302-239-6634
Email: pnelson@duffnet.com
Pam Nelson has been a member of IFMA since 2006 and was recruited to serve as on the Program Committee soon thereafter. She has been the Program Committee Chair for the last 2 years and is always looking for more committee members and new ideas. Pam is the Facility Manager and Business Development Manager for Duffield Associates, an engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wilmington with regional offices in Georgetown, DE, Carlisle and Philadelphia, PA, Cape May Court House, NJ, and North East, MD.
This Committee organizes, promotes and executes ideas for programs that highlight education within the Chapter which are geared to the profession of facility management.
The Committee is responsible for scheduling monthly programs coordinating both speakers and venues. Meetings in the past have been either evening or luncheons. Through special programs, educational opportunities are offered to the membership. Tours are also arranged to expose IFMA Delaware to different facility solutions throughout the Delaware Valley and provide networking opportunities. We meet the second Thursday of each month and would welcome anyone who wants to participate or offer suggestions for programs or topics to include in our regular meetings.
Meeting Times and Locations
- Please visit our Meetings and Events Calendar for Committee meeting dates, locations, and times.
2009-10 Committee Members
- Ed Jackson, Affinity Energy
- Robert Johnson, Discover Financial Services
- Brenda McDade, Kay & Sons
- Harriet McGraw, BlackRock
- Pam Nelson, Duffield Associates
- Susan Simpson, Barclays
- Scott Stilley, Core Power and Environment
- Sue Thompson, Access Group
- Cheryl Titcher, BrightFields
If you would like to join the program committee, please give Pam or Ed a call so we can expect you or inform you of any meeting changes. We want to add to the programming committee and we need you, your ideas and suggestions!!!
Membership aand Volunteer Committee
Danielle Alderman - Membership Committee Chair
Voice: 732-581-3179
Email: Danielle.alderman@cort.com
Danielle Alderman has been a member of IFMA since 2007 and has recently joined the Delaware chapter and the membership committee. Danielle is part of the CORT team and assists companies with rental office furniture for relocations, expansions, disaster recovery and other temporary situations.
Denise Graham - Volunteer Committee Chair
Voice: 302-638-0665
Email: denise@contractenvironments.net
Denise Ivie Graham has been an active member of IFMA since 2004. She has traveled to IFMA's World Workplace in Los Angeles and Toronto in years past. Her experience includes 22 years with Contract Environments, Inc. where she has been a Project Manager for corporate facility management accounts, managing interior construction, moves, project documentation, strategic planning and facility document management. Currently, Denise is the Vice President of Operations at Contract Environments, Inc.
The Membership & Volunteer committee reaches out to existing members to make sure their needs are being identified and met by the chapter. In addition to this we also reach out to the Facilities Management Professional in Delaware and let them know of the services and benefits that our chapter can offer to them. Under the marketing arm of our group we promote the Delaware Chapter of IFMA at local trade shows, industry events and in business publications. New committee members are welcome to join us.
Meeting Times and Locations
- Please visit our Meetings and Events Calendar for Committee meeting dates, locations, and times.
Communications Committee
Mark Mankin - Chair
Voice: 302-831-3338
Email: mmankin@udel.edu
Mark Mankin began his career in higher education at Delaware Technical and Community College and next served as Coordinator in Student Life at Goldey Beacom College.He then returned to his alma mater, the University of Delaware in Newark, and has held progressively responsible positions within the University's residence hall system for the past twenty five years. In Mark's current position as Coordinator for Facilities, he implements project management practices on an annual budget of over one million dollars, dedicated to improving the overall appearance and experience of on campus living. Mark holds the credential, CFM, or Certified Facility Manager.
Bruce Finnicum - Co-Chair, Web site and Technology
Voice: 302.861.0246
Email: BFinnicum@AdvancedOfficeEnv.com
Bruce Finnicum has been an active member of our Chapter since 1994 and has served over the years on the Board as Treasurer, Website and Technology Chair and Partner/Sponsor Programs Chair. Most recently he has been actively involved on the Membership and Marketing Committee over the past few years. Bruce has been a sales and marketing consultant in the office furniture industry with Advanced Office Environments for over the past 20 years.
Cheri Anderson-Tuohey - Co-Chair, Web site and Technology
Voice: 302-252-2017
Email: Cheri.Tuohey@21st.com
Cheri Anderson-Tuohey has been an active member of the IFMA Delaware chapter since 1996 and is currently serving on the Communications committee. Cheri has been a Certified Facility Manager (CFM) since 2005 and a certified Interior Designer (NCIDQ) since 1998. Cheri started in Facility Management with MBNA in 1993 and remained with them through the conversion to Bank of America in 2006. Cheri is currently the Manager of Facility Planning and Administration for 21st Century Insurance.
The Communications Committee was developed by our Chapter to increase the communication between our members, nonmembers and our Chapter leaders and Committees. The website is a tool to allow for updating member - non member profiles, to allow for payment by credit card, to allow RSVP's from the website and to give our Platinum Partners and Gold Sponsors better visibility and exposure. It will also allow us to send e-mails efficiently and to keep the information up-to-date and available to all.
Meeting Times and Locations
- Please visit our Meetings and Events Calendar for Committee meeting dates, locations, and times.
Golf Outing Committee
Bruce Finnicum - Co-Chair
Voice: 302.861.0246
Email: BFinnicum@AdvancedOfficeEnv.com
Bruce Finnicum has been an active member of our Chapter since 1994 and has served over the years on the Board as Treasurer, Website and Technology Chair and Partner/Sponsor Programs Chair. Most recently he has been actively involved on the Membership and Marketing Committee over the past few years. Bruce has been a sales and marketing consultant in the office furniture industry with Advanced Office Environments for over the past 20 years.
Chip Rankin - Co-Chair
Voice: 302-995-7461
Email: Chipr@ebcusa.com
Chip Rankin has been a member of the IFMA Delaware since 1993 and has served on the golf committee for 17 years. He regularly attends DE IFMA meetings and has attended almost every World Workplace since 1993. Chip is the Owner and President of MilliCare by EBC which has offices throughout the mid-Atlantic area of the U.S. and has 9 associates that are IFMA Members in 5 different chapters. MilliCare by EBC is one of the largest commercial carpet cleaning companies in the country and maintains carpet in over 600 facilities. Chip holds a BA in Economics from Albion College and an MBA in finance from Wayne State University.
Dennis Groom - Co-Chair
The Golf Outing Committee is responsible for all the organization and leadership of the IFMA Delaware Golf Outing. This year again the committee and IFMA leadership has chosen the Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County to be the main benefactor. The day is a full day event with lunch golf dinner and networking cocktail hour. There are also sponsorships sold and gifts donated for very fun and successful auction and raffle.
Meeting Times and Locations
- Please visit our Meetings and Events Calendar for Committee meeting dates, locations, and times.
2009-10 Committee Members
- Dennis Groom
- Chip Rankin, MilliCare by EBC
- Bruce Finnicum, Advanced office Environments
- Harriet McGraw, BlackRock
- Bob Alexander, G.A. Blanco
- Wills Elliman, Newmark Knight Frank Smith Mack
- Sarah Bolmeyer, BlackRock
- Pam Paone, Cadapult
- Carolyn Merrifield, Wilmington Trust
- Steve Paxton, Indoor Air Solutions
- Brenda McDade, Kay & Sons
- Youness Baftechi, Elli and Company
- Josephine Petrea, Friend of IFMA DE
Partnering/Sponsor Programs Committee
Youness Baftechi
Voice: 610.274.3184
Email: afms.co@att.net
Youness Baftechi has over twenty years of experience in Facilities Management, Real Estate Consulting, and Administrative Services, with Advanced Facilities Management Services and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware. Since, 1999 he has been a Managing Partner for AFMS, offering real estate, facility planning and project management services to the commercial developers, design community and directly to end users. Prior to AFMS, from 1979 to 1999, he held several positions in Finance, Facilities Management, as a manager Corporate Services at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware. Youness joined IFMA Philadelphia in 1985, and between 1985 and 1990 served on the Membership Committee, Educational Committee and Program Committee. He formed the IFMA Delaware Chapter in 1990, and served as Chapter President in 1990-1991 and 2004. Youness also has served as Membership Chairperson and on other Chapter Committees.
The Delaware Chapter of IFMA invites you to review the benefits of the PPP and GS programs. Both Programs offer a wide array of educational, networking, social programs, and community service opportunities to our professional and associate members. We hope you agree that these partner and sponsor programs will provide a much higher level of visibility for all those who participate.
Meeting Times and Locations
- Please visit our Meetings and Events Calendar for Committee meeting dates, locations, and times.
2009-2010 Committee Members
- Gary Nantais
- Pam Peone
- Chip Rankin
- Matt Mangat
Green Task Force Committee
Lynn Turner - Chair
Voice: 302-738-7172
Email: LTurner@dedc-eng.com
Lynn Turner is a member of IFMA and has been an active member of the Green Task Force. Lynn is a Project Engineer for DEDC (Delaware Engineer and Design Corporation). She manages and leads multi-disciplined projects for multiple clients. Lynn has been interested in sustainable design for many years. Lynn's leadership of the Green Task Force will allow her to promote and support sustainability efforts in our community with the goal of making an impact on environmental quality through green design.
Meeting Times and Locations
- Please visit our Meetings and Events Calendar for Committee meeting dates, locations, and times.
2009-2010 Committee Members
- Cheryl M. Titcher
- Youness Baftechi
- Madeline Fucile
- Pamela M. Paone
- Ray Zebrowski
- Jill Riley
- Harriet McGraw.












