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BOARD OF DIRECTORS' VITAS

 

PRESIDENT Carolyn Silence ~  Business Development and sales of new market segments, Carolyn has spent the past six (11) years within Cosgrove Enterprises strengthening their business as well as handling customer relations,  Her involvement with IFMA since 1995 has included serving as chair for hospitality, programs, membership, as well as serving on the board  the past three years and now serving as President of the Suncoast IFMA Chapter.     

     With an on-going involvement in community services for the American Heart Association, Hope Children’s Home, Moffitt Cancer, Leukemia Society, her number one priority has always been her family.  Spending as much time with her husband Ted, mother of three children aging from 12 to 26, and a new grandson, she keeps a very full schedule.  (813.621.7744)   Click here for the President's message.

 

FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT:   Patty Wilken ~  Building/Facilities Manager as well as Lease Administrator the past 4 years with Mercury Casualty Insurance Company handling leasing, building management, construction, tenant relations, and full facilities management for a territory of 9 leases and 2 building ownerships from New York to Arizona.  Patty has spent the past 27 years in different facets of Commercial Real Estate in New Mexico and the past 5 in Florida. Her involvement with IFMA and BOMA for the past 3 years, along with many Church related activities her schedule full. Patty has 2 grown sons, 2 beautiful daughter-in-laws who have given her 3 grandsons and 1 granddaughter, which any free time she has is given to spoiling the grandchildren.  (813.621.7744)

 

 

SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT Henry Valenti  ~  (727-562-7397 )

 

 

SECRETARY/TREASURER Theresa Cardoso, a graduate of the University of Georgia, has spent the last 23 years in the Tampa Bay area, focusing on floor coverings and floor covering  maintenance.  She currently is senior sales associate for the Geyen Group.  She is married with one daughter and is  very active in her daughter's school and sports curriculum. Her hobbies are gardening, puzzles and reading.  (813.727.0458)

 

 

 

 

IMMEDIATE PAST-PRESIDENT Liz HooperCFM, is the facility manger for USAA and has served as the Chapter's membership chair and Vice-President. 

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PROGRAM CHAIR Michael Wolfe, is the Director of Customer Solutions for Potomac ServiceLink which is a commercial cleaning company.  In this role, he is responsible for Business Development and Sales for the Central Florida market.  Michael was formerly a school teacher before making the transition to the corporate world and holds two bachelor degrees and a Masters degree.  Michael has been involved with IFMA since starting his position with Potomac ServiceLink 3 years ago. This year he takes on the responsibility of Programs Chair for our chapter.   When Michael is not working hard for his company or performing his duties for the Suncoast Chapter of IFMA he can be found throwing himself from airplanes as he is an avid skydiver with close to 3000 skydives to his credit.  (813-222-8872 )

 

 

MEMBERSHIP CHAIR Pamela Ortman   ~  (813-503-4920)

 

 

SPONSORSHIP CHAIR:    Bill Benner ~ (813.623.6900)

 

 

EDUCATION CHAIR Wayne Henriquez, CFM,  has worked in the Facility Services department of Tampa Electric Company since 1981.  A native of Tampa, Wayne earned his undergraduate degree in Management and a MBA from the University of Tampa.  He is a certified Florida State Building and Mechanical contractor. 

     Wayne has been married to his wife, Anita, for 32 years.  They have two grown children.  Jill is married and lives in Nashville.  Wesley is a graduate of FSU and is currently working in Tampa.  (813.275.3103)    

 

 

 

CHAPTER ADMINISTRATOR / WEBMASTER:  S. Lynn LaForce is the Senior Facilities Manager for CB Richard Ellis, providing facilities management services for The Nielsen Company's facilities in Pinellas and Sarasota counties.  Lynn graduated from The College of Idaho and has over 33 years experience in construction / project management as a licensed contractor.  Redirecting his career to facilities management in 1988, he is a two-term past-president of the Oregon Chapter of IFMA as well as serving as President for Suncoast Chapter.  He and his wife of 25 years, Rhonda, are the only "kids" in the house and enjoy hiking, RV camping and frequent trips to Busch Gardens and Disney World.  (813.366.3026)

 

 

 

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