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National Board of Directors

 

2024-2026

 

Esther Walker
Adam Kilburn
 



CHAIRWOMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Esther Walker, PE, CPMM®, CPS®
Senior Director of Facilities
Chicago Public Schools, Illinois
VICE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Adam Kilburn, CPMM®
Senior Director Engineering & Operations
Jones Lang LaSalle
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN

Ronald Anderson, CPMM®, CPS®
Assistant Superintendent/ CSBO
Bellwood School District 88, Illinois



Larson Wood
Ryan Rikkola
Nice Petrosino

CHAIR, NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

Larson Wood, CPMM®
US Property Manager
TFI Management
CHAIR, FINANCE

Ryan Rikkola, CPE®
Facilities Manager
Minnesota Twins Stadium, Target Field
CHAIR, NATIONAL YOUNG ENGINEERING PROFESSIONALS COMMITTEE

Nick Petresino, CPMM®
Corporate Facilities Manager
Milton CAT

Paul Sheehy
John Rogan
Joe LaRocco

CHAIR, COUNCIL OF REGIONS

Paul Sheehy, CPE®
Owner
Triad Plant Services
CHAIR, NATIONAL PROGRAMS COMMITTEE

John Rogan, CPMM®
President of Engineering Services
M5 Services
BOARD MEMBER

Joe LaRocco
Owner
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Neha Dhingra
Cristie Massey
Abe Abe


CHAIR, COUNCIL OF INDUSTRY SECTORS

Neha Dhingra
Vice President of Microelectronics
ABM
CHAIR, NATIONAL WOMEN'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Cristie Massey, CPMM®
Reliability Maintenance Supervisor
Preifert Ranch Equipment
CHAIR, CHARITY COMMITTEE

Abe Abdelkaoui
US Regional Facilities Director
Charles River Laboratories



Staff

 


Meri-Elizabeth Schulze
Lesly Gutierrez
Viviana Lafon








PRESIDENT, CEO

Meri-Elizabeth Schulze
MEMBERSHIP & CERTIFICATION

Lesly Gutierrez
COMMUNITY MANAGER

Viviana Lafon





John Fuhrer





CREDENTIAL INSTRUCTION

John Fuhrer, CPMM, CPS














NEW OPEN BOARD POSITIONS


CHAIR, INDUSTRY STANDARDS
& LICENSING COMMITTEE

Committee Description: Become a member of one of AFE's most valuable committees. The ISL Committee is tasked with the monthly oversight and reporting of updates concerning Industry Standards and Licensing across various disciplines related to maintenance, management, and engineering in facilities. The Chair of this Committee will hold a position on the National Board of Directors and will be responsible for providing quarterly progress reports during the National Board of Directors Meetings.


CHAIR, INDUSTRY AFFILIATIONS
COUNCIL

Council Description: Secure a position on this national council to serve as a representative for one association within the industry. Each association's representative will act act as liaison of the partnership and explore opportunities for collaboration, support, and mutual enhancement of missions. Representatives will provide monthly updates and information about their respective associations to the Chair. The Chair of this council will also be a member of the National Board of Directors, compiling a summary of the monthly committee meetings into a quarterly report to present to the National Board.


CHAIR, INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

Committee Description: 
Become a member of the AFE International Affairs Committee, where you'll work alongside our international chapters and credentialing organizations to keep AFE Headquarters informed about global issues related to facilities maintenance, engineering, and management. The Chair of this Committee will secure a position on the National Board of Directors andprovide a quarterly summary of the committee's activities to the National Board.


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