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National Board of Directors

 

2024-2026

 




CHAIRWOMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Esther Walker, PE, CPMM®, CPS®

Senior Director of Facilities
Chicago Public Schools, Illinois


BOARD CHAIRMAN-ELECT,
BOARD TREASURER

Adam Kilburn, CPMM®

Senior  Director Engineering & Operations
Jones Lang LaSalle


BOARD IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN

Ronald Anderson, CPMM®, CPS®

Assistant Superintendent/ CSBO
Bellwood School District 88, Illinois




CHAIR, NATIONAL YOUNG ENGINEERING PROFESSIONALS COMMITTEE

Nick Petresino, CPMM®
Corporate Facilities Manager
Milton CAT


CHAIR, NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

Larson Wood, CPMM®

US Property Manager
TFI Management


CHAIR, NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

René Hernandez, CPMM®, CPS®

Chief Engineer
First Service Residential




CHAIR, NATIONAL PROGRAMS COMMITTEE

John Rogan, CPMM®

Regional Engineering Manager
Servi-Tek


CHAIR, NATIONAL COUNCIL OF REGIONS

Steve Fall, CPE®

Owner
Lightspeed Restoration, MN Twin Cities


SECRETARY
 
Ryan Rikkola, CPE®

Facilities Manager
Minnesota Twins Stadium, Target Field




BOARD MEMBER

Joseph LaRocco, CPMM®
NAWT Collar
Owner 



BOARD MEMBER

Robert Bender, CPMM®
R Bender & Associates
Owner


BOARD MEMBER

Paul Sheehy, CPE®
Triad Plant Services
Owner






PRESIDENT, CEO  

Meri-Elizabeth Schulze, MSIMC
Association for Facilities Engineering®




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, INDUSTRY SECTORS
COUNCIL

Council Description: 
Aim to obtain a position on the National Council to represent an industry within Facility Maintenance, Engineering, and/or Management. Open roles include Industry Representatives for various sectors such as Manufacturing, Retail, Healthcare, Aerospace, Pharmaceuticals, Distribution Centers, Data Centers, Assisted Living Facilities, Education, Government, Sports/Entertainment, and more. Furthermore, the Chair of this council will also serve on the National Board of Directors, providing quarterly progress reports to the board.


CHAIR, WOMEN'S ADVOCACY COMMITTEE

Committee Description: 
Become part of the WAC to support women in facility maintenance, engineering, and management roles. The Chair of this committee serves on the National Board of Directors and is tasked with providing quarterly updates on the committee's progress 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.


CHAIR, AFE CHARITY COMMITTEE

Committee Description: 
Become a member of the AFE Charity Foundation committee and contribute to raising funds for scholarships. These scholarships are awarded each year to individuals pursuing training, certifications, and degrees in facility management, engineering, maintenance, or other related fields. The Chair of this committee will secure a position on the National Board of Directors and  provide a quarterly summary of the committee's activities to the National Board.


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