IFMA Chesapeake Chapter Day!
Wednesday, March 21, 2018

​NFMT Speaker sessions:
Despite mother nature throwing the biggest snow storm of the season during the primary day of the NFMT,  the  IFMA Chesapeake sponsored educational sessions were outstanding. The morning session we had Andrew Meyer from Mona Electric, with “Arc Flash for the FM”. It was well attended, very informative with a lot of Questions @ Answers. The second  session later in the afternoon, “Soft Skills for the FM” Panel discussion with Stormy Friday, Jim Loesch, Judy James and Don Boos. Despite the low attendance on the show floor from the weather, the session was not to be missed. The attendance was amazing with standing room only. The speakers and content were point on and very informative. A special thank you to all of speakers and guests who attended.  
 
IFMA Network Event at Luna Del Sea:
A good time was had by all that were able to weather the storm and make it to our IFMA Chesapeake Networking event. Quality conversations, lots of laughs not to mention the great food and drinks.
Thank you all who attended.

IFMA Chesapeake Chapter Day!
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
IFMA Chesapeake Chapter Will Host the Following Events at NFM&T  
at the Baltimore Convention Center

Conference Sessions:
Session 1  W1.24 9:00 am   Room #324 
VOC’s in Architectural Coatings: A Regulatory Approach toward Sustainability
Presenter:  Eddie DuRant - Compliance Engineer, Air Regulations Development Division, Maryland Department of the Environment

Learning Objectives:
1. What is a volatile organic compound (VOC).
2. How are VOCs used in architectural coatings and related building materials.
3. What are some of the impacts VOCs have on the environment
4. What are some of the regulatory requirements related to architectural coatings

Speaker’s Bio:
Eddie DuRant is a Regulatory Compliance Engineer for the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE).
Since 2000, Eddie has worked in the Regulation Development Division—Air and Radiation Management Administration on a host of compliance and regulatory issues, with an emphasis on air pollution control and methods for reducing emissions.  Key areas of technical expertise include applying technical information to the regulatory process of developing, implementing, and complying with environmental regulations.  He holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from Drexel University.

Session 2 W3.45  3:10 pm  Room #345
The Convergence of Physical and Digital Security
Presenter: Rocky Arocho, Director of Operations, Cybersecurity – Dunbar Security Solutions

Learning Objectives:
1. Understanding the attack landscape. How security tools such as cameras and physical access      control systems can be leveraged for malicious purposes
2. Understand examples of the impact vulnerable systems can have on your facilities and other businesses
3. How to evaluate security vendors for digital and physical capabilities.
4. Understand the Past Present and Future of security and how to prepare.