IFMA tabs Thomas as COO

The International Facility Management Association has named R. Alan Thomas, CAE, as executive vice president and COO. In the newly created role, Thomas will oversee professional development, allied services, event management, research, corporate development and member resources functional areas within the organization.

By Staff November 1, 2006

The International Facility Management Association has named R. Alan Thomas , CAE, as executive vice president and COO. In the newly created role, Thomas will oversee professional development, allied services, event management, research, corporate development and member resources functional areas within the organization.

Thomas will oversee the senior management team of the association and serve as a member of the senior strategy team. Prior to joining the IFMA staff, he was director, business strategy and development, at ProSys, Inc. in Baton Rouge, LA, a process-systems consulting firm serving the refining and chemical industries.