IFMA DFW Chapter

Fall is shaping up to be one of our busiest seasons yet at IFMA DFW! Here's what's on the calendar:
📍 Oct 20 — Facility Tour at Home Franchise Concepts in Coppell
🏈 Oct 26 — Cowboys vs. Eagles Watch Party at Hero by HG Dallas
🩸 Oct 29 — Community Blood Drive with Carter BloodCare (use code SPON121385 to donate anytime Sept 1–Oct 30!)
🎯 Nov 5 — Clays Classic Tournament at Elm Fork Dallas
🌎 Nov 18–20 — World Workplace in Anaheim, CA
As Chapter President Didi Wykes, CFM, CDCDP shares in this issue: "Our committees have been busy lining up a fall calendar I think you're going to love." We couldn't agree more.
Read the full newsletter for event details, an FMJ feature on facility owners' risk, this month's FM tip, and more 👉https://dfwifma.org/images/downloads/ifma_dfw_newsletter_sept_oct_2026.pdf

Fall is heating up at IFMA DFW! 🍂
4 great events on the calendar — plenty of chances to connect with the DFW facility management community, give back, and have some fun along the way:
🏭 Oct 20 — Facility Tour at Home Franchise Concepts (Coppell)
Get a behind-the-scenes look at their training center, plus networking.
🏈 Oct 26 — Cowboys vs. Eagles Watch Party
Football, fellowship, and fun at Hero by HG Dallas.
🩸 Oct 29 — Community Affairs Blood Drive
11 AM–5 PM at the Carter BloodCare Bus, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. Every donation helps save lives — walk-ins welcome.
🎯 Nov 5 — IFMA DFW Clays Classic Tournament
Shotguns and sporting clays out at Elm Fork Dallas.
Whether you're a longtime member or just getting to know the chapter, these are great opportunities for connection!
👉 Register at dfwifma.org/programs

The hard work happens in the facilities, but the recharge happens this weekend! Labor Day is a reminder that great work often happens quietly. Facility Managers show up every day to solve problems before anyone notices them — that's a kind of excellence worth celebrating. We salute the professionals who keep our workplaces safe, efficient, and running smoothly — every single day. Wishing our entire IFMA DFW community a wonderful and safe Labor Day weekend.

Mark your calendars! IFMA DFW is making plans for World Workplace 2026 in Anaheim, November 18-20. Join us for an unparalleled opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired. Don't miss out – let's go together!

IFMA DFW has 4 great events coming up — plenty of chances to connect with the DFW facility management community, learn something new, and have some fun along the way:
🥂 Aug 26 — Member Appreciation Happy Hour
A casual toast to our members — come connect and unwind.
🏭 Oct 20 — Facility Tour at Home Franchise Concepts (Coppell)
Get a behind-the-scenes look at their training center, plus networking.
🏈 Oct 26 — Cowboys vs. Eagles Watch Party
Football, fellowship, and fun at Hero by HG Dallas.
🎯 Nov 5 — IFMA DFW Clays Classic Tournament
Shotguns and sporting clays out at Elm Fork Dallas.
Whether you’re a longtime member or just getting connected with the chapter, join us for these opportunities for ‘connection’ this fall.
👉 Register at dfwifma.org/programs

Congratulations to our incoming IFMA DFW Board Members!

President: Didi Wykes, CFM, CDCDP
Vice President: Amanda Thompsonn
Treasurer: Joe Lujan, FMP
Secretary: Gloria Wan, FMP, LEED Green Associate
Board at Large Members: Lesley Koehler, CFM, SFP, FMP; Brad Law; Zac Ford
Past President: Jamie Vaughan, CFM, FMP

This dedicated team of professionals brings a wealth of experience and a shared commitment to elevating the facility management industry across North Texas. With their leadership, our chapter is ready for another year of growth, connection, and impact.

Congratulations to each of you on stepping into these leadership roles — thank you for your continued dedication to advancing the FM profession here in DFW. Here's to a fantastic term ahead!

What a day on the courts at At Fault - Restaurant, Sports Bar & Pickleball! Thank you to everyone who came out to IFMA DFW's Pickleball Event — your energy made it one to remember!
A huge shoutout to our incredible bar sponsors, Interior Maintenance Specialists and Prestonwood Landscape Services, for keeping everyone refreshed and the good times rolling. We couldn't have done it without your generous support! 🙌
From friendly rallies to plenty of laughs in between, it was so great to connect with our IFMA DFW community in a new way. Check out some of our favorite moments below! See more pics at https://dfwifma.org/gallery.php
Thank you again to our sponsors, our players, and everyone who helped make this event a success. We can't wait to see you at the next one!

Today we remember. The IFMA DFW Chapter honors all who gave their lives in service to our nation. Happy Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

Today is ! The IFMA Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter is proud to stand alongside facility managers across the globe today as we celebrate the professionals who make every space work — not just physically, but for the people inside them. Join us in celebrating the facility managers across the Dallas/Fort Worth region who show up every single day to keep our buildings safe, healthy, and running. From hospitals to office towers to schools, your work makes belonging possible. This year's theme, "Cultivating Belonging Through Built Environments," says it perfectly.
Thank you for being the backbone of every space where people live, work, and heal.