October 2007

IN THIS ISSUE:

Martha Rayle authors a Building Operating Management article that includes tips for ensuring a successful transition to an open office plan

Pete Winters Named to Board of Directors of the International Facilities Management Association

Julian Tablada, AIA, Joins HOK Advance Strategies in Atlanta, Georgia

Advance Strategies members have been involved in industry activities and engage in speaking, teaching, and publishing activities — contributing to the profession

IFMA Names Peter M. Winters, AIA, CFM, to Board of Directors

Peter M. Winters, AIA, CFM, Senior Vice President for HOK Advance Strategies, has been named to the Board of Directors of the International Facilities Management Association (IFMA). IFMA is the largest and most widely recognized professional association for facility managers and has more than 19,000 members. The Association's membership is represented with 125 chapters and 15 councils in 65 countries worldwide. Globally, IFMA conducts research, provides educational programs, and recognizes facility management degree and certificate programs.

Pete has over 30 years of facility management, project management, strategic planning, architecture, and interior design experience in the U.S., China, Canada, Australia, UK, France, Mexico, Hong Kong, and Japan. He has held senior managerial positions in the industry for the past 20 years. Pete also has expertise developing strategic partnerships in Asia and is familiar with many of the business practices and challenges of doing business in Asia and Europe.

Pete is a frequent speaker at industry events, including CoreNet Global and IFMA conferences both nationally and regionally. His articles have appeared in trade publications including Journal of Facilities Management, Buildings Magazine, and Facilities Journal. Last summer, Pete delivered a presentation at IFMA’s Integrate 2007, a FM conference held in Hong Kong, entitled, "Trials and Tribulations of Global Facility Planning."

Pete can be reached in the HOK Dallas office at 214-720-6000 or by email.

HOK Advance Strategies works with clients to help align their business strategies with their real estate, facilities, workplaces, and information systems to effectively master change. The group’s specialists are leaders, analysts, strategists, listeners, communicators, and change agents who use their knowledge and experience to help organizations navigate through complex business challenges.

HOK is a global architectural services firm that specializes in planning, design and delivery solutions for buildings and communities. Through its collaborative network of 25 offices worldwide, the firm serves diverse clients within the corporate, commercial, public and institutional markets. HOK is committed to developing resources and expertise to help lead the world toward sustainable communities and building environments.