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About IAMFA: Leading Excellence in Cultural Facility Management

IAMFA is the world's premier network for facility and security administrators who safeguard and maintain cultural institutions. Our global community unites professionals responsible for preserving humanity's greatest treasures while creating sustainable, world-class environments for learning and discovery.

Our Impact

Through innovative programs and our collaborative networks, we empower our members and facility leaders to:

    • Set new standards in sustainable facility operations
    • Pioneer advanced preservation techniques
    • Drive innovation in cultural space management
    • Foster excellence in visitor experience through superior facility management

    Core Programs

    • Annual International Conference
    • Museum Benchmarking Exercise
    • Papyrus Magazine
    • Professional Development Programs
    • Global Networking Events

    Our Mission

    To elevate the profession of cultural facility management through excellence in education, collaboration, and innovation. We create meaningful connections between facility leaders, industry experts, and solution providers to advance best practices in cultural institution operations.

    Our Vision

    To be the globally recognized leader in cultural facility management, setting the standard for excellence in preserving and operating the world's premier cultural institutions.


    Strategic Priorities 2020-2024

    IAMFA Strategic Planning Objectives

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     


     

    IAMFA Board of Directors

    Leadership - Board of Directors

    Nancy Bechtol, President
    Director, Smithsonian Facilities (Retired)
    [email protected]
    Term expires: 2026

     
    Randy Murphy, VP Development
    Director of Operations (Retired)
    Phone: 213-435-7523
    [email protected] 
    Term expires: 2026


    Alan Dirican, Treasurer 
    Chief of Facilities Management
    National Gallery of Art
    Phone: 202-842-6161
    [email protected]
    Term expires: 2025


    Tony Young, VP Education
    Vice President, Facilities Planning and Operations
    Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh
    Phone: 412-578-2495
    [email protected]
    Term Expires: 2028


    Tiffany Romano, VP Administration
    Senior Advisor, Office of the Undersecretary for Finance and Administration
    Smithsonian Institution
    Phone: 202-633-5689
    romanot@si.edu
    Term expires: 2027


    Jason Dittrich, VP Marketing and Communications
    Director, Business Development & Marketing
    Mueller Associates, Inc.
    [email protected]
    Term expires: 2025


    Jennifer Fragomeni, VP Regional Affairs
    Director, Campus Facilities
    Exploratorium
    Phone: 415-528-4340
    [email protected]
    Term Expires: 2028


    Aaron Hock, Secretary
    Head of Technical Services
    ACMI (formerly Australian Centre for the Moving Image)
    Head of Technical Services
    Phone: 0451 403 074
    [email protected]
    Term Expires: 2027