
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

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
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