IFMA Central Iowa members and friends toured Krause Gateway Center designed by renowned Italan architeture firm Renzo Building Workshop, OPN Architects and Confluence along with interior furniture and planning provided by Saxton and move management by Jones Lang LaSalle. This 159,000 SF five story building features glass prominenty on all sides to provide transparency and light throughout for all employees. The structure includes an art collection, collaborative work environment, oudoor meeting space, multi-purpose room for large groups, fitness room, game room, and underground parking.

IFMA Central Iowa members and friends gathered to tour Federal Home Loan Bank’s new location on March 12, 2019. 

This renovated structure was the creation of a team of professionals including Substance Architecture, Jones Lang LaSalle & Pigott.  FHB staff focused on a design that promotes teamwork and collaboration to create a cultural tansformation that supports character, intention, and inspiration.

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IFMA Central Iowa members & friends met at Smash Park in West Des Moines to chat and  welcome new guests.

AND enjoy a new experience – playing Pickle Ball!

IFMA Central Iowa members and friends got together November 4th for their Annual  Holiday Social at the Iowa Distilling Company.

IFMA Central Iowa members and friends experienced first hand the many design features of Baker Group’s new 80,000 SF facility which brings together their sheet metal, plumbing, piping and electrical controls groups all under one roof. This well designed facility enables these groups to better address today’s construction industry’s expectations of speed and quality.

IFMA Central Iowa members gathered to celebrate and appreciate member opportunities to network, learn, and recognize both Central Iowa’s  members and their respective facilites in tours and other events this past year. We also recognized our newly elected 2018-2019 Chapter Officers: President- Denny Statler; Vice-President – Vickie Quinones; and Secretary – Tony Schmalz.

A great afternoon to network with fellow IFMA Central Iowa Chapter Members and Friends and to support Youth Emergency Services & Shelter through our Charity Raffle!

Members and friends gathered at the Wakonda Club to gain a better understanding of Behavioral Intelligence as defined by the Birkman Method presented by Angie Lookingbill, with WrightLookingbill, a certified consultant in the Birkman Method. Angie’s presentation detailed how the Birkman Method helps teams work smarter and helps individuals achieve their highest level of professional potential.             Member Firms participating in the Mini Expo Showcase included Joe Joseph, Corporate Care; Katherine Young, CORT; Sarah Eckles and Kirstin Baer-Harding, Finishing ToucheZ; Jon Schuler and Tom Nygren, Koch BrothersPrinting; Andy Crabb,Tandus-Centiva; Tom Triplett, Triplett Companies; Steve Shoemaker, Haworth; Tony Schmalz, T&M Services and Karla Stessman, Waste Management.

IFMA members and guest gathered at Della Viti in East Village  to learn more about IFMA Central Iowa – our upcoming tours, educational presentations, Mini-Expo, Annual Golf Outing and more…