2009 Board of Directors
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Sam Magee, SMA
President
Sam Magee, SMA is the building engineer for Jones Lang LaSalle at Sun Microsystems. He has worked at Sun for over 5 years and has been in the engineering field for 8+ years. His previous experience includes working at Austin Museum of Art, remodeling and photography. Sam received a BA in General Studies from Texas Tech University and received his SMA in 2005. He has also been involved with AAFAME for over 6 years and has served on the Chili Slam Committee and participated in the Planning Session. Sam is married with two kids, one cat and enjoys biking and photography.
Personal Goal for AAFAME: "To one day hear AAFAME talked about by non-members in all walks of Austin society."
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Russell Haynes, SMA, FMA
Vice President
Russell Haynes, SMA, FMA served in the US Army for eight years working in Phase Maintenance and Inspection on the AH-1F Cobra Attack Helicopter. He spent four years working as an industrial maintenance technician in a small manufacturing plant. Russell has been employed by REIT Management and Research for nine years working in commercial real estate. For the past six years he has been assigned to Bridgepoint Square as Lead Engineer where he supervises and conducts maintenance on a campus of 440,000 sq ft. He received his SMA in 2005 and his FMA in 2006. He has been a member of AAFAME for nine years and this year he served as Treasurer on the Board of Directors. He is also serving his second year as chair for the Volunteer committee.
Personal goal for AAFAME: "To assist all of it's members in achieving professional growth through this outstanding organization and all it has to offer."
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David Shott, SMA, LEED AP
Treasurer
David Shott, SMA, LEED AP is the Chief Engineer for Cushman & Wakefield. He has been in the industry for over 10 years. Other Experience includes commercial and residential remodeling as well as commercial automation and controls. David recently passed the US Green Building Counsel's LEED Accredited Professional test. This past year David served on the AAFAME Sponsorship committee and has been serving on the board in the secretary position. David is married with 2 children and enjoys playing bass and running the sound board for his church's band.
Personal Goal for AAFAME: "AAFAME has been very progressive in staying on the edge of new technologies and I would like to continue these traditions while not forgetting the basics. This year new I hope to see technologies allow more participation from the astounding almost 400 current members of AAFAME."
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Stac Duff, SMA
Secretary
Stac Duff, SMA is the Chief Engineer for Cousins Properties at Palisades West. He has an Associates of Applied Science degree in Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology. Stac has received his SMA from BOMI and is currently working on his FMA designation. He has over 20 years experience in the facility maintenance and engineering field. Stac has been a member of AAFAME for 5 years and served as co-chairman for the Community Services Community in 2007 and 2008. He is married and has two sons. His hobbies include boating, collecting and restoring antique tools and home improvement projects.
Personal Goal for AAFAME: "To continue the outstanding record of promoting professionalism and education in the facility and maintenance engineering fields through networking and training."
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Robert Richer, SMA
Past President 2008
Robert Richer, SMA is the Engineering Manager @ 301 Congress for Hines Interest. He has over 13 years of faculties experience including 4 years in hotel industry. Robert has received his SMA from BOMI and attended Capitol City Trade and Technical School. He has been an AAFAME member for over 8years and has served on the board of directors for the past 4 years. Robert enjoys jogging, traveling, and fishing.
Personal goal for AAFAME: "To this day, I am always amazed how our membership reacts. What may start as a simple idea over a cup coffee can end up raising $7K for a children’s shelter. An empty park one morning is transformed in to a carnival type atmosphere in a matter of hours. My personal goal is to not take “the way we have always done it” as the definitive answer without careful consideration of all of our members."
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Erin Whalen
Vendor Director
Erin Whalen serves as the director of business development for Southpro Restoration Services. Erin has been extremely active in AAFAME, co-chairing the community services and disaster preparedness committees and serving as Vendor Director in 2008. Some of Erin’s highlights have been working on the Angelheart Extreme Makeover and the AAFAME Adventure Quest. When not working or participating in numerous other commercial organizations (BOMA, IREM, CREW, and IFMA to name a few), Erin can usually be found running, biking, swimming, volunteering or hanging out at one of Austin’s art galleries or coffee shops.
Personal Goal for AAFAME: To actively represent AAFAME’s vendor members, provide vendor orientations and information, and serve as means of communication and support for all AAFAME members.
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Jose Delgado, SMA, FMA
Director - Engineer
Jose Delgado, SMA, FMA Is the Building Operations Engineer at the Long Center, managing both the building operations and housekeeping departments. In 2001, Jose moved to Austin and worked for Merit Properties, taking care of the Littlefield and Scarbrough buildings. He has worked at the Long Center since December 2007 and really enjoys working there. Jose has served on various AAFAME committees since 2003 when he became a member. He earned his SMA and FMA in a very short period of time. Jose is married with three kids and one grandson. In his spare time, he likes to do yard work, watch sports and BBQ.
Personal Goal for AAFAME: "To get more members to participate in committees, training, volunteering and to encourage them to go for their SMA and FMA designation."
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