Kathy Roper, associate professor in the Building Construction Program, has been appointed to the International Facility Management Association is 2008-2009 board of directors. The term begins July 1.

Roper, CFM, CFMJ, IFMA Fellow, has more than 20 years of experience in the multi-faceted specialties of facility management and corporate real estate. Roper is a prolific author and contributor to various industry publications and journals, including more than a dozen scholarly publications. Her interest in sustainability led to her LEED Accredited Professional designation and nomination to the U.S. Green Building Council’s formal education committee.

Roper is also a Certified Facility Manager, an active member of IFMA and an IFMA Fellow. She was awarded the 2005 IFMA Distinguished Educator Award of Excellence and the IFMA Distinguished Author Award of Excellence in 2007.

IFMA is the world’s largest and most widely recognized international association for professional facility managers, supporting more than 19,000 members in 60 countries.