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• Deadline to Apply for Trustee or Committee Member

  • When
    Friday, August 15, 2025
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    12:00 PM

  Join the OPFMA Board of Trustees or Serve on a Committee

  Deadline to Apply: August 15, 2025

  The Ohio Public Facilities Maintenance Association (OPFMA) is currently seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to help guide the future of our organization by serving in leadership roles.

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  Now Accepting Applications for:

  Board of Trustees – Two-Year Term

  We are seeking active members to serve as Association Trustees for the upcoming 2025–2027 term. Trustees are expected to:

  • Attend monthly Board meetings (80% virtual)

  • Contribute to the strategic direction and mission of OPFMA

  • Maintain an active membership in good standing throughout their term

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  Committee Members – One-Year Term

  Not ready for a board position? You can still make a meaningful impact! We are actively seeking volunteers for the following critical committees:

  • Conference Committee

  • Finance Committee

  • Membership Committee

  • Education Committee

  Committee members help shape key initiatives and events and play a vital role in strengthening our Association.

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  Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be an active OPFMA member for at least two years

  • Must be a member in good standing at the time of application and throughout service

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  How to Apply

  To express your interest or request more information, please contact the Executive Director’s Office at:
  edo@opfma.org
  440-716-8518

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  Help shape the future of facility management in Ohio—serve, lead, and make a difference with OPFMA.

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• Annual State Conference

  • Start
    Monday, September 15, 2025
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    8:00 AM
  • End
    Tuesday, September 16, 2025
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    12:00 PM
  • Location
    2299 Cherry Valley Rd SE, Newark, OH 43055
  • Registered
    16 registrants

  Register

  2025 OPFMA Annual State Conference Agenda

  Cherry Valley Hotel – Newark, Ohio
  September 15–16, 2025

  Day 1 – Monday, September 15, 2025

  8:00 AM – Registration, Breakfast & Social
  9:00 AM – Opening Remarks & Welcome
  Presented by OPFMA President

  9:15 AM – General Session:
  Fire Safety Update
  Richard Vance, State Fire Marshal

  Breakout Session Group 1 – 10:00 AM (Two Concurrent Tracks)

  Track 1: Gunshot Detection Technology & Building Safety
  Koorsen Fire & Security
  Track 2: – OPEN SLOT –

  Breakout Session Group 2 – 11:00 AM (Two Concurrent Tracks)

  Track 1: Driving Future Success: The Power of Capital Planning and Forecasting
  Darin Porter, FMX
  Track 2: Brightening the Future: Enhancing Public Facilities with Modern Lighting Upgrades
  Dave Eshbaugh, Energy Optimizers, USA

  12:00 PM – Lunch with Exhibitors

  Breakout Session Group 3 – 1:30 PM (Two Concurrent Tracks)

  Track 1: Healthy Buildings & Indoor Air Quality
  Bill Roundtree, Automated Logic Contracting Services
  Track 2: Hybrid-Cloud Physical Security Systems
  Joseph Batek, Verkada

  Breakout Session Group 4 – 2:30 PM (Two Concurrent Tracks)

  Track 1: Unlocking Your Building’s “Peak” Energy Performance
  Brendon Jenkins, Waibel Energy Systems
  Track 2: Acid Neutralization Tank Operation & Maintenance
  Chad Reynolds

  3:30 PM – General Session:
  School Safety & Security Strategies
  Eric Bassett, Hicksville Schools

  4:30 PM – Door Prizes & Light Refreshments

  6:00 PM – Off-Property Excursion:
  Shipp Brothers Brewery – Social & Networking Event

  10:00 PM – Excursion Ends / Return to Hotel

  Day 2 – Tuesday, September 16, 2025

  7:30 AM – Breakfast Buffet & Networking

  8:45 AM – OPFMA Annual Business Meeting

  9:00 AM – General Session:
  Available Grants for Schools
  Featuring: Ohio Attorney General's Office & Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC)

  10:00 AM – General Session:
  Funding Programs & Energy Support for Public Facilities
  Presented by Ohio Department of Energy and Ohio Department of Development

  11:00 AM – General Session:
  The ABCs of Legal Procurement, Capital Planning & Contracting
  Chad Welker, Ohio Schools Council

  12:00 PM – Closing Remarks & Door Prizes
  Boxed Lunch Provided – Depart at Your Convenience

  
  

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