Day: September 28, 2018

The Professional Retail Store Maintenance Association (PRSM) today announced that Michael Hoagland, RFMP, Facility Services Manager/Project Manager with Thorntons, Inc, has earned the Retail Facility Management Professional (RFMP) designation, a mark of excellence achieved by an elite group of retail facility management professionals.

Michael has been with Thorntons for 22 years and has always worked in the facilities department.

He started his career at Thorntons as a general maintenance technician and worked his way up to an H.V.A.C/R technician and then moved to FS manager/Project manager. Prior to Thorntons, Inc. Michael ran his own construction company and held a C-17 California contractors license for 15 years. Michael also worked for Interstate Fixtures, Inc. installing store fixtures for Barnes and Nobles as a project manager for 5 years.

“It is an honor to have Michael as the newest RFMP,” said Jonathan Bauer, Chair, PRSM Association 2018-19 Board of Directors Chair and Sr. Director Store Development at Gap Inc. “Earning the RFMP designation differentiates and elevates FM professionals. It is my pleasure to highlight PRSM members who excel in the industry.”

This achievement is considered a milestone in an individual’s professional development, and proof of the individual’s commitment to continuous improvement in the retail facility maintenance industry. For further information about the PRSM Association RFMP certification program, visit www.prsm.com. 

The Professional Retail Store Maintenance Association (PRSM) today announced that Enrique Aleman, RFMP, Senior Analyst with Verizon Global Real Estate, has earned the Retail Facility Management Professional (RFMP) designation, a mark of excellence achieved by an elite group of retail facility management professionals.

Enrique is a Sr. Analyst for Verizon Global Real Estate and has been with Verizon for 16 years.  Enrique’s prior experience in real estate finance opened the door for him to get into facilities management.  He currently manages the Verizon Great Lakes West portfolio which consists of 59 retail stores that are spread out among four states.  Enrique holds an Illinois Realtor’s license and is currently pursuing a Project Manager Professional Certification.  He is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago with a BA in communications.        

“It is an honor to have Enrique as the newest RFMP,” said Jonathan Bauer, Chair, PRSM Association 2018-19 Board of Directors Chair and Sr. Director Store Development at Gap Inc. “Earning the RFMP designation differentiates and elevates FM professionals. It is my pleasure to highlight PRSM members who excel in the industry.”

This achievement is considered a milestone in an individual’s professional development, and proof of the individual’s commitment to continuous improvement in the retail facility maintenance industry. For further information about the PRSM Association RFMP certification program, visit www.prsm.com.