Lead the future of the built environment to make the world a better place.
IFMA Baton Rouge is where facility managers, vendors, and industry partners connect, learn, and grow. Through monthly meetings, tours, and networking events, we bring together professionals who keep our buildings and communities running.
Whether you're new to the field or a seasoned expert, you’ll find opportunities to build relationships, stay informed on trends, and take your career to the next level.
Thank you to our 2026 Annual Sponsors
We offer:
Monthly Luncheons
We meet every third Tuesday of the month at Jubans Restaurant and Bar. You can pre-pay for the year or become an Annual Sponsor.
Professional Development
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Annual Signature Events
Annual Christmas Event and Crawfish Boil
Upcoming events
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August BTR Airport Tour
Join us Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 11:30 AM at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport for an exclusive Lunch and Tour. You've seen it from the runway, now go behind the gates.
Step into the spaces most travelers never see, walk the operations side of one of our region's busiest hubs, and get a rare look at the systems powering every arrival and departure. Lunch provided on site.
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IFMA Louisiana Golf Tournament
Save the Date for the IFMA Louisiana Golf Tournament on November 2, 2026 at Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club
August Member of the Month: Reeve Kirkland, Director of Business Development at Grizzly Commercial Roofing
Reeve Kirkland is the Director of Business Development at Grizzly Commercial Roofing, a full service commercial and industrial roofing contractor serving clients throughout Louisiana. In his role, Reeve helps facility managers protect one of their most valuable assets, their roof, through repairs, preventative maintenance, roof asset management, and complete replacement systems for facilities of all sizes and types.
What sets Grizzly apart is its focus on helping facility managers make informed decisions. Rather than simply recommending a replacement, the team leans on detailed roof assessments, preventative maintenance programs, and long term capital planning to be a trusted resource throughout the life of a roof. As Reeve puts it, the goal is to be a long term partner clients can rely on, not just a contractor.
Reeve has been a member of the IFMA Baton Rouge Chapter for just over a year, and it all started with a plastic cup. He attended his first chapter lunch in early 2025, where an icebreaker had everyone split into teams to build the most resilient structure out of cups. What stood out most was not the competition, but the people. Members arrived early to visit, stayed late to keep conversations going, and genuinely enjoyed being together. He left that first meeting knowing this was a special organization where he could build meaningful, lasting relationships while learning from some of the best professionals in the facilities industry. Joining, he says, has been one of the best professional decisions he has made.
It is hard for Reeve to pick just one favorite memory, but the LSU Football Operations tour stands out, along with the golf tournament and the end of year holiday party. He loves that the chapter regularly plans events that get members out of their normal work environment and into a fun, relaxed setting.
Outside of work, Reeve's favorite way to spend his time is with his wife and their three kids. The family makes it a priority to do something fun together every weekend, whether that is going to the movies, exploring the zoo, playing golf, swimming, or simply enjoying quality time together. They are, in his words, what his life revolves around, and they keep it wonderfully full.
Reeve's advice: "Be honest, hold yourself accountable, and prioritize open communication. I've found that when you build your career around those three principles, everything else tends to fall into place. Skills and experience are important, but trust is what builds lasting relationships and opens doors throughout your career."
