IEA Shines at the Fall MASMS Conference 2024 in St. Cloud!
From October 2-4, 2024, IEA had the pleasure of attending the Fall MASMS Conference in St. Cloud, Minnesota. This annual event, hosted by @MASMS (Minnesota Educational Facility Management Professionals), brought together industry leaders, educational facility managers, and vendors for three days of networking, learning, and professional development. As a proud participant, we were thrilled to reconnect with our K-12 education clients, collaborate with our vendor network, and contribute valuable insights through our breakout session presentations.
Engaging Sessions Led by IEA Experts
Our team took the stage to share expertise on safety and leadership topics crucial to facility managers:
- Chainsaw Safety: Knowing Your Team’s Limits
Presented by Amanda Edberg, CSP, IEA Account Manager
Amanda highlighted the importance of recognizing physical and mental limits when operating chainsaws, focusing on best practices for ensuring safety and minimizing accidents.
- NFPA 70E Requirements & Contact Release Training
Co-presented by Mary Ferrian, CSP, IEA EHS Manager and Phill Haataja, MfgE, CESCP, SMIEEE of safeHANDSystems, LLC
This session broke down the latest electrical safety standards and explored essential strategies for contact release, empowering attendees to stay OSHA-compliant while protecting their teams.
- Influencing Beyond Authority
Co-presented by Mary Ferrian, CSP, IEA EHS Manager and Lee Wendel, CSP, ARM, CSPHA of SFM Insurance
Mary and Lee discussed strategies for leading effectively, even without formal authority, teaching attendees how to motivate teams and foster safer, more efficient workplaces.
Why We Attend MASMS
The MASMS Conference is a cornerstone for professionals managing educational facilities across Minnesota. As a member-oriented, problem-solving organization, MASMS fosters professional growth by addressing the unique challenges facility managers face. For IEA, this conference is an invaluable opportunity to share our knowledge, learn from our peers, and strengthen relationships with the clients and partners we serve year-round.
We’re grateful to everyone who stopped by our booth, attended our presentations, or connected with us during the event. If you missed our sessions or would like to follow up on any of the topics we covered, feel free to reach out!
Until next year’s MASMS Conference, stay safe and keep building better, safer environments!
