Meet the Board
 | President Bob Pierce JLL Mr. Pierce has been a fixture in the Nashville commercial real estate industry for more than 20 years. He began his career in brokerage, specializing in industrial properties, tenant representation, and site selection. He later transitioned into property and facilities management, managing shopping centers and office assets for a boutique firm before joining JLL to oversee facilities management for Nashville’s iconic “Batman” Building. Over the course of his career, Mr. Pierce has managed assets and portfolios for organizations including Prologis, Site Centers, JLL (in both facilities and property management roles), CBRE, and Commonwealth Commercial. More recently, he served as Corporate Facilities Asset Manager for Matthews Real Estate Investment Services, overseeing lease negotiations, expansions, renewals, and associated tenant improvements across the company’s nationwide office portfolio. He subsequently served as Director of Property Management for Vastland Companies before returning to JLL to lead Facilities Management operations in Nashville on the Amazon account. Mr. Pierce earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics from Lipscomb University in Nashville. He holds an Affiliate Broker license in Tennessee and is an active member of IFMA Nashville, where he has served on the board, most recently as Chapter President, and participates in the organization’s National Retail Council. He is also a past member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), BOMA, and ULI. Outside of his professional work, Mr. Pierce serves as a reserve officer with the Williamson County Emergency Management Agency and as CERT Program Manager for Williamson County. He also assists as a coach for a local high school shooting team. In his free time, he enjoys clay target shooting and hunting. Bob and his wife, Holly, have two teenagers and a German Shorthair Pointer. |
| Vice President Rob Spiotta Amazon
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Treasurer |
| Secretary Tanya Iacabone W.E. O’Neil Construction Tanya Iacabone is the Business Development Manager at W.E. O'Neil Construction, where she drives growth and strengthens client relationships. Serving her third term as IFMA Board Secretary, she also co-chairs the Programs Committee and supports the Volunteer Events Committee, demonstrating her leadership and commitment to IFMA Nashville. |
| Immediate Past President JC Blakely, CFM ProAssurance Since 1983, JC has held a number of leading management positions with both startups and Fortune 500 companies. JC has developed and managed a variety of Facilities organizations from single source to international sites. His current position is the Director of Corporate Facilities for ProAssurance based in Franklin, TN with direct responsibility of the physical work environment as well as direct management of the company’s real estate portfolio. In 1985, the International Facilities Management Association (IFMA) accredited JC as a Certified Facilities Manager. JC served as President of the IFMA Nashville Chapter for 7 years and continues to contribute to the success of the Chapter. While serving as Chapter President, IFMA Nashville was awarded IFMA’s 2011 Chapter of the Year. |
| Director-at-Large Shannon Warner Servpro Shannon Warner brings over 25 years of experience in commercial real estate, beginning her career as a Real Estate Manager overseeing a portfolio across the Southeast. She later transitioned to the service side of the industry and currently serves as Director of Business Development for SERVPRO® of Downtown Nashville – Team Dixon. An active member of IFMA Nashville for the past eight years, Shannon is deeply committed to the organization’s mission. She values the professional development opportunities IFMA provides through relevant programs, engaging presentations, and resources such as the Facility Manager’s Emergency Preparedness Handbook from the IFMA Knowledge Library. Shannon considers it a privilege to support IFMA Nashville through sponsorships and by actively advocating for membership, helping to strengthen the community and advance the profession. |
| Association Executive Ashley Hendel With a background in corporate event planning and a degree in Graphic Design and Design Administration from Belmont University (Nashville, TN), is a detail-oriented and creative professional with a passionate for planning experiences, fostering connections and supporting growth strategies. When not serving at the IFMA Nashville Association Executive, she enjoys attending local events, enjoying the outdoors and exploring new destinations with her fellow foodie husband, two little kids and their loyal dog Jax.
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