BOMA 2013
Houston Building Owners & Managers Association
Member of the Year Awards and Holiday Luncheon
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Leadership Lyceum
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Legislative Report
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New Leadership Team and Board of Directors
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Who Employers Are Hiring
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November/December 2013
Engineer Appreciation Luncheon
Date: 11/19/2013 Time: 11:15am - 1:00pm Junior League of Houston 1811 Briar Oaks Lane Houston, TX 77027
We all know that we could not be successful without the strong hands and smart minds of our building engineers. Join Houston BOMA as we celebrate the men and women who work tirelessly every day to make our buildings run like clockwork. Each building owner and property manager knows the significance of a building engineer’s contribution to the excellence of their building. Now is the time to say thank you for the invaluable part they play in keeping tenants safe and happy. This year we will have a special guest speaker, Houston’s own Juan “Baby Bull” Diaz as well as having the Dynamo girls on hand to take pictures and hand out giveaways! We will be extending our member price to any engineer who would like to attend, member or not, and each engineer in attendance will be gifted with a token of Houston BOMA’s sincere appreciation! To register for this and many other events, go to web.houstonboma.org/events. ■
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REASONS TO JOIN There is strength in numbers, and we need BOMA TODAY! your help in growing the membership to include as many team players as possible! rship membe BOMA h per formance Are you interested in membership, or r ig h drives ppor tunities fo uusiness Work smar you know a colleague or coworker who has and o uccess. Attend ber-building te s re by relying onr and ca ents. not yet joined? Now is the time! We are ev BOMAs offering new members our 15 for 12 promotion resources. starting October 1st. Simply put, you pay for 12 months and get 15! Join today and take advantage of all the networking, education and legislative advocacy that you need in order to stay in the loop! You have the power to grow this association. Help BOMA be the association you want it to be! Go to our web site at www.houstonboma.org to download the membership application and fax/email/mail it in. For additional information, contact Elizabeth at (713) 266-5691 or esaenz@houstonboma.org. ■ *This special only applies to new members – those who have not been members in the past 12 months.
MARY STANTON, RPA, LEED AP JONES LANG LASALLE AMERICAS, INC.
President’s Message
It is amazing how time goes by quickly when you are having fun so it is hard to believe my term as your 2013 Houston BOMA President is already coming to an end. It has been a very busy year for Houston BOMA and I have certainly enjoyed leading this wonderful organization. As my Presidency and fifth year as a member of the Board of Directors ends, I have an even greater appreciation for the fine professionals that are involved on our association. One of the greatest advantages of being President is the opportunity I have had to get to meet so many of our members locally and across the country. When talking to other BOMA leaders they all seem to gravitate to Houston BOMA and ask us what we think, what trends are we seeing and what we are doing in the marketplace. Houston BOMA is not only a strong leader in strengthening the BOMA brand but also is recognized at nearly every level as a leader during BOMA Regional and International conferences. That strength comes from an involved passionate leadership team, active member volunteers and our amazing staff. 2013 was year of records, including the record attendance at the Building Expo and the record fundraising for the BAC PAC and golf tournament, to name a few. The best news is our record membership for the organization this year. Due to the strength of this organization new membership shows no signs of slowing down. Your continued involvement and support of Houston BOMA will only enhance and continue the growth of this organization. Therefore, I encourage you to become more involved and be part of what I consider to be the best organization that Houston’s
commercial real estate professionals can turn to for advocacy, industry information, education and networking. Every fall the board of directors holds a two day retreat and strategic planning session hosted by our incoming President. This year’s retreat took place at a ranch in Uvalde, and was great opportunity for the board to brainstorm, build camaraderie and focus on the year ahead. The retreat not only allows our incoming President Brett Williams (Transwestern) to set his agenda but also for new board members to get a better understanding of their role on the board. I am excited to say I know I’ll be leaving you in great hands with Brett. His dedication to the organization and his efforts over the years on the Legislative Action Committee have prepared him well to be one of your strongest presidents yet. Over 400 of you were on hand in September for our joint luncheon with CREW, featuring our high powered developer panel. Their insights to Houston’s development plans were interesting, entertaining and thought-provoking. Although this is my last President’s Message, we still have quite a bit in store for the rest of 2013. October 21st brings our annual Golf Tournament which is already sold out and will prove to be another fun and successful event, raising money for our Houston Fire Fighters and our BOMA PAC. Then November 19th brings us our Engineer Appreciation luncheon, which will be held at the Junior League. This luncheon is to show appreciation to those extremely important individuals who ensure that our buildings operate seamlessly. We will round-out the year with our annual Holiday Luncheon, December
6th at Hotel Zaza, which is always a sell-out. This luncheon is always a great event and helps us celebrate and honor those that have so generously given their time to the organization. It is one event you definitely don’t want to miss. I have stated before and it is worth repeating that one of the greatest advantages of being President is the opportunity I have had to meet so many of our members locally. Houston BOMA is a clear leader in strengthening the BOMA brand and is recognized at nearly every level. That strength comes from an involved passionate leadership team, all of our active member volunteers and our dedicated hard working staff at Houston BOMA. Once again, I urge you to become more involved and be part of what I consider to be one of the best organizations Houston’s commercial real estate. Finally, I would personally like to thank my Jones Lang LaSalle colleagues for they have had to take on more responsibility when my time was occupied with BOMA activities. More importantly, I would like to extend my sincerest thanks to the hard working staff of Houston BOMA, especially Tammy Betancourt. We are blessed to have such a dedicated, knowledgeable and hard charging professional leading the day to day needs of our association and for all the assistance she provides the Board of Directors and all our members. It has been my great pleasure and honor to represent you as your Houston BOMA President, and I look forward to seeing the great heights this organization will lead us to in the future. ■
BOMA MISSION & VISION Mission The mission of the Houston Building Owners and Managers Association is to support and advance the interests of the commercial real estate industry. Houston BOMA will be an organization of advocacy and sustainable building practices that utilizes the strengths, talents and leadership of its members and industry associates to build value and lasting relationships with our community through professional development, networking and sharing of information.
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Vision To be the recognized industry leader in both legislative advocacy and professional development for a broad spectrum of commercial real estate professionals in the Houston market.
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Member of the Year Awards and Holiday Luncheon 2013
Hotel ZaZa • 5701 Main • Houston, TX 77005 Date: 12/6/2013 • Time: 11:00 AM TO 1:30 PM Join us as we celebrate our membership and those people who have stood out in terms of exceptional service contributions to Houston BOMA! This year’s Holiday Luncheon will be held on December 6th at Hotel ZaZa where we will eagerly be announcing our Principal/Additional and the Allied Professional Members of the Year. These awards honor members of Houston BOMA who have contributed considerable time and talent to the association. They have participated in local association activities as an officer, chair, or committee member and shown an interest in keeping up-to-date by participating in networking, education and legislative programs. Award winners are exceptional people who share their talents throughout the association, inspiring others to do the same. We hope that you join us for this special luncheon to recognize the outstanding efforts made by these individuals. Let’s have some fun networking and enjoying the holidays with each other! ■
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2014 APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED!
If you are a property manager who has been in the industry for less than 10 years and interested in participating in the 2014 Leadership Lyceum program, contact mthuston@houstonboma.org today! This outstanding opportunity is only available for up to 10 property managers each year. For more information and to download the application, go to www.houstonboma.org/leadership-lyceum/and return completed application to our office by Friday, December 13. You are also required to submit a letter of recommendation from your employer. â–
Congratulations to our 2013 Leadership Lyceum Graduates! Lynn Harris, CPM Healthcare Facilities Development Stewart Geise CBRE Chad Nusbaum Piedmont Office Realty Trust (Check Chad out in our New Board Member Spotlight!) Bryson Owen Cousins Properties
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Ann Breedveld Memorial Hermann Jerri Daniel Memorial Hermann Christina Cruz CBRE
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A Year In The Political Game A LEGISLATIVE REPORT BY TAMMY K. BETANCOURT, CAE Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer 2013 has been quite a year for your Legislative Advocacy Team. Together we have positively impacted and/or defeated many initiatives. Thought I’d share a few of our most noteworthy activities with you... Let’s Talk Taxes The issue that had the most impact this year is the incredibly high valuations noticed on commercial properties by the Harris County Appraisal District (HCAD). BOMA has been on top of this issue from the minute we heard about it. Reporters and bloggers were decrying the seemingly unfair void that occurred when buildings sold for vast amounts more than they were presently valued. In April 2013, the Harris County Appraisal District (HCAD) sent property valuation notices to Houston office buildings which showed a 47% increase overall, with the Central Business District averaging a 58% valuation increase. Owners and tenants alike were astounded by these enormous valuation increases and expressed concern about ever-increasing operating expenses driving tenants to surrounding cities. Via a public information request, we requested the tax roles for commercial properties for 2012 and 2013 and then quantified the increases in all submarkets. We have held meetings with tax consultants, attorneys and key principal members to gain understanding, and to craft a response to the issue. In response Houston BOMA issued a press release bringing public attention to the increases and their negative impact on the Houston economy. The release was published in the Houston Business Journal and several other industry publications. Our members have been well-informed throughout the process with information that they can provide to owners and tenants about the city-wide valuation increases. It was noted by an HCAD board member that the organization is experiencing an
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enormous legal burden as many properties have filed lawsuits in an attempt to correct the overvaluation of their assets. We also took action on the Houston Independent School District tax rate increase. The Board of Trustees was considering a $.04 increase. Paul Bettencourt (The Tax Man), candidate for state senator, and I attended the public hearing and were able to obtain a 25% reduction in the proposed rate. Hello…Can You Hear Me? An ongoing issue is the Emergency Responder Radio Coverage Ordinance. This ordinance relates to the radio coverage and has included unreasonable testing and vague technical requirements as to frequency changes and amplification. For nearly two years BOMA has interacted on the stakeholder’s task force to provide input and our LAC members have provided building access for testing to assist the City in determining radio coverage weak spots within buildings. While this ordinance is still pending, the positive changes we have made so far include grandfathering all existing buildings, significantly reducing testing requirements, and tightening up the language on the technical requirements to provide more clarity. The Quick Death of HB2419 We were notified about a bill being presented in the 83rd Texas Legislative Session which would allow the Harris County Appraisal District to hire third-party “magistrates” to participate in property valuation arbitration. This was proposed as a pilot program in Harris County and had the bill been successful, the model most definitely would have spread state-wide. Houston BOMA felt that the inclusion of third-party contractors to negotiate valuation settlements presented a conflict of interest in that contractors would naturally be compelled by the third-party relationship to find in favor of the taxing entity lest they not be considered for further work. We notified our state lobbyist Robert Miller of our objection to this bill which had worked
its way stealthily through Committee. We immediately drafted talking points which were sent to the House Committee Chair, Representative Glen Hegar. Houston BOMA’s were the first and only objections to the bill that he received. In less than one week the bill was officially dead. Representative Hegar agreed with BOMA’s concerns and held the bill in Committee until the deadline for legislation to reach the floor had passed. By quickly and successfully communicating our concerns on this stealth bill, Houston BOMA was responsible for the bill’s demise and spared its members potentially biased property tax valuation arbitration. Wage Theft Ordinance For the last several months, we have been advocating on a proposed Wage Theft ordinance. The City, in an attempt to address the issue, proposed an ordinance that would have negatively impacted every business in the city by withholding permits and licenses for any company with a wage theft complaint. Note I said complaint, not conviction. Many communications, meetings and draft ordinances later, we have successfully communicated our concerns to Council Member Ed Gonzalez about the overreaching nature of this ordinance. At last draft, the ordinance only applied to companies with City contracts and only pertains to businesses who have been found guilty of wage theft by way of criminal offense, administrative penalty issued under the Texas Labor Code, or adjudicated by a court of competent juristiction. Additional LAC Activities: Houston BOMA participated in a big way at the 2013 Texas Advocacy Day. This is a bi-annual conference held at the state capitol to address issues facing Texas BOMA members. 28 attendees from Houston learned the “how-to’s” of lobbying, as well as received a briefing on pending legislation that would impact our industry. These members communicated real estate legislative concerns in a unified fashion to over 40 State Representatives and Senators.
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2014 HOUSTON BOMA 23 candidates were screened for the City-wide municipal election. The LAC made endorsements and campaign contributions in 13 races. Due to the tragic loss of the lives of four fire fighters in a hotel blaze, Houston BOMA donated $4,000 to the 100 Club to benefit the surviving family members of the fallen fire fighters. We also supported the Houston Fire Fighters Gala and have a $30,000 contribution from our recent Golf Classic that will directly benefit our Houston fire fighters. Equipment purchased with our donations is not available to HFD through the normal City operating budget. To date, we have donated $140,000 towards helping local Houston fire fighters. Houston BOMA supports the Houston Police Officers Foundation by sponsoring a mounted patrol horse for $5,000 yearly. Our horse, aptly named TOBY, is regularly seen patrolling the streets of downtown Houston. Houston BOMA maintains a seat and is active on the Houston High-Rise Triad which is a partnership between building management, the Houston Fire Department and city personnel. The Triad was created to develop and recommend a model High-Rise Life Safety Action Plan committed to the protection of life and property and establishes a forum for public/private partnerships to discuss emerging issues. Houston BOMA member Bill Carey represents us in this area. Houston BOMA also maintains a seat on the Construction Industry Council (CIC) which is an association of various organizations within the construction/building industries. CIC studies and advises the Mayor, City Council and building officials in the area of codification or re-codification of the City’s codes. BOMA is represented on the CIC by member Billy Sams and EVP Tammy Betancourt. We here at Houston BOMA look forward to representing you and the interests of the local commercial real estate industry – Looking forward to what 2014 brings! ■
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Leadership Team
We are delighted to introduce your 2014 leadership team. These members were recommended by the Nominating Committee, chaired by Mark Nicholson, CBRE, and elected by our BOMA Principal Members. Please congratulate them when you see them and offer your thoughts and suggestions on the future of BOMA programs and services.
Brett D. Williams
President: Brett D. Williams, CPM®, Transwestern President-Elect: Marshall B. Heins, CPM®, Memorial Hermann Healthcare System Vice President: Greg J. Jones, Cushman & Wakefield Vice President of Finance: Kirk O’Neal, CPM®, Cousins Properties Immediate Past President: Mary W. Stanton, RPA, LEED AP, Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.,
Directors: Joseph L. Hebert, Transwestern Meredith L. Cress, Hines* Chad M. Nusbaum, Piedmont Office Realty Trust* Michael Mrozek, CPM®, CBRE Group, Inc.*
Allied Professional Representative: Jim Roll, ISS Facility Services, Inc.* Advisory Board Members: Roger Ritter, M-M Properties Robert L. Carlen, CPM®, Cousins Properties
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Chad Nusbaum has been a Property Manager with Piedmont Office Realty Trust since 2011 and was a Houston BOMA Leadership Lyceum Chad Nusbaum participant for 2013. Chad is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and minor in Business Administration.
Michael Mrozek, CPM, is the Director of Asset Services for CBRE. Mike provides leadership for office, industrial, retail and healthcare properties totaling in Michael Mrozek excess of 30 MSF and over 300 employees. While at Cornell College, Mike earned a Bachelor of Special Studies degree - he double majored in Art and Economics & Business.
Jim Roll has been General Manager for ISS Facility Services, Houston Division since 2008. He oversees custodial operations in Houston employing over Jim Roll 1,800 people and servicing over 29 million square feet in commercial office, institutional and medical office buildings and complexes. Jim graduated from The University of Texas with a degree in Management.
Meredith Cress, General Property Manager, has been with Hines since 2004. During her tenure, Meredith has been responsible for managing Meredith commercial office Cress buildings totaling in excess of 3.5 MSF and valued at approximately $1.5 billion. Meredith is a graduate of Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science. ■
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Who Employers Are Hiring By Carrie Patton SPHR, Human Resources Business Partner, Marquette Real Estate Group Designations are another thing that can set you apart. An RPA, FMA, SMA, SMT, or other real estate designation shows that you’re invested in the industry as well as committed to your own professional growth.
As a human resources professional, I am responsible for the hiring of over 100 positions a year. Gone are the days of “we should all just be happy to have a job” because the war for talent is on! In the 15 years that I’ve worked in human resources I’m amazed by how the more things change the more they stay the same. Hiring managers are still looking for the same qualities they always have: hard working, reliable employees who have career objectives and ambition to succeed. Networking is Key! The saying that “it’s not what you know as much as who you know” is cliché, but it seems even more true in commercial real estate than other industries in which I’ve worked. That’s why organizations like BOMA are crucial. They offer opportunities to stay connected. People who are involved and making a contribution to their industry are more attractive to employers.
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Your Resume With positions to fill, employers are looking for perfection. Sometimes an average person can be hired due to a brilliant resume. It’s simple really. Employers want to see a well-organized resume that demonstrates career progression, professional development/ continuing education, with no typos. Skills and Experience Even the most brilliantly written resumes don’t substitute for the right skills and experience. Employers will look for people who have multi-dimensional personalities, meaning they can work in different departments, projects or even locations one day. Your longevity with the business and personal characteristics will be the deciding factors here. Attitude If you don’t have any of those things going for you, work on having a positive attitude and enthusiasm. The business world is full of moaners and the last thing a hiring manager wants is a sinker on their team. If you’re able to lift the moods of your interviewers by way of charisma, humor or any other magic, you stand a lot better chance of being considered. Everyone is attracted to happy and enthusiastic people and if you lack experience and skills, this could be your trump card. By staying positive and radiating enthusiasm long after you landed continued on next page
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MEMORIAL HERMANN
Intern Spotlight
In our last issue we brought you a Q&A with Marshall Heins, Chief Facilities Services Officer for Memorial Hermann Healthcare System, regarding U of H’s Graduate Real Estate Intern Program. We wanted to follow up and spotlight some of the interns working over at Memorial Hermann and why they felt interning will lead them to gain an edge in the marketplace. Zainab Alhassan Hamidaddin, B.B.A., MBA Candidate 2014, University of Houston Zainab comes to us from the University of Houston MBA Program. She received her undergraduate degree in Finance and is currently interested in transitioning into a career Zainab in commercial real estate. She is embarking Alhassan Hamidaddin on her final year of the MBA program and looks to continue interning in the real estate industry until graduation. Over the past year, Zainab participated in the APICS Southwest Regional Case Competition and was a member of the winning team. Additionally, she was a member of the UH team in the first annual Rice University Marketing Case Competition. She is also an active member of the UH Real Estate Club as well as the Finance Club. How to read and understand 50+ page leases and subleases and understanding how the provisions protect both the Landlord and Tenant in a lease transaction are among some of the lessons Zainab has learned as part her internship at Memorial Hermann. She also mentions that it was interesting to learn the challenges facing hospitals and physicians in today’s healthcare climate.
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the job, you can inspire others and demonstrate your value to an organization. If you’re a hiring manager, finding the right candidate is not an exact science. If you’re a job seeker, finding the right job (or good enough job) can be even harder. So what is the secret sauce? I hear it every day, “I’m looking for somebody who not only has the skills to do the job, but somebody who is a fit for the team and the culture here.” You know you’ll see more of your co-workers than your spouse or partner, your kids, or your friends. It’s much more than just qualifications; employers hire people they like. Be that person that people like. ■ If you are looking for a new position or looking to hire a new employee, check out Houston BOMA’s Career Center at www.houstonboma.org. Job postings are free to all Houston BOMA members! Houston Building Owners & Managers Association November/December 2013
Cristian Popa Dumitru, PhD, PMP, MBA Candidate 2014 – Bauer College of Business, University of Houston Cristian joined the University of Houston Graduate Real Estate Program (GREP) in order to pursue his interests in the infrastructure, development and management of comCristian mercial real estate properties. While in Popa Dumitru Eastern Europe, Cristian gained experience in financing and development of real estate as a Consultant and Project Manager for multiple large scale investment projects financed by the World Bank, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and European Union. He also is a certified Project Manager Professional and member of the Project Management Institute – Houston Chapter. Most important to Cristian is his role as husband and father to a wonderful, two year old daughter who was born at Memorial Hermann Tower. As an Intern with Memorial Hermann and Transwestern, Cristian feels he was given the chance to learn more about the development and the management of a real estate infrastructure. “I understand now how challenging is to manage an infrastructure of the size and complexity of the Memorial Hermann, how the leasing contracts are structured, how the investment decisions are taken and implemented, the complex relationship among the owner, the manager of the infrastructure and various tenants.” Jennifer Cotrone, B.A., B.M., MBA Candidate 2014, University of Houston, Certificate of Real Estate Jennifer comes to us from the University of Houston Graduate Real Estate Program (GREP). She has completed her first year in the program and looks forward to being the Jennifer Cotrone Graduate Assistant to Program Director, John Walsh, in the fall. She will also be the Executive Vice President of the Real Estate Club, the Student Representative to the GREP Board, and is a member of the Dean’s Advisory Board. This past year she was a member of the winning teams for both the APICS (a supply chain organization) Southwest REGIONAL Case Competition, as well as the UH LNG Case Competition. Jennifer says it was very helpful to see the various components of both the landlord rep and building management, as well as dipping her toes into the development aspects by getting to work on some of the financial packages for Memorial Hermann’s expansion process. Her advice to prospective interns..? “Be open to any experience – you never know what contacts and knowledge you can gain. Meet as many people as you can, and ask them about their experiences in the industry!” Macki McKim, Senior at Texas A&M University, Economics and Business, Fall 2013 Macki joined the Memorial Hermann Corporate Real Estate department at the Memorial City campus to explore his interests in the various fields of Commercial Real Macki Estate including Project Management and McKim Leasing. He also has previous working experience in the oil and gas industry. After graduation in December 2013, continued on page 10
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LEED RECERTIFICATION SEMINAR
On September 25th Houston BOMA hosted a LEED Recertification Seminar at Greenway Plaza. Field experts Megan Sparks (US Green Building Council) and Melissa Jones (CBRE Sustainability Group) gave attendees vital information on what is necessary to complete the LEED recertification process and how to maintain it. Attendees also earned one LEED-Specific Continuing Education hour that can contribute to the Credential Maintenance Program (CMP) for LEED AP credentials. Join us for our next seminar on February 19, 2014 at which we will be discussing various tax issues concerning the Houston real estate market! ■ Brought to you in part by Kimberly-Clark Professional, Professional Janitorial Service (PJS), and JOBS-AMST
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Macki plans to enter the Masters in Real Estate program at Texas A&M University. Macki felt he was afforded the opportunity of learning the basics of how the management side works through his internship and advises prospective interns “to learn about as many different parts of the industry as possible. Get involved with property management, leasing, development, analytical, etc.. narrow down the career that you want to pursue.” ■ Stay tuned for Houston BOMA’s upcoming Career Fair!
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T Y B O
TOBY DATES TO REMEMBER
• Local Application Due – November 1st • Portfolio Due for local competition – January 6th • TOBY Tours – January 8th & 9th • TOBY Awards Banquet at Hotel Sorella – January 31st • Portfolio Due for regional competition – March 7th • Southwest Region Conference in Ft. Worth, TX – March 27th–29th • Portfolio Due for International competition – April 10th • International Conference in Orlando, FL – June 22nd–24th For additional TOBY information, go to www.houstonboma.org/toby or contact mthuston@houstonboma.org. ■
NEW HOUSTON BOMA
MEMBERS
Troy Buckwalter Chief Engineer Brookfield Properties
Rosie Del Campo Account Representative Mid America Metals
Tim Irvin Director of Property Management Hunington Properties, Inc.
Dejah Smith Account Manager Schindler Elevator Corporation
Robert Withers Regional Director of Operations ABM
Allen Hollimon CEO Nationwide Investigations & Security, Inc.
Kathy Quinn Property Manager Unilev Management Corp.
Susan Calk Director of Business Development EDC Moving Systems
Leslie Foulds Director Goodman Global, Inc.
Rhonda Flake Business Development Mooring USA
Linda Warner Director, Property & Facilities Management Kinder Morgan, Inc.
John Harper Sales Representative US Canvas & Awning Corp.
Julie Fricks Assistant Property Manager Transwestern Christine Hemmen Assistant Real Estate Manager CBRE John Riddick Lead O&M Technician Wood Group Mustang, Inc. Blaire Brusnighan Assistant Property Manager Griffin Partners, Inc. Cherie Armstrong Property Manager WiredZone Paul Martin VP of Operations UBM Enterprise, Inc. Teta Martin Vice President, Sales Martin’s Window Cleaning Corp. Ricky Bailey Chief Engineer Columbia Property Trust Rob Bridges Director - Property Management SW Operations Hines
Hal Gordon Attorney Hal Gordon Law Glenn Rodriguez Branch Manager Associated Time & Parking Controls Christine Medlin Account Executive Envirotest, Ltd. Carlos Gonzalez Chief Engineer Parmenter Realty Partners Robert Thornton Facilities Services Representative Aramco Associated Company Joshua Sienkiewicz Major Accounts Executive Republic Services Stana Ocokoljic Business Development and Marketing Manager Platinum Parking Erika Beggerly Assistant Property Manager Stream Realty Kaitlyn Boeker Marketing Coordinator O’Donnell/Snider Construction, Inc.
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Orlando Munive Manager, Property & Facilities Management Kinder Morgan, Inc. Daniel Plott Supervisor for Facilities Kinder Morgan, Inc. Ethan Lee Operation Director Promise Total Services Kristopher Haller Branch Manager Fujitec America
Jason Slovensky Consulting Manager Stone and Glazing Consulting Daniel Tice General Engineering Manager Hines Peter Selber Managing Partner Infinity Power Partners, LLC William T. Dom Chief Operating Officer Cameron Management
For member contact information, please visit our website www.houstonboma.org and sign in to view our full Directory. If you would like to join Houston BOMA or know of someone who should join, please contact Elizabeth at Houston BOMA at esaenz@houstonboma.org.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Mary Stanton, RPA, LEED AP – Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc. Executive Vice President Tammy K. Betancourt, CAE – Houston BOMA President-Elect Brett D. Williams, CPM – Transwestern
2014 IS A SPECIAL YEAR FOR HOUSTON BOMA – WE ARE TURNING 80!
Vice President Marshall B. Heins, CPM – Memorial Hermann Healthcare System
We have many exciting events and educational offerings coming your way this year so Save the Date and take a look at what is
Vice President of Finance Gregory J. Jones – Cushman & Wakefield
Coming up in 2014!
Immediate Past President Mark R. Nicholson – CBRE Group Directors Joseph Hebert – Transwestern Mark Janssen – Hines Kirk O’Neal, CPM – Cousins Properties Greg Pell, CPM – Stream Realty Partners AP Representative Andy Allen – United Protective Services
COMMITTEE CHAIRS A/P Business Exchange Committee Peggy Viers – Always in Season BAC PAC Sporting Clays Shooting Tournament Chuck Moore – CBRE Group Building Expo Committee Marianne Lawson – Hines Construction Industry Council Billy Sams, RPA – Cousins Properties Golf Classic Jim Roll – ISS Facility Services Legislative Advisory Committee/BAC PAC Jon Cogdill, CPM – Hines Media/Social Networking/Public Relations Task Force Mike Mrozek, CPM – CBRE Group Meeters/Greeters Georgette French – American Anchor Professional Development & Education Meredith Cress – Hines Research Advisor Chad Nusbaum – Piedmont Office Realty Trust Special Events Committee Lynn Thoms – Transwestern TOBY Awards Committee Sarah Sutton – CBRE Newsletter Editor: Elizabeth Saenz – Director of Membership & Professional Development
• TOBY Awards and Houston BOMA 80th Anniversary Celebration at Hotel Sorella – January 31st • BOMA International Winter Business Meeting & National Issues Conference (Washington, D.C.) – February 3–6th • Design, Operation, and Maintenance of Building Systems, Part I – February 10–13th • Tax Issues Seminar – Feb 19th • BOMA Southwest Region Conference (Ft. Worth, TX) – March 27–29th • BAC Pac Clay Shoot – April 4th • First Responders Drill Seminar – Apr 15th • BOMA International Medical Office Building Conference (Nashville, TN) – April 30–May 2nd • Design, Operation, and Maintenance of Building Systems, Part II – May 5–8th • Houston BOMA Expo – May 13th • Houston BOMA Luncheon – June 17th • BOMA International Every Building Conference & Expo (Orlando, FL) – June 22–24th • Environmental Health & Safety Issues RPA Course – July 28-31st • Houston BOMA Joint Luncheon – September 16th • High Performance Investments RPA Course – September 29–Oct 2nd • 4th Annual Medical Real Estate Summit – October 29th ■
Calendar of Events November
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New Board Member Orientation Special Events Committee – 10:30am BOMA Committee Chair Orientation Professional Development and Education Committee – 11:30am 8 TX BOMA Board Meeting 12 TOBY Committee 3:30pm 12 LAC/BAC PAC – 7:30am 19 Engineer Appreciation Luncheon 20 Golf Committee – 3:30pm 21 EXPO Committee – 3:30pm 21 BOMA Board Meeting 28-29 BOMA Office Closed – Thanksgiving
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Special Events Committee – 10:30am 6 BOMA Holiday Luncheon at Hotel ZaZa 10 LAC/BAC PAC – 7:30am 10 TOBY Committee – 3:30pm 12 EXPO Committee – 3:30pm 13 Board Meeting – 7am 18 Golf Committee – 3:30pm 19 EXPO Committee Meeting 24-25 BOMA Office Closed – Christmas 31-1st BOMA Office Closed – New Year’s
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