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Programs Enhance Understanding of CRE, AI and Economic Issues

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Teams Compete at BOMA PAC Trivia Night

Tradeshow a Success

EPs Tour 350 Mission

2 A Survivor’s Guide to Joining the Board

Thank You to Our 2026 Industry Partners

by Kari Aycock, BOMA SF President and Vice President, Project & Development Services, JLL

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Congratulations! You’re thinking about joining the BOMA San Francisco Board of Directors, a role that offers leadership, connection, industry insight and a front-row seat to the conversations shaping commercial real estate in San Francisco.

That’s no small thing. Whatever brought you here, here’s what the path to a seat at that coveted Board table looks like.

The Building Blocks Every Board journey starts with a few essentials. Think of these less as hurdles and more as signs that you’re already investing in the organization: showing up, staying engaged and being willing to lend your time, perspective and energy where it counts.

Have you been active in committees? That’s where many future leaders begin. Serving on or leading a committee is one of the best ways to build relationships, contribute meaningfully and get a feel for how BOMA San Francisco moves from good ideas to real impact.

It’s also one of the clearest ways to show that you’re ready to do more than wear the name badge and enjoy the reception.

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What’s Inside Views... w Economic & AI Programs Inform Members • Page 4 w Strengthening Our Community Partnerships • Page 6 w Members Make Connections at Tradeshow • Page 8 w BOMA SF Shines at Conference for the West • Page 10 w CREATE Continues Its Expansion • Page 12 w BOMA Advocates for CRE • Page 16 w Members on the Move • Pages 18-21 w Highlighting Diana Hernandez and Kim Petroff • Page 22 w Community & Educational Events for EPs • Page 23 w New Programs & Leaders for DEI Committee • Page 25 w Scenes from the BOMA Tradeshow • Page 27 w The Power of Participation • Back Page On the cover: Main image: Diane Bentley Raymond, Getty Images.

Lower left: BOMA PAC Trivia Night, courtesy of BOMA. Middle: BOMA tradeshow, Olivia Smartt Photography.

Lower right: Emerging Professionals tour 350 Mission, courtesy of BOMA.

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4 Programs Explore Issues That Affect CRE Economic Outlook and AI-Driven CRE Presentations Inform BOMA Members BOMA educational programs this spring featured respected industry experts who shared their perspectives on issues affecting commercial real estate. Our March membership luncheon program included a discussion on the Bay Area’s commercial real estate outlook with Alexander Quinn, Senior Director, Northern California Research at JLL, and Ted Egan, Chief Economist for the City and County of San Francisco. In April members tuned into a virtual presentation by BOMA Fellow Marc Fischer on AI’s impact on commercial real estate.

growth potential for new AI companies is high. Robotics/ drone leasing has accelerated every year since 2020.

Egan provided an overview of the status of the City’s economy. Other than the labor market (unemployment rate), most economic indicators point to continued economic recovery and growth. Housing remains a bright spot as apartment asking rents continue to be among the fastest-growing in the country, and housing price growth is outpacing the state. Downtown activity continued to trend up during 2025, whether Zach Blake with EMCOR Services Mesa Energy, the event measured by visitor or CRE Outlook sponsor, spoke to guests at the membership luncheon. employee foot traffic, or The CRE Outlook downtown transit ridership on MUNI and BART. program looked at how last year’s predictions played Egan’s report noted that despite relatively stable out while focusing on key trends shaping the year ahead top-line economic indicators like jobs and unemploy— including venture capital activity, AI-driven office ment, the City’s economy is changing. The tech ecodemand, technology employment, population shifts and system has largely pivoted to AI in the past few years. major events expected to drive economic activity. It gave Given that tech is the most volatile and highest income attendees a chance to connect the dots between broader sector in the city’s economy, this rebuilding of the local economic shifts and what they are seeing on the ground talent pool is likely behind the recovery in the City’s in their own buildings and portfolios. housing market, along with supply constraints. AI has Quinn shared some key finding from JLL’s research the potential to transform — among other things — the that show some positive signs. Preliminary numbers for City’s tech sector and economy. The extent to which it San Francisco in Q1 2026 showed that overall vacancy does so will depend on the duration of the current boom, has dropped. Demand and leasing numbers are up to and whether it develops stronger linkages to the City’s healthier levels. The vacancy rate continues to drop as labor and real estate markets. leasing volume remains strong. Asking rents are flat yearThank you to our speakers and to event sponsor over-year with net effective rents rising. There was also a EMCOR Services Mesa Energy and to the Education & decrease in downsizes in 2025.

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San Francisco’s AI office footprint has benefited greatly from generative AI with an annualized growth rate of 28% since 2020. New and well amenitized buildings are seeing faster absorption gains since 2023. Trophy buildings have the biggest impact on average rents, with buildings built before 2000 being detractors for age.

JLL research shows that future office demand will come from the apps/developer tool stack where the

AI-Driven Real Estate: Trends to Watch With the subject of AI a hot topic, BOMA held a well-attended webinar titled: AI-Driven Real Estate: Capital, Capacity & Competitive Advantage. Presented

by Marc Fischer, a BOMA Fellow and the founder of INSPIRE CRE, the program explored how AI is reshaping commercial real estate.

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BOMA Java July 8 TOBY Awards Workshop July 22 Emerging Professionals Career Success Workshop July 30 TOBY Awards Virtual Workshop August 4 August Membership Luncheon August 5 Emerging Professionals Summer Mixer August 20 RPA Classes Asset Management – July 9 Foundations of Real Estate Management – Sept. 10 Design, Ops & Maintenance of Building Systems 2 – Oct. 21

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Doing Business Together: Principal and Associate Members Make Valuable Connections at Tradeshow The elegant Banking Hall at the Merchants Exchange Building was abuzz with excitement as BOMA members gathered for the first tradeshow in many years. The May 21 event brought together principal members, associate members, exhibitors, sponsors and property teams for an evening of networking, vendor connections, raffle prizes, food, drinks and industry engagement.

The event was created as part of BOMA SF’s ongoing BID BOMA campaign, which encourages members to look first to BOMA Associate Members when sourcing services, projects and vendor partners. With a strong turnout from principal members and a full lineup of participating exhibitors, the tradeshow highlighted the value of keeping business within the BOMA network and supporting the members who support our industry.

“We were thrilled to see such strong interest from exhibitors, with booths selling out very quickly,” says Membership Committee Chair Mike Martinez of Rossi Builders, whose committee planned the event.

“A special thanks to Logan Bjorkman at 555 California, our committee’s vice-chair, for her contributions to making the event a significant win. We look forward to building on the success of this year’s tradeshow and making it an annual tradition.”

Exhibitors Enjoy Information-Sharing More than 50 participating vendors had an opportunity to reconnect with principal members they know and to meet new ones.

Nate Osgood, McNevin – Bay Area Cleaning Services, appreciated the historic venue, great music and BOMA members coming together for such an enjoyable evening.

Jocelyn Harker, Allied Universal, noted that the timing of the event before budget season was ideal for responding to RFPs. Brenda Puckett with FSG said it was a “great show” and especially liked being able to have face-to-face contact and share information about FSG’s services.

Paul Morgante, AVS, remarked on the “nice, easy conversations in a relaxed setting.” So many members were curious about the next-generation security ecosystems that his company provides.

“We enjoyed connecting with members and letting them know about our window cleaning and exterior building maintenance services for properties throughout the Bay Area,” said Guadelupe Olivera with East Bay Window Cleaning Inc., a relatively new member.

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Principals Connect with Valued Vendors

golf experiences at the Olympic Club and Marin Country Club, gift cards, wine, gift baskets, and BOMA event tickets to BOMA at the Ballpark, the block party and the holiday party.

The turnout by both seasoned principal members as well as professionals new to the industry was exceptional. They had a chance to Supporting BID BOMA interact with associate members “We are especially grateful that provide products and services to our sponsors, exhibitors, for commercial buildings. the Membership Committee, Cait Spitek with Hines says volunteers, and attendees she had a chance to learn about for helping make this firstnew vendors and to talk to time event such a success,” current vendors’ team members says Megan Kelly, Associate beyond her own point of contact.

Director of Membership and The event provided Austin Communications. “Your particiHernandez, Cushman & pation helped bring BID BOMA Wakefield, an opportunity to to life and created a meaningful learn more about vendors’ opportunity for members to solutions as he establishes connect, build relationships and relationships for a new building Gloria Rojas, Transwestern; Lauren Sivley, discover new resources for their in SOMA. Lincoln Property Company; and Peter Mann, buildings and teams. Thank you The grand finale of the Lincoln Property Company. for supporting BOMA and for evening was announcing raffle continuing to BID BOMA.” Learn more at www.bomasf. prizes including a 50” Hisense QLED Smart TV, Golden org/bid-boma. See tradeshow scenes on page 27.

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The next morning a strong advocacy panel discussed some of the top policy issues across the West and the importance of building coalitions to create an effective voice for our industry. Panelists included Craig Benedetto, BOMA San Diego; Matthew Klink, California Strategies consultant; Rebecca Uusitalo, BOMA Seattle; and Clayton McFarland, BOMA Spokane.

Attendees also enjoyed an inspiring keynote address

by Luci Smith, BOMA International Chair and CEO. During the Pacific Southwest (PSW) meeting, BOMA SF CEO John Bryant gave an informative presentation on how to be an effective advocate — grounding the conversation in real-world strategies and engagement opportunities.

Congratulations to BOMA SF Immediate Past President Cortney Shadel for being honored as PSW Member of the Year and for receiving a special recognition award for her outstanding service.

The conference was a fantastic opportunity to connect, learn and celebrate with our peers from across the West. Thank you to BOMA PSW President Glenn Good and other organizers for their hard work and vision. And thanks to our gracious host, BOMA San Diego, for showcasing their beautiful city and offering two building tours to wrap up in the conference.

(Continued on page 24) Above left: Glenn Good, Glenn Good Group; Luci Smith, BOMA International Chair and CEO; and Anne Hill, Lincoln.

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12 Mentorship Opportunities & Board Expand The Commercial Real Estate Alliance for Tomorrow’s Employees (CREATE) wrapped up an eventful first quarter. The Mentor Match program expanded, new board members were welcomed and former Chair Tawni Sullivan received a special leadership award from alliance partner NAIOP San Francisco.

“We also highlight donor Kilroy Realty Corporation for its enthusiastic support and for hiring several CREATE alumni for its stellar team at Crossing 900,” says CREATE Executive Director Tory Brubaker.

Students Build Networks Through Mentor Match CREATE’s popular Mentor Match program has expanded to include both an in-person event with SF State Fellows and an in-person event in Walnut Creek for Online Fellows.

Kilroy Realty’s Crossing 900 team members Amy La, Grace Li and Tiffany Yeh are all CREATE alumni.

Donor Highlight: Kilroy Realty Corporation A legacy donor and steadfast supporter of CREATE, Kilroy Realty Corporation plays a key role in developing the next generation of CRE professionals.

Recently Kilroy hired Grace Li, a May 2025 graduate of SF State and the CREATE Fellows Program, as a property coordinator at Crossing 900. She supports the team in managing the day-to-day operations of this premier two-tower complex in the heart of downtown Redwood City. The Crossing 900 team proudly includes two other CREATE alumni: Assistant Property Manager Amy La (2021 graduate) and Property Manager Tiffany Yeh (2019 graduate and Chair of CREATE’s Careers Committee).

Congratulations to Grace and team Kilroy!

Tawni Sullivan Honored A Fellows student meets with Liz Despins, Newmark, (right) at a Mentor Match event.

Students meet CRE professionals during a two-hour speed networking format. Afterwards students and mentors rank-choice their selections, and CREATE pairs each student (a mentee) with a mentor. Mentors and mentees meet throughout the following eight-week period and complete mandatory check-ins. An optional enhancement available to Fellows participants, Mentor Match helps them build a CRE network.

Thanks to ABM for hosting the San Francisco event and to CREATE board member and mentor Liz Despins and her Newmark team for generously hosting the meeting at California Plaza in Walnut Creek. And thank you to all the mentors who dedicated their time and talent to make both events a success.

CREATE alliance partner NAIOP San Francisco Bay Area recognized former CREATE Chair Tawni Sullivan with its Inclusive Leadership Award at its Best of the Bay Awards. She was honored for her incredible work with the alliance since its founding.

“CREATE is on solid financial footing, has expanded signifiTawni Sullivan was honored

by NAIOP for her work. cantly via the online program and is poised to grow and evolve with the changing nature of work in the 21st century,” said CREATE Chair Stew Cedarleaf. “None of that would be possible without Tawni’s tireless work.”

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Welcoming New Board Members

Diana Hernandez

Kandace Kopensky

Three talented CRE professionals have joined the CREATE Board of Directors.

Welcome to Diana Hernandez, Kandace Kopensky and Vy Pham.

Hernandez oversees a 2.7 million squarefeet portfolio including both office and retail as a General Manager with Perform Properties, a Blackstone Portfolio company.

Her participation in CREATE aligns with her mentorship experience, and she appreciates the opportunity to give back.

A seasoned CRE leader with a career in mixed-use, office and life science portfolios across California, Kopensky currently serves as Director of Commercial Operations at Prometheus Real Estate Group, where

she leads strategic initiatives across a diverse commercial and mixed-use portfolio. She is excited to contribute to our industry through CREATE. As Vice President of Development and Investment at Lowe, Pham focuses on multifamily, office, retail/mixed-use developments and investments.

Her roles span develVy Pham opment management, investment management and architecture.

She is deeply committed to helping students and early career professionals explore CRE and understand career pathways.

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14 111 Sutter Reflects Grandeur of the Prosperous 1920s

Top photo: 111 Sutter exterior with Crocker Galleria at the right.

Lower photo: new tenant amenity suite.

Photos courtesy of Paramount Group.

BOMA’s Codes & Regulations Committee’s historic buildings subcommittee focuses on historic buildings in the City and offers building tours and other programs.

To learn more, please contact Riley Wilhite at riley.wilhite@cbre.com.

When the Hunter–Dulin Building at 111 Sutter Street was completed in 1927, architecturally exuberant skyscrapers were rising above major cities’ skylines in the midst of an economic boom.

The Los Angeles investment firm Hunter, Dulin & Company hired New York architects Schultze and Weaver to design the office building at 111 Sutter according to the National Trust Guide/San Francisco. Leonard Schultze was chief of design for New York’s Grand Central Terminal and with his partner, Spencer Fullerton Weaver, designed a number of the most extravagant hotels built during the 1920s: the Pierre, the Sherry Netherlands and the Waldorf Astoria in New York and the Breakers in Palm Beach.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, 111 Sutter is a French Renaissance Revival structure featuring an elaborate gabled mansard roof of terracotta tile with copper-coated cresting. Ornamental details include designs with birds and flowers and medallions representing the four seasons.

The 22-story tower served as the West Coast headquarters for the National Broadcasting Company from 1927 to 1942. However, its most famous tenant was fictitious: Dashiell Hammett’s detective Sam Spade in the 1930 book, “The Maltese Falcon.”

Historic Splendor Meets Modern Amenities Fast forward from the 1920s to the 2020s. Poised to celebrate its centennial in 2027, the building is not resting on its historic laurels.

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111 Sutter Street circa 1927.

Photo credit: San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library.

111 Sutter has been seamlessly renovated to appeal to a modern and diverse tenant base with carefully designed amenities.

“Tenants appreciate a luxury conference center and our brand new amenity suite with a kitchen, lounge area and video conferencing capabilities,” says Property Manager Jason Hillman. Creative interiors feature 11’6” ceilings and operable windows.

Sustainability and wellness are core values of the property team.

111 Sutter has both LEED Platinum and Fitwel 3-Star certifications, and excellent air quality is assured by a real-time monitoring system.

111 Sutter’s convenient Financial District location is unparalleled.

Union Square, the Crocker Galleria, restaurants and numerous services are nearby. Tenants have easy access to all area transit hubs and Bay Wheels bike stations, and the building offers ample bike parking.

15 Spirited Trivia Night Competition Supported BOMA International PAC

Matei Fawzy, Blue Marble; Jon Garcia, M5; Nico Hausser, Metro Services Group; Danielle Peterson, Lincoln Property Company; and Glenn Good, Glenn Good Group.

In Memoriam u Raymond Nann BOMA San Francisco mourns the recent passing of Raymond Nann, former BOMA SF President (1985–1987) and namesake of the Ray Nann Lifetime Achievement Award. He joined BOMA SF in 1957 while serving as an assistant building manager at the Robert Dollar Building. He remained actively involved for more than five decades. Ray served the association in numerous capacities, including Treasurer, Vice President and President, as well as Director and Vice President at the PSW Regional Conference.

A true example of BOMA’s volunteer spirit, Ray gave generously of his time, expertise and leadership over many years. His contributions set a standard for service within the organization, and he often reflected that he received as much from BOMA as he gave. He often credited BOMA — and the relationships he built through it — as central to his success and encouraged others to get involved, participate in committees and build connections within the industry.

BOMA San Francisco members put their knowledge to the test at a PAC Trivia Night in March. The event brought together members for a lively trivia showdown covering everything from pop culture and sports to politics, geography and current affairs. Held at the Jacobs Engineering office, attendees enjoyed stunning Bay Area views while competing for top honors.

Beyond the fun, the evening served an important purpose. The event raised funds for the BOMA International PAC, helping advance our federal advocacy efforts. These resources are critical to protecting key programs for commercial real estate, including ENERGY STAR. Congratulations to the winning team, and thank you to everyone who joined and contributed to the success of the evening. Stay tuned as more PAC fundraising events are planned for this fall.

16 BOMA Teams Successfully Advocate for Commercial Real Estate on the Local, State and Federal Levels

by Maddie Campbell, BOMA SF Manager of Government Affairs

As a BOMA SF member you have teams in San Francisco, Sacramento and Washington, D.C. working every day to protect your interests. Government decisions are being made that shape how commercial buildings operate. New laws and regulations can increase costs, delay projects, create compliance challenges and affect insurance availability. Most lawmakers do not fully understand the complexity of commercial real estate, which makes strong industry advocacy essential.

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BOMA California Supports Key Bills and Prevents Harmful Ones At the state level, BOMA California leads the fight for commercial real estate. California lawmakers introduced more than 1,700 bills this year, and BOMA California reviewed each one to identify proposals that could affect the industry. The advocacy team works to stop harmful legislation and advance policies that solve real-world challenges facing commercial real estate.

Our sponsored legislation includes: w AB 1606 – helps property owners offset the growing costs of cleaning up illegal dumping and encampments on commercial properties through a new tax credit. w AB 1995 – improves safety standards and creates clearer rules for EV charging equipment and battery systems in buildings. w AB 2418 – reduces long permitting and plan check delays that often slow tenant improvements, redevelopment projects and building upgrades.

Just as important, BOMA California continues to stop harmful legislation before it creates new burdens for the industry. This year BOMA California stopped SB 982, a bill that could have increased lawsuits against businesses and property owners which would drive up insurance costs. This work reflects the same goal: reducing costs, improving safety and making it easier to own, operate and improve commercial properties throughout California.

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Strong Representation in DC by the BOMA International Team BOMA members also benefit from strong representation in Washington, D.C., where BOMA International focuses on the federal issues that most directly affect building operations and long-term investment.

BOMA participated in the International Code Council Hearings, where they helped shape the next generation of building codes that will affect commercial properties across the country for years to come.

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An early success for the federal team was its work to preserve funding for the ENERGY STAR program, an essential tool that building owners use to benchmark performance, manage energy use and comply with local requirements.

A key success for the federal team was its work to preserve funding for the ENERGY STAR program.

The team also continues to push for reauthorization of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 (TRIA), which remains critical to keeping terrorism insurance available and affordable for commercial properties, particularly in major urban markets.

BOMA International also supports H.R. 6398, the Red Tape Act, which aims to create faster and more predictable permitting timelines for redevelopment projects, tenant improvements and building upgrades.

Together, these efforts help property owners reduce costs, improve project certainty, maintain access to insurance and navigate increasingly complex regulations.

Most BOMA members will never attend a legislative hearing or testify on a bill — and that is exactly why our advocacy work matters. BOMA staff work behind the scenes to stop costly regulations, improve building standards, reduce delays and protect the long-term future of commercial real estate. From San Francisco to Sacramento to Washington, D.C., BOMA continues to make sure the commercial real estate industry has a strong and effective voice where it matters most.

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Logan Bjorkman is the new General Manager for 555 California Street, also known as the Bank of America Tower — a 52-story landmark skyscraper in the Financial District.

The three-building campus, which also includes 315 and 345 Montgomery Street, totals 1.8 million square feet, making it the largest office campus in the City. A defining feature of San Francisco’s skyline and one of the most recognized towers on the West Coast, 555 California stands among the elite class of timeless trophy assets in American architecture. Logan will oversee all operations at the campus, managed by Vornado Realty Trust.

Neema Esfandiari has joined Pacific West Group | Engel & Völkers San Francisco as a commercial real estate advisor specializing in investment sales, with an additional focus on leasing and tenant representation.

Following his tenure as a Business Development Representative at Stuart Dean Company where he cultivated relationships across ownership groups, property managers and facility teams throughout the Bay Area, Neema returns to brokerage with a sharper lens on the operational and financial drivers that matter most to investors and owners. A San Francisco State graduate and CREATE Fellow, he brings a practitioner's perspective to every transaction and remains committed to the San Francisco CRE community.

Congratulations to Ashley Glynn on being named 2025 Rising Professional of the Year for CBRE Property Management in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Ashley is recognized for her dedication to mastering her craft from the ground up, prioritizing a deep understanding of operations before implementing change.

Known for her intellectual curiosity and calm perspective, she excels at identifying missed details and providing realistic, lasting solutions. Ashley’s commitment to integrity and excellence makes her a valued partner to her team and tenants alike.

Carolyn Michaelis has joined Seagate Properties as a General Manager, where she leads the management and strategic oversight of a premier South of Market office asset serving high-profile tenants. Known for her collaborative leadership style, Carolyn is recognized for building strong teams and cultivating workplace environments that promote performance, efficiency and an exceptional tenant experience. Her background spans commercial office, retail, residential and life science properties throughout the Bay Area and Sacramento. Under her leadership, properties she has managed have earned TOBY Awards. Carolyn is also actively involved in BOMA San Francisco, where she serves as Vice Co-Chair of the DEI Committee and as the DEI liaison for the Scholarship & Philanthropy Committee.

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The Glow Climb: 20th Anniversary Fight For Air Climb at 555 California Street marked a milestone for the American Lung Association’s signature West Coast fundraiser, transforming the iconic stair climb into a high-energy, neon-lit evening experience. For twenty years, participants have climbed all 1,197 steps of one of San Francisco’s most recognized landmarks in support of lung health and clean air initiatives. This year’s event on April 18 featured immersive glow activations and dynamic LED installations, bringing together first responders climbing in full gear, tenants, community members, and lung health advocates to celebrate two decades of life-saving research, education, and advocacy.

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Kudos to the EPs Awarded Scholarships for the BOMA International Conference Congratulations to Luis Adame of GSH Group, Justin Blau of BXP, and Lillie Rose of Lincoln Property Company.

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22 Principal Member Profile As General Manager for Perform Properties’ Northern California portfolio, Diana Hernandez oversees the property management and operations across approximately 2.7 million square feet office and retail assets in the region, including 211 Main in San Francisco, Coleman Highline and Canyon Creek Plaza in San Jose.

“Every day is a new day Diana Hernandez in commercial real estate, and I truly love what I do!” Hernandez says.

This is her second round with Perform Properties, formerly EQ Office. “Most of my earlier experience was in Southern California. When the company started to expand in Northern California, I returned in 2016 and helped onboard several properties and oversee management and operations in Northern California and Seattle,” she adds.

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Diana Hernandez, General Manager Perform Properties works collaboratively with the asset management and acquisitions team to review office opportunities.

Hernandez has been involved in BOMA since she started her career and achieved the RPA Designation.

“I’ve been a big proponent of the organization and learned a lot. I’ve also taught courses, a skill that I was able to bring to my work environment,” she says.

“The networking aspect is valuable for connecting with both principal and associate members. I also appreciate mentoring opportunities, giving back to an organization that has given me so much.”

Currently Hernandez is vice-chair of BOMA’s Energy, Sustainability & Resilience (ESR) Committee and is active on the Education and Events Committee. She is excited to chair the BOMA at the Ballpark subcommittee this year.

She recently joined the CREATE Board as the BOMA Oakland/East Bay board member liaison. When possible, she finds it rewarding to serve as a TOBY Awards judge.

Outside of work, Hernandez was inspired by her daughter, a fashion design student, to start sewing and making jewelry again. She also loves to travel when time permits.

Associate Member Profile

Kim Petroff, Vice President Business and Market Development, Bay Area Stone

Showing property managers and owners the benefits of properly caring for building surfaces is a joy for Kim Petroff, Vice President Business and Market Development at Bay Area Stone which specializes in restoring, refinishing and maintaining natural stone, wood and architectural metal surfaces. “We love turning tired surfaces into something beautiful again — without losing the character that makes a space unique.”

“Restoring and maintaining building surfaces is an investment in a property’s appearance, health and longevity,” she notes. “Well-cared-for surfaces uplift curb appeal, protect underlying materials and help reduce longterm maintenance costs. Surfaces are often the first thing people notice, so a clean, well-finished environment shows pride and care for the space. Tenants and prospective tenants notice when a property is well kept. They’re more likely to stay longer and treat the space with respect.”

The company offers a unique service for stone and marble. “After cleaning and polishing a surface, we apply a protective coating,” Petroff explains. “The product has a 10-year guarantee, and we are the only company in the Bay Area trained for this product.”

Bay Area Stone also offers window and façade cleaning services including power washing and repairing structural defects and built-up damages.

Petroff lends her talents and enthusiasm to BOMA, serving as a TOBY Awards judge and on the Education and Events Committee and Membership Committee. She was an integral Kim Petroff part of the subcommittee that organized the recent tradeshow. “BOMA has given me many opportunities and advocates for associate members by providing ways to interact with property managers at luncheons, educational events and committee meetings,” she adds. “And the BID BOMA encourages principal members to use associate members’ services.”

Petroff says she loves her leisure time. “Most weekends you’ll find me around my home in San Mateo, working in the garden, tackling a project around the house, or out on a bike ride with my husband,” she says.

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EMERGING

Educational, Social & Community Events Engage EPC

Spring blossomed brightly for BOMA’s Emerging Professionals Committee. An informative building tour, community outreach events, and hosting guest speakers made for a busy season. “High energy and active participation shaped this quarter, as our group came together to expand community outreach and engage in meaningful shared experiences,” says Committee Chair Rachel George, BXP. PROFESSIONALS

Committee members partnered with the Surfrider Foundation for an Ocean Beach clean-up in honor of Earth Month.

Emerging Professionals enjoy a tour 350 Mission Street, a Kilroy-managed building that won a local TOBY Award.

Tour & Toast at TOBY-Winning 350 Mission Street On March 19 emerging professionals were treated to an informative tour of 350 Mission Street, the 2026 BOMA SF TOBY Award winner in the corporate headquarters category. The Kilroy property management team and building engineers provided a behind-the-scenes experience that included a look at critical building systems, stunning rooftop views and uniquely designed tenant spaces.

The group then headed to the building’s own Studio Golf Bar & Grill for networking, refreshments and a chance to practice their golf swings.

Outreach Events Support Earth Month and Cancer Research EPC members partnered with the Surfrider Foundation to help clean up the Ocean Beach shoreline on April 19. “Honoring Earth Month, this event was especially meaningful as we made a direct impact on one of San Francisco’s most iconic beaches,” adds Committee Vice-Chair Siena Martinucci, Garratt-Callahan.

For the second year in a row, members participated in the Big Climb on May 2, climbing the stairs at Oracle Park while raising funds to support Blood Cancer United.

The organization funds life-saving blood cancer research and provides free information and support services for patients and their families.

Speakers Share Insights at Committee Meetings “We’ve had a strong showing at our monthly committee meetings, with high attendance and consistent member retention,” adds George. “We recently hosted two guest speakers from other BOMA committees who shared insights on their committees’ role and importance to BOMA and the CRE industry.” Mike Martinez, Rossi Builders Vice President and Membership Committee Chair, spoke at the March Meeting, and Dmitri Shimolin, CEO of AVS and Chair of the Fire Life & Safety Committee, shared updates in April.

Get Involved!

The Emerging Professionals is for members with 0-7 years in the industry. Watch for event details in The Weekly or see the committee page on the BOMA website.

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Congratulations Pacific Southwest Regional TOBY Winners Corporate Facility 350 Mission Street • Kilroy Realty Life Science Gateway of Pacific • BioMed Realty Medical 450 Sutter • Schnitzer Properties Suburban Office Park Low-Rise Levi’s Plaza • Jamestown Urban Management

Another conference highlight was a reception honoring regional TOBY winners. “We are thrilled that four local TOBY winners took home PSW TOBY Awards and will now advance to compete in the International TOBY Awards this June,” says BOMA SF TOBY Chair Megan Reining. (See box at left.)

Interested in pursuing a 2027 TOBY Award? BOMA is holding a TOBY Awards virtual workshop on August 4. Anyone interested in competing should attend the workshop and if necessary work towards obtaining the BOMA 360 designation, a requirement for competition. Awards registration will be open from August 10 through October 16, and submissions are due by December 9.

Judging will occur in December and January. “In addition, we’re always looking for judges — whether you have experience as a prior entrant, judge or no experience. We offer training to those who are interested,” Reining adds.

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Living Off the Land for Three Years Board service usually begins well before your name ever appears on a ballot. You’ll need to have been a member in good standing for at least three years. In other words, this is a path for people who have been present, involved and connected to the work of the organization over time, not just briefly passing through between calendar invites.

That history matters. BOMA wants leaders who are invested in the organization, understand its mission and are prepared to support its long-term success with consistency, not just enthusiasm.

Board members are expected to attend meetings and working sessions, participate thoughtfully, support Board decisions and lead with professionalism. There’s room for lively discussion, strong opinions and the occasional long agenda, as long as everyone is rowing in the same direction by the end.

What Great Board Members Bring BOMA is looking for directors who can think strategically and lead collaboratively. That means helping guide the association into the future, supporting its mission and encouraging others to get involved along the way.

The best Board members bring both perspective and generosity. They’re ready to contribute, and they make room for others to do the same.

An interest in San Francisco politics and market trends certainly helps. If you can walk into a public policy conversation, listen carefully, stay diplomatic and still

make your point effectively, you’re already bringing one of the most valuable qualities a Board member can have.

One Important Ingredient You’ll also need your company’s support. Serving on the Board requires time and involvement, so it helps to have an employer who understands the value of your participation in meetings, events and the occasional thoughtfully extended discussion where your very best listening face comes in handy.

The upside is meaningful. Companies that support BOMA leadership often gain stronger visibility, deeper industry relationships and a more direct voice in the conversations shaping commercial real estate in San Francisco.

So, What’s the Bottom Line?

Joining the BOMA San Francisco Board of Directors is an honor, a responsibility and a meaningful leadership opportunity. It requires time, commitment, your company’s backing, and a genuine interest in supporting both the organization and the industry it serves.

It’s also a chance to build meaningful relationships, grow professionally and help shape the future of commercial real estate in San Francisco alongside people who care deeply about the work. And along the way, you will likely find that Board service brings exactly the kind of conversations, perspective and connections that make association leadership so rewarding in the first place.

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25 DEI Committee Announces New Leaders and Programs “We’re thrilled to welcome new leaders to our active committee,” says DEI Committee Chair Danielle Katches.

A warm welcome to new Vice Co-Chairs Maria Martin with Metropolitan Electrical Construction and Carolyn Michaelis with Seagate Properties, Inc. A special thank you to former Vice-Chair Sarmad Naqvi for his contributions to our initiatives, especially the Candid Conversations programs and resources for the website and social media.

Michaelis has been involved with the DEI Committee since its 2020 formation. She is liaison to BOMA’s Scholarship & Philanthropy Committee which oversees the Akiba Davis-Everett Memorial Scholarship. This award fully covers enrollment in the Foundations of Real Estate Management course. Applications are being accepted now through July 3. (Details on the BOMA website.)

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Dena Kennedy and Maria Martin, Metropolitan Electrical Construction; and Alena Stone, Tecta America Commercial Roofing; collect donations for The Women’s Building at the March membership luncheon.

Since joining the committee last year, Martin has moved our outreach efforts forward. Passionate about DEI and community involvement, she volunteers with AllinSF and The City Eats and has encouraged other committee members to join this monthly event.

Watch for upcoming announcements in The Weekly about Candid Conversation programs. These free virtual programs offer practical tools that you can bring back to your workplace.

Our successful partnership with The Women’s Building continues. We delivered items collected at BOMA’s March membership luncheon, while Carey Liggett and Krista Dixon with Hudson Pacific Properties hosted a parallel collection drive at their buildings. We are deeply grateful to Hudson for their initiative and to our BOMA SF community for their generous contributions to this worthy organization.

Follow the DEI Calendar each month on social media where we highlight cultural holidays and observances. Recent ones included Older Americans Month, AANHPI (Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander) Heritage Month and International Nurses Day. Thank you to our members and partner committees for their support as we continue to build a welcoming and inclusive association.

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Educational Programs (Continued from page 4)

Changes brought about by AI influence capital planning, risk management and asset positioning, along with practical applications in operations such as predictive maintenance and workflow automation.

Fischer highlighted a shift in tenant demand from “traditional amenity-rich buildings” to “technologyfirst buildings” in which infrastructure is a priority.

While law, finance and professional services tenants seek tenant amenities, AI companies prioritize infrastructure.

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AI tenants require more power, advanced cooling and stronger connectivity. A few tenants want it all.

San Francisco is the global hub for AI capital and talent. Fischer remarked that some buildings are in a great position to meet AI tenant demand. Asset managers must make decisions about what kind of tenants to pursue — ­ either amenity-rich or tech-forward. A major consideration is how much to invest in infrastructure.

Fischer noted that in the new hierarchy of CRE, “Location, Location, Location” is being replaced with “Power, Pipe, and Platform.” Assets lacking electrical backbone, cooling capacity and connectivity to support AI risk functional obsolescence.

Further discussion focused on AI solutions for property managers and vendors. These solutions can improve operational efficiency and allow managers to focus on high-value tasks, such as tenant relations. Vendors can provide smarter solutions that impact asset value, from HVAC to security to parking.

If you missed this valuable webinar, you may access the recording at: https://bomasf.org/resources/webinarrecordings. n

27 Members Connect at BOMA Tradeshow, a Part of the BID BOMA Campaign The Merchants Exchange Building provided an elegant backdrop for BOMA’s tradeshow on May 21, a part of the BID BOMA campaign to encourage members to do business together. Principal members, associate members, exhibitors, sponsors and property teams came together for an enjoyable and informative evening of industry engagement.

Thanks to everyone who participated in this event, certain to become a new BOMA tradition!

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Tim Elsasser, Jocelyn Harker, Dwayne Healy and Roger Hodgens, Allied Universal.

Cait Spitek and Lexi Fultz, Hines.

Carey Liggett, Maritza Mata-Guerrero, Patricia Miranda, Krista Dixon & Elvis Aguilar, Hudson Pacific Properties.

Mike Martinez, Rossi Builders; and John Bryant, BOMA.

Nate Osgood and Danielle Katches, McNevin – Bay Area Cleaning Specialists.

Paulette Waters and Ken Waters, Waters Moving & Storage.

Maria Martin and Dena Kennedy, Metropolitan Electric.

Brandon Lee, JLL; Ellen Eason, Eason Communications; and Nathan Sills, Urban Waterproofing.

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The Power of Participation

by BOMA SF CEO John Bryant One thing I appreciate the most about BOMA San Francisco is that our organization works because our members choose to engage. Our success isn’t driven by a small group of people behind the scenes. It comes from property professionals, engineers, managers, service providers and volunteer leaders who step forward and contribute their time, expertise and perspective to help strengthen both the association and our industry. That engagement matters now more than ever.

Over the past year, BOMA has been actively involved in the most important conversations affecting commercial real estate and the future of downtown. We advocate on key issues ranging from transportation funding and building operations to regulatory policies and broader recovery efforts impacting our city. Those efforts are making a real difference, but they work only because our members stay involved.

When members participate in advocacy briefings, share operational insight, meet with policymakers or help communicate the real-world impacts of proposed legislation, our industry becomes far more effective at shaping outcomes instead of reacting to them after decisions are made. Many of the government affairs victories we have achieved have been possible because engaged members were willing to lend their voice and expertise to the conversation.

When we partner with like-minded groups, BOMA’s engagement extends far beyond our own association.

I hope you were able to attend the May 28 event with our community partners who share our vision for a safer and more vibrant downtown.

BOMA Engagement Provides Value Beyond Advocacy Some of the strongest professional relationships I have seen throughout my career have started with committee work, volunteer leadership and industry involvement. Getting involved creates opportunities to build connections, expand knowledge, develop leadership skills and become part of a professional community that genuinely supports one another. In most cases, the members who gain the most from BOMA are the ones who decide to actively participate rather than just observe from the sidelines.

The fact that our association is member-driven is truly impressive. Our committees, programs, educational initiatives and events are shaped by volunteers who care about the future of the industry and want to help move it forward. Their contributions strengthen the organization in ways that benefit all of us.

The good news is that engagement doesn’t have to mean a massive commitment. Attending a committee meeting, joining a discussion, participating in an advocacy effort or simply raising your hand to help with a project or event is a good start. Those small steps often lead to valuable relationships, new perspectives and meaningful professional growth.

BOMA is strongest when members choose to engage, contribute and lead. As our industry evolves, that involvement will remain an important factor shaping our association and the future of commercial real estate in the City.

John Bryant is the Chief Executive Officer of BOMA San Francisco. You may reach him at jbryant@boma.com.