Committees

One of the most valuable and exciting aspects of your BOMA New York membership is the chance to affect change in the Association – and the industry – by serving on one of our numerous committees. Members interested in joining a committee should reach out to the appropriate staff contact for the committee of interest included below.
All committee members must attend 2/3 of all committee meetings over the course of a year, or face expulsion from the committee roster. Members interested in attending a committee meeting without being a member of said committee should also reach out to the appropriate staff contact for information. To sign up for a committee, please complete the form at the bottom of the page.

Business & Marketing Strategy Committee
The Business and Marketing Strategy Committee is committed to a comprehensive approach of property and asset management. The committee will keep our peers up to date and educated on current market trends, both within the local real estate and global markets. Our collaboration will help members make informed and profitable decisions for their assets and their careers.

Co-Chairs
Christa Collier
BLDG Management
&
Glenn Waldorf
Bell Environmental Services, Inc.

Staff Contact
Lori Raphael
Executive Director
(646) 618-2839
E-Mail: [email protected]

Codes & Regulations Committee
This committee monitors, advocates and participates in the implementation of all local, state and federal codes/regulations and legislative issues affecting the commercial real estate community of Greater New York. This committee also plans and executes the annual BOMA New York Conference & Leadership Breakfast.

Co-Chairs
Mark S. Landstrom, RPA
CBRE
&
Domingo Diaz, AIA
Diaz Architects & Associates, PC

Staff Contact
Lori Raphael
Executive Director
(646) 618-2839
E-Mail: [email protected]

Emerging Leaders Committee
The charge to this committee is to enhance the future of the commercial real estate by preparing the next generation of commercial property owners, asset, portfolio and property manager, engineers and other professionals. Emerging Leaders are defined as 35 years or younger and/or 5 years or less experience in the industry.

Co-Chairs
Joseph Bellina
Paramount Group
&
Elza Berisha
Cushman & Wakefield

Staff Contact
Tiara Raman
Director of Professional Development
(347) 505-645 8
Email: [email protected]

Energy & Sustainability Committee
The Energy & Sustainability Committee encourages the efficient use of energy while engaging in sustainable business and social practices. This committee plans and executes the Annual Energy Action Day program.

Membership Committee
This committee reviews all application materials for membership, and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors on candidates that meet specified membership category requirements. The committee also studies all facets of membership and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors, while developing membership promotion and retention procedures and campaigns.

Co-Chairs
Eduardo Fiallo
Hines
&
Bridget Cunningham
Vornado Realty Trust

Staff Contact
Matt Caranante
Director of Membership & Events
(347) 505-6456
E-Mail: [email protected]

Pinnacle Awards Committee
This committee encourages competition on the local, regional, and international levels in hopes of elevating the professional standards of the industry. Committee members also mentor award nominees and select the winning candidates on the local level.

Chair
Tom E. Krol, LEED AP, WELL AP
M & S Mechanical
&
Kaitlin Galluzzo
Paramount Group

Staff Contact
Matt Caranante
Director of Membership & Events
(347) 505-6456
E-Mail: [email protected]

Preparedness Committee
The Preparedness Committee identifies and disseminates information that will benefit the commercial real estate industry on emergency preparedness, building security and similar issues. In addition, the group provides guidance and/or standards for responding to building operation issues and communicates a constructive, positive image of commercial real estate as a place to do business.

Chair
Russel Touhey, National Director, Fire/Life Safety
CBRE
&
Robert Wohlgemuth
The Durst Organization

Staff Contact
Lori Raphael
Executive Director
(646) 618-2839
E-Mail: [email protected]

Professional Development Committee
The Professional Development Committee develops and plans timely informative seminars to educate members and other industry professionals on a variety of commercial real estate industry topics.

Co-Chairs
Roberta Salmon
Rudin Management
&
Betty Villarreal
Cushman & Wakefield

Staff Contact
Tiara Raman
Director of Professional Development
(347) 505-645 8
Email: [email protected]

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