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.

Advocacy/Government Affairs Committee
The goal of the Advocacy/Government Affairs Committee is to identify and examine current and future pertinent issues affecting the operation and growth of the real estate industry in the five boroughs of New York, to provide counsel to the Board of Directors and keep the membership informed of developments, to advocate these issues on behalf of the organization with appropriate City and State officials and where appropriate, mobilize the membership to engage in grass roots advocacy activities; i.e., Cap Wiz, making personal phone calls to City, State and Federal elected officials, on-line petitions, etc.

Co-Chairs
Laura Belt-Ponomarev, RPA/FMA
The 58-64 40th Street Corp., Inc.
&
Thomas L. Hill, RPA
Boston Properties, Inc.

Staff Contact
Lori Raphael
Executive Director
(646) 618-2839
E-Mail: lori@bomany.com

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.

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
Tishman Speyer Properties
&
Domingo Diaz
Diaz Architects & Associates, PC

Staff Contact
Lori Raphael
Executive Director
(646) 618-2839
E-Mail: lori@bomany.com

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
Christa Collier
&
Kaitlin Kilian
Paramount Group

Staff Contact
Ami Shah
Director of Membership & Special Events
(347) 505-6456
E-Mail: ami@bomany.com

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
&
Sharon Hart
NY Life Investors

Staff Contact
Ami Shah
Director of Membership & Special Events
(347) 505-6456
E-Mail: ami@bomany.com

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

Staff Contact
Ami Shah
Director of Membership & Special Events
(347) 505-6456
E-Mail: ami@bomany.com

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.

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
Jenna Catalon
Cushman & Wakefield, Inc.
&
Nick Mather
RXR Realty, LLC

Staff Contact
Becky E. Perez-Melo
Director of Professional Development & Administration
(347) 505-6458
E-Mail: becky@bomany.com

Proptech Committee
The Proptech Committee identifies trends and concepts and keeps the commercial real estate community informed on new technologies and companies in the marketplace through curated events, webinars, and ongoing information sharing.

Co-Chairs
Nick Mather
RXR Realty, LLC
&
Israel Yanez
The Durst Organization

Staff Contact
Becky E. Perez-Melo
Director of Professional Development & Administration
(347) 505-6458
E-Mail: becky@bomany.com

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