WELCOME TO HOUSTON BOMA. Getting the most out of your property management membership

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1 WELCOME TO HOUSTON BOMA Getting the most out of your property management membership

2 WHAT IS HOUSTON BOMA? The premier real estate organization in Houston for 75 years More than 600 members Represents over 100 million SF in the Houston area Active in legislative issues affecting commercial real estate Exists to provide legislative, education and networking benefits to property management professionals

3 HOUSTON BOMA S MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Houston Building Owners and Managers Association is to support and advance the interest of the commercial real estate industry. Houston BOMA will be an organization of advocacy that utilizes the strengths, talents, and leadership of its members to build value and lasting relationships with our community through professional development, networking and sharing of information.

4 2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORS President, Mark D. Janssen, Hines Executive Vice President, Tammy K. Betancourt, CAE, Houston BOMA President-Elect, Mark Nicholson, CBRE Vice President, Greg Pell, CPM, Stream Realty Partners Vice President of Finance, Mary Stanton, Jones Lang LaSalle Director, Jen Suddreth, Grubb & Ellis Director, Robert L. Carlen, CPM, Crescent Real Estate Equities, LLC Director, Marshall Heins, Memorial Hermann Healthcare System Director, Brett Williams, Thomas Properties Group Director, Jo Wyatt, RPA, CPM, Moody Rambin Interests, Inc.

5 WHO SHOULD JOIN HOUSTON BOMA? Building Owners Property Managers Asset Managers Facility Managers Chief Engineers Leasing Professionals Commercial Real Estate Professionals who own, manage and/or operate: Government facilities Medical buildings Financial institutions Educational/institutional facilities Vendors who service the BOMA membership

6 THREE PRIMARY GOALS Networking to provide a network for members to share experiences and knowledge and exchange ideas Legislative Advocacy to provide savings and up-to-theminute information regarding codes and legislation in the city of Houston Education to increase professionalism through education

7 ADVOCACY EFFORTS & SUCCESSES Codes regarding energy efficiency such as ASHRAE 90.1 Parking & booting ordinances Power Washing ordinances Fire standards for atrium buildings Stairwell pressurization, door locks, and code changes Dealing with SEIU s presence in Houston Fire permitting Public health & safety Emergency preparedness plans

8 EDUCATION & INFORMATION Seminars Webinars Green Education Sessions BOMA Basic Training RPA & FMA Designation Programs Comprehensive industry-wide research reports, data and publications Advance notice & information on the latest legislative, regulatory and code issues

9 PUBLICATIONS & COMMUNICATIONS Weekly e-newsletter: The Buzz BOMA Highlights Newsletter BOMA web site Experience Exchange Report (EER) Semi-annual Salary Survey reminders for upcoming events Membership Directory (online)

10 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT EXCELLENCE The Office Building of the Year (TOBY) Awards Member of the Year Awards

11 EVENTS & ACTIVITIES Luncheons third Tuesday of each month except May and October Monthly Committee Meetings TOBY Awards Banquet Special Activities Casino Night, YP Events Seminars & Classes Holiday Luncheon Two Golf Tournaments Regional and National Conventions

12 ROLE OF A MEMBER Members are our most valuable resource. Participation Contribution Influence the direction of the industry Getting Involved Get the association working for you

13 COMMITTEES Building Expo Education Golf Tournament Green Research Legislative Advocacy/ BAC PAC Networking TOBY Young Professionals

14 MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS Reduce costs Protect your assets Advocate favorable legislation & regulations Networking Up-to-the-minute information Best education in the field

15 UNDERSTANDING YOUR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT MEMBERSHIP When you join Houston BOMA, you are joining under your company. Other employees from your company do not automatically become members. You are the only person eligible for member prices and committee participation. Any other member who wants to join from your company must submit an application and pay annual dues. Anytime you change companies, your membership remains with the company.

16 ANY QUESTIONS? Call Liz at or at Thank you for participating!