News from the BOMA Pacific Southwest Region

December | 2024


Excitement for 2025:

Laying the Foundation for Growth & Innovation


by Mary Lue Peck

BOMA International Senior Vice President


As we step into 2025, the energy across the commercial real estate (CRE) community is invigorating! This year holds the promise of growth, innovation, and collaboration for BOMA International.

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Don't Miss BOMA International's

Winter Business Meeting

Join BOMA colleagues on January 24-27 in beautiful Indian Wells, California


BOMA International’s 2025 Winter Business Meeting will bring together BOMA leaders and property professionals from across the country to share ideas and learn from one another. The challenge for every association is to stay ahead of the changing marketplace and evolving member and customer needs. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and network. Click the link below to learn more and register!

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Congratulations to BOMA Sacramento on 40 Years!

BOMA Sacramento celebrated its 40th anniversary with a Ruby Jubilee in November. The event highlighted the dedication and hard work of BOMA Sacramento’s members and leadership in advancing the industry, promoting sustainability, and fostering professional growth. The evening was a wonderful opportunity to connect with colleagues and reflect on the association's achievements. Congratulations to BOMA Sacramento on this milestone!

Get Ready for the 2025 TOBY Awards Season!

Get ready for your building to compete in the TOBYAwards, the most prestigious honor in commercial real estate. The Recognition Portal opens on February 3, 2025. Regional winners will be announced on April 15. International winners will be revealed at the TOBY International Gala on July 1.


Contact TOBY Regional Chairperson Finland Alejo with questions at falejo@kilroyrealty.com.

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Honor Your Star Member of the Year with Regional Award

Honor an outstanding member from your local BOMA association who has star power! The BOMA PSW Member of the Year award recognizes leadership skills and active participation during the previous year. The application deadline is April 1, 2025. Contact MOY Chairperson Emily Mehta at emehta@shorenstein.com with questions. Click button below for details.

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BOMA Phoenix Embraces Spirit of Volunteerism

When it comes to giving back to the community, BOMA Phoenix gets serious, supporting charity partner St. Vincent de Paul through funds raised at its golf tournament and donation drives.


A Pre-Turkey Trot 5K race in November drew 25+ participants and raised $1,300, bringing the total amount of funds raised to more than $8,000 this year. Special recognition to BOMA Greater Phoenix Board Member Emily Mehta for helping to drive events like this!

Emerging Young Leaders Scholarship: Attend the International Conference!


A scholarship is available to provide up to $2,600 for an emerging young leader to attend BOMA International's Conference in June in Boston.

Deadline is February 28, 2025 for applications. Contact Amy Martin at amartin@mullerco.com or Remy-Anne Viajar at rviajar@sobrato.org with questions. Click below for guidelines.

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About the PSW Region


The PSW region includes these BOMAs: Hawaii, Inland Empire, Greater Los Angeles, Nevada, Oakland/East Bay, Orange County, Greater Phoenix, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, Silicon Valley,

and Greater Tucson. Members of these BOMA locals are also members of the BOMA PSW.

BOMA PSW Officers: Cortney Shadel, Rebecca Aguilar, Amy Martin, Remy-Anne Viajar, LaToya Ross, Michelle Piazza, Glenn Good and Emily Mehta.

PSW Officers


President

Glenn Good, Glenn Good Group (BOMA SF member)

ggood@glenngoodgroup.com


Treasurer

Cortney Shadel, Transwestern

(BOMA SF member)

Cortney.Shadel@transwestern.com


Secretary

Rebecca Aguilar, Transwestern

(BOMA SF member)

Rebecca.Aguilar@transwestern.com


TOBY Chairperson

Finland Alejo, Kilroy

(BOMA Greater LA member)

falejo@kilroyrealty.com


BOMA International Nominating Committee Representative

Michelle Piazza, Woodmont Real Estate Services

(BOMA Silicon Valley Member)

mpiazza@wres.com


Chairperson Member of the Year Award

Emily Mehta, Shorenstein Realty Services

(BOMA Greater Phoenix member)

emehta@shorenstein.com


Emerging Young Leader Scholarship Co-Chairpersons

Amy Martin, The Muller Co.

amartin@mullerco.com

(BOMA Greater LA member)


Remy-Anne Viajar, Sobrato Philanthropies rviajar@sobrato.org

(BOMA Silicon Valley member)

BOMA Best Advantages

BOMA BEST is a series of programs which are both certifications and building management tools. They encourage smart and sustainable solutions for existing buildings, promoting health, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and low-carbon performance. Its certification represents a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement and is driving change.


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PSW In-Person Conference to be Held on April 24

Save the Date! On April 24, 2025, the PSW Region will hold its first in-person conference in 30 years. We are finalizing a location in Los Angeles. Attendees will hear regional updates, participate in educational sessions and be inspired by a top-line speaker in our industry. If you are interested in volunteering to plan the event or helping on the day of the event, please contact BOMA PSW President Glenn Good at ggood@glenngoodgroup.com

Thanks to Melanie Bamba Milinkevich, President of BOMA San Diego and COO of RSI Roofing. She manages the PSW Linkedin page. Contact her at melanie@thinkrsi.com with news.

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