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on behalf of our ownership group. Encapsulating all facets WHAT ARE SOME OF THE BENEFITS YOU SEE IN
of Property Management including project management BECOMING A MEMBER?
and environmental initiatives, our team handles a variety of With no question meeting and networking with others who
challenges from day to day. understand the challenges we face daily. The reliability of the
membership, industry professionals that you can count on at a
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A BOMA MEMBER? moment’s notice to assist, guide and educate.
Nine years.
DO YOU THINK BECOMING A MEMBER HAS HELPED
WHY DID YOU BECOME A MEMBER? YOU IN OUR CAREER? HOW?
Initially I became a member from encouragement and Absolutely, over the time I’ve been a member I’ve met many
direction from a past employer, at the time I was unsure knowledgeable people through BOMA. I’ve grown a close network
what the membership could do for me … I thought, “… it’s base that I can share ideas with, query for assistance, who never
just a luncheon…”. After attending my first luncheon and hesitate to lend help or guidance. Through being a member of
breakfast seminar I quickly saw the power of the networking, BOMA and attending functions; be it a luncheon, seminar or
education and vast knowledge that was in the room with me. a trade show I’ve always been able to learn more about and
Industry leaders, a dynamic group of people all striving for the understand the nuances of property management and how the
same goals and it became very clear that this was not just a whole membership fits together to form a strong cohesive team.
group of people sharing a meal ... this was talent, education,
networking, working together to improve and expand the WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE NEW MEMBERS WHO
industry at its finest all in one room. AREN’T AS ACTIVE?
Get involved! Participation brings value, join a committee or two
WHAT ROLES HAVE YOU BEEN INVOLVED WITH IN
BOMA? and let your talent shine! Or expand yourself by trying and learning
something new. BOMA is an incredible group to be part of and
Since 2008 I’ve been a member of the BOMA education provides many different venues for a vast number of talents
committee promoting educational offerings within our
to come together. You’re guaranteed to meet some wonderful
membership and to new professionals of the industry. people, learn and have fun during this valuable journey. ■

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enhance performance. Our inclusive, team-based approach means that our clients get
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