14 BOMA San Francisco Members on the Move Bob Briones retired from his position as Regional Manager for Able Services at the end of April. As a leader in the industry, his tenure with Able was greatly respected and appreciated. Bob worked in the engineering field for more than 40 years and supported and managed various engineering teams in the Bay Area over the last two decades. A Marin native, he had a 20-year career in the U.S. Navy, enlisting right out of high school. Following his naval career, he was a Stationary Engineer at the UCSF Parnassus Power plant before moving from the field into management as ABM District Manager and Branch Manager from 2000–2010. Bob joined the Able team as an Engineering Manager and Regional Manager from 2010 until his retirement this year. He leaves behind many achievements and a strong reputation in the industry.
Erik Carlson was promoted to Regional Engineering Manager, Northern California for Able Services. He joined Able as an Apprentice Engineer 12 years ago, building a solid foundation for his career at Able. Upon graduating from the four-year apprenticeship program, Erik moved up through the ranks and obtained his building retro-commissioning certificate, was instrumental in the LEED Gold Certification achieved at Post Montgomery Center and managed preventive maintenance programs. In 2013 Erik joined Able’s corporate engineering management team as an Engineering Manager in Northern California, providing engineering expertise to the high-rise office, finance, technology and hospitality industries. Erik chairs the BOMA SF Events Committee and engages in advocacy programs for the real estate industry and engineering. He has taken the lead for Able during the annual San Francisco Fire Department Holiday Toy Drive. Erik was named by BOMA SF 2020 Associate Member of the Year.
Colliers International congratulated Property Manager Karen Compagno upon her retirement, following 30 years in property management. She was with Colliers since 1998 and prior to that worked at Cushman & Wakefield for more than eight years. Karen plans to travel and catch up with her family.
BOMA member company Interstate Restoration is now officially First Onsite. Sonia Fuetsch is Account Manager Business Development Executive for the company.
McMillan Electric’s CEO, Bill Musgrave, was presented with ESGR’s Patriot Award from the office of the U.S. Secretary of Defense. ESGR (Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve) is a program that recognizes the unique talents and skill set guard and reserve service members can bring to the civilian workforce. The Patriot Award reflects the efforts made by McMillan Electric to support our military and veterans through a wide range of measures including re-entry into the workforce, training, flexible schedules, time off prior to and after deployment, caring for families, and granting leaves of absence if needed. One McMillan Electric mission is to help provide jobs in construction safety management where veterans can grow into new positions while utilizing their military training in safety, leadership and logistics not only at McMillan Electric but throughout the industry. (Continued on page 15)
