BOMA Conference Wrap-UP

BOMA Conference Nashville-Style... Stellar Sessions Mixed With a Dash of Country Flavor

Music City offered an exciting stage for the BOMA International Conference & Expo in June, where members convened to learn about the state of commercial real estate, best practices and the solutions that enhance our operations.

“This was my first BOMA International Conference and a great reason to visit Nashville with fellow BOMA San Francisco members,” said Colin Shinners, Senior Vice President, Vanbarton Group, and

President-Elect of BOMA SF. “A number of education sessions I attended focused on sustainability and ESG initiatives which were very informative, as it is becoming ever important to our current and potential investors. It was also amazing to see BOMA San Francisco so well represented at the TOBY awards on the international level and fun to network with BOMA members from across the country in Nashville.”

With a theme of “It’s Time to Level Up,” topics for educational sessions included: Creating Asset Value, Energy Efficiency, Health and Wellness, Talent Development, Occupant Engagement and Technology.

“My interest was focused on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and understanding how BOMA is responding to these important topics and how they are addressing issues. It was good to see that it is a significant subject for BOMA,” said Bill Whitfield, General Manager, Shorenstein. “I was also eager to learn about political matters that BOMA considers a current priority. Of course, many were regional and localized, so I learned a lot of lessons from what a variety of local BOMA local chapters shared. As a bonus, I discovered quite a few amazing culinary experiences in Nashville. It has really become a world-class foodie destination.”

Anne Chung, Assistant Property Manager, BXP, and the winner of the J. Michael Coleman Scholarship for Emerging Professionals, was inspired by a quote from the Women’s Breakfast: “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.”

“Being selected to participate in the conference reminded me to strive for what is worth living. Being a part of this industry turned my dreams into a reality,” she remarked.

For conference recaps and videos, see https://videos.boma.org/bomacame-ready-to-rock-in-nashville.

Bill Whitfield, Shorenstein; Blake Peterson, Transwestern; and Ana Duffy, Hudson Pacific Properties; at the Welcome Reception. Scott Jones, Jacobs; John Bryant, BOMA SF; David Harrison, BOMA SF; Maria Balzer-Pisciotta, BOMA International; and Sarah MacIntyre, Ellis Partners; at a reception for SF members and guests.

Bay Area Leaders Elected to International Roles

At the BOMA International Conference, two Bay Area members were chosen to fill leadership roles with BOMA International.

Marc Gille, who has held numerous roles at BOMA San Francisco, including President in 2017-2018, was elected to serve on the BOMA International Executive Committee. Before this, he was Vice Chair of the BOMA International Codes Committee. “My goal is to continue to advance BOMA’s goals while navigating through what look to be challenging economic headwinds,” Gille notes. The Executive Committee sets organizational direction, ensures there are the necessary resources to accomplish goals, and provides oversight on business plan performance to ensure the desired outcomes are being achieved. The committee works with the BOMA International staff and elected chairs to achieve these goals. Gille is Vice President at Rockhill Management.

Our BOMA Oakland/ East Bay colleague, Manny Moreno, was elected Vice Chair of BOMA International. He has been on the BOMA International Executive Committee and will continue to be a part of the committee in his new role. “This is a great opportunity for me to continue giving back and serving an association that has played an integral role in my career,” he says. Moreno is a past president of BOMA Oakland/East Bay. He is president of PJMB Commercial, Inc. in Pleasanton.

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