Committees
Emergency Preparedness
Committee Chair: Zubair Bujazia, ServiceMaster by Neverman
Emergency Preparedness focuses works to identify and disseminate information that will benefit members on emergency preparedness, building security and related issues. In addition, the group provides guidance and/or standards for responding to building operation issues and communicates a constructive, positive image of commercial real estate as a place to do business.
The Emergency Preparedness Committee is currently a sub-committee of the Legislative and Government Affairs Committee, but meeting independently.
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Emerging Leaders
Committee Chairs; Lauren Saintz, REESA Powerand Alyssa Kuhn, Healthcare Realty
The Emerging Leaders Committee provides career development, educational and networking opportunities for BOMA Columbus members with 10 years or less of experience in commercial real estate.
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Golf
Committee Co-Chairs: Katie Kasas, NAI Ohio Equities
The Golf Committee organizes, promotes and implements at least one annual golf outing. Event tasks include:
- Establishing dates for events
- Soliciting and securing a golf course to hold each event
- Preparing a budget confirming positive cash flow
- Promoting and acquiring sponsorships when applicable
- Organizing presentation of awards
- Coordinating event volunteers to help with setup, registration of guests, the distribution of raffle tickets, etc.
- Coordinating the operation of each event with the BOMA Columbus Executive Director
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Legislative and Government Affairs
Committee Chair: Lindsay Romaniw, Colliers International
Sub-Committee Codes & Standards Chair: Sarah Powell, Moseley Elevator
The Legislative and Government Affairs Committees monitor, communicate and provide policy direction and advocacy on matters that affect the commercial real estate industry on the City, State and National level, such as regulatory initiatives. These Legislative Committees also work to develop and maintain relationships with Local, State and National Representatives in order to encourage and promote the goals of the Association. Committee members attend City Council Meetings, participate in the National Issues Conference (NIC) and the BOMA Columbus local Advocacy Day, as well as other proceedings affecting commercial real estate.
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Legislative - Codes and Standards
Committee Chair: Lindsay Romaniw, Colliers International
Sub-Committee Codes & Standards Chair: Sarah Powell, Moseley Elevator
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Marketing
Committee Chair: Kienle Gallahger, Trane
The Marketing Committee plans, monitors and supervises the organizational marketing program to promote the awareness of the local organization and its objectives. In order to achieve these goals, the Marketing Committee coordinates with the Public Relations contractor to develop marketing plans, establish annual goals and a marketing budget for approval by the Board of Governors, and explore alternative opportunities with affiliated organizations. In addition the Marketing Committee assists other committees with the marketing of their programs such as helping the Professional Development Committee and the Networking and Community Affairs Committee.
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Membership and Networking
Committee Co-Chairs: Jamie Ottery, Muirfield Energy and Jeff Price, TNT Services
The Membership Committee recruits new members and promotes active membership for the purpose of increasing BOMA's body of members and participation. The Membership Committee maintains a current "Potential Member Contact List," and consistent, but reasonable, communication with potential new members. In addition, the Membership Committee manages membership drives at the local and national level, provides coverage at the registration table for luncheons and events and makes follow-up telephone calls to individuals that have been sent information packets. After successfully increasing membership, the committee then coordinates quarterly New Member Orientation Breakfasts. These tasks require Membership Committee members to develop an understanding of the organization, it’s benefits and the membership fee structure to share with potential members.
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Professional Development
Committee Chair: Lindsay Squier, Servpro
The Professional Development Committee plans, organizes and conducts educational seminars and the RPA, SMA and FMA classroom programs throughout the year. The Professional Development Committee analyzes the needs of current RPA, SMA and FMA students to develop a 12-month course schedule. In developing the course, the committee arranges course materials, recruits instructors, books classroom locations and schedules test dates. In order to meet the requirements of the State of Ohio Real Estate Commission for license renewal, the Professional Development Committee plans at least one (1) short course, clinic or seminar so members have the opportunity to renew as necessary. In addition, the Professional Development Committee will complete the application and follow up requirements for continuing education credit when applicable.
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TOBY
Committee Chair: Angi Carey
The TOBY committee solicits building entries for our local competition from BOMA Columbus members. Property managers enter buildings that they believe embody the values and best practices of the industry. The TOBY committee reviews and evaluates all building entries in a two-phase process, which consists of a building tour and management team interview. The Performance 360 program encourages property professionals to participate in the online assessment program, which evaluates properties in six major areas of building operations and management. Properties are evaluated in the following areas:
- Building operations and management
- Life safety/security/risk management
- Training and education
- Energy
- Environment/sustainability
- Tenant relations/community involvement
The TOBY Committee celebrates all the entries in a gala event typically held in December. Local winners are announced and then encouraged to submit to their buildings to the regional competition the following March. Winners in the regional competition go on to compete in the BOMA International competition in June. BOMA Columbus has had several regional and international winners.
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Vendor Expo
Committee Chair: Alyssa Kuhn, Healthcare Realty
The Expo Committee plans, organizes and conducts the annual trade show, which allows associate members a format in which to educate property manager members on business opportunities. Event tasks include:
- Setting event program, time and location
- Creating a budget illustrating positive cash flow
- Promoting available show booths and an organized plan for booth layout
- Advertising the event
- Coordinating event details such as door prizes, food and volunteers to help with setup and registration
- Advocating associate member participation and selling trade show booths
- Coordinating with BOMA Columbus Administrative Executive (BAE) to carry out duties
