2025 Committees
Join a committee and be active in BOMA Orlando.
BOMA Members Stay Active in the Real Estate Industry
BOMA has many opportunities for our members to get involved in the industry. Listed below are current BOMA committees and their chairs.
If you are a BOMA member and you are interested in joining a committee, send an email to Lexi Hutton at lexi@bomaorlando.org with the name(s) of the committee(s) you would like to join. Committees accept new members throughout the year!
Awards Committee
The Awards Committee is dedicated to the planning and execution of BOMA Orlando's annual TOBY Awards Gala, celebrating excellence in building management and operations. This committee works behind the scenes to ensure a memorable event that highlights the achievements of our members and industry leaders.
For more information or to get involved, please contact our Chair or Co-Chair:
- Chair: Danielle Peters | dpeters@linklogistics.com
- Co-Chair: Ally Hodges | ally@aderholdroofing.com
Community Service Projects Committee
The Community Service Projects Committee is all about making a difference! From organizing impactful service opportunities to hosting donation drives, this committee focuses on creating meaningful ways for BOMA Orlando members to give back to the community.
To learn more or join the efforts, reach out to our Chair or Co-Chair:
- Chair: Jessica Street | jessica.street@pauldavis.com
- Co-Chair: Terry Cordes | terrycordes@thegreeneryinc.com
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee (DE&I)
Our Vision: To Advocate for a welcoming and safe community that ensures diversity, equity and inclusion with equal opportunity and a sense of belonging for all.
Our Mission: To promote and cultivate a diverse commercial real estate workforce at all levels that reflects the communities where they reside through talent recruitment, education and training, content development and promotion, and by leading on industry diversity and inclusion initiative with member companies and related groups.
Monthly meetings to plan committee hosted events, open forum to discuss hot topics and collaborate on ideas to promote inclusion
Chair: Lisa Snow | lsnow@emerson-us.com
Co-Chair: Jessica Street | jessica.street@pauldavis.com
Education Committee
To provide and promote education for commercial property management professionals, through a scholarship program aimed at increasing BOMI class attendance in Orlando and offering education session forums for collaboration and networking.
To oversee the education put on by various teams and encourage BOMI Designations. Work on our Scholarship Program awarding our members with scholarships for their designations.
The chair will send out the agenda for the team meetings.
Chair: Joe Territo | jterrito@territo.com
Co-Chair: Isabel Raehn-Lantry | ilantry@marcent.us
Emergency Preparedness Committee
Mission:
To support BOMA Orlando by investigating and implementing safety and security policies and procedures for our members.
Goals:
- Educate and engage members across Office, Industrial, Medical, and Corporate sectors.
- Facilitate impactful events such as CPR training, Local Law Enforcement discussions, and Emergency Coordinator workshops.
The Emergency Preparedness Committee is committed to fostering a culture of readiness and resilience through informative events and initiatives. Chairs will provide timely updates and meeting details to keep members informed and prepared.
Chair: Tina Earley | tearley@bmsmanagement.com
Co-Chair: Emily Smith | emily.smith@us.belfor.com
Emerging Professionals Committee
Mission:
To engage and connect with BOMA Orlando professionals in commercial real estate under the age of 35.
Goals:
Plan educational, networking, and social events to foster peer interaction among members aged 35 or younger.
Promote the benefits of BOMA membership, encourage committee participation, and highlight leadership opportunities.
Hold quarterly events to provide diverse opportunities for engagement and learning.
Coordinate and structure a mentorship program in collaboration with Leadership Chairs to support professional growth.
Meetings:
Frequency: The group meets every second Friday of the month.
Chair: AJ Sarabasa | aj@dabuildingservices.com
Co-Chair: Catherine Spalding | catherines@paintersondemand.com
Engineers Committee
The Engineers Breakfasts offer networking and professional development for engineers and property managers in commercial real estate. These sessions feature expert speakers on industry trends, updated systems, and best practices. Attendees gain valuable insights, training, and opportunities to connect with peers.
Goals:
Host educational events for engineers and property managers.
Promote discussions on industry topics to support professional growth.
Chair: Paul Carter | pcarter@cpgcre.com
Co-Chair: Jason Edwards | jedwards@parmco.com
Finance Committee
This team is specific to Board requests during the year.
Golf Committee
The Golf Committee plays a vital role in planning and organizing the details of BOMA Orlando’s annual golf tournaments. These events provide excellent opportunities for networking, community building, and raising funds to support the organization’s initiatives.
Goals:
Coordinate all aspects of the annual golf tournaments, including logistics and sponsorships.
Ensure a memorable and successful event for all participants.
Chair: Terri Walther | twalther@parmco.com
Co-Chair: Amy Ravenelle | amy.ravenelle@piedmontreit.com
Industrial Committee
The Industrial Committee serves as a reliable resource for education and information tailored to commercial property management professionals specializing in industrial properties. The committee also provides a collaborative forum for networking and sharing industry-specific insights.
Goals:
Organize events that educate and inform professionals in the industrial property sector.
Foster collaboration and networking opportunities among members.
Promote best practices and knowledge-sharing within the industrial real estate community.
Chair: Lisa Brown | lisa.brown@eastgroup.net
Co-Chair: Christie Crosby | christie.crosby@eastgroup.net
Leadership Development Committee
Mission: Formerly the Past Presidents Leadership Council, this committee serves as a resource to identify, develop, educate, and mentor leadership in BOMA Orlando.
Goals:
- Provide leadership resource for guidance to the current officers and board
- Attend board meetings to mentor new board members
- Review the Nominating Committee process for future leadership
- Offer & coordinate Leadership 101, a curriculum presented annually to our members interested in leadership
- Utilize BOMA Orlando Leadership to include Board of Directors, Past Leaders, Past Presidents to identify future candidates for the and provide mentoring and support
Chairs will send out information for meetings with time and place.
Chair: Thomas Moses | tmoses@emerson-us.com
Co-Chair: Michelle Carter | michelle.carter@cbre.com
Legislative Affairs Committee
Reviews and determines the direction for legislative activities on the National, State, and Local level. Actively monitors issues affecting BOMA members and creates grassroots campaigns to address these issues. Also participates on the BOMA Florida level.
To provide education and communication to all members on legislative matters affecting the Property Management profession on the Local, State, and National levels.
2023 Goals:
The Legislative Team will actively monitor issues being tracked by BOMA International and BOMA Florida that could affect BOMA members.
BOMA members that attend the National Issues Conference will visit legislators at the Capitol with direction from BOMA International on what issues will be discussed.
The team will actively pursue making local visits with legislators on BOMA Florida issues.
Attend the BOMA Annual Florida meeting.
The team will actively collect for the BOMA International PAC.
In addition to continuing to engage our State and Federal leaders, the Legislative Team will increase efforts to form relationships with local leaders of the various jurisdictions that make up BOMA Orlando's membership.
Chairs will send out informatio for meetings with time and place.
Chair: Greg Territo | greg@territo.com
Co-Chair: Amy Ravenelle | amy.ravenelle@piedmontreit.com
Membership Committee
Responsible for the recruitment and retention of members. Members serve as “hosts” for new and/or prospective members at functions. and actively follows up with members at renewal time.
Mission: To recruit and retain members while maintaining an optimum ratio of associate members to principal members.
Luncheons: produce activity for each luncheon/breakfast, the introduction of new members, Meet and Greet of new members during networking time
Twice a year after-hours get-together
Meetings typically are held monthly immediately following the luncheons.
Chairs will send out an for meetings with time and place.
Chair: Jill Cooper | jcooper@blownawayusa.com
Co-Chair: Stacey Boeshko | stacey@rhpest.com
Networking Committee
Plans, coordinates, and facilitates approximately three social networking events per year. Promotes the benefits of networking.
Goals:
- Put on three major events for our members to network
- Help assist Membership Team with Meet and Greets
Chairs will send out information for meetings with time and place.
Chair: Alejandra Montagut | alejandram@blownawayusa.com
Co-Chair: Marissa Willis | marissa.willis@landcare.com
Co-Chair: Amy Caulder | amy.caulder@piedmontreit.com
Programs Committee
Arrange for speakers for the 2024 luncheons.
Sustainability Committee
Focused on identifying, understanding, and sharing sustainability-related topics that present opportunities or threats to BOMA Orlando member companies.
Goals:
- Maintain awareness of any municipality project that we are aware of
- Survey membership on sustainability-related knowledge needs
Chairs will send out information for meetings with time and place. Meetings typically are held monthly immediately prior to the luncheons.
Workforce Development Committee
Create awareness for careers in Commercial Real Estate
Create and continue to develop a looped pipeline that includes both individuals looking for careers and companies with career openings.
- Reaching the community through Job fairs, career days.
- School outreach at both the high school and college level.
- Internship and shadowing programs
Educational Panel for members.
Chair: Ron Legare | Ronald.legare@hdsupply.com
Co-Chair: Lisa Snow | lsnow@emerson-us.com
