BOMA Highlights Jan/Feb 2016

Houston Building owners & Managers

association

January/February 2016

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First look at the 2016

toBY entrants

Holiday luncheon

engineering olympics

Foundations of real estate Management

allied service Providers

Foodie Find

TOBY

Houston Building Owners & Managers Association January/February 2016

The mission of the Houston Building Owners andManagers Association is to support and advancethe interests of the commercial real estate industry.Houston BOMA will be an organization of advocacyand sustainable building practices that utilizes thestrengths, talents and leadership of its members andindustry associates to build value and lasting relation- shipswith our community through professionaldevelopment, networking and sharing of information.

To be the recognizedindustry leader in bothlegislative advocacy andprofessional developmentfor a broad spectrumof commercial realestate professionals inthe Houston market.

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guide to sustainable and energy efficient leasing for High-Performance Buildings

In the race to achieve the highest possible building performance, a building can only reach as high as the commitment of its tenants. Published in 2010 as an update to the 2008 Green Lease Guide, Commercial Lease: Guide to Sustainable and Energy Efficient Leasing for High-Performance Buildings includes enforceable tenant responsibilities; pass-through provisions; and green certification notations for ENERGY STAR®, LEED and GBI rating points.

Visit www.boma.org to order yours today. n

As I begin my term as President, I would like to start by expressing my gratitude and appreciation to the Nominating Committee, the Houston BOMA Board of Directors and the membership for giving me the honor and opportunity to serve you in 2016. It is not a position I take lightly; leading an organization of this caliber is a big responsibility.

One of the first questions I was asked regarding my new role was, “What do you want to accomplish as president?” I have given this a lot of thought over the past months, and the conclusion I reached is it is not about what I want to accomplish. Because it’s not about me, it’s about you, the members. The members and their participation is what will allow this organization to survive and thrive. We have to continually seek what you want and need out of BOMA.

With that in mind, in the summer of 2015, Tammy retained a consultant to interview several anonymous focus groups, made up of Houston BOMA members with varying tenure and participation, to ask pointed ques-tions intended to solicit feedback on what is done well and what needs to improve. The feedback received during those sessions was reviewed by the 2016 Board of Directors

during our Board retreat and used to develop the 2016 Strategic Plan.

We have given ourselves aggres-sive goals for the year focused on technology improvements, recruit-ing, leadership development and increased inclusion for our Allied Professional members.

You will see positive changes to the Houston BOMA website, intended to make it mobile-friendly and more intuitive so you feel better connected to what is going on at Houston BOMA. Educational and in-formational videos will be developed where appropriate and posted on a Houston BOMA YouTube channel for your reference. The Houston BOMA Staff will build community through social media channels to encourage two-way member communication.

One of the largest challenges identified by our Principal and Affiliate (property management) members is the workforce turnover as experienced, tenured employees retire, creating position openings that need to be backfilled. Houston BOMA intends to be the leader in industry recruitment by establish-ing a Career Fair Program targeted towards local colleges. Additionally, the Houston BOMA Foundation has been launched to provide funding for research, education and scholarships

and collegiate outreach to spread the word about property management as a career choice. Regarding leader-ship development, we will continue providing educational offerings for career advancement of Affiliate mem-bers, and a subsequent leadership development program for Leadership Lyceum graduates is in the works.

Finally, our Allied Professional partners voiced the desire for more involvement in the organization. In order to increase inclusion, we have made a couple significant changes. First, we increased committee partic-ipation to a maximum of 10 members with a ratio of 7 Principal/Affiliate members to 3 Allied Professional members (previous ratio was 6:2). Secondly, we established the Allied Professional Advisory Committee comprised of the top two tiers of the annual sponsorship program, intended to be a means of providing feedback to the Board of Directors.

I believe that these goals will take us the right direction in 2016. Howev-er, if along the way, if you think that we’re off track, tell me. Your feed-back regarding what you need from BOMA is invaluable to our success.

We’re going to have a fantastic year, and we’re going to do it together. n

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Keep up to speed with all courses on www.houstonboma.org. 2016 Designation Courses:Registration is open for all courses!

• Budgeting and Accounting – January 25th – 28th, 2016

• The Design, Operation, and Maintenance of Building Systems, Part I – May 9th – 12th, 2016

• The Design, Operation, and Maintenance of Building Systems, Part II – June 13th – 16th, 2016

• Law and Risk Management – September 12th – 15th, 2016 n

2016 course schedules

course highlightRPA Course – The Design, Operation, and Maintenance of Building Systems, Part I

Applies to:RPA® and FMA® designationsFMC and PAC certificates

Pricing:Early Bird Member (Before Apr. 1) – $1,085

Member (After Apr. 1) – $1,285Non-member – $1,585

*Breakfast included

May 9 - 12, 2016Greenway Plaza – The AuditoriumHouston, TX 77046

This course provides information that property and facility managers need to manage the ongoing operation and maintenance of building systems and to maximize building efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Key topic areas:• Building design

and construction

• Life-cycle costing

• Construction materials

• Structural systems

• Building envelopes

• Roofing

• Interior walls, ceilings, and flooring

• HVAC and plumbing systems

• Building system controls and automation

Contact Kara Mathews at [email protected] or at 713-266-5691 for more information. n

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February 25th, 2016Hess Club5430 Westheimer RoadHouston, TX 770562:30 – 6:00 PM

Join us for one of the most anticipated events of the year…Business Exchange! This event provides a valuable opportunity for Property Managers to meet Allied Professional members while raising funds for our BAC PAC. This reverse trade show gives attendees the opportunity to make new connections with some of our top owner/manager members. n

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Develop Your uP and coMersFoundations of Real Estate Management

What is Foundations of Real Estate Management?

A soup-to-nuts, 5-module, 28-hour entry-level course, covering the fundamentals of commercial real estate administration, management, building systems, accounting and reporting, contract management, and more.

Classroom instruction with small class sizes to facilitate learning, discussion, and team activities, including building tours.

Who Should Register for the Course?Junior and assistant property managers;

administrative assistants; students considering a career in CRE; experienced professionals looking for a good refresher course; or suppli-ers and building engineers who benefit from understanding the basics of RE management.

How Much Does the Course Cost? $725 member / $920 non-member – The

member rate of this course is available to anyone employed by a Principal member company. The student does not have to be an individual member of Houston BOMA to receive the member pricing for this course. For more information / to sign up email Kara Mathews at [email protected] or call 713-266-5691.

April 6th, 2016

Module 1: Real Estate Administration• Roles and responsibilities of a

property manager• Adding value to a real estate investment

• Strategies for tenant satisfaction• Contracting with vendors and suppliers

and managing supplier agreements• Property characteristics and leasing

and marketing strategies• Managing risk and understanding

commercial insurance coverages• Property Tour: the property

management office

April 13th, 2016

Module 2: The Well-Versed Real Estate Manager• Developing effective emergency and

disaster preparedness plans and programs• Managing tenant improvements• Budgeting, accounting, and business

plan development• Models for recovering operating expenses• Due diligence process for buying and

selling real estate• Understanding OSHA safety requirements• Understanding indoor air quality issues

and EPA requirements• Property Tour: engineering office and

non-office occupancies

April 20th, 2016

Module 3: Building Operations I• How HVAC and plumbing systems work• How electricity flows through a building

and the various levels of power• Work order• Property Tour: HVAC, domestic water, fire

alarm, fire sprinkler, main electric room

April 27th, 2016

Module 4: Building Operations II• Types and operations of fire alarm and

control systems• Reactive vs. preventive vs. predictive

maintenance of building facilities and systems

• Elevator and escalator systems and operations

• Roofing systems – built-up, modified bitumen, single-ply

• Managing solid waste and recycling• Managing cleaning services and contracts• Property Tour: elevators/escalators,

roof systems, solid waste/recycling, janitorial inspection

May 4th, 2016

Module 5: Putting it all Together• Successful approaches to pest management• Types of parking structures and

parking management• Assuring secure and safe buildings• Understanding and managing landscaping

tasks and snow removal• Learn about BOMA and meet

BOMA leaders• Learning assessment group exercise• Property Tour: parking, security, pest

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The hottest event in town is selling out fast! BOMA Expo 2016 will be bigger and better than ever, so don’t miss your chance to participate.

• 10x10 Booths (Members) – $1,200• 10x10 Booths (Non-members) – $2,200• 10x20 Sponsor Booth (Members Only) – $4,000• “The Maximizer” Sponsorship (Members Only) – $600

Make sure to visit www.houstonboma.org for more informationandaterrificvideotoshowwhat’sinstore!

There are a limited number of booths which will begivenona“firstcome,firstselect”basis.For further questions and inquiries, please contact Melissa Thuston at 713-266-5691. n

May 19, 2016NRG CenterOne NRG Park 12:00-7:00 PM

Event Sponsored By:

Get Ready for the biggest exPo yet!

Beverage, Live Tweeting and Charging Station Sponsors available, please contact Melissa Thuston at 713-266-5691.


We had an amazing event at the Sam Houston Race Track on Saturday, November 14th, as 18 teams went head-to-head for the coveted Golden Wrench! That’s almost double the amount of teams that competed last year!

Congratulations to our Winners:1st Place: Hines – The Notorious ENG’s2nd Place: CBRE/Memorial Hermann – Real Men of Genius3rd Place: Hines – High Risers

Thank you again to our Generous Underwriter:


Thank you to everyone that joined us for what turned out to be our biggest luncheon EVER!

Over 400 BOMA Members and Guests were under one roof as we welcomed our newest Board Members & President, and recog-nized some very special individuals within the association. It was a truly magical event!

2015 President’s Volunteers AwardJack Hollis – JLLRogelio Rodriguez – Parkway Properties

Allied Professional Member of the Year AwardJoe Slovacek – Hoover Slovacek LLP

Texas BOMA Legislator of the YearPaul Bettencourt – Bettencourt Tax Advisors

Young Professional of the YearMelanie Short – Hines

Principal Member of the YearEd Bovermann – Transwestern n

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TOBYThe Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) Awards are the most prestigious and

comprehensive programs of their kind in the commercial real estate industry. The pro-gram recognizes outstanding performance in buildings and rewards excellence in building management. Buildings can enter in a category based on size or other classifications such as Suburban Low and Mid-Rise, Corporate, Medical, Industrial, Retail, Renovated, and Earth.

These buildings were judged by our panel of TOBY Judges, and the winners will be announced at our annual TOBY Awards Gala.

January 22nd, 2016 JW Marriott Downtown6:30 PM – Cocktails 806 Main St 7:45 PM – Dinner8:30 PM – Presentation

Without further ado, here are your 2016 TOBY Entrants. n


The property was built in 1984 by a former Lieutenant Governor of Texas. Because of this, the property is great-ly themed with Texas hints throughout including Lone Stars cast into the exterior of the property and Texas pink granite used through-

out the interior. It’s also one of the only buildings in Houston where the original architect firm is still a tenant!The building renovation was completed in 2012 with Stream Realty Partners and DRA Advisors. In

2014, Principle Financial Group purchased the property and Stream Realty Partners was retained to manage the project.

Stream Realty Partners is the management company and the team consists of Scott Francis, Jason Mock, Jr. and Josh Newboles, with Principle Financial Group as the owner. The property has about 25 tenants, which consist mostly of law firms and energy companies.

What makes the Bellevue property stand apart from the competition, is that it has no competition! As the only Class-A commercial office building in the heart of River Oaks, if you want to live in the most sought after subdivision in Houston and have a quick drive to work, The Bellevue is where to go. With unencumbered views on all 4 sides, the property offers every office with impeccable views.

For the 2nd year in a row now, the property is participating in Operation Stocking Stuffer in conjunction with the Houston Fire Department which helps bring toys to needy children locally.

Bellevue has a state of the art Notifier fire panel, and a beautiful, open lobby that is great for hosting tenant events. The building also has modernized all 4 elevator banks that were originally run off of boat batteries, and now include backup generator service through a new Caterpillar generator.

While the tenant mix is mostly law firms and energy companies, The Department of Homeland Security has 1/3 of the building. “Our tenants love us as much as we love them, and we all love the beauty, uniqueness and location of The Bellevue.” n

the Bellevue entrantTOBYCategory: Renovated

Team Members: Scott Francis – Senior Property

ManagerJason Mock, Jr. – Assistant

Property ManagerJosh Newboles – Building Tech II Management & Leasing Company: Stream Realty

Owner: Principle Financial Group

Major Tenants: Department of Homeland SecurityHouse & PartnersHartline & Daly

List of Vendors:Tejas Elevator Silversand Services Pritchard Industries Environmental Coalition


Category: Historical Building

Team Members: Kathy Gonzalez – Property Manager Allan Fuller – Director of Engineering Shaune Greenwood – Chief Engineer Brandon Johnson – Director of Projects Mary Caroline Lee – Project & Property

Management Assistant Kathleen Williford – Tenant Liaison Chad Smith – Elite Security

Management & Leasing Company: Cameron Management

Owner: CCM-Cameron Esperson Owner LP

Major Tenants: WSP Global Inc. (formerly known as CCRD Partners) Dancie Perugini Ware Public Relations Eastham, Watson, Dale & Forney, LLP EDP Renewables North America LLC Houston Symphony Interior Architects Inc. Kirby Mathews & Walrath, PLLC Martin Disiere Jefferson & Wisdom LLP Rottet Studio LLC Stout Risius Ross, Inc. SCD Capital Tower of Houston “Skanska”

List of Vendors:Professional Janitorial Services Elite Protective Security Services Environmental Coalition Cotton Global Disaster Solutions Cintas Chemtreat ICBS Always in Season The Lee Quigley Company Platinum Parking

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Esperson is one of the very few commercially viable historic buildings in Houston that has preserved its 1920s and 1940s period design. The Property’s physical condition, configuration, strong, and unique design continue to make Esperson attractive to both small and large prospective tenants, as well as extremely competitive in attracting new tenants versus other top tier office towers in the CBD. The Property features a superior amenity base and benefits from the unique historic atmosphere of the Esperson legacy. The history and design of the Property cannot be replicated.

Originally constructed in 1927 and 1941 by Mellie Esperson, The Esperson Buildings are historic landmarks within Houston, representative of Texas’ rich oil history. In 1998

esperson entrantTOBY


approximately $5.7 million of extensive renovations and restoration begun while original finishes of both the Neils and Mellie Esperson Buildings were painstakingly preserved and restored. All architectural features of the Mellie Esperson Building were restored between 2002 and 2003. In 2013 a third lobby was constructed and an escalation connecting the tunnel systems was installed. The current management staff, Cameron Management, has been onsite since July 2012.

Cameron Management has an attentive and skilled “hands on” team of property managers, engineers and construction staff who

receive great satisfaction from managing and redeveloping commercially viable,

historic office buildings including Esperson. Cameron Management’s team serves the community by extending the life of its historic and irreplaceable assets. Tenants take advantage of Esperson’s rare historic features to construct lease spaces that are unique in style. Long standing tenant for over 65 years, Eastham, Watson, Dale & Forney LLP has a more standard tra-ditional space while Dancie Perugini Ware Public Relations and Interior Architects Inc. are recent tenants with more modern buildouts.

“Esperson communicates the renaissance of Downtown.”At the time of its construction, the Niels Esperson Building was far

more superior from almost every standpoint to most buildings in the United States. Its foundation rests upon 1,300 reinforced concrete piles which are 46 feet below the surface. The Building’s reinforced concrete and steel grillage was one of the most massive in the nation at the time. The Building’s 411-foot steel pier structure contains 60 percent more steel than required to support the structure.

In 1939, in her 25th-floor Niels Esperson apartment, Mellie Esperson consulted with her architects to design another building, but she cautioned, “It must not be as tall or as magnificent as Mr. Esperson’s building.” This new structure became the Mellie Esperson Building, which officially opened in 1941, standing 250 feet high with 19 stories of office space. This was the largest building erected in the southwest after the Great Depression and was the first large building to be constructed with air conditioning. During the official opening of the Mellie Esperson Building, Mrs. Esperson said, in part, “These buildings do not stand to Niels and Mellie Esperson. Rather they are practical, operating developments in a city that has been good and fair to us, and to which we owe so much.”

People connect to this Landmark because it represents Houston’s entrepreneurial spirit and businesses are attracted to every aspect. n


Category: Earth

Team Members: Sara Del Aguila – Property Manager Leonard Swonke – Engineering Manager Carmyn Hawkins – Parking Manager Doug Wat – Assistant Property Manager Amanda Lostak – Administrative Assistant Larry Wiswell – Senior Engineer Hector Rios – Operations EngineerMarilyn Moffett – Accountant Chaz Roney – Director of Security

(US Security Associates) Maria Ventura – Housekeeping Manager

(ISS Facility Services) Mike Athans – Elevator Technician

(Fujitec) Management & Leasing Company: Hines

Owner: Block 59 LP

Major Tenants: Freeport McMoRanCalpineJones Day

List of Vendors:ISS Facility Services US Security AssociatesFujitec AmericaSilversand Services JOBS/AMST Environmental Coalition

Located in the heart of downtown’s theater district with easy access to a variety of theaters, restaurants, and high rise residential developments, 717 Texas offers tenants numerous ame-nities including dry cleaning, car detailing, banking, and access to conference facilities and a 7,000 square foot state-of-the-art fitness center. We are also connected to the downtown tun-nel system offering air conditioned access to hundreds of shops, services, and food vendors.

717 texas entrantTOBY


Even at 13 years old, 717 Texas is one of the most sustainably designed and operated buildings in the Central Business District. Green building features include a vegetated green skygarden terrace, LED lights in common areas, treatment of all on-floor tenant supply air with ultraviolet

light, and variable speed drives. A three thousand gallon condensate recovery system allows for zero potable water use for exterior landscaping.

In addition to being certified LEED Platinum and Energy Star, 717 Texas tenants participate in the Hines

Green Office program (Hines GO). Hines GO is a voluntary initiative adapted for Hines tenant spaces, which measures and rewards the sustainability efforts in leased spaces.

Our location, amenities, efficient operations, sustainability, tenant mix, and quality customer services make 717 Texas one of the top buildings in Houston.

The operations team at 717 Texas exemplifies the Hines Standard; the global real estate benchmark for value creation, integrity, service, and quality for all clients. Hines has managed 717 Texas since it was completed and opened in 2003, and being 100% leased is a direct reflection of the quality of the building and how it is managed. n

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Category: Retail

Team Members: Lindsay Janek, CPM – Senior

Property ManagerJennifer Behlmer – Assistant

Property Manager Management & Leasing Company: Dunhill Partners, LLC

Owner: Dunhill Partners, LLC

Major Tenants: Alamo DrafthouseThe Work LodgePeli Peli South African RestaurantAnything BlingEdward Jones Charter Title Liberty Mutual

List of Vendors:JR Jones RoofingNorCole ConstructionUnited Protective ServicesBright-LightsPartners Electrical ServicesRKG Valet

Vintage Park Shopping Village is a lifestyle shopping center consisting of sixteen buildings with pedestrian friendly walkways and convenient public parking. The center is the retail portion of a master planned devel-opment, The Vintage, and consists of approximately 324,000 square feet of ground floor retail and medical space and 24,000 square feet of second story office space.

Vintage Park Shopping Village is unique in that it is a visual transport to an Italian shopping promenade. As an upscale, outdoor shopping village which boasts fine Italian architecture, mosaics, fountains and pottery throughout which brings the complex a unique atmosphere and beautiful landscaping that can be enjoyed by diners from one of the many venues that overlook the area.

The complex was built in 2007 and Dunhill Partners owns and manages the Vintage Park Shopping Village after its purchase in 2011. The sprawling area has a vast number of tenants in Vintage Park Shopping Village with 95% of them being local small businesses, with the anchor tenant being Alamo Drafthouse.

Management has a very close relationship with its tenants since they are with them from the beginning of the leasing process, construction, and ongoing management. This open communication ensures a high quality and transparent experience that the tenants of Village Park Shopping Village has come to expect over the years.

The complex is headed up by Senior Property Manager, Lindsay Janek, who in the past has been a prior TOBY local, regional and international winner and wants to bring a TOBY Award to this beautiful property! n

Vintage shopping Plaza entrantTOBY


Category: 500,000 - 999,999 SF

Team Members: Amy Wagner – General Property ManagerCourtney Wilkinson – Assistant

Property ManagerDorothy Milon – Administrative AssistantAshley Loveless – Staff AssistantDaniel Tice – Engineering ManagerHal Kersh – Lead EngineerAccountants – Carson Nunnelly,

Jessica PhillipsEngineers – Tim Thibert, Dylan Koen,

Cesar Cordova, Hector Flores, Josh Anagnostopoulos

Contractor employees: Javier Monterrubio – Housekeeping Manager, Stefano Zamparini – Director of Security, Nichole Crossland – Winpark Parking Manager, Jeff Downing – Elevator Technician

Management & Leasing Company: Hines

Owner: BG Holdco, LLC (Invesco)

Major Tenants: BG GroupKPMGCitiLatham and WatkinsQuorumBaker Hostetler

List of Vendors:ABMAllied BartonThyssen KruppLang MechanicalCaprockJobs

Built from 2009 to 2011, and opened in 2011, BG Place is the tallest and most architecturally significant building built in Houston since 1987. BG Place is truly state of the art, with word class architecture, top notch operations and service, excellent location, and a 99% occupancy rate.

The building offers a large 30 foot high lobby with floor-to-ceiling

white-backlit panels for tenant and community events. State of the art life safety and building auto-mation systems. In terms of staying green, BG Place offers sustainable programs like a green roof, sky garden, high efficient heating and ventilation systems, façade sunshades, LED lighting, condensate re-covery system, electronic air cleaners, filtered water drinking fountains, bike parking, recycling program, reserved parking for energy efficient vehicles, premier access to mass transportation including the light rails. Other amenities such as an on-site car wash, fitness center and locker rooms, on-site bank, Which Wich deli, bike parking, dry cleaners, and tunnel access are also available within this stunning property.

Hines owned the building from 2011-2013 then sold it to BG Holdco, LLC (Invesco) in May 2013, and has managed the building since its opening in 2011.

It’s highly tenured team lead by General Property Manager, Amy Wagner, is committed to providing world class service to its tenants and visitors. The property offers tenant/community events such as – Go Texan Day, Go Red for Women, Summer Social, Halloween Costume Contest, Christmas Breakfast, Blood Drives, Flu Shots, Winter Coat Drive, Sponsor a Child and many more.

Some of the property’s awards include being energy star certified, LEED Platinum certified (Core and Shell in 2011 and EB-O&M expected in 2015), Hines Green Office Award, Urban Land Institute Development of Distinction Award in 2013, and Green Parking Council Green Garage Certification. n

Bg group Place entrantTOBY


Category: 250,000 - 499,999 SF

Team Members: Michael L. Kent – Senior Property

ManagerSteve Cannon – Building Operations

ManagerMoses Sosa – Building Technician IILauren Burgess – Property AssistantJoseph Castillo – Building TechnicianAmy Munoz – Property Administrator Management & Leasing Company: Stream Realty

Owner: Joint Development Stream Realty Partners & The Redstone Companies

Major Tenants: BBVA Compass (anchor)Various tenants

List of Vendors:ABM SecurityABM JanitorialTexas Tropical Plants (interior, exterior,

fresh floral, holiday)ThyssenKrupp ElevatorsRoyal Services CompanyAMST – Aluminum Maintenance Systems

of TexasEnvironmental CoalitionFire Safe Protection ServicesGarratt-CallahanRecycle & Waste Reduction

Stream Realty Partners co-developed the building with Redstone / TRC Capital Partners and provides leasing, management, and construction services. The building was owned by the developers along with an institutional investor represented by L&B Realty out of Dallas until recently being sold to a private investor. The building tenant base is almost entirely international with BBVA Compass as the anchor tenant including tenants from Spain, Turkey, Japan, China, Mexico, and India.

The building was developed to create a truly exceptional Class AA+ experience and as the first office development in the West Loop submarket in 30 years, a great deal of attention is placed on the building. No expense was spared when selecting materials and equipment resulting in a beautiful finish and highly efficient performance. The team was selected based on their inherent customer service abilities, financial acumen, and proven operations skill to deliver a first class experience. The tenants have embraced the opportunity and frequently state how glad they are to have chosen BBVA Compass Plaza as their new home.

Events include Houston Food Bank collections, Star of Hope collections, and Salvation Army Angel Tree program.

Sustainable programs include day cleaning with green products, reactive pest control, full recycling, lighting control system, and a separate condenser water loop with heat pumps to eliminate running the central plant after hours.

The building has earned LEED Gold, BOMA 360, HBJ Landmark, Stream Cup, and many other awards and certifications.

BBVA Compass Plaza was designed, built, and operated to be outstanding so it is natural to seek out recognition from TOBY. The building and its location is how Houston will look in the future, with a beautiful design, efficient operation, great staff, wonderful tenants, and tremendous clients! n

BBVa compass Plaza entrantTOBY


Category: Over 1 Million SF

Team Members: Jacob Roberts – Property Manager at

Pennzoil PlaceBen Quinton – Senior Property ManagerKenneth Woods – Senior Chief EngineerJeff Ramirez – Assistant Chief Engineer Meredith Crockett – Administrative

AssociateAbby Johnston – Administrative AssociateDavid Schwartz – Property Accountant Jennifer Mendez – Junior Accountant Management & Leasing Company: Transwestern

Owner: Metropolis Investment Holdings, Inc.

Major Tenants: Bracewell GiulianiFreeport McMoRanCheniere EnergyGensler Grant Thornton

List of Vendors:Caprock ElectricalFujitec ElevatorSecuritas Security Services Always in SeasonECI Pest Control ISS Janitorial

Pennzoil is known world-wide for its iconic building design, and because of the Owner’s capital investment is recognized as the most technologically advanced building in Houston. People from all over the world come to visit Pennzoil because of its unique design. In 2013, Shell, a major tenant relocated to consolidate its operations. Knowing this well in advance the Metropolis Investment Holdings, Inc. and the Transwestern team began working on a leasing strategy that leased over 330,000SF of vacant space in 2.5 years.

Built in 1975, bought by Metropolis Investment Holdings in 1999, the building began major renovations to the infrastructure in 2010. The transition of the Transwestern Management team occurred in May 2009.

There is a strong sense of community and environment of comradery that the tenants and building staff experience at Pennzoil. Some community events include: Tenant Ice Cream Social, Halloween Caramel Apple Event, Toys for Tots, Christmas Choir Tenant Event, Go Texans Day Tenant Event, Green Team Meeting (twice a year), School Supplies Drive (operation backpack), Offer Houston Texans Tickets, and Offer Houston Rodeo Tickets.

Pennzoil Place entrantTOBY


The building environment is fostered by its team members with a customer service oriented approach, and a cohesive goal with tenant facility managers to provide a quality office experience to all occupants. The spirit of comradery and teamwork affords the Pennzoil team with tenant provided service scores above the industry average. This is further proven by the recent and major renewals of Cheniere Energy, and Bracewell Giuliani.

The timeless architectural design by Phillip Johnson, combined with completely new infrastructure offers the best of both prestige

and functionality for Pennzoil Place tenants. Recent renovations include opening up the tunnel level space to provide 180 additional seats for fully functioning food court for tenant occupants and the surrounding buildings. Among the retail tenants are large franchise chains, Chick Fil A, Which Wich, Sonic, Salata, and local favorite Treebeards’.

Metropolis Investment Holdings, Inc. has invested over $15 million of dollars in this property over past five (5) years; Pennzoil is not only timeless in architecture, but the most technologically advanced building in the City. These capital investments have helped reduce energy expenses by over 50%, and positioned the building for quality operation for years to come. The team truly cares about the quality of service and life for the occupants it serves, and believe the tangible results of its efforts need to be shared in honor of the investments made by the Owner and Pennzoil team. n


With the whirlwind that was 2015 coming to a close, Houston BOMA is gearing up to launch bigger and better plans for our members in 2016. Our goals for 2016 are unprecedented and will pay dividends on meeting our member value proposition.

First and foremost we are forming the Houston BOMA Founda-tion. The Foundation will serve as a funding agent for many timely and worthwhile projects within our organization. The goal of the Foundation is to assist real estate professionals by providing educational schol-arships and research tools to advance careers and add value to the property our members manage and operate. Through donating to the Foundation, you have the opportunity to help us continue making a positive impact for years to come. Here’s what we have planned:

Research: the Foundation will provide tools such as our annual Salary Survey and Economic Impact Study to real estate professionals that add value to the properties they own, manage, and operate. The Foundation’s research studies and white papers also help real estate professionals and companies stay competitive in the continually evolving real estate marketplace.

By Tammy K. Betancourt, CEO

big things on the Horizon


Education: the Foundation will advance real estate education through awarding scholarships and providing funds for real estate professionals to use to support their enrollment in designation and certificate professional development programs.

Leadership Development: the Foundation will address the needs of leadership training within the commercial real estate industry by providing a comprehensive leadership development program including the Leadership Lyceum program, and the Advanced Leadership program.

Outreach: the Foundation will embark on an outreach program to promote property management as a career in local colleges and schools thus developing industry talent through engagement at the collegiate level.

Big picture items on the immediate forefront are education and engagement of the C-Suite to provide an opportunity for feedback on BOMA programming

and advocacy, and to encourage company involvement.

Also of note is that we will spend a lot of time in 2016 preparing for the 2017 leg-islative session. Property valuations and tax-es are already targeted issues in the interim session and Houston BOMA plans to be heavily involved in the conversation. We will also continue our public relations campaign Taxed Out of Town to continue to spread the word that commercial real estate really does pay its fair share and to combat the ongoing “class warfare” being promulgated by the SEIU and other like organizations.

And last, but certainly not least, the SEIU janitorial contract expires May 2016. SEIU members have already been busy canvass-ing buildings and distributing literature advising building owners well in advance they will be negotiating for $15 per hour. The current hourly wage for Houston janitors is $9.35. While Houston BOMA

CRE members do not employ janitors directly and thus have no part in negotiations, this has not stopped the SEIU from protesting against building owners directly. Houston BOMA will monitor activities and provide necessary resources to our members regarding protests and activities.

Here’s to a happy, healthy 2016 to each of you! n


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Dock Equipment Miner Corporation Houston .............. (713) 263-1000

Electric Utility Company Centerpoint Energy – Services ........ (713) 207-3631

Electrical Contractors / Lighting Supplies Brothers Lighting & Electrical Specialist, Inc. ................................. (281) 444-7737Direct Service USA.com ................... (713) 451-8196E3 Electric, Ltd. ..........................(713) 622-1222Pieper Houston Electric ................... (713) 984-9342Worldwide Power Products ............. (713) 434-2300

Elevators / Escalators Amtech Elevator Services ................ (832) 986-9444 Ascent Elevator Services LLC .......... (713) 461-6644Cab Interior Design, Inc.................... (512) 454-2663Eklund’s Inc. .................................... (713) 682-7263Fujitec America ................................ (713) 690-1990Kings III ............................................ (972) 462-0611KONE, Inc. ........................................ (281) 442-6619Otis Elevator Company ..................... (713) 630-5101Schindler Elevator Corporation ........ (713) 576-2315ThyssenKrupp Elevator .................... (713) 849-2191

Energy Consulting Services Able Engineering Services ............... (713) 341-7575Amerex Energy Services .................. (281) 340-5267Goby, LLC ......................................... (404) 201-3975Nalco Company ................................ (281) 263-7266 NRG Business Solutions .................. (713) 537-2345Schneider Electric Professional Services ........................................... (713) 554-1628

Engineering Services HIS Mechanical, LLC ..................(713) 935-1234KCI Technologies, Inc. ...................... (832) 975-1533T&D Engineers, LLC ......................... (713) 933-1001Terracon Consultants Inc. ................ (713) 690-8989

Engineers / Environmental Consulting EDI Building Consultants, Inc. .......... (713) 772-6300EFI Global, Inc. ................................. (832) 518-5145Nalco Company ................................ (281) 263-7266Terracon Consultants Inc. ................ (713) 690-8989

Exterior Maintenance BLAST Incorporated ......................... (713) 941-8118Green Team Services ....................... (832) 304-0368 Stuart Dean Company ...................... (713) 401-1630Walton Roofing, Sheetmetal and Waterproofing .................................. (713) 674-9777

Fall Protection American Anchor ............................. (713) 956-7521Flexible Lifeline Systems ................. (832) 448-2945

Fire Protection / Life Safety Systems and Services Allied Fire Protection, L.P. ................ (281) 485-6803Classic Protection Systems, Inc. ...... (713) 468-3573Climatec, LLC ................................... (713) 983-6500FireTron, Inc. .................................... (281) 499-1500FLSA ...................................... (713) 937-3332 xt116Northstar Fire Protection of Texas ... (832) 448-8000Wilson Fire Equipment ..................... (281) 841-1081

Worldwide Power Products ............. (713) 434-2300

Floor Care Corporate Care ................................. (713) 692-6300One Source Cleaning Solutions ....... (281) 541-6144Slip Free Systems, Inc. .................... (281) 482-5577Stuart Dean Company ...................... (713) 401-1630

Floor Matting Matting By Design ........................... (636) 629-7275Slip Free Systems, Inc. .................... (281) 482-5577

Flooring Floor Zone LLC ................................. (713) 683-7003Mohawk Group ................................ (713) 629-5005

Foundation Repair Uretek ICR Gulf Coast ...................... (281) 894-4990

General ContractorAngler Construction ......................... (713) 629-5860Corinthian Contracting, LLC ............. (281) 846-6266D.E. Harvey Builders ........................ (713) 626-3558Guaranteed Builders Inc. ................. (713) 896-8967NorCole, LLC .................................... (832) 347-3719O’Donnell/Snider Construction ........ (713) 554-4508Torocon Services, LLC...................... (866) 760-8676

Glass Installation / Tinting Bosshamer Glass Company, Inc. .................................. (713) 937-3917Clay’s Glass Service Inc. .................. (713) 545-7791

HVAC Services and Supplies Air Performance Service, Inc. .......... (713) 979-0720AMS of Houston, Inc......................... (281) 403-1701 Camfil USA, Inc. ............................... (832) 237-3555Convergentz ..................................... (281) 627-6997Lange Mechanical Services, L.P. ...... (713) 688-3861

Janitorial ABM Janitorial Services................... (713) 248-5647 Alanton Group, Inc. ........................... (281) 351-9989Ambassador Services, LLC .............. (713) 535-9092GCA Services Group ......................... (713) 244-2400Great Southwest Paper Company .... (281) 250-0663GSI America Inc. ............................... (281) 419-1221Harvard Maintenance ...................... (832) 969-6162ISS .............................................(713) 956-2277Knight Restoration Services ............ (469) 330-7838Metroclean .................................(713) 255-0100One Source Cleaning Solutions ....... (281) 541-6144 PJS of Houston ................................ (713) 850-0287Pritchard .......................................... (713) 957-1387Promise Total Services .................... (713) 688-8880Starlight Cleaning Service ............... (281) 802-3966UBM Enterprise, Inc. ........................ (713) 647-1052Veritiv ........................................(713) 329-6666 Waste Management of Texas, Inc. ... (281) 615-2040

Janitorial Supplies Georgia-Pacific ................................ (281) 728-5422

Journalism / PR Bisnow ............................................. (713) 594-2000

Landscape Always In Season............................. (713) 681-1414Ambius ............................................. (832) 829-4037Bio Landscape ................................. (281) 303-1099Brickman ........................................ (301) 987-9200Brookway Horticultural Services, Inc. ................................... (713) 466-1420Covens Interior Plants ...................... (713) 334-7989Econocuts ........................................ (281) 862-2887GreenPros ........................................ (713) 974-5823Gruene Horticultural Services .......... (832) 472-7074Houston Landscapes Unlimited ....... (281) 568-7500IMS Landscape Services, Inc. .......... (281) 351-5202

Moss Landscaping, Inc. ................... (713) 861-1385Regina Gust Designs ........................ (713) 426-1166Silversand Services ......................... (713) 722-0336Texas Tropical Plants, Inc. .........(713) 224-2800Texscape Services ........................... (281) 846-3779Urban Foresters ............................... (855) 255-5212Urbanscapes, LLC ............................ (713) 880-1799Western Horticultural Services ........ (713) 849-2045

Lighting / ElectricalBrothers Lighting & Electrical Specialist, Inc. ................................. (281) 444-7737E. Sam Jones Distributor, Inc. .......... (713) 699-2600LuNex Lighting ...........................(281) 794-3609Spark Lighting, LLC .......................... (832) 971-2551The Christmas Light Company ......... (214) 515-9627Trio Electric ...................................... (713) 957-3336Voss Lighting ................................... (713) 996-8060

Lighting Maintenance Brothers Lighting & Electrical Specialist, Inc. ................................. (281) 444-7737 LuNex Lighting ...........................(281) 794-3609Pieper Houston Electric ................... (713) 984-9342

Lighting Maintenance Georgia-Pacific ................................ (281) 728-5422Kimberly Clark Professional ............ (713) 927-0444Matera Paper Company ................... (713) 980-1500Pollock Paper Distributors ............... (713) 934-6917SupplyWorks .................................... (713) 825-1760Worldwide Power Products ............. (713) 434-2300

Maintenance SuppliesVeritiv ........................................(713) 329-6666

Mechanical Contractor AMS of Houston, Inc......................... (281) 403-1701Direct Service USA.com ................... (713) 451-8196TD Industries ................................... (713) 853-8068Tower Performance ......................... (713) 643-0691

Medical Services Covia Health .................... 1 (800) 385-3682 ext. 126

Metal Refinishing Edge Architectural Restoration ........ (832) 257-0517 Green Team Services ....................... (832) 304-0368 JOBS/AMST – Building Restoration (AMST) .......................... (713) 522-8925Mid America Metals ......................... (281) 608-1633Stuart Dean Company ...................... (713) 401-1630the lee quigley company.................. (281) 358-9608

Moving Ameritex Movers, Inc. ...................... (713) 484-6683

Painting Bundren Painting & Drywall ............. (713) 468-4331Green Team Services ....................... (832) 304-0368 Millsap Waterproofing, Inc. .............. (713) 956-6677One Source Cleaning Solutions ....... (281) 541-6144

Parking Associated Time & Parking Controls ........................................... (713) 263-1366Lanier Parking Solutions .................. (281) 460-7853LAZ Parking Texas, LLC .................... (713) 659-8312Legacy Parking Company ................ (713) 236-8822 Park First of Texas LLC .................... (713) 980-7275 Platinum Parking ............................. (713) 840-7275Sema Connect ................................. (301) 352-3730SP Plus............................................. (713) 965-1770WINPARK .......................................... (713) 542-7481

Pest Control Services Environmental Coalition Incorporated ..............................(281) 438-1500Modern Pest Control ........................ (281) 561-0100Versacor Managed Pest Solutions ... (817) 310-3525

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Plumbing Contractors / FixturesAMS of Houston, Inc......................... (281) 403-1701Direct Service USA.com ................... (713) 451-8196

Pressure Washing BLAST Incorporated ......................... (713) 941-8118Green Team Services ....................... (832) 304-0368Metroclean .................................(713) 255-0100Platinum Parking ............................. (713) 840-7275

Property Tax Consultant Bettencourt Tax Advisors, LLC ......... (713) 263-6100Marvin F. Poer & Company ............... (281) 409-3452

Refreshments / Catering IceCreamParty.com .......................... (713) 680-2022

Restoration / Fire / Water / Smoke Blackmon Mooring ........................... (832) 247-7201Corporate Care ................................. (713) 692-6300Cotton USA ....................................... (713) 849-9300Edge Architectural Restoration ........ (832) 257-0517Knight Restoration Services ............ (469) 330-7838Mooring USA .................................... (888) 293-9953Stone and Glazing Consulting, Inc. .. (713) 960-0051

Roof Safety Equipment American Anchor ............................. (713) 956-7521 Stone and Glazing Consulting, Inc. .. (713) 960-0051

Roofing / Waterproofing / Contractors / ConsultantAll Type Roofing & Construction, Inc. (281) 397-6614Centimark Corporation...........(877) 473-4601 x1977Chamberlin Roofing and Waterproofing ............................(713) 425-9031Curtain Wall Design & Consulting .... (713) 528-6211Elias Commercial Roof Systems ...... (713) 240-0290Empire Roofing Companies, Inc. ...... (713) 255-0005J. R. Jones Roofing .......................... (713) 522-1600Bundren Painting & Drywall ............. (713) 468-4331Liqua Tech ........................................ (713) 225-5325

Marton Roofing Industries, Ltd. ....... (713) 664-7000Millsap Waterproofing, Inc. .............. (713) 956-6677Pyramid Waterproofing, Inc. ............. (713) 699-4777S & R Waterproofing & Roofing ........ (281) 726-2305Stone and Glazing Consulting, Inc. .. (713) 960-0051US Canvas & Awning Corp. .............. (713) 270-6153Walton Roofing, Sheetmetal and Waterproofing .................................. (713) 674-9777

Security ABM Security Services .................... (713) 248-5647 Allegion ............................................ (512) 865-0375 AlliedBarton Security ....................... (713) 906-4645Classic Protection Systems, Inc. ...... (713) 468-3573Convergentz ..................................... (281) 627-6997Datawatch Systems, Inc. ................. (281) 627-6620 Elite Protective Services LLC .....(281) 914-1509Executive Security Systems, Inc. ..... (281) 820-2900Kastle Systems of Texas, LLC .......... (713) 657-0599Locke Protective Services, Inc. ........ (713) 266-6188McCann Security ............................. (850) 803-1467Nationwide Investigations & Off Duty Services, Inc. ..................... (281) 346-2188 Security, Inc. .................................... (713) 297-8830Securitas Security Services USA, Inc............................................ (832) 912-3224United Protective Services ........(713) 782-2639Universal Protective Service ............ (713) 528-5800US Security Associates .................... (832) 786-3912Whelan Security ............................... (713) 977-0030

Soil Stabilization Uretek ICR Gulf Coast ...................... (281) 894-4990

Sprinklers Allied Fire Protection, L.P. ................ (281) 485-6803

Stone Refinishing Edge Architectural Restoration ........ (832) 257-0517International Stoneworks, Inc. ......... (713) 956-8291

Striping / Paving Enterprise Commercial Paving, Inc. . (713) 432-7500Pavecon, Inc. .................................... (281) 571-8040Platinum Parking ............................. (713) 840-7275Striping Unlimited Corp.................... (281) 440-9572

Systems Integration Convergentz ..................................... (281) 627-6997Datawatch Systems, Inc. ................. (281) 627-6620TCA | The Compliance Alliance LP ... (713) 263-7661

Telecommunications CenturyLink ..................................... (281) 560-6006Comcast BUSINESS ......................... (713) 637-5322Kings III ............................................ (972) 462-0611Logix Communications, LP ........(713) 865-8246MCA Communications Inc. ............... (832) 407-0627

Uniforms Admiral Linen & Uniform Service, Inc. by ALSCO .................... (713) 759-9494

Water Conservation / Management Nalco Company ................................ (281) 263-7266Sebesta ............................................ (713) 398-6789WaterLogic, Inc. ............................... (713) 794-9334WaterSignal ..................................... (470) 514-4418

Water Proofing / High Pressure Water Cleaning Liqua Tech ........................................ (713) 225-5325Millsap Waterproofing, Inc. .............. (713) 956-6677Pyramid Waterproofing, Inc. ............. (713) 699-4777Walton Roofing, Sheetmetal and Waterproofing .................................. (713) 674-9777Western Waterproofing Co. of America ................................. (713) 667-6682

Window Cleaning Green Team Services ....................... (832) 304-0368JOBS/AMST – Window Cleaning (JOBS) .............................................. (713) 248-1223Martin’s Window Cleaning Corp. ...... (713) 956-0112Metroclean .................................(713) 255-0100


foodie Find

By George Morgan From the outside, the two-story Cook & Collins building looks like every other bar on

the Louisiana/Brazos strip. With neighbors like Pub Fiction and Gas Lamp close by it’s easy to think it’s just simply another “bar”. Maybe it’s the area, or perhaps this reviewer’s lack of “perceiving class”, but all of these establishments on the strip are really starting to blend together. But what makes Cook & Collins unique is its take on making sustainable local ingredients into “Fun American Fare”.

If I had to explain Cook & Collins to someone, I would compare the experience to eating at a food truck on steroids. Comfort food made from high quality ingredients. With dishes like Mac & Cheese “Crab Rolls” or Angry Birds, two dishes that are simple yet stunning, but fare named and marketed as if it was a culinary creation for the ages. The “crab rolls” (quotations included) were crunchy, cheesy, and full of flavor. While the Angry Birds, which in reality were boneless chicken thighs with “sweet heat”, pineapple, almonds, and cilantro also were a hit for its subtle but effective take on the classic buffalo wing. Other appetizers include Duck Tacos (exactly what it sounds like), Blacked Eyed Hummus, and Red Eye Fries (thick-cut fries with a buffalo/valentia kick and some egg) are all excellent choices to start the evening.

When looking at entrees at Cook & Col-lins, the specialties can be a bit tough to pick out. American favorites like a “3” Cheese Burger and sides like Crock O’ Mac & Cheese rub elbows with lighter fare such as a Pear & Pecan salad and the Quinoa Burger. Flat-breads are a popular choice, as all of the flatbreads are inventive and fun as well as being served on house crafted dough…oh and they’re absolutely enormous. Huge.

Some personal favorites would be the Steak & Fries, which is literally a thick piece of steak sliced and cooked to perfection with toasted garlic brown butter atop a mountain of thick-cut fries. Needless to say this was a simple dish that really worked well. Another delightful entrée was the Ahi Tuna with chilled rice noodles, kimchi and pickled shitake mushrooms. Wasn’t super happy with the tuna portioning, but the overall dish compliment-ed itself well enough for it not to matter.

For a quick and reasonably priced bite to eat on your way down Louisiana/Brazos, Cook & Collins should definitely be given a try as it has figured out how to market themselves to not only the trendy, but also the hungry. Learn more about Cook & Collins and view their menu at www.cookandcollins.com. n

Cook & CollinsMidtown2416 Brazos StHouston, TX 77006

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Ms. Tanya M. AndersonAssistant Property ManagerColumbia Property Trust

Ms. DeLinda ArmstrongSenior Property ManagerThe Adler Group / Adler Realty Services of Texas

Ms. Evelyn A. BalliAssistant Property ManagerAccesso Services LLC

Ms. Gioconda Bustamante, RPAProperty AdministratorM-M Properties

Ms. LaKesha CarterAssistant Property ManagerWhitestone REIT

Ms. Miranda G. ClarkAssistant Property ManagerHines

Mr. Santos M. ContrerasAccount ManagerClimatec, LLC

Mr. Vincent R. HeiseAssistant Property ManagerHicks Ventures

Ms. Jennifer L. HowardBusiness Development - Building Maintenance & Facade AccessFlexible Lifeline Systems

Mrs. Lindsay Janek, CPMSenior Property ManagerDunhill Partners, LLC

Mr. Bryan M. LambrightSales DirectorGCA Services Group

Mr. Ryan PotterGeneral ManagerAdmiral Linen & Uniform Service, Inc. by ALSCO

Mrs. Jaimie PrattProperty ManagerMoody Rambin Interests, Inc.

Mr. James R. Roden, SMT, SMAChief EngineerGranite Properties, Inc.

Mrs. Beth Rohani, CASPresident/CEOAmeritex Movers, Inc.

Ms. Bobbi D. SheffieldAssistant Property ManagerTranswestern

Mr. Daimond L. SmithProperty ManagerUnilev Management Corp.

Ms. Elma SuskicAssistant Propety ManagerLincoln Property Company

Mr. Peter J. TredennickPresidentKnight Restoration Services

Ms. Jill P. WatsonBusiness DevelopmentMiner Corporation Houston

Mrs. Courtney F. WilkinsonAssistant Property ManagerHines

Ms. Abby L. YardleyAssistant Property ManagerPM Realty Group

Ms. Tanya M. AndersonAssistant Property ManagerColumbia Property Trust

Ms. DeLinda ArmstrongSenior Property ManagerThe Adler Group / Adler Realty Services of Texas

Ms. Evelyn A. BalliAssistant Property ManagerAccesso Services LLC

Ms. Gioconda Bustamante, RPAProperty AdministratorM-M Properties

Ms. LaKesha CarterAssistant Property ManagerWhitestone REIT

Ms. Miranda G. ClarkAssistant Property ManagerHines

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Houston BOMA would like to recognize the following recent changes to your BOMA office hierarchy and realignment of positions.

BoMa changes

Tammy BetancourtPromoted to CEO

With over 15 years of service, Tammy Betancourt has driven this association forward through her vigilance, flexibility, and fortitude. As more and more legislative and developmental challenges appear on the horizon, Tammy’s role has been realigned so that she can champion association advocacy efforts, develop corporate outreach programs, and spearhead industry talent develop-ment on behalf of Houston BOMA.

George MorganPromoted to Associate Executive Vice President

After almost a year of service in the role of Marketing & Com-munications Coordinator, George Morgan who is a previous Director of Communications for a large local company, has proven to be a valuable asset for Houston BOMA and will be handling the day-to-day management of the Houston BOMA office moving forward. n


Board of DirectorsPresident Meredith L. Cress – HinesCEO Tammy K. Betancourt, CAE – Houston BOMAPresident Elect Joseph Hebert – TranswesternVice President Gregory J. Jones – Cushman and WakefieldVice President of Finance Robert W. Bridges, CPM, CCIM, LEED AP – Stream Realty PartnersImmediate Past President Brett D. Williams, CPM – PMRGDirectors Kirk Guilanshah, CCIM, CPM – Memorial HermannKirk O’Neal, CPM – Cousins Properties Joseph Hebert – Transwestern Gregory J. Jones – Cushman and Wakefield Chad M. Nusbaum – Piedmont Office Realty Trust Robert W. Bridges – Stream Realty PartnersDan Porter – Environmental Coalition Incorporated Advisory Board Jeff Greensage, RPA – CBRE, Inc. Mary Stanton, RPA – JLL Mark Janssen – Hines

Committee ChairsBAC PAC Sporting Clays Shooting Tournament Mark Janssen – HinesBuilding Expo Committee Tamersen Glenn – CBREEngineering All Stars: Maintenance Olympics Jack Hollis – JLLGolf Classic Jerri Daniel – Memorial HermannLegislative Advisory Committee/BAC PAC Ed Bovermann – TranswesternMeeters/Greeters Erin Donovan – Brickman GroupNominating & Awards Brett D. Williams, CPM – PMRGProfessional Development & Education Sara del Aguila – HinesResearch Advisor Andy Hoyns – Hick’s VenturesSpecial Events Committee Julie Artz – JLLTOBY Awards Committee Melanie Short – HinesNewsletter Editor George Morgan – Associate Executive Vice President

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HOUSTON BOMA

calendar of eventsJanuary5 Expo Early Booth Sales12 TOBY Meeting12 Expo Booth Sales Open13 Special Events Committee Meeting21 Expo Meeting22 TOBY Awards Gala25-28 RPA Course – Budgeting and Accounting28 PDEC Meeting29 BOMA International Winter Business

Meeting & National Issues Conference

thank you to boMa’s 2016 generous sponsors

February2 Special Events Committee Meeting9 TOBY Meeting15 President’s Day – BOMA Closed18 Expo Meeting23 Leadership Lyceum25 Houston BOMA Business Exchange

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BOMA Highlights Jan/Feb 2016

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