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Lance Knez Elected as Vice President of the BOMA North Central Region
Lance Knez Elected as Vice President of the BOMA North Central Region During the BOMA International Conference in Nashville, former BOMA/Chicago President and current BOMA/Chicago Foundation President Lance Knez was elected as the Vice President of the BOMA North Central Region. We are excited and appreciative that Lance is continuing to represent our local industry.…
Read MoreAmy Masters has been named Director of Government and External Affairs at BOMA/Chicago
Amy Masters has been named Director of Government and External Affairs at BOMA/Chicago Amy Masters has been named Director of Government and External Affairs at BOMA/Chicago. Amy previously served as BOMA/Chicago’s Director of Marketing and Communications. In this position, Amy expanded BOMA/Chicago’s social media reach to achieve the largest following of all local BOMA associations,…
Read MoreCongratulations to the 2022 TOBY International Winners!
Congratulations to the 2022 TOBY International Winners! Congratulations to Our Two TOBY International Winners! The commercial real estate industry honored 14 commercial properties with The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) Award at the June 28 TOBY Gala that was part of the 2022 BOMA International Conference & Expo in Nashville, TN. This year marked…
Read MoreRon Tabaczynski Retires from BOMA/Chicago
Ron Tabaczynski Retires from BOMA/Chicago Congratulations to Ron Tabaczynski, who is retiring after serving 14 years as Government Affairs Director. His last day with us will be on June 30. Ron by the Stats… During his Tenure (7/1/2008-6/30/2022) at BOMA/Chicago he worked through: •           3 Mayors •           4 Governors •           5 Building Commissioners •           5 OEMC Directors…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Visits Green Era
BOMA/Chicago Visits Green Era Last week, BOMA/Chicago took a field trip to Green Era Campus. Green Era’s mission is to create more sustainable communities by supporting local food production through better management of biodegradable waste and access to soil. They’re transforming a 9-acre vacant brownfield on the South Side of Chicago into a renewable energy…
Read MoreKate Guercio with Hard Surface Finishers Appointed to BOMA/Chicago Board
Kate Guercio with Hard Surface Finishers Appointed to BOMA/Chicago Board We welcome Kate Guercio, President of Hard Surface Finishers, Inc., to our BOMA/Chicago Board of Directors. As a BOMA/Chicago member for over 17 years, Kate has been involved in the Events Committee and the Emerging Leaders Committee. She participated in developing the goals, objectives, and…
Read MoreCaitlin Wright Joins BOMA/Chicago Staff as Marketing and Events Manager
Caitlin Wright Joins BOMA/Chicago Staff as Marketing and Events Manager We are excited to announce that Caitlin Wright has joined the BOMA/Chicago team as our new Marketing and Events Manager. Caitlin earned her bachelor’s degree in Communications and Digital Studies from Grand Valley State University in 2020. Caitlin brings a fresh perspective to content, strategy,…
Read MoreWatch Reggie Ollie’s 10th Annual Diversity Celebration Speech
Watch Reggie Ollie’s 10th Annual Diversity Celebration Speech Reginald L. Ollie, our Ollie Scholarship namesake, recorded a special message for the 10th Annual BOMA/Chicago Foundation Diversity Celebration. You can watch Reggie’s message here and read his speech below. REGGIE OLLIE’S SPEECH As I approach the 10th Anniversary of BOMA/Chicago Foundation’s Diversity Celebration, I have reflected…
Read MoreSusan Hammer Named BOMA Fellow
Susan Hammer Named BOMA Fellow Congratulations to Susan Hammer, RPA, LEED AP O&M, named by BOMA International as a 2022 BOMA Fellow. Individuals honored as BOMA Fellows have displayed exemplary and sustained contributions to the industry, their profession, the community and BOMA at all levels and have continually answered the call to leadership and service…
Read MoreChicago Returns Week a Big Success
Chicago Returns Week a Big Success BOMA/Chicago, in partnership with Chicago Returns, World Business Chicago, and the City of Chicago, launched Chicago Returns Week the week of May 2-May 6. The initiative, a celebration of a return to downtown and to the office, was a huge success. Chicago Returns Week incorporated a dozen outdoor public…
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