BOMA/Suburban Chicago is
supported in its work by
standing and special
committees. At different
times, different
committees have been
called into service.
STANDING
COMMITTEES
The ASSOCIATES
COMMITTEE mission is
to help provide
quality Associate
members for the benefit
of both the Regular
Members and the
Associate Members.
It serves as the
representative body for
vendor members and
develops and supports
the interactions between
Regular and Associate
members. The Associates
Committee meets
quarterly in Schaumburg.
Chairman: Dave Johnson
630/268-8555
The AWARDS
COMMITTEE mission is
to encourage
participation in the
TOBY Award process for
both members and
potential members and to
provide recognition to
the owners and managers
of outstanding suburban
buildings. It
coordinates the annual
The Office Building of
the Year competition and
recognizes members for
service to the
association. The
committee meets as
needed in Schaumburg.
Chairman:
Maggie Amaya, FMA, RPA,
630/919-1035
The EDUCATION
COMMITTEE mission is
to provide
educational and
designation courses and
curriculum to keep the
membership current and
trained in the
requirements of their
profession and
continually strive to
raise the level and
quality of
professionalism within
the industry and
profession. It
plans, conducts and
oversees study programs
and seminars, including
those offered by BOMI
Institute and BOMA
International and
sponsored by
BOMA/Suburban Chicago.
The Education Committee
meets six times a year
in Schaumburg.
Chairman: Judith Zedan, RPA
The ENERGY
COMMITTEE mission is
to provide
BOMA/Suburban Chicago
members with up-to-date
information on energy
services, products and
regulatory issues.
It examines and monitors
programs to provide
energy savings for BOMA
member properties. The
Energy Committee meets
quarterly in Downers
Grove.
Chairman: Bruce Larson,
FMA, 630/737-7523
The FINANCE
COMMITTEE reviews
and prepares the annual
budget for approval by
the Board of Directors
and monitors the
financial activities of
the Association. The
Finance Committee meets
quarterly in Schaumburg.
Chairman: Steve Hrbek,
RPA, 630/852-6868
The GOLF COMMITTEE
mission is to provide
the premier social event
bringing all BOMA
members together for
social interaction and
enjoyment. The
committee plans the
annual Golf Outing. The
Golf Committee meets as
needed in Schaumburg.
Chairman: Brett Simpson,
847/832-4077
The GOVERNMENT
AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
mission is to
identify issues that
impact the commercial
real estate industry and
influence the
decision-makers in our
government through
member awareness and
advocacy efforts. It
monitors, studies and
recommends policy
direction and advocacy
strategies on
legislative and
regulatory matters which
affect the office
building industry. The
Government Affairs
Committee meets
bimonthly in Schaumburg.
Chairman: Lance Knez,
RPA,
312/357-0110
The MEMBERSHIP
COMMITTEE mission is
to provide an
environment that brings
people together to
accomplish common goals
through networking and
to promote participation
in this environment by
defining the benefits of
membership attained
through commitment and
participation. It
plans, coordinates and
conducts the ongoing
membership campaign of
the Association. The
Membership Committee
meets eight times a year
in Schaumburg.
Chairman: Jan Wemple,
847/564-9393
The NOMINATING
COMMITTEE is charged
with nominating one
candidate for each of
the offices to be filled
at the annual election
of Officers and
Directors of
BOMA/Suburban Chicago.
The Committee is chaired
by the Immediate Past
President and membership
on the Committee is by
appointment.
Chairman: Nancy Ross,
RPA, FMA 630/810-6267
The PROGRAM
COMMITTEE mission is
to provide
interesting and
informative speakers for
BOMA/Suburban Chicago
luncheons. It plans
and coordinates the
program for the
bimonthly General
Membership meetings. The
Program Committee meets
quarterly in Oak Brook.
Chairman: Kimberly
DeFily,
630/954-7500
The SAFETY &
SECURITY COMMITTEE
is committed to
supporting BOMA/Suburban
Chicago by investigating
and implementing
policies and procedures
that pertain to safety
and security for the
membership and
surrounding community.
It keeps members
apprised of current
security related issues,
crime trends and
events. The committee
meets monthly in
Schaumburg.
Vice-Chairman: Kenneth
Orms,
847/427-4377
The SOCIAL
COMMITTEE mission is
to provide
interactive activities
and networking
opportunities for all
levels of membership
within the Association.
It plans,
coordinates and conducts
Showcase events and
social events. The
Social Committee meets
monthly in Schaumburg.
Chairman: Michael Pezza,
630/993-1400
The STRATEGIC
LONG-RANGE PLAN
COMMITTEE is charged
with developing a
mission statement, plan
and goals for
BOMA/Suburban Chicago.
Once completed, the
Committee will monitor
and assess the progress
of the Association and
review and extend the
plan on an annual basis.
Chairman: Nancy Ross,
RPA, 630/810-6267
The TRADE SHOW
COMMITTEE mission is
to provide an
opportunity for
Associate Members to
display and communicate
to property managers
what their companies can
do for them. This is
accomplished via booths
and stimulating
interest, as well as
developing
vendor-to-vendor
relationships. The
Committee plans a trade
show for the industry
featuring BOMA
Associates as
exhibitors. The Trade
Show Committee meets as
needed in Schaumburg.
Chairman: Tod Schneider,
847/367-9339
Note: Meeting
frequency and location
is subject to change.
BOMA/Suburban Chicago
members may serve on one
committee. Committees
shall have no more than
eight members.