Participating on committees provides members the opportunity to help BOMA Silicon Valley in achieving its goals and objectives. Volunteer today to join a BOMA committee and become an integral part of the organization. It is a great way to network with fellow members, make a difference in our industry, and forge lifelong personal and professional connections.

If you are interested in serving on a committee, please contact BOMA Executive Director Matthew Peralta at matthew@boma-sv.org.

Associates Committee

Plans the social and networking events by BOMA Silicon Valley Associate members. The Associate Committee meets the third Thursday of every other month from 11:00 am to noon. The meetings are open to all current Associate Members. A Principal member will speak during this "brown bag" lunch hour.

• Chair: Daisy Ortiz, IQV Construction
• Vice Chair: Joseph Helu, C&A Painting

Associates Night (Trade Show) Committee

Plans and coordinates the Associates Night event. The committee begins meeting in November and meets monthly. The event is held in April.

• Chair: Michelle Piazza, RPA, Woodmont Real Estate Services
• Vice Chair: MaryKay Mercer, J&J Air Conditioning

Awards Committee

The Awards Committee manages The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) Program, the most prestigious and comprehensive award program of its kind in the commercial real estate industry. The committee also promotes the BOMA 360 designation program and plans the annual Celebration of Commercial Real Estate Event. 

• Chair: Ken Kolm, Air Systems

Education Committee

The Education Committee oversees all of the educational courses through BOMI for the designations of RPA, FMA and SMA. The committee also develops educational and professional practice programs.

• Chair: Rebecca Barnes, Century Urban
  
• Vice Chair: Brent Takahashi, DES
• DEI Education: Kirsten Brondial, Rubicon Point Partners
• Emergency Preparedness Education:
• ESG Education: 

Emerging Leaders in Commercial Real Estate

Organized for professionals in the commercial real estate industry with seven years or less experience in the industry to meet and network. Over the course of the year, the committee plans mixers, educational workshops, outings and other opportunities to meet and network.

• Chair: Nicole Fowler, LBA Realty
• Vice Chair: Lou Oseguera, Shorenstein Properties 

Golf Tournament Committee

Plans, coordinates and promotes the annual Sherie Dunn Golf Tournament. The committee begins meeting in late January and the event is held in June.

• Chair: LaToya Ross, Hudson Pacific Properties 
• Vice Chair: Kim Petroff, BA Stone 
  

Government Affairs Committee

The Government Affairs Committee oversees BOMA Silicon Valley's legislative priorities and participates in government affairs at the BOMA CAL and BOMA International levels.

• Chair: Sarahann Shapiro, Spencer Fane

Membership Committee

This Membership Committee is responsible for the membership growth of our association and developing new membership recruitment and retention strategies.

• Chair: Lydia Gonzalez, McCarthy Development 

Share Your Holiday Committee

This committee is responsible for raising funds through BOMA's annual Share Your Holiday event to feed needy families in the community and provide toys for children during the Holiday Season.

• Chair: Noreen Castillo, Jay Paul Company
• Vice Chair: Lydia Gonzalez, McCarthy Development 
  

Sponsorship Committee

The Sponsorship Committee works with the Treasurer to create and recruit Association Sponsorships that meet the needs of our Associate members and support BOMA's members.

• Chair: Remy-Anne Viajar, Sobrato Philanthropies