BOMA Highlights Nov/Dec 2015

Golf Classic

Course Schedule for 2016

Mayoral Forum Follow Up

2016 BOMA Board Changes

Engineering Olympics

Holiday Luncheon

Allied Service Providers

Foodie Find

HOUStOn BUiLdinG OwnErS & MAnAGErS ASSOCiAtiOn

november/december 2015

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Houston Building Owners & Managers Association September/October 2015

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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It’s hard to believe I am writing my last newsletter article as Houston BOMA president and that 2 years have flown by as fast as they have. The old saying is right, time really does fly when you are having fun and I can say my time as president has been nothing short of fun.

There is a lot that goes in to making everything happen at Houston BOMA. Being the leader of the organization is really the easy part, it’s all the work that goes in to the events, education and legislative advocacy that takes a lot of work and that doesn’t happen without the help of a lot of dedicated people. The volunteers that give their time to committees and events are the ones that make it all possible. I know how much time goes in to volunteering, and I see the dedica-tion from so many. I am truly thankful and appreciative of all the hard work and passion that is given to make it all happen.

The BOMA staff is also without a doubt the best there is anywhere. Everyone involved in Houston BOMA is lucky to have 5 extremely dedicat-ed and hardworking people behind all that we do as an organization. I have been honored to spend a lot of time with all of them and see how

hard they work to meet the goals we set for the organization. I can’t imagine anyone being able to do it better and I am honored to have served while working alongside each and every member of the Houston BOMA staff.

I also have to thank the Board of Directors for all of their support and dedication to making Houston BOMA great. It sometimes seems like there is a never ending supply of work and new ideas the Board of Directors is discussing and without fail they always come through and find a way to support BOMA. I have learned a lot from those serving alongside me and I greatly appreciate each and every one of them for all they have done to support me.

Our Allied Professional Members make a lot of what we do possible and I constantly try to thank them for everything. We have a great group of supporters through the Allied Professional members and we should all be doing as much as can to support them. Buying BOMA first is the biggest way we can all show our appreciation for everything they do to support us now and in the future.

There are many others that I want to thank for their support. My family and friends have all had to support

me in various ways throughout my term as president. Whether it’s my children missing me at one of their events, or my friends having to help me with something I should be doing myself, my clients under-standing when I am not available to them as much as they would like, my employer understanding I really have two jobs- the one they pay me to do and the one I find myself doing while they pay me, or those closest to me who I rely on for help, wisdom, support and love. They have all helped me while also forgiving me for putting them second to what has to be done for BOMA.

The future of Houston BOMA is bright and I pass the torch to Meredith Cress who will do a great job leading us to the future. There are many exciting things ahead of Houston BOMA and I am excited to see them all happen very soon in the future.

I want to end by simply saying THANK YOU to everyone that has done so much for Houston BOMA. You are the greatest and you help make Houston BOMA the greatest with all you do. n

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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

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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 Sys-tems, Part I – May 9th – 12th, 2016

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

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

2016 COUrSE SCHEdULES

COUrSE HiGHLiGHtRPA Course – BUdGEtinG And ACCOUntinG $$ $

$$

Applies to:RPA® designationsPAC and PMFP certificates

Pricing:Early Bird Member (Before Dec. 18) – $1,085

Member (After Dec. 18) – $1,285

Non-member – $1,585

*Breakfast included

January 25 - 28, 2015Greenway Plaza – the AuditoriumHouston, tX 77046

Budgeting and Accounting features applications and problems you can use to create building and facilities’ budgets. In this course, you will have the opportunity to apply concepts within the real property and facilities context. You will follow the accounting process and creation of a budget from start to finish, learning valuable skills such as how to interpret financial statements, annual reports, and statements of cash flows. You will also learn practical skills such as how to compile lease abstracts and prepare rent rolls. The course includes valuable exercises pertaining to computing productivity ratios, depre-ciation, ending cash balances, preparing income and expense budgets, and explaining budget variances.

Key topic areas:• Record-keeping requirements• Revenue and expenditure cycles • Cash basis income statement • Financial statements • Annual reports • Lease abstracts• Income and expense budgeting • Working with capital

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

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Big thank you to all of those that attended this packed seminar, as well as Robert Miller from Locke Lorde for presenting.

OPEn CArry Wrap Up

Develop Your Up and Comers

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

control, landscaping n

Foundations of Real Estate Management


Our Mayoral Forum was a huge success thanks to our attendees and mayoral candidate panelists. Thank you all for attending this exciting luncheon and continuing to educate yourselves on the candidates that have the potential to lead this city. We even had ABC 13 news show up for interviews before the forum! n

MAyOrAL FOrUM Follow Up

Sponsored By:


december 4th, 201511:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Hotel ZaZa5701 Main

Houston, tX 77005

Generously Underwritten by:

The second annual Engineer All Stars: Maintenance Olympics is coming to the Sam Houston Race Track!

november 14th, 201510:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Sam Houston race ParkPavilion Centre

7575 n. Sam Houston PkwyHouston, tX 77064

Join us for one of the BIGGEST and BEST events of the year! We’ll award the prestigious Member of the Year Awards and introduce our new Board of Directors for 2016. We have some new and fabulous things in store for you, and as always, there will be plenty of door prizes to go around! You do not want to miss this! n

Sponsored By:



2015

Thank you to everyone that joined us for the Houston BOMA Golf Classic 2015, as well as thank you to our underwriter Logix. Below are our winners from the event:

the winner of our Putting Contest, generously sponsored by Always in Season:Rob Morgan

Closest to the Pin:North Course: Mike JacksonSouth Course: Brian Storts

Longest drive:North Course: Michael ColeSouth Course: Clint Jenkins

First Place winners:North Course: TranswesternSouth Course: PJS/Frost

Second Place winners:North Course: Chamberlain Roofing and WaterproofingSouth Course: Trammel Crow

third Place winners:North Course: KoneSouth Course: Brickman


Underwritten by:


Meet your Houston BOMA internationally recog-nized team of professionals who work hard every day to deliver the best programming and services the commercial real estate industry has to offer.

By tammy K. Betancourt, CAE, Executive Vice President and COO

Our Team wOrKinG FOr yOU

Melissa thuston is our meeting planner extraordinaire. As Director of Development and Special Events, we can thank Melissa for the flawless execution of each and every social and membership event we host. Melissa also handles our development needs and is responsible for getting commitments and exe-cuting our sponsorship program. She is the deliverer of the ROI for your sponsorship dollars. Melissa has been with BOMA since 2013 and we love her because she is not only creative and meticulous, but might possibly be the nicest person on the face of the earth. And she’s a Cowboys fan.

Melissa was born and raised in Kemp, Texas and has been married to husband Ryan for three years. They celebrated the birth of their beautiful daughter Isabella (Bella) in May and they now have no inter-ests outside of work and family.

Kara Mathews, is the guru of all things member-ship and education. Kara, who answers to Manager of Membership and Education, can assist with any question you may have on membership status, educational offerings, how to get involved in leader-ship development programs and volunteer opportunities. Kara’s quiet but she’s fiercely dedicated to membership satisfaction and producing the highest quality educational programming available. Unfortunately, she’s not a Cowboys fan (but she’s not a Texan fan either so that’s okay).

Kara lives in the Clear Lake area (Seabrook) and has been married to her husband, Nick for eight years. They enjoy anything outdoors with their two dogs Beckett (black labradoodle) and Marley (tan corgi/dachshund mix) and spends a lot of time in Galveston. Kara lives in a one mile radius of her parents, sister, and three best friends from high school, so a lot of free time is spent with friends and family.


George Morgan is our resident go-to for all things techno-logical. George’s official title is Marketing and Communications Coordinator and he is the man who gets those newsletters and emails to your inboxes with style. He’s a wiz at social media

and is the person behind our posts on Linked In, Twitter and Facebook. George also coordi-nates and executes all website content. Not only is George great at his job, but he’s always so danged helpful and always right there to lend a hand when one is needed. Since graduating

from University of Houston with a degree in Corporate Commu-nication, George has spent time working as a communications specialist in various industries, most recently as the Director of Communications for nationwide health food chain, My Fit Foods.

In his free time, George enjoys playing competitive paintball, watching the Dallas Cowboys, and spending time with his wife, Kristin, and their cadaver search dog, Isaac.

And last but not least there’s tammy Betancourt, your Chief Executive Offi-cer. Tammy’s job is to make sure all of our wheels are turning in the same direction, be sure we are moving forward strategi-cally, work with the board of directors to ensure that our members are receiving excellent and relevant programming and services, and most importantly, to repre-sent commercial real estate at the local and state levels. Because we are the only trade association representing the inter-ests of commercial property in Houston,

fending off the City, the County, HCAD, and other regulatory agencies and their many ideas on how to squeeze another dollar out of commercial real estate is a full time job.

In her spare time Tammy enjoys snuggling with her grand-children (two here and one on the way). You may be surprised to know she is also raising a dozen or so chickens and is now proficient at clearing brush and operating farm equipment. She’s a lover of all things gardening and she and her husband John celebrated 27 years of wedded bliss in June. A fan of all things Cowboys, Tammy is also a rabid supporter of The Ohio State Buckeyes and her UH Cougars. n

Jan reynolds is our part-time Administrative Assistant and is generally first on the phone. Jan assists callers navigate Houston BOMA’s programs and will be that friendly voice on the phone if you happen to be late paying an invoice. A four year BOMA veteran, Jan just welcomed her second grandson into the world in October. An avid gardener and reader, Jan also enjoys frequent trips to Arkansas to visit her family.


Architecture Kirksey ............................................. (713) 426-7456

Attorneys Hoover Slovacek LLP ....................... (713) 977-8686Roberts Markel Weinberg Butler Hailey, PC ........................(713) 840-1666

Debris Removal 1-800-Got-Junk? ............................. (713) 343-0315Green Team Environmental .............. (832) 304-0368

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) 941-8118Skyline Highrises Services, LLC....... (832) 549-5295 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) 468-3573FireTron, Inc. .................................... (281) 499-1500FLSA ...................................... (713) 937-3332 xt116Northstar Fire Protection of Texas ... (832) 448-8000Wilson Fire Equipment ..................... (281) 841-1081Worldwide Power Products ............. (713) 434-2300

Floor Care Corporate Care ................................. (713) 692-6300

One 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) 545-7791Skyline Highrises Services, LLC....... (832) 549-5295

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) 956-2277Metroclean .................................(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) 351-5202Moss Landscaping, Inc. ................... (713) 861-1385Regina Gust Designs ........................ (713) 426-1166

Silversand 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 JOBS/AMST – Building Restoration (AMST) .......................... (713) 522-8925Mid America Metals ......................... (281) 608-1633Stuart Dean Company ...................... (713) 401-1630the lee quigley company.................. (281) 358-9608

Painting Bundren Painting & Drywall ............. (713) 468-4331Millsap 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

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

SErViCE PrOVidEr dirECtOry Highlighted below are advertisers in this publication.


Pressure Washing BLAST Incorporated ......................... (713) 941-8118Green Team Environmental .............. (832) 304-0368Metroclean .................................(713) 255-0100Platinum Parking ............................. (713) 840-7275 Skyline Highrises Services, LLC....... (832) 549-5295

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) 257-0517Mooring 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) 225-5325Marton Roofing Industries, Ltd. ....... (713) 664-7000Millsap Waterproofing, Inc. .............. (713) 956-6677

Pyramid 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

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


We would like to take this time to thank the following supporters for making many of our classes and seminars possible by generously donating their space on multiple occasions:

FOOdiE Find

By George Morgan Izakaya is the newest venture for the Azuma Group (Kata Robata, Soma Sushi), Manabu

(Kata Robata) and chef Jean Philippe Gaston (Cove). They have teamed up to bring this Japanese “pub” to Midtown, featuring two outdoor spaces, an extensive bar menu and globally inspired takes on Japanese small plates.

In true Midtown fashion Izakaya is, what feels like, wall to wall with wine and spirits while the brown and orange decorum creates a comfortable and upscale atmosphere. What is really brilliant about Izakaya is the menu that fuses traditional Japanese cuisine with west-ern techniques and tastes.

Dishes like Marinated Sirloin skewers that had dabs of fresh (real) wasabi on each piece blended together that makes you wonder if wasabi should be standard in every steak-house. Fusions like the Duck and Shrimp Shumai or House Made Meat Balls made from antelope and an egg yolk dip are pairings that most people would never even have dreamt of, but are so naturally complimentary.

A personal shining-star was the Portu-guese Octopus, an octopus tentacle boiled, chilled and then grilled to absolute perfec-tion. As for the raw stuff, it wouldn’t be a Japanese restaurant without some take on sushi, but you won’t find traditional nigiri or rolls at Izakaya. Items like the simply named, Snapper, offers sashimi snapper with charred citrus grapes that makes for a dish that has a powerful citrus presences that compliments the fish perfectly.

Long story short. Everything here is amazing.

While the typical stereotype of high-price low-quantity dishes that most tapas/small plate establishments suffer from still applies, Izakaya is actually quite reasonable for the quality of the food. However, if something says market price, ask what the actual market price is. Made the mistake of ordering the Wagyu A5 New York Strip (absolutely amazing but only 4 ounces) without asking the market price and was met with a price that was higher than any steakhouse in Houston.

All in all, Izakaya is definitely a great happy hour / date night establishment with a ton of interesting and creative dishes that will not disappoint. To learn more, give them a call or check out their website at www.houstonizakaya.com. n

izakayaMidtown318 Gray StHouston, tX 77002

KUdOS Corner

Houston Building Owners & Managers Association September/October 2015

Ms. Laura M. Bacon-Morgan Real Estate Business Development Manager CenturyLink

Mr. Timothy B. Birkner SMA, SMT Chief Engineer Netrality Properties

Ms. Amanda M. Bonneville Business Development Manager Bio Landscape

Mr. Robert Burns Owner/Operator One Source Cleaning Solutions

Mr. Leonard M. Cannarozzo, Jr. Assistant Real Estate Manager CBRE, Inc.

Ms. Olivia De Montoya, RPA Assistant Real Estate Manager CBRE, Inc.

Ms. McKenzie Edgar Property Manager Lincoln Property Company

Mrs. Patricia A. Flowers Assistant Property Manager PM Realty Group

Mrs. Kimberly S. Gauss Property Manager Netrality Properties

Mr. Ryan Griffin Business Development Manager Off Duty Services, Inc.

Mr. Erik Hedegaard Senior Property Manager PM Realty Group

Mr. Mark R. Howell Business Development Manager Allegion

Mr. Charlie Keating Community Office Properties, LLC

Ms. Taylor L. King Assistant Real Estate Manager CBRE, Inc.

Ms. Amanda J. Lanier Property Administrator Granite Properties, Inc.

Mr. Danny Lopez Chief Engineer Richfield Real Estate Corp.

Mr. Francis H. McGarvey Regional Vice President of Operations Legacy Parking Company

Mr. Scott B. McKee President HIS Mechanical, LLC

Mr. Jorge I. Mendoza Assistant Chief Engineer Netrality Properties

Mr. Jason B. Mock Jr. Assistant Property Manager Stream Realty Partners

Mrs. Crystal M. Molinar Senior Real Estate Manager CBRE, Inc.

Mr. Flint Risien Business Development Manager – Property Management Caldwell Companies

Mr. Rogelio Rodriguez, SMT, SMA Chief Engineer Parkway Properties Inc.

Mr. Billy Sams, RPA Senior Property Manager PM Realty Group

Ms. Jenna S. Serrano Account Manager Amtech Elevator Services

Mrs. Suzanne L. Tankersley, CPM Regional Sales Manager Datawatch Systems, Inc.

Ms. Jan J. Walker Property Manager U.S. Property Management

Mr. Steven Wise Global Facilities Operations Manager Exxon Mobil Global Services Company

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On behalf of the Houston BOMA Board of Directors, we would like to highlight the changes and additions to the board in 2016:

Upcoming 2016 BOArd CHAnGES

We look forward to another fantastic year of leadership at Houston BOMA! n

Advisory BoardJeff Greensage, rPA – CBRE, Inc.

PresidentMeredith Cress – Hines

Vice PresidentGreg J. Jones – Cushman & Wakefield

Vice President of Financerobert w. Bridges, CPM, CCiM, LEEd AP – Stream Realty Partners

DirectorKirk Guilanshah, CPM – Memorial Hermann Health System

Directordan Porter – Environmental Coalition Incorporated


Board of directorsPresident Brett D. Williams, CPM – PMRGExecutive Vice President Tammy K. Betancourt, CAE – Houston BOMAPresident Elect Meredith L. Cress – HinesVice President Marshall B. Heins, CPM – Memorial Hermann Healthcare SystemVice President of Finance Roger Ritter – M-M Propertiesimmediate Past President Mary Stanton, RPA – JLLdirectors Kirk 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 PartnersJim Roll – ISS, Allied & Professional Representative Advisory Board Robert L. Carlen, CPM Mary Stanton, RPA – JLL Mark Janssen – Hines

Committee ChairsBAC PAC Sporting Clays Shooting tournament Mark Janssen – HinesBuilding Expo Committee Brian Boswell – HinesGolf Classic Mike Jackson – HinesLegislative Advisory Committee/BAC PAC Ed Bovermann – HinesMeeters/Greeters Erin Donovan – Brickman Groupnominating & Awards Mary Stanton – JLLProfessional 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 – Marketing & Communications Coordinator

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HOUStOn BOMA

Calendar of Eventsnovember3 Special Events Committee Meeting10 TOBY Committee Meeting11 Veterans Day – BOMA Closed14 BOMA Engineer All Stars: Maintenance

Olympics19 BOMA Expo Committee Meeting26 Thanksgiving Holiday – BOMA Closed

thank you to BOMA’s 2015 Generous Sponsors

december1 Special Events Committee Meeting 4 BOMA Holiday Luncheon8 TOBY Committee Meeting17 BOMA Expo Committee Meeting24 Christmas Holiday – BOMA Closed

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BOMA Highlights Nov/Dec 2015