Please join us as BOMA, IREM and CCIM jointly acknowledge the tenth anniversaryof 9/11, and recognize the contributions of the first responders of our very ownHouston Fire Department. This very special event will take place on Thursday,September 8, 2011, 7:30 AM, at BG Group Place, 811 Main Street, 11th floor, and features keynote speaker Ralph Blasi of Brookfield Properties, New York City.Mr. Blasi, President, National Director of Security for Brookfield, will reflect on theevents of 9/11 and the progress that has taken place since that time. Registrationdetails are available on www.houstonboma.org. ■

Reflect and Remember

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WELLS FARGO PLAZA—011 TOBY INTERNATIONAL WINNER 6

GREEN PLANTS FOR GREEN BUILDINGS 8

SIXTH ANNUAL FIRE FIGHTERS FOUNDATION OF HOUSTON DINNER 11

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WELLS FARGO PLAZA—2011 TOBYINTERNATIONAL WINNER 6

GREEN PLANTS FOR GREEN BUILDINGS 8

SIXTH ANNUAL FIRE FIGHTERS FOUNDATION OF HOUSTON DINNER 11

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2011SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2011

Underwriting Sponsor

Eagle Sponsors

Monday, October 17th 2011The wait is finally over…the annual BOMA Golf Classic is back! Join us at

Blackhorse Golf Club for a day full of networking, friendly competition and fun.Proceeds support the Fire Fighters Foundation of Houston and the BAC PAC.Don’t miss out on the most anticipated event of the year.

Early Bird Prices:Deadline: September 15, 2011 $150 per individual $600 per foursome *BOMA members only

Schedule of Events:8 – 9:30 AM – Registration & Putting Contest 10 AM – Shotgun Start 2:30 PM – Awards Presentation *Golf cart, lunch & casual dinner included

Thank you to our sponsors!

Birdie SponsorsABM JanitorialJOBS/AMSTMemorial Hermann

Regular Registration Prices: BOMA Members $175 per individual $700 per foursome

Non-BOMA Members $225 per individual $900 per foursome

I never imagined my Presidencywould take so much of my time. Thatsaid, it has been time well spent. I have had the opportunity to meetso many of our members locally andacross the country, city departmentheads, city council members and legislators. I have traveled to severalmeetings and conferences and allthose opportunities have opened myeyes to the importance of HoustonBOMA and the value our membershipcan bring if you get involved. I amblessed to have a great team of professionals at my properties whichhave allowed me to focus on myBOMA duties. I want to thank all ofthem for providing me that supportand for taking on more of the day today duties while I’ve been out of theoffice this year.

As I write this I know many of you are deep into your 2012 budgetplanning, it can bring long hours andmany questions. Please use BOMAas a resource during this time, fromnetworking with your peers to theBOMA EER and of course our AlliedProfessionals will help you gain goodinsight on next year’s budget.

I had the pleasure of attendingthe BOMA International Conferencein Washington DC at Gaylord Resorton the Potomac River in June.Highlights from the conferenceincluded accepting an award onbehalf of Houston BOMA for havingthe most BOMA 360 designationbuildings, listening to world classspeakers like Economist PeterLinneman, Ph.D. and MichaelFascitelli, President and CEO ofVornado Realty Trust, and last butnot the least of which was watchingHouston’s very own Wells FargoPlaza win an International TOBYAward for buildings over 1 Millionsquare feet. Congratulations to Scott Becker and his team. HoustonBOMA continues to be the leader inInternational TOBY awards and I lookforward to seeing more winners fromHouston next year in Seattle. I alsoattended several educational ses-sions and one of the better ones Iattended at the conference was heldby Houston BOMA member, AdamRose. He did a fantastic job of pre-senting his case study for 717 TexasLEED EB Platinum recertification.

The June luncheon had an excep-tional turnout for our annual BrokerPanel discussion. The panel providedgreat insight to today’s market andshared their thoughts on how we asproperty managers and owners canmake our properties standout duringtours. It was also encouraging to heartheir positive outlook for Houston andthe Texas market overall.

The Legislative Committee contin-ued to stay on top of the RebuildHouston or PROP 1 drainage feeissues and was instrumental in keep-ing appeal language in the ordinanceafter a property has been sold. Theoriginal language would have givenproperty owners only one shot atappealing their fee and impervioussquare footage, but as HoustonBOMA has done in the past we wereable to work with city council and provide value to our owners of com-mercial real estate. The committee

is also working with city council onadditions to the no smoking ordi-nance to include e-cigarettes. Lookfor more on this one later this fall.

I look forward to seeing many of you at Blackhorse Golf Club forthis year’s golf classic on Monday,October 17th. We will be donating a majority of the proceeds to FireFighters Foundation of Houston againthis year. This event will also benefitHouston BOMA BAC PAC. As weapproach the fall elections, thesefunds will be needed for contribu-tions to those candidates who sup-port Houston BOMA. This is a mustdo event and we have been blessedwith great weather and great golf thelast two years so please join me.

Hope to see you at this year’sFire Fighters Foundation of HoustonGala, Houston BOMA and our veryown Tammy Betancourt will be hon-ored with the Everyday Hero Award. It should be a great night with formerNew York city Mayor Rudy Giuliani as keynote speaker.

The November luncheon will be a tribute to Cliff Gann. Cliff will beretiring after 37 years at Hines andhas been instrumental in training so many of Houston’s PropertyManagers over the years. He wasalso a driving force at Houston BOMA and led the associationthrough tremendous growth duringhis 11 years on the board of direc-tors. Please join us in celebratingthis icon of our industry. I would liketo thank ThyssenKrupp and JOBS for sponsoring this luncheon.

The Houston BOMA Board ofDirectors approved a three year

donation to the new University ofHouston Real Estate Program andwas recently awarded a FoundingDonor plaque. Our donation alongwith others has helped fully fund this new program for the first twoyears. We are excited to be connect-ed with this program and look for-ward to working with them in thecoming years.

I hope you had a pleasant summer with family. Like you I will be looking forward to coolerweather this fall and have my fingers crossed that we do not experience a major storms or hurricanes again this year. ■

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BOMA

MISSION &

VISION

MissionThe mission of the Houston Building Owners and ManagersAssociation is to support and advance the interests of thecommercial real estate industry. Houston BOMA will be an

organization of advocacy and sustainable building practicesthat utilizes the strengths, talents and leadership of its

members and industry associates to build value and lastingrelationships with our community through professional development, networking and sharing of information.

VisionTo be the recognized industry leader in both legislative

advocacy and professional development for a broad spectrumof commercial real estate professionals in the Houston market.

MissionThe mission of the Houston Building Owners and ManagersAssociation is to support and advance the interests of thecommercial real estate industry. Houston BOMA will be an

organization of advocacy and sustainable building practicesthat utilizes the strengths, talents and leadership of its

members and industry associates to build value and lastingrelationships with our community through professional development, networking and sharing of information.

VisionTo be the recognized industry leader in both legislative

advocacy and professional development for a broad spectrumof commercial real estate professionals in the Houston market.

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The votes are in...meet your newly elected Officers and Directorswho will lead Houston BOMA in 2012! We are so fortunate to havesuch a well-rounded group of professionals to guide our organization to new and great things in the coming year.

President: Mark R. Nicholson, CB Richard Ellis

President-Elect: Mary Stanton, RPA, LEED AP, Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

Vice President: Marshall B. Heins, CPM, Memorial Hermann Healthcare System

Vice President of Finance: Brett D. Williams, CPM, Transwestern

Past President: Mark D. Janssen, Hines

Directors: Robert L. Carlen, CPM, Crescent Real Estate Equities, LLC

Greg Pell, CPM, Stream Realty

Gregory J. Jones, Cushman & Wakefield

Patricia Loden, Chevron

Andy Allen, United Protective Services

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INTRODUCING YOUR 2012

Houston BOMA Officers and Directors

Andy Allen is the Director for UnitedProtective Services. He opened theHouston office in 2003, and has grownthe local operation to over 250 employ-ees. Andy has been very active in BOMAas an Allied Member; serving on the EXPOCommittee and the Allied ProfessionalCouncil. United Protective has been amain show sponsor for the EXPO the lasttwo years, and, is the YP Sponsor of theYear for 2011. He also serves on theAdvisory Board for Crime Stoppers. Andy

is a graduate of Sam Houston State with a BS in Criminal Justice. Heand his wife Mandy live in Katy with their two children.

Based in Houston, Greg Jonesoversees Cushman & Wakefield’s management of commercial buildings and corporate facilities located in Texas,Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas. Mr. Jones has been a member of C&W’sCorporate Occupier and Investor Servicesgroup since 1997 and has been active in the real estate industry for 28 years.Prior to joining C&W, Mr. Jones served as Vice President of Operations for

PREMISYS Real Estate Services. Mr. Jones began his real estatecareer in 1982 when he joined Gerald D. Hines Interests as a leasing representative for properties in Austin and Midland,Texas, and San Francisco. In 1987, he joined the Hines management organization. Mr. Jones earned his BA degree in Communications from the University of Houston. He is alicensed real estate broker and a member of BOMA, IFMA(International Facilities Management Association), IREM (Institute of Real Estate Management), and NAR (NationalAssociation of Realtors).

Patty Loden is the GeneralManager for Chevron Business &Real Estate Services North AmericaFacilities Management, a positionshe has held since February 2006.Her responsibilities include allCBRES-managed laboratories andoffice facilities in North America.Prior to this, Patty was the RegionalManager over the North AmericaExploration & Production BusinessServices departments. A native

Houstonian, Patty joined Chevron in 1974. She advanced withinChevron, moving into various positions within the Exploration & Production organization before joining the America Exploration& Production Business Services department.

Patty is a Board Member of the Houston DowntownManagement District as well as a member of CoreNet and the Houstonian Club. For her outstanding leadership in the field of real estate, she was honored as CoreNet‘s 2008Executive of the Year. She enjoys golf, spending quality time with family and raising horses at the family ranch inMadisonville, Texas. ■

AndyAllen

GregJones

PattyLoden

Please take a moment to congratulateand share your thoughts and ideaswith the new Officers and Directorsnext time you see them.

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Holy Smokes!THE 2011 CHILI COOK-OFF IS HERE!

We’re bringing it back by popular demand...BOMA’s Annual Chili Cook-off! It will be a day full of

friendly competition, great networking, and good food. The event will be fun for the entire family. We’ll have prizes, music,

a washer tournament, petting zoo, bounce house, clown & monkey and more!Admission is FREE! There’s something for everyone. So mark your calendars, and get ready to get cookin!

When: Saturday, October 8, 201112 pm—6 pm

Where: Houston Farm & Ranch1 Abercrombie Drive, Houston, Texas 77084

Pricing: $275 per Team

Drainage FeeUPDATE

While Houston still remains in the grips of arecord-setting drought, there have been somepositive changes to Prop. 1…the “Rain Tax.”

City Council passed new regulations regard-ing the appeals process for the drainage fee.BOMA had taken issue with the fact that therewas no appeals process provided for propertiesthat had changed ownership. As such, weworked with Council Member Oliver Penningtonto allow the following provisions for properties:

1. “Property owners will be given an unlimitedperiod of time to appeal the initial fee calcu-lation. Any rate adjustment will be appliedcommencing in the billing year in which theadjustment is made but will not be retroactiveto prior years. Property owners will also begiven an unlimited period of time to appeal a fee calculation when there is a change in property ownership. After the initial appeal, property owners will not have theopportunity to appeal the fee calculationunless there is a change in the amount ofimpervious surface.

2. Upon the decision of the hearing examiner, a property owner shall have the opportunityto appeal within thirty days of that decision to a panel consisting of three hearing examin-ers. The hearing examiners shall be chosenrandomly by the Director and may not includethe hearing examiner who previously ruled on that particular case. All second levelappeals shall be decided solely on the basisof the record kept in the first level appeal,i.e. no additional information, documents, or testimony will be received.”

You can read more about this and otherissues on the City of Houston’s website:www.houstontx.gov/. ■

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Houston BOMA’s Nominating Committee is requesting nomina-tions for our annual Member of the Year awards, which will be presented at the Holiday Luncheon on December 2. Do you knowanyone who has worked tirelessly for Houston BOMA this year? Do you know a member who has dedicated time, energy and hardwork for Houston BOMA? Then you must nominate them! We havethree nomination categories: Principal and Additional Member of the Year, Allied and Professional Member of the Year and YPMember of the Year.

These awards honor members of Houston BOMA who have contributed considerable time and talent to the association. They have participated in local association activities as an officer, chair or committee member and have shown an interest in keeping up-to-date by participating in networking, education and legislative programs.

In general, award winners are exceptional people who share theirtalents throughout the association and industry inspiring others todo the same. And because you know who they are, we are request-ing nominations from you. The form for submission can be found onour web site under the Membership tab, under Member Recognition.Submit your nominations to Liz at lsorsby@houstonboma.org bySeptember 30. For a list of past winners, check out our web site.We can’t wait to see who you nominate and earns this noteworthydistinction this year! ■

IT’S TIME AGAIN The 2011Member of the Year Awards

TPMC Realty Corporation Names Steven M. Seltzer Chief Operating Officer

TPMC Realty Corporation is pleasedto announce the appointment of StevenM. Seltzer as Chief Operating Officer.

Seltzer is responsible for overseeingthe property management, leasing,marketing, construction and develop-ment efforts. ■

Member News

Steven Seltzer

SB: Well, we didn’t necessarily communicate to our tenants that we were in pursuit of the award, but we sure let them known once we accomplishedthe task. We sent out a letter to all our tenants noting the award and thefeedback has been tremendous! I believe our tenants are proud of the factthat they work in an environment that’s been noted as an “InternationalBuilding of the Year”.

BOMA: You had some steep competition at both Regional and Internationallevels. What do you think set your property apart from the others?

SB: We had the right team in place, including great ownership, dedicatedemployees, excellent vendor service partners, and a property with a greatstory that really deserved to be told. Wells Fargo Plaza is an incrediblebuilding and, from the moment you walk in, you know that it’s in a class by itself. CBRE’s Premier Property Program enabled us to infuse distinctiveservices and a big building focus that is part of our DNA setting this property apart.

BOMA: What outcomes of the awards program have been most beneficial to WFP?

SB: The notoriety of the buildings daily success with significant industryrecognition has confirmed Wells Fargo Plaza has true showcase property.Top properties attract quality tenants, and WFP, we have a very strong tenant base that rely on the services we provide along with an environmentthat is truly at the top of its class.

BOMA: What was your building owner’s reaction after winning at theInternational level?

SB: “Fabulous!!!! So excited!!!” That’s exactly what a building’s manage-ment wants to hear. Not only was the property owner ecstatic, but CBREwas pleased as well. The TOBY competition is a top priority within CBRE’sasset services division and to have bragging rights as an International winner is a great accomplishment.

MANAGING THE BEST BUILDING IN THE WORLD…Wells Fargo Plaza,2011 BOMA International TOBY Winner

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BOMA: How much time did you and your team dedicate tothe TOBY Awards program?

Scott Becker: We didn’t track TOBY hours for the team separately and completed all tasks within the normal workroutine. It was a matter of creating a plan and executing justlike all other property management. They worked diligently toproduce a successful result and, in the long run, their hardwork paid off. My team really did an incredible job.

BOMA: What was the hardest part about preparing for theawards process?

SB: Keeping the pace and making sure everyone on the teammaintained a specific schedule and focus. It’s so easy to getthrown off the track of an additional assignment that’s beencoupled in with your other responsibilities, but our team keptthe course and prevailed with success.

BOMA: What was the easiest part?

SB: Documenting property facts. Since we already maintainan up-to-date history of Wells Fargo Plaza along with dailyoperations and maintenance schedules, the information wasalready there, but with that said, there were still challengesthroughout the whole process. It’s nice to have one thingthat’s an easy “check” off the list.

BOMA: How much did you budget for the program leading up to the submission, and did you go over your budgeted amount?

SB: Our standard operations budget had the adequate fundsto cover all expenses for TOBY and I’m happy to say that westayed within our means. Many of the procedures are alreadyin place as part of the building’s daily routine, and we wereable to accomplish the nomination with minimal added cost.

BOMA: Where did you spend most of your budget?

SB: Our facilities operations and maintenance is somethingthat we budget for annually, whether or not we were submit-ting for a TOBY. It’s one of our many “best practices” opera-tions at Wells Fargo Plaza.

BOMA: Did you inform your tenants that you were pursuing aTOBY award? As a follow up, what did you do to inform yourtenants that WFP received an International Award? What hasbeen the feedback you have received from your tenants?

Q & A with Scott Becker, manager with CB Richard Ellis, on the TOBY Awards experience

The TOBY Awards recognize the best of the best in commercial buildings. The high standards, rigorous judging,and tough competition ensure that whoever comes out on top is incredibly deserving of the title. We had the privilege of sitting down with Scott Becker of CB Richard Ellis, whomanages this year’s 2011 BOMA International TOBY winnerin the over 1 million sq. ft. category, Wells Fargo Plaza, tosee what his TOBY experience was like.

WELLS FARGO PLAZA

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2011–2012 TOBY DATES & DEADLINES• September 7: TOBY Interest Meeting• November 2: Letter of Intent & Entry Fee Due• January 13: Local TOBY Portfolio Deadline• January 20-25: Local TOBY Portfolio Judging• January 30-February 3: TOBY Building Tours• February 21: Local TOBY Banquet• April 19-22: SW Regional Conference, Albuquerque,

New Mexico• June 24-26: International Conference,

Seattle, Washington ■

*Dates are subject to change. Visit www.houstonboma.org forentry requirements, TOBY application, and full list of deadlinesand details. Email Mallory at mgarrison@houstonboma.orgwith inquiries about the TOBY program.

BOMA: WFP competed in 2010 and lost at the Regional level.What did you learn from 2010 to 2011 that helped you win at International?

SB: Stay focused and don’t get discouraged! After that losswe concentrated on how we could make Wells Fargo Plaza a better environment for our tenants while also creating aworkplace that had a better carbon footprint, which is a taskin itself with an office property that’s well over 1 millionsquare feet. In 2011 we received LEED certification and aBOMA 360 which, assisted with this attempt. We also com-mitted more resources to documentation and paid closeattention to the written product of the award competition. It’s the little things that count and we were really on top ofour game this time around.

BOMA: How likely are you to participate again once WFP is eligible?

SB: We will most definitely participate again. There’s no better program out there than the TOBY and being rewardedfor having an outstanding property with excellent managementand superb building operations, is an acknowledgement that’ssecond-to-none. We continually strive on a daily basis to makeWells Fargo Plaza the ultimate in office properties, so we willbe ready when we are eligible to compete again.

BOMA: What words of wisdom can you part with that mayhelp future potential TOBY applicants?

SB: This is a really BIG deal! Not only for the property owner,but also for the building team which demonstrates their prideof ownership, and tenants who enjoy the services of an awardwinning team. It’s a great accomplishment to compete in sucha well-established program that recognizes the “best of thebest” in our industry. It is also important to understand thatthis is an achievable goal for outstanding buildings of all sizewith the proper teamwork, focus and support. I would say tofuture winners to embrace the challenges you’ll face duringthe nomination process so that you can feel the exhilarationof victory in the end.

Scott Becker and Well Fargo Plaza would sincerely like tothank ABM Janitorial, AMPCO System Parking and SchindlerElevator for their support to the CBRE Management Team’simplementation of the ownership’s vision and their contribu-tion to the success of Wells Fargo Plaza. ■

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Edited by: Always In SeasonThere is growing recognition

within the sustainability movementthat to be truly effective, a greenfacility must do more than effectivelyuse natural resources. These facili-ties need to nurture the health, prosperity and general well being of the inhabitants of its spaces.

The efficient use of our naturalresources is vitally important to ourfutures. Energy and environmentalrelated costs represent only a smallportion of the full costs of the facility.The human capital that occupies afacility is, by far and away, the largestcost of any facility. Critical to a build-ing’s success is its impact on peo-ple, individually and collectively. Anumber of design factors impact the actions and reactions of people.One of these factors is Biophilia (the human affinity for natural things)that contributes to the well being ofhumans in the built environment.

We are less stressed and more productivearound plants

Human assets are the most valuable andexpensive assets of any business. In terms of cost per square foot, the human asset isapproximately 10 times the total building operating cost and nearly 100 times the energy cost. No matter how it is expressed,when a business can give rise to personal productivity, the business wins.

Flowers and plants promote innovation and ideas

People have a positive response to plantsand planted environments. We inherently knowa walk in the woods amidst nature refreshesour soul and revitalizes our spirit. Plants in our work environment connect with those same factors and make us more creative and more productive

Plants improve our healthReal life office studies have proven the

direct relationship between clinical health complaints and plant installations. SickBuilding Syndrome is a serious and expensive

issue, and the degreeto which interior plants can positively affect employees’ health is an important issue in today’s workplace.

Plants improve indoor air qualityPlant leaves can absorb certain organic

chemicals and destroy them through a process called “metabolic breakdown”.

When plants transpire water vapor fromtheir leaves, they pull air down around theirroots. This supplies their root microbes withoxygen. The root microbes also convert othersubstances in the air, such as toxic chemicals,into a source of food and energy. Microbes,such as bacteria, can rapidly adapt to a chemical contaminant by producing newcolonies that are resistant to the chemical.

THINK GREEN - Green Plants for Green Buildings

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GREEN PLANTS FOR GREEN BUILDINGS continued from page 8

As a result, they become more effective at converting toxic chemicals into food thelonger they are exposed to the chemicals. It is also important to remember that theefficiency of plants as a filtering devicedecreases as the concentration of chemi-cals in the air decreases.

Plants reduce IAQ related absenteeismIn recent studies 40% of absenteeism

was attributed to IAQ related illnesses.Research shows that plant-filled rooms con-tain 50-60 percent fewer disease causingairborne molds and bacteria than roomswithout plants. The plants clean contaminat-ed office air in two ways. They absorb officepollutants into their leaves and transmit thetoxins to their roots, where they are trans-formed into a source of food for the plant.

Productivity and PlantsWhen a company provides and maintains

plants for their employees, a message ofgoodwill is sent. Workers feel managementcares by spending money on somethingwhose only function is to look good. In one

study, workers have demonstrated 12%more productivity with plants present.

Humidity Levels… Another ImportantFactor in Health

Plants not only control the toxin levels in the air, but also humidity. Interior plantsare vital to maintaining the approved human comfort range for relative humidityin offices.

Humidity levels play an important role in employee health. When humidity levelsare too low you are more likely to develop a cold or catch the flu. And, when levels are too high you are more vulnerable to disease and illness.

Plants provide a physical surrounding,that is more comfortable to live and workin, by purifying the air, moderating tempera-tures, removing pollutants from the air and increasing relative humidity.

When asked specifically if the physicalworkplace would have an influence on their decision to accept a position, two out of five employees said it would.

Half said the physical workplace wouldimpact their decision to leave a position.

Buildings are habitats for people; beingin “the right place” is an important determi-nant of survival and well-being. Given ouraffinity for nature, it is hardly surprising that many large building complexes createindoor parks with large trees and plants,water features, daylight, multiple view corri-dors, an interior “big sky,” and comfortableretreats. Builders and developers would not be likely to invest in such costly aesthetic touches if they didn’t believe such “amenities” had positive payoffs.

People have a positive response to plants and planted environments and they produce a positive economic return. ■

Jerry AllenTranswestern1900 West Loop South, Suite 1300Houston, TX 77056

Ray CongdonCB Richard Ellis11445 Compaq Center DriveW, CCM 3Houston, TX 77070

Tim DavisWaste Management1901 AftonHouston, TX 77055

Heather GossBehringer Harvard777 N. Eldridge Pkwy, Suite 130Houston, TX 77079

Patrick GrimesCassidy Turley4400 Post Oak Parkway, Suite 2250Houston, TX 77027

Shawn HarveyStream Realty Group550 West Lake Park Blvd, Suite 120Houston, TX 77079

Randy Holford6356 Clara RoadHouston, TX 77041

Phil JonesTranswestern7600 W. Tidwell Rd, Suite 106Houston, TX 77040

Dan ParsleyEES Consulting410 Pierce, Suite 110Houston, TX 77002

Monty SchlaichHines1100 Louisiana, Suite 2250Houston, TX 77002

Kristen SellentinCB Richard Ellis2700 Post Oak Blvd, Suite 200Houston, TX 77056

Jesse SorrellsHines1100 Louisiana, Suite 2250Houston, TX 77002

Travis McAfeeHines16945 Northchase Drive, Suite 150Houston, TX 77060

Hugo MonDragonXpedx10300 N. Loop E.Houston, TX 77029

Scott MooreHolt Lunsford Commercial5055 Keller Springs Rd.Addison, TX 75001

Chad NusbaumPiedmont Realty Trust1430 Enclave Parkway, Suite 100Houston, TX 77077

Houston BOMA is thrilled to announce the FireFighters Foundation of Houston (FFFH) will be recognizingBOMA and Tammy Betancourt with their Everyday Hero

Community Award at their fall gala! The support providedby Houston BOMA’s fundraising events has helped the foun-

dation to carry out its mission and fund the purchase of sup-plemental equipment and supplies for Houston Fire Fighters. It

has also funded vital job training for these brave men and women.It will be a great night that honors the amazing men and women

of the Houston Fire Department. The Foundation is dedicated to providing Houston’sbravest men and women who respond to our buildings daily, with the tools, technolo-gy, and equipment to better serve and protect the citizens of Houston. FFFH will also

provide financial assistance to families of fallen fighters who perish in the line of duty.

This year, the 10th anniversary of 9/11, thefoundation is proud to have former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani as the keynote speaker! We know that we can count on the usual tremendous support from our BOMA members but please don’t wait to reserve your placesbecause this event is expected to sell out quickly. Check out our events calendar atwww.houstonboma.org for more details and how to attend, or call Mallory at 713-266-5691. ■

SIXTH ANNUAL Fire Fighters Foundation of Houston Dinner“THE FACE OF HEROES...ANSWERING THE CALL”September 14 • Hilton Americas Hotel • 6:30 pm

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Jerry AllenTranswestern1900 West Loop South, Suite 1300Houston, TX 77056

Ray CongdonCB Richard Ellis11445 Compaq Center DriveW, CCM 3Houston, TX 77070

Tim DavisWaste Management1901 AftonHouston, TX 77055

Heather GossBehringer Harvard777 N. Eldridge Pkwy, Suite 130Houston, TX 77079

Patrick GrimesCassidy Turley4400 Post Oak Parkway, Suite 2250Houston, TX 77027

Shawn HarveyStream Realty Group550 West Lake Park Blvd, Suite 120Houston, TX 77079

Randy Holford6356 Clara RoadHouston, TX 77041

Phil JonesTranswestern7600 W. Tidwell Rd, Suite 106Houston, TX 77040

Dan ParsleyEES Consulting410 Pierce, Suite 110Houston, TX 77002

Monty SchlaichHines1100 Louisiana, Suite 2250Houston, TX 77002

Kristen SellentinCB Richard Ellis2700 Post Oak Blvd, Suite 200Houston, TX 77056

Jesse SorrellsHines1100 Louisiana, Suite 2250Houston, TX 77002

Travis McAfeeHines16945 Northchase Drive, Suite 150Houston, TX 77060

Hugo MonDragonXpedx10300 N. Loop E.Houston, TX 77029

Scott MooreHolt Lunsford Commercial5055 Keller Springs Rd.Addison, TX 75001

Chad NusbaumPiedmont Realty Trust1430 Enclave Parkway, Suite 100Houston, TX 77077

If you would like to join Houston BOMA or know of someone who should join, please contactLaurie at Houston BOMA at lhake@houstonboma.org.If you would like to join Houston BOMA or know of someone who should join, please contactLaurie at Houston BOMA at lhake@houstonboma.org.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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October4 YP Paving your Path to Building

Ownership Seminar—11:30 am5 AP Council Meeting—11:30 am6 Education Committee—11:30 am

Networking Committee—3:30 pm8 BOMA Chili Cook-Off (Houston

Farm & Ranch Club)10 Columbus Day 11 LAC Meeting—7:30 am

YP Committee—11:30 amTOBY Committee—3:30 pm

13 EXPO Committee—3:30 pm14 Central Houston’s Annual Meeting 17 BOMA Golf Classic (Blackhorse

Country Club)19 Golf Committee—3:30 pm 26 Green Committee—11:30 am 27 Board Meeting—7:30 am31 Halloween

BOARD OF DIRECTORSPresidentMark D. Janssen – Hines

Executive Vice PresidentTammy K. Betancourt, CAE – Houston BOMA

President-ElectMark Nicholson – CB Richard Ellis

Vice PresidentGreg Pell, CPM – Stream Realty Partners

Vice President of FinanceMary Stanton, RPA – Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

Immediate Past PresidentJen Suddreth, RPA – Daymark Realty Advisors

DirectorsRobert L. Carlen, CPM – Crescent Real Estate Equities, LLC Marshall Heins, CPM – Memorial Hermann Healthcare SystemsBrett Williams, CPM – TranswesternJo Wyatt, RPA, CPM – Moody Rambin Interests, Inc.

COMMITTEE CHAIRSAP CouncilRobert A. Thomas, P.E., LEED AP – TMD Engineers, LLC

Building Expo CommitteeGuy Dolan – USAA Realty CompanyWade Shelton – xpedx

Construction Industry CouncilBilly Sams, RPA – Crescent Real Estate Equities, LLC

Education CommitteeKirk O’Neal – Crescent Real Estate Equities, Ltd.

Golf Tournament CommitteeSteve Byers – Crescent Real Estate Equities, LLC

Green CommitteeRose M. Shaver, BEP, LEED AP – Summit EnergyServices, Inc.

Legislative Advocacy Committee/BAC PAC James Froelich – CB Richard Ellis

Networking CommitteeAnya Marmuscak – Otis Elevator Company

Research CommitteeChad M. Nusbaum – Piedmont Office Realty Trust

TOBY Committee Dan Porter – Environmental Coalition

Young Professionals CommitteeStephanie Massengale – Mace Macro The Americas

Newsletter Editor:Liz Sorsby – Director of Development

BOARD OF DIRECTORSPresidentMark D. Janssen – Hines

Executive Vice PresidentTammy K. Betancourt, CAE – Houston BOMA

President-ElectMark Nicholson – CB Richard Ellis

Vice PresidentGreg Pell, CPM – Stream Realty Partners

Vice President of FinanceMary Stanton, RPA – Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

Immediate Past PresidentJen Suddreth, RPA – Daymark Realty Advisors

DirectorsRobert L. Carlen, CPM – Crescent Real Estate Equities, LLC Marshall Heins, CPM – Memorial Hermann Healthcare SystemsBrett Williams, CPM – TranswesternJo Wyatt, RPA, CPM – Moody Rambin Interests, Inc.

COMMITTEE CHAIRSAP CouncilRobert A. Thomas, P.E., LEED AP – TMD Engineers, LLC

Building Expo CommitteeGuy Dolan – USAA Realty CompanyWade Shelton – xpedx

Construction Industry CouncilBilly Sams, RPA – Crescent Real Estate Equities, LLC

Education CommitteeKirk O’Neal – Crescent Real Estate Equities, Ltd.

Golf Tournament CommitteeSteve Byers – Crescent Real Estate Equities, LLC

Green CommitteeRose M. Shaver, BEP, LEED AP – Summit EnergyServices, Inc.

Legislative Advocacy Committee/BAC PAC James Froelich – CB Richard Ellis

Networking CommitteeAnya Marmuscak – Otis Elevator Company

Research CommitteeChad M. Nusbaum – Piedmont Office Realty Trust

TOBY Committee Dan Porter – Environmental Coalition

Young Professionals CommitteeStephanie Massengale – Mace Macro The Americas

Newsletter Editor:Liz Sorsby – Director of Development

September1 Education Committee—11:30am

Networking Committee—3:30 pm5 Labor Day Holiday (BOMA Office Closed)7 TOBY Workshop—2:00 pm-4:00 pm8 9/11 Tenth Anniversary Breakfast—

7:30 amEXPO Committee—3:30 pm

13 LAC Meeting—7:30 amYP Committee—11:30 amTOBY Committee—3:30 pm

14 6th Annual Fire Fighters Foundation ofHouston Gala—6:30 pmElevator Contracts Seminar (time TBD)

15 AP Council Business Exchange Event—4:00 pm

21 Golf Committee—3:30 pm22-25 BOMI Class—Asset Management23-24 Board Retreat & Meeting 28 Green Committee—11:30 am

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Do you know a co-worker or employee who would benefit from legislative information,networking opportunities, and access to educational events? Are you a commercial realestate professional who needs to build your network? There’s never been a better timethan now to join!

This is the opportunity to experience what Houston real estate professionals are talking about. Submit your application by September 16, and receive 15 months ofmembership for the price of 12*!

What does BOMA have to offer?• Networking – One of the most valuable aspects of Houston BOMA membership is

the opportunity to meet other professionals, share information and ideas, and buildyour network.

• Legislative Representation – Houston BOMA represents you on the local, state, and national level on issues such as margin tax issues, property appraisal reform and sales price disclosure.

• Education – Houston BOMA is committed to educating commercial real estate professionals on issues that influence our industry through quality seminars, trainings, and BOMI’s professional designation program.

• Volunteerism – Through our committees, you have the opportunity to get involved, meet new and exciting people, and develop leadership skills.

Go to our web site at www.houstonboma.org to download the membership application and fax/email/mail it in. For additional information, contact Liz at (713) 266-5691 or lsorsby@houstonboma.org. ■

*This special only applies to new members – those who have not been members in the past 12 months.

MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK: 15 for 12Membership Special