2015 COMMITTEES INFORMATION
Apprentice Program
The Apprentice Program addresses the challenges and interests of up and coming real estate professionals
who want to develop their careers and build more valued relationships within the industry. It is a unique
opportunity for professionals who have less than five years of experience in the real estate industry to meet
and interact with their peers, share experiences and exchange ideas in a relaxed environment. It also provides
a forum to network as well as an opportunity to meet and learn from senior industry icons who offer advice,
share insights, and divulge the steps taken to achieve their success.
Who Should Participate?
 Real estate professionals with less than five years of experience who wish to develop their careers
 BOMA Associate Members who want to learn more about the real estate industry through interactions
with real estate professionals
 BOMA Student Members who hope to develop a basic knowledge of Commercial Real Estate
Why should you (or your employees) get involved?
 For supervisors, the Apprentice Program offers excellent training for your employees who are new to
the real estate industry
 Take advantage of a unique opportunity to network with BOMA members and industry icons
 Exchange useful ideas and influence the direction and topics the program will cover
 Build valuable business relationships
 Access the latest information about real estate trends and issues
 Gain valuable insight on the makeup of the St. Louis real estate market
How much is it?
There is no cost to participate.
How can I get involved?
Currently, the Apprentice Program meets monthly at J. Buck’s in Clayton on the Second Thursday of each
month from 3:30 to 5:00 PM
For Additional information e-mail Rob Bowman at rob.bowman@terra-properties.com or call him at
(618) 973-9192 (cell).
Chair: Rob Bowman, Terra Properties
rob.bowman@terra-properties.com
618.973.9192
Awards Committee (5 hours in January for TOBY; 360 component is newer so time is unknown)
Recognizing best practices in management and operations of buildings through the promotion of The
Outstanding Building of the Year competition and BOMA 360 Performance Program. Offering a workshop to
assist members in the submission process, organizing members to volunteer their time to serve as judges in
the competition, and developing awards presentations to honor the winners and participants. Typical time
commitment includes 2-3 hours in the fall for the workshop, 1-2 days for the judging process.
Chair:
Amy Hanafin - JLL
amy.hanafin@am.jll.com
314.436.3001
Members:
Sandra Sutton - JLL, Rob Bowman - Terra Properties, Larry Hunkins - JLL, Carrie Davis - Rafco Properties
Elaine Hezel - US Bank, Henry Voges - JLL, Bob Skebo - JLL, Melissa Wolff - Gershman Commercial Real
Estate
Careers in Commercial Real Estate (meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month)
The CIRE committee promotes awareness of the opportunities within the commercial real estate industry to
students and emerging professionals outside of the present CRE workforce. The committee looks to foster the
growth of the CRE industry by developing relationships with local colleges and universities, and offering
students the chance to become Student Members. This unique membership opportunity provides students with
valuable insight into the industry via different networking opportunities. The committee also offers to share its
industry knowledge with professors and their respective classes, as well as student organizations.
Chair:
Kassandra Pierre - JLL
kassandra.pierre@am.jll.com
314.436.3001
Members: Travis Maune - DTZ, Rob Bowman – Terra Properties, Patrick Shaw – DTZ, Jake McDonald - DTZ,
Mary Ellen Saenz - Duke, Andy Arrick - DTZ, Megan Niederschulte - Woodard, Megan Stiffelman ThyssenKrupp , Timothy Smith – Patriot Commercial Cleaning
Codes Committee
The Codes Committee works with local municipalities and architects to monitor, review, investigate, and
educate our members of any proposed International Building Code modifications, updates, introductions. The
committee advocates in support or opposition with BOMA Leadership and the St. Louis County Code
Committee in order to protect commercial real estate interests before state and local governments.
Members: Kassandra Pierre - JLL, Michelle Biedermann - CBRE, Travis Maune - DTZ, Larry Weintraub –
BOMA BAE, Patrick Shaw - DTZ, Paul Turner (Consultant)
Communications (ongoing)
Suggests article ideas and topics for the semi-annual Bricks & Mortar publication. Helps proof the edition
before printing. Implement and utilize the latest and greatest social media outlets available, including
Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. The Communications Committee also assists in organizing and maintaining
the BOMA St. Louis website.
Chair:
Melissa Wolff - Gershman Commercial Real Estate
mwolff@gershman.com
314.878.7940
Social Media Contact:
Kristen Scheller - JLL
kristen.scheller@am.jll.com
Community Outreach (ongoing)
Coordinates and implements community outreach projects through a partnership with BOMA’s charity of
choice, which is chosen every two years.
Co-Chairs:
Amy Boschert - Pinnacle Contracting
amy@pinnaclecontracting.com
314.452.4939
Nick Pate - CleanTech Company
314.517.0133
npate@cleantechcompany.com
Members: Jake Bopp – Mid America Metals, Megan Niederschulte - Woodard, Dominie Sabatino-Donat –
Frost Electric, Michelle Hoff – Paragon, Melissa Wolff – Gershman Commercial Real Estate
Emergency Preparedness (quarterly commitment)
To promote and encourage emergency preparedness by providing substantial meetings and exercises that
give real life scenarios to strengthen our policies and procedures in an emergency event.
Co-Chairs:
Michelle Biedermann - CBRE
michelle.lebeau@cbre.com
314.655.5866
Melissa Wolff - Gershman Commercial Real Estate
mwolff@gershman.com
314.878.7940
Foundations of Real Estate Course (offered annually)
A 5 module (4 day) training course, covering the fundamentals of commercial real estate administration,
management, building systems, accounting and reporting, contract management,
and more. The course is held once per year and is instructed by the committee chairs as well as other guest
instructors.
For information regarding this course, contact the BOMA St. Louis office, 314.884.4254.
Instructors: Travis Maune - DTZ and Carrie Davis - Rafco Properties
Green Committee (ongoing)
To promote energy efficiency and environmental responsibility by creating an atmosphere of awareness and
education. Provide leadership to BOMA members that will help decrease the negative environmental impact
associated with building operations and management. As well as provide workshops and seminars on
the latest technologies, codes, and regulations to promote green facilities.
Chair:
Amy Hanafin - JLL
amy.hanafin@am.jll.com
314.436.3001
Members:
Teri Pesapane - Growing Green, Claudia Gabay Jones - Lockheed Martin, Cliff Roberts - Always Green,
Dustin Witham - Midwest Elevator, Keith Vehlwald - Progressive Waste Solutions, Lauren Witham - Gershman
Sandra Sutton – JLL, Tina Passanise-Emig - Royal Papers, Tom Miller - Harris Consulting Engineers, Todd
McFall - C&R Mechanical, Darrell Jacobs - G&W Engineering, Ben Hammond - Rite-a-Way Lawn Care, Angela
Schmucker - Holt Energy, Patrick Shaw - DTZ
Golf Tournament Committee (monthly, then weekly commitment from July – September)
Plans, coordinates and promotes the annual BOMA Golf Tournament. This annual event is held in September.
Co-Chairs:
Megan Niederschulte - Woodard
mniederschulte@woodard247.com
314.304.1896
Lauren Witham - Gershman Commercial Real Estate
lwitham@gershman.com
314.746.1451
Prize Committee Co-Chairs: Lauren Witham - Gershman, Jaimie Lance - JLL
Sponsorship Committee Chairs: Dustin Witham – Midwest Elevator, Jennifer Seiler - DTZ
Event Committee Chair: Amy Boschert – Pinnacle Contracting
Signage Committee Chair: Mary Daniels - Woodard
Government Affairs/Advocacy Committee (ongoing)
Reviews, monitors, promote, and/or testify in support of or in opposition to state or local legislation,
amendments or regulations affecting the commercial real estate industry.
Chair:
Jake McDonald – DTZ
jake.mcdonald@dtz.com
314.267.9154
Holiday Party Committee (monthly commitment from April – December)
Plans the annual December event to show appreciation for and award BOMA’s dedicated volunteers.
Chair:
Carol Merrihew - Select Commercial Cleaning Services
cmerrihew@sccstl.com
314.398.5613
Members: Mary Ellen Saenz - Duke, Jennifer Seiler - DTZ, Lena Gunn – Rafco Properties, Karen Roden Facilitec, Carrie Davis- Rafco Properties
Industry Expo Committee (monthly, then weekly commitment from March – May)
Plans and coordinates the annual Expo held in cooperation with IFMA and IREM each spring.
Co-Chairs: Sandra Stewart-Rollins - Lillibridge
sandra.rollins@lillibridge.com
314-280-9833
Members: Kassandra Pierre - JLL
Leasing Guide Committee (6 hours 2x a year)
Works in association with the St. Louis Business Journal to help collect and edit the 800+ building listings that
create the St. Louis Leasing Guide. The semi-annual Guide is published in January and July.
Co-Chairs:
Jennifer Seiler - DTZ
jennifer.seiler@dtz.com
314.996.5346
Members: Steve Darden – Blue Chip Pest Control, Jake McDonald - DTZ
Membership Committee (ongoing)
Develops and follows-up on prospective members to recruit new BOMA members. Also educates BOMA
members on the benefits of retaining BOMA membership. Studies and recommends policies and procedures
relating to the building and maintenance of membership. Reviews other member programs and services.
Chair:
Melissa Wolff - Gershman Commercial Real Estate
mwolff@gershman.com
314.878.7940
Members: Carrie Davis – Rafco Properties, Tina Passanise-Emig – Royal Papers, Suzanne Eilermann –
Archway Building Maintenance, Darcie Carney – BOMA BAE, Amy Hanafin -- JLL
Programming Committee
The Programming Committee was formed in 2014 to work with the BAE’s to research venues and
review/establish the monthly and annual programs/events. Members of the programming committee handle
together with the BAE all of the contract negotiations for venues and gather all prevalent information needed to
book events. Once venues are established, the programming committee assigns/develops topics/speakers for
the monthly luncheons.
Chair:
Carrie Davis - Rafco Properties
carrie@rafcoprop.com
314.721.8427
Members: Megan Niederschulte - Woodard, Kassandra Pierre - JLL & Carol Merrihew – Select Commercial
Cleaning (plus BAE’s Larry Weintraub and Darcie Carney), BOMA St. Louis Executive Committee (Amy
Hanafin, Melissa Wolff).
Sam Weintraub Scholarship Judging (one day in May or June)
The Sam Weintraub $3,000 Scholarship grant was established to recognize high school and college students
who have distinguished themselves academically and socially, and who are valued members in their
community. A request for applications is mailed in January with a March 31 deadline for receipt of
applications. Applicants must be related to or sponsored by a BOMA St. Louis member. The Committee
conducts applicant interviews and chooses the scholarship winner
Chair:
Jennifer Seiler - DTZ
jennifer.seiler@dtz.com
314.996.5346
Members: Mary Ellen Saenz - Duke, Rob Bowman – Terra Properties
Sponsorship Committee (ongoing)
Our goal as the sponsorship committee is to oversee all sponsorships for the organization. This includes
annual association sponsorships and individual event sponsorships (golf, holiday party, etc). We approve the
pricing and monitor to ensure the value offered is provided.
Chair: Tina Passanise Emig - Royal Papers
tinapassanise@royalab.com
314-749-0633
Members: Amy Hanafin - JLL, Mary Daniels - Woodard, Steve Darden – Blue Chip Pest Control, Carrie Davis –
Rafco Properties, Suzanne Eilerman – Archway Building Maintenance, Tina Passanise Emig – Royal Papers,
Dustin Witham – Midwest Elevator, Melissa Wolff – Gershman Commercial Real Estate