Houston BOMA Highlights, Q3 2019

HIGhlights
Q3 • 2019
inside this Issue
Downtown’s Homeless Population:
What We Learned at Our
Homelessness Forum
Meet the Manager Behind a
New Downtown Mega Mural
Mayoral Candidates Looking to
Shape Houston’s Future to Speak
at Our September Luncheon

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President’s
Message
Ed Bovermann,
Transwestern
Man, it’s hot. I’ve lived here in the Houston most of
my life and I don’t think you ever get used to the heat and
humidity. Thank goodness for building engineers and our
HVAC vendors! Despite the heat, I hope you’ve been able
to break away to enjoy some time off. We are into the
second half of the year and there’s no time like the
present to take a breather and recalibrate.
I also hope the first half of 2019 has been a good one
for you. In terms of Houston BOMA, it sure has been
busy, but also very successful.
In April, we also had
our annual Crawfish
Boil, where we hosted
over 200 members and
their guests. This is
such a good time and it
has turned into a very
popular social event for
Houston BOMA.
In May, we hosted
the Houston BOMA
Expo, which is typically
our largest event of
the year, and this year was no different. We launched a
brand-new app and welcomed over 1,400 participants.
That’s great!
In June, we hosted a panel of city leaders at 609 Main
to discuss the growing homelessness issue. This is an issue
that is growing on a national level and if you work Downtown,
you’ve seen noticeable increases in the number of
homeless. It was good to have a frank conversation with
city leaders that are focused on both management of the
situation and solutions. We did not get all the answers we
wanted, but we did come away with some action items,
which is good. More to come here.
Also occurring in June was the BOMA International
Conference in Salt Lake City. It was good to see many of
The first half of 2019 has been busy
but also very successful.
Looking to the second half
of the year, there is
still much more
to come...
you there. Speaking of it being hot outside, it was great
to get off the plane there in SLC, where the temperature
even in late June was in the 60’s and 70’s. I can see why
everyone there seems to be in a good mood.
Finally, I know this has been out there a while, but I’m
happy to note that a property tax reform bill was passed
at the state level, Senate Bill 2. SB 2 was sponsored by
Senator Paul Bettencourt, who has been a staunch advocate
for us. Though the bill does not directly lower taxes,
it does endeavor to slow growth. The drastic increases
have been one of our
sticking points. This is
a major victory for all
of you that have been
involved and advocated
for reform over the last
several years. Check
out all of our legislative
victories here.
Looking to the
second half of the year,
there is still much more
to come. In August there
is a seminar on 5G technology, and in September we have
a social event at Bowl and Barrel in City Centre, which is
a great venue to have some fun with our fellow members.
Much of our focus for the third quarter is centered
around the November elections for mayor, controller, and
all sixteen city council seats. Members from our Legislative
Advocacy and BAC PAC groups have been interviewing
city council candidates and are working on campaign
donation recommendations. And maybe most exciting,
we’ll be hosting a mayoral debate in September during
our membership luncheon. This should be a great event –
our last mayoral panel sold out, so you’ll definitely want
to register.
Stay cool and enjoy the rest of your summer!
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Table of Contents
Education
Fall 2019 Education Calendar................................................4
REIF Course Recap.................................................................4
Fall Course Highlight: Law and Risk......................................5
Building Engineering Management 101................................6
Foundations of Real Estate Management..............................7
Talent Development Opportunities Abound
at Houston BOMA..................................................................8
Next Op Program Helps You Find Qualified
Vets for Your Open Positions..................................................9
members
Summer 2019 Event Recaps
Expo..................................................................................10
Downtown’s Homeless Population: What We
Learned at Our Homelessness Forum.............................12
Nominations Open for Member of the Year Awards......12
Pop-Up Happy Hour.......................................................14
Women in BOMA............................................................14
Make Your Nominations for Member of the
Year Awards...........................................................................15
New Members.......................................................................15
Events
Mayoral Candidates Looking to Shape Houston’s Future
to Speak at Our September Luncheon (2019 September
Membership Meeting: Houston Mayoral Panel).................16
Members Only Event – Bowl and Barrel..............................16
Engineer All Stars: Maintenance Olympics.........................17
Houston BOMA Top Golf Challenge...................................17
Feature
Meet the Manager Behind a New Downtown
Mega Mural...........................................................................18
In Other News
BOMA Mission
The mission of the Houston Building Owners and Managers Association is
to support and advance the interests of the commercial real estate industry.
Houston BOMA will be an organization of advocacy and sustainable building
practices that utilizes the strengths, talents and leadership of its members and
industry associates to build value and lasting relationships with our community
through professional development, networking and sharing of information.
BOMA Vision
To be the recognized industry leader in
both legislative advocacy and professional
development for a broad spectrum of
commercial real estate professionals in
the Houston market.
Budget and Calendar Now Available....................................20
Advertisers Index..................................................................21
Foodie Find: Eunice..............................................................22
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Fall 2019 Educational Courses and Seminars
Fall Course Highlight: Gain Knowledge of Everyday
Legal Issues with the Law and Risk RPA Course
Education
Save the date for this year’s educational events! Keep up with all of our
upcoming courses and seminars at houstonboma.org. For information
about sponsorship, contact Natalia Lara, Membership and Professional
Development Coordinator, at nlara@houstonboma.org.
BOMI RPA Designation Courses:
Law and Risk
Management
September 16-19, 2019
Houston BOMA Courses:
Building Engineering 101
October 9 – 23, 2019
(Class held weekly)
June 17-20, 2019
8:00 am – 4:00 pm each day
12 Greenway Plaza Conference Room, Houston, Texas 77046
In today’s complex business environment, it is increasingly
important for property managers to know how to address legal
and risk management issues. This course will provide you with
a foundation in the basic principles of law and risk management,
helping you deal with everyday legal and risk issues
surrounding your business. In addition to addressing leasing
and conveyance, the course covers important issues on torts,
contracts, employer/employee relations, property rights, and
environmental law. Register here now.
Key topic areas:
• Conveying and financing real estate
• Contracts • property interests
• Premises liability
• Environmental law and concerns
• Employment relationships and agency
• Introduction to risk management
• Insurance company operations
• Principles of insurance and insurable risk
• General liability insurance and
employee benefit plans
• Loss exposures
This course applies to the RPA® designation. Breakfast is included.
Class will have a one-hour lunch break (on your own).
Pricing:
Members
Early Bird Registration – (August 9 deadline): $1,105
Regular Registration – (August 30 deadline): $1,305
Late Registration – (September 11 deadline): $1,505
Non-Members
Regular Registration – Non-Member (August 30 deadline): $1,605
Late Registration – Non-Member (September 11 deadline): $1,805
Education
Congrats to our Real Estate Investment
and Finance Students!
Our BOMI Real Estate Investment and
Finance class, led by instructor Tom Easley, was
held in June. These students were able to gain
a better understanding of property finances
in just four days, and now they can approach
this budget season with confidence. We look
forward to helping these students achieve their
RPA Designation! Special thank you to Parkway
Properties for lending us space in 12 Greenway
Plaza to host the class.
This course will provide a foundation in the
basic principles of law
and risk management,
helping you deal with everyday
legal and risk issues
surrounding your business.
Learn more about earning your RPA here.
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Education
Build Your Engineering Team’s Management
and Communication Skills with Building
Engineering Management 101
October 9, 16, and 23, 2019
2:30 - 5:30 pm each day
Location TBA
Houston BOMA is proud to present
our newest course, Building Engineering
Management 101. Created by
Houston BOMA’s most knowledgeable
members, the course will give building
engineers a high-level overview of engineering
best practices, property management
and effective communication
skills that will help further their careers.
The course is split into three parts,
with one short class held Wednesday
afternoons for three consecutive weeks,
making it easy for engineers to fit the
course into their busy schedules.
Our member rate for this course will
be extended to all engineers within
our member buildings, so take
advantage of this membership
benefit and register your building
engineers today to help them
grow into industry leaders.
Register now to take advantage
of this offer and help engineers
grow their skills in a few weeks!
Pricing:
Members & Employees: $375
Non-Members: $475
Education
Make Plans Now for Foundations of
Real Estate Management Next Spring
March 25 – April 29, 2020
Class meets each Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Locations TBA
Foundations of Real Estate Management is
a soup-to-nuts, 6-module, 28-hour entry-level
course, covering the fundamentals of commercial
real estate administration, management, building
systems, accounting and reporting, contract
management and more. Seasoned professional
Tom Easley will lead instruction, with each class
held at different buildings around Houston to
diversify students’ knowledge and align the course material
with best practices to provide real-time educational opportunities.
Whether you’re new to property management or you’re
looking to expand your overall real estate management skills,
this course can help you build a foundation for your CRE
career. Register now!
Pricing:
Members & Employees: $720
Non-Members: $920
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Education
Talent DEvelopment
Opportunities abound
At Houston BOMA
By Tammy K. Betancourt, CAE, Chief Executive
Officer and Executive Vice President
Jobs will change, but the need
for well-trained employees will
not. Today’s employees expect more
than engagement from their work—
and expect a fulfilling workplace,
impact, and growth. Employees
at all levels also expect continuous
learning opportunities, and the
most successful organizations are
committed to developing and
expanding their employee’s knowledge and skills.
At the BOMA Convention in Salt Lake City in June,
BOMA announced the finalization of the Certified Manager
of Commercial Properties (CMCP) certification. This
new certification, the only one of its kind, is the result of a
collaboration between BOMA and BOMI responding to the
need for early talent development within the commercial real
estate industry. This certification is designed for early-career
property professionals who are looking to validate their
industry knowledge and take their careers in commercial
real estate to the next level.
For you folks looking for ways to assist and advance your
employees, this designation will be an excellent addition to
your toolbox.
The designation quickly assists employers with on-boarding
new property managers. It is an excellent tool for assessing
industry knowledge and career potential, validates foundational
knowledge in key areas of property management, and
evaluates readiness for additional training, responsibilities
and career advancement.
To receive the designation, after meeting the
eligibility requirements a candidate need obtain
30 hours of commercial real estate related
education and pass the CMCP exam.
Training acceptable to meet
eligibility requirements
include the BOMA
Foundations of Real Estate Management course, RPA courses, programs
offered by BOMA local associations and other organizations, company
in-house training programs, real estate license education and other
verifiable sources of commercial real estate education. You can learn
more about the CMCP certification at www.CRECI.org.
Two other excellent programs are scheduled for this fall to help you
with your talent development needs. Houston BOMA’s very own Building
Engineering Management 101 Course (BEM101) will begin on October
9, 2019 and focuses on the development of important soft skills for your
engineering staff. The only course of its kind, this program covers communications,
budgeting, why’s of asset management and connects the dots
between engineering and management. You can find more information on
registering for BEM101 here.
We are also offering the Foundations of Real Estate Management Course
which is a comprehensive primer on property management. This course is
a soup-to-nuts, 6-module, 30-hour, entry-level course, covering the fundamentals
of commercial real estate administration, management, building
systems, accounting and reporting, contract management and more. We
provide classroom instruction from seasoned professionals, reinforced by
behind-the-scenes tours of outstanding buildings. This in-person training
with small class sizes facilitates learning, discussion and team activities
and begins on March 25, 2020. Registration information is available here.
BOMA is your go-to resource for the employee development and
growth you need. Take advantage of our multitude of educational
offerings to benefit your company and your employees.
Looking for a FEW good men and women?
Let BOMA and NExTOP help!
Houston BOMA is proud to announce its
partnership with NextOp, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organization that was founded in 2015 by passionate
industry executives and veterans in Houston,
Texas who were seeking a way to improve the
transition of veterans from military life to civilian
life. Their mission is to recruit, train, and place
high-performing middle-enlisted military leaders
into industry careers.
There are over 1.6 million veterans currently
living in Texas, and 300,000 of them call the
Greater Houston Area home. Houston now has
the fastest growing post-9/11 military veteran
population in the country, and an estimated 5,000
additional veterans are moving to the region every
year. Vetted and recommended by the Houston
BOMA Community Outreach Committee, NextOp
was identified as an outstanding organization that
assists our returning military service men and
women and can also be an excellent resource for
our members in identifying well-trained talent.
When service men and women are discharged
from the military, they experience change in virtually
every aspect of life: their careers, communities,
lifestyle, health care, training, and more. If service
members have families, the transition will also
mean big changes for their spouses and children.
These veterans have excellent skills that can
translate into an industry career, but they need
help navigating the environment and communicating
their skillset in a way that makes sense to the
civilian population.
NextOp’s main objective is to place military’s
veterans into meaningful careers where their skills
and experience are fully utilized. They work oneon-one
with mid-level enlisted veterans to help
them understand how their training and experiences
translate into valued qualifications in the
workforce after their military commitment. Most
importantly, they connect veterans to existing job
By Tammy K. Betancourt, CAE, Chief Executive
Officer and Executive Vice President
openings and mentor them through and beyond the job hire. In addition to
their work directly with veterans, they also partner with employers across multiple
industries, many of whom have a strong desire to recruit and retain veterans
but have lacked the resources or knowledge of how to do so.
NextOp’s main objective is to place
military’s veterans into
meaningful careers
where their skills and experience
are fully utilized.
NextOp makes it extremely easy to start sourcing candidates for your company.
Here’s how you can take advantage of BOMA’s partnership with NextOp:
1. Email their Programs Manger, Jonathan Barreda, at Jonathan@nextopvets.org.
2. Jonathan will set a call with you to learn more about your hiring needs. (If you
have a few key job descriptions to share with him before the call that’s very
helpful but certainly not required.)
3. NextOp will begin sending candidates your way!
Education
Learn more about NextOp here.
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members
members
Thursday, May 16, 2019 at NRG Center
The Houston BOMA Expo returned to NRG Center on May 16,
2019, for another amazing year! It was once again Houston’s largest
CRE trade show, with 1,400 property management professionals
coming out to learn about new products and services from a record-breaking
158 vendors, enjoy non-stop giveaways, and participate
in our Treasure Hunt for huge prizes. Plus, our new app was a
hit with attendees, providing new ways to connect with key industry
contacts, share photos, navigate the show, and receive event updates
on their devices.
We’re already gearing up for Expo 2020!
Keep up with the latest updates here.
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
Underwriter
Registration Sponsor
Lounge Sponsor
Beverage Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Valet Sponsor Security Sponsor Interior & Blooming
Plants Sponsor
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Downtown’s Homeless Population: What We
Learned at Our Homelessness Forum By Shannon Roberts
members
This summer, Houston BOMA held a Tenants Have the Right to Remain
Safe Forum to hear from local officials on the status of homelessness in
Houston, ways to reduce risk and discourage crime, and how to educate
tenants on the best ways to help. 60 individuals showed up to hear from
Commander H. H. Conn and Sergeant Roger Espinoza from the Houston
Police Department, Bob Eury, President of Houston Downtown Management
District, and Marc Eichenbaum, Special Assistant to the Mayor for
Homeless Initiatives. The panel, moderated by Houston BOMA President
Ed Bovermann, shared a wealth of knowledge and resources property
The panel shared a wealth of knowledge
and resources property managers can use to
reduce the impact
of homelessness on their
tenants and properties, and highlighted
what is still needed
managers can use to reduce the
impact of homelessness on their
tenants and properties, and highlighted
what is still needed. Thank
you to our speakers, and Hines for
generously allowing us to host the
forum at 609 Main! Here’s our key
takeways from the conversation.
Hurricane Harvey caused
the Downtown homeless
population to grow.
Marc Eichenbaum, Special
Assistant to the Mayor on Homeless
Initiatives, said that prior to Hurricane
Harvey, homelessness was
down 60% since 2010. The hurricane
caused the first increase in homelessness seven years, and in 2018, 19% of
those on the streets were homeless due to the storm. While homelessness
decreased 5% last year, the numbers are still higher than before Harvey.
Luckily, the majority are in shelters. Of the 55,000 people processed
through system each year, only about 1,800 remain on streets on any
given night.
Managing the homeless population goes beyond
Houston Police Department.
The Downtown District is highly involved in keeping
Downtown clean and safe. According to Bob Eury, President
of The Downtown District, a Downtown Street Team was
formed in 1992 to clean up trash, litter, graffiti in Downtown’s
Central Business District. In addition, the Downtown
Public Safety Guide Program was launched in 2011. The
result of focus groups, the program employs 75 Ambassadors
who serve the general public with general information and
directions within downtown. They interact with the homeless
population in distress and connect them with social services,
and act as additional eyes and ears for the Houston Police
Department, focusing on busy pedestrian areas to identify and
monitor on-street activity.
One of their most valuable benefits is providing a safety
escort for Downtown tenants. Anyone can call the Downtown
Public Safety Guides at 832-819-7441 to request a safety escort.
You can learn more about the program at downtowndistrict.org/projects-initiatives/downtown-public-safety-guides.
There’s a reason that Downtown is
home to many of the area’s homeless.
Marc Eichenbaum cited lack of transportation and
a high concentration of shelters as reasons the homeless
population stays Downtown. “The ‘if you build it
they will come’ mentality is a myth,” he said, referring
to attempts to move the homeless from Downtown.
“Many homeless stay in Downtown because it’s the
physical and transportation center of Houston.”
Substance abuse and mental health facilities
are sorely needed.
Marc Eichenbaum noted that there is a Crisis
Intervention Division for those in mental health crisis,
but the largest mental health provider in the county
is the Harris County Jail. There are few resources for
those not in crisis, and there is no detox or outpatient
programs for substance abuse in the City of Houston
– making it difficult for those to seek help before they
require emergency intervention. The City of Houston
is working on developing those programs, beginning
with a new Mental Health Diversion center available
for those who are not in crisis, but have a history of
mental health issues. Telling our city leaders about the
importance of these facilities will greatly help.
Panhandlers are often not homeless.
From his experience working with the homeless
population, Houston Police Department Sargent Roger
Espinoza said that most panhandlers in the area are
not going hungry, and studies show that half of panhandlers
are not homeless. While giving food can feel
helpful, it often creates unintended consequences, such
as additional waste.
“During interactions with the homeless, ask, ‘Have
you thought about making an effort to get yourself
off the street?’ Give them the number to Downtown
District outreach. This will deter those who are not
in need, and help those who could benefit from the
services,” Sgt. Espinoza said.
The more people give to panhandlers, the
worse the problem becomes.
“It’s not about not helping. It’s about how we help,”
said Bob Eury. Rather than give to those on the street,
he suggests giving to organizations that specialize in
assisting the homeless. That’s why the Downtown
District launched MeaningfulChange.org. Designed to educate the public on most
effective ways to give, the campaign and website provides one trusted location for
giving and offers tools for property managers to use in their buildings. It’s a great
way to educate tenants on ways to aid the homeless without giving cash. Visit
MeaningfulChange.org for tips and marketing tools you can use in your building.
It can be difficult to know what to do
when dealing with
the homeless, but
property managers
do have rights
Property managers and tenants have the right to remain safe.
It can be difficult to know what to do when dealing with the homeless, but
property managers do have rights. Houston Police Department Commander H. H.
Conn noted some best practice procedures for dealing with someone on the street
disrupting your business:
• Document everything! Installing video cameras is especially helpful, both to
deter crime and document what’s going on around your property.
• If you ask an individual to leave your property and they refuse, call HPD for
assistance. However, trespassing can only be enforced if someone refuses to
leave and there is a barrier or signage designating the area as private property.
Trespassing does not include leaning on an outside wall or barrier, or sleeping
on public sidewalks between the hours of 11 pm – 7 am.
• If you encounter individuals under the influence, call HPD’s non-emergency
police to report them. It may be helpful to work with neighbors to identify and
watch for problematic individuals.
• If you experience a repeat offender, the next step is to get in touch with HPD to
make arrangements to meet with the District Attorney and present them with
documentation of your case.
members
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Pop-up
Make Your Nominations for Member of
the Year Awards by September 30
members
Thursday, June 6, 2019 at
Kirby Ice House
Thanks to everyone who stopped by
our pop-up happy hour! 20 attendees
who follow us on social media came
out to Kirby Ice House to enjoy a
refreshing beverage and socializing
with BOMA members. We had fun
at this impromptu social that helped
promote our social media channels!
Be sure to follow us on Facebook,
Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram
to be part of all of our events.
Members who are involved in the programs and services of Houston BOMA provide a
substantial and positive impact on the association. The Houston BOMA Annual Awards
of Excellence Program recognizes the professional performance of our members each year
by honoring those members who have contributed to our association and their profession.
The awards recognize creativity, innovation and communication and the role these key
attributes play in the success of organization and the real estate industry. Individuals may
nominate themselves, a co-worker, vendor, or anyone who is employed by a Houston BOMA
member company who has made a significant contribution to BOMA during the year.
Nominate a member using our form here by September 30.
members
Women in BOMA
Women in BOMA learned to fight
like a girl at our latest event! Pennzoil
Place graciously donated space in
their 711 FiT Fitness Center to host a
self defense lesson from Robert Webre
of Silverback Self Defense. He taught
us how to be more aware of our surroundings,
what predators look for so
we can avoid being a target, and what
to do if we ever come under attack.
After the lesson, we got to practice
the techniques on each other, and our
host, GuardTexas, handed out complimentary
pepper sprays. Thank you to
Silverback Self Defense, GuardTexas,
Pennzoil Place and 711 FiT for making
this event possible!
New Houston BOMA Members
Building Members
One BriarLake Plaza
Cousins Properties
Incorporated
Briarpark Green
Granite Properties, Inc.
10205 Westheimer Road
Richfield Real Estate Corp.
2929 Briarpark
Unilev Management Corp.
Space Center
Jones Lang LaSalle
757 North Eldridge
Parkway
Granite Properties
1616 South Voss
CapRidge Partners
Individual Members
Lilia Duque
Western Horticultural
Services
Gena Bean
Belfor Property
Restoration
Pat Boyd
Midwest Maintenance
Catherine Schindler
KONE Inc.
Ali Rizvi
Enforce Security
Services, Inc.
Karen McGowan
Lanson B. Jones & Co.
Mary Helen Norman
INS Group
Mat Pacheco
Kastle Systems of Texas, LLC
Kyle Kilgore
The Urban Foresters
Michael Sample
Associated Time & Parking
Controls
To find a member or service provider, please log into your account at houstonboma.org and select Member
Search under the Resources tab.
If you would like to join Houston BOMA or know of someone who should join, please contact Natalia Lara,
Membership and Professional Development Coordinator, at nlara@houstonboma.org.
Robert Lennon
Western States Fire
Protection Company
Jody Ferguson
DataVox
Todd Bond
Fused Industries, LLC
Viviana Carranza
Ambassador Services, LLC
Corey Norris
Professional Property
Consultants & Services Inc.
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Mayoral Candidates Looking to Shape Houston’s
Future to Speak at Our Mayoral Panel Luncheon
Events
Thursday, September 12, 2019
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Hyatt Regency Galleria
1600 W Loop S, Houston, Texas 77027
Houston BOMA is proud to bring back our popular mayoral panel
ahead of the November 5 City of Houston elections! Get to know the candidates
and learn where they stand on the issues of importance to Houston
at this informative public discussion where all are welcome. Candidates
will answer questions in a panel-style format led by our moderator, and
afterward, attendees will be given the opportunity to “vote” for their
mayoral pick, and Houston BOMA will announce the winner.
Events
To date, panelists include:
Mayor Sylvester Turner (confirmed)
Dwight Boykins (confirmed)
Tony Buzbee (confirmed)
Bill King (confirmed)
Sue Lovell (confirmed)
You won’t want to miss your chance to hear
mayoral candidates address commercial real estate
leaders and their concerns. Register now for
this exciting event that will help you learn
where the candidates stand so you can vote
with confidence in November.
Roll On Over to Bowl & Barrel for Our Members Only Social
Thursday, September 26, 2019
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Bowl & Barrel
797 Sorella Ct., Ste 118, Houston, Texas 77024
Team and Sponsor Registration Now Open for 6th Annual
Engineer All Stars: Maintenance Olympics!
Saturday, October 5, 2019
CityWest Place
2103 Citywest Blvd., Houston, Texas 77042
Houston BOMA is gearing up for our 6th Annual Engineer All Stars: Maintenance
Olympics! In the nation’s only CRE maintenance competition, building engineers can
register their teams to battle for the coveted Golden Wrench and title of best building
maintenance team in Houston. Families and fans are welcome to cheer on competitors,
join us for lunch, and enjoy family fun activities and a kids station including face painting,
a gaming truck and more.
This year we’re heading to a new location - member building City West Place. The
convenient location is easily accessible, and we will utilize the campus’ beautiful outdoor
space and raise the stakes by bringing the competition to the CRE environment for the
first time. Save the date to be sure you don’t miss out!
Become a sponsor to support our engineering teams and attend this exciting event!
Only sponsors, participants, and their families are permitted to attend, so sponsorship is
your opportunity to get face time with our engineer members and be recognized as a supporter
of building maintenance staff. See all the options here to learn more, and purchase
the sponsorship of your choice before it’s gone!
Thank You to Our
Generous Sponsors
Underwriter
Houston BOMA is gearing up for a fall social at
Bowl & Barrel just for our members, and we’re looking
to pin down a few sponsors! Sponsorship comes with
tickets, recognition, and your logo on marketing
materials, so you can roll in to our members only event
in style. Sign up for sponsorship here. Tickets go on
sale soon! Visit our website for more information.
Get Your Tickets to Our Newest Twist on a Member Favorite
Event: The Houston BOMA Top Golf Challenge!
Monday, October 21, 2019
Top Golf Houston - Katy
1030 Memorial Brook Blvd., Houston, Texas 77084
Houston BOMA is excited to introduce a new twist on our annual golf event! Join
us for a day in the bays for our first Top Golf Challenge, benefiting the Houston Police
Department, Houston Fire Department, and the Houston BOMA Foundation.
Our Top Golf Challenge is designed for every skill level, so both veteran pros and
golf newbies can participate and have fun! No clubs? No problem - complimentary clubs
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Feature
Meet the Manager Behind the
Downtown Mega Mural By Shannon Roberts
Bradley Trimble, General Property Manager with Hines, faced a unique challenge:
he managed a Downtown building with a big blank wall, and his property’s
owners came up with an idea to cover it with a mural. Brad had to find a way
to bring the vision, artist, community, contractors, and building staff together
to pull it off – and find the money to do it! Needless to say, he was successful, as
1415 Louisiana is now home to Houston’s largest mural, garnering attention from
CultureMap, Houstonia Magazine, Houston Press, and the Houston Chronicle,
and many, many visitors who want to see the impressive cultural piece.
Houston BOMA caught up with this busy property manager to find out just
how he did it, and get his advice for property managers that want to incorporate
art and culture into their own buildings.
Who brought up the idea to have a mural in the first place,
and what was the goal?
Greg Armstrong, CEO of WEDGE Group, our owners, came up with the idea
to do a mural while he was in Los Angeles and saw an artist painting a mural. He
wanted to address the blank wall on our building and
came up with the idea of a mural as a way to give the
building identity and bring art to Downtown. I thought
it was going to be challenging, but a lot of fun!
How much say did you as property
manager have in the creative process?
We had some influence, and the owners listened to
our opinions and feedback. A difficult design would lead
to a difficult and costly process, so we looked through
the artist’s designs and made recommendations on those
that would achieve the goal at a reasonable cost and
timeframe, while owners made final selection. After that,
my role was to follow through with the logistical side,
timeline and schedule.
See the mural, Sky Dance, at 1415 Louisiana Street, Houston, Texas 77002
Why ballerinas?
We brought in the same artist Greg Armstrong saw in L.A. - Christine
Finley. We worked with her and brought in the Downtown District
to weigh in on a few different options. We considered other ideas, but
selected this piece because it showed creativity and connection to the
dance and art community. Houston is such a cultural city, and we
wanted something that would reflect that identity. We ended up getting
some funding from the Downtown District to assist with the project,
and the artist worked with Houston ballet to produce the images of
the ballerinas, so it’s truly local art.
After the design was chosen, what was the process
like, and most importantly: how did you do it?
After the design was chosen, we talked to a few different contractors
about feasibility. The boom lift reached the top of the ballerinas but
wasn’t quite tall enough to get to top of wall, so we worked with Green
Team to install temporary rigs on top of the parking garage. We decided
on how many painters and drops there would be,
and how to rig the temporary platforms.
Once it was set up, we got a projector put it in our
parking garage across the street. At night, we’d turn
on the projector and the artist got onto a boom lift to
outline the ballerinas, then the individual color pieces.
After the outlines were made, Green Team used
spray rollers and brushes to fill in the background
and individual color pieces that define the ballerinas.
How long did it take? Were there any
challenges?
It only took a few weeks, start to finish to paint the entire mural.
We thought it would take 4 weeks, as the temporary rigs would only
have two people on each stage. But once they got going, they ended up
being faster than expected, and finished ahead of schedule! We did a lot
of research to ensure there would be no surprises, and we had virtually
no issues from start to finish.
What is the largest benefit that has come
from having the mural?
It’s solved the issue of having a large unattractive wall that nobody
know what to do with. We got creative and were able to add identity
and something the art and cultural community would appreciate.
Publicity and help marketing our available space have been the biggest
benefit. With the added personality of the building, it’s been a wonderful
conversation piece on leasing tours – everyone loves being in “the
building with a mural on it.” Plus, now the building is seen in a new
light in association with the downtown and the art community.
Check out the video!
How has having a mural impacted your building’s
operations and upkeep?
It hasn’t been a big issue at all. There’s some lighting needed, and
we’re looking at possibly upgrading it now, but the biggest factors
were making sure the wall was cleaned and prepped properly, and
to choose quality products that will stand up to the environment
and future cleaning. There’s plans to wash the wall every few years
and keep lighting updated, but outside of that, it’s very minimal.
The only challenge we have is that a lot of people come to the
surface lot to take photos! You must understand how many visitors
will come and where they will be, which can be hard to predict.
What would you tell someone who wanted to
add a mural to their building? What’s your advice?
My feedback and lessons learned from it are to do your homework,
make sure everyone in the community is on board, and
make safety a priority. You want to make sure the community will
appreciate what you’re going to install, and you
want to do it safely. We met with Downtown
District and got everyone involved, and worked
with the community and city to be sure we’re
within code and workers are safe. Green Team did
a great job on the project and were a big part of
making it successful.
For property managers, the other part is
whether the project is it budgeted or not. Murals
of this scale can be very expensive and there’s a
lot of pieces on the logistical side, so you want to
consider the return on investment. Our piece was not budgeted,
so from the property management side, there was a lot of work to
do to secure money for this project. For us, it’s been a wonderful
addition, ultimately giving the building identity and personality.
Sounds like you’ve been successful! How did
you celebrate?
We did a big tenant social and invited the artist, local VIPs and
the Downtown District. Additionally, our Colvill Office Properties
leasing team invited brokers to a big happy hour with wine and
champagne. We had the artist present and displayed her pieces in
the lobby so people could see some of her other artwork, and the
artist ended up selling several pieces of her collection. Tenants
were impressed and enjoyed being able to talk about how the piece
came about.
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Editorial Committee
Chair: Seth Eslami, 1225 North Loop Investments
Vanessa Brunson, Capridge Partners
Megan Gladstein, Hines
Jason Mock, CBRE
Dan Porter, Environmental Coalition
Courtney Wilkinson, Hines
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Foodie Find
By Shannon Roberts
Thank You to BOMA’s 2019 Generous Sponsors
In Other News
Eunice
3737 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, Texas 77098
eunicerestaurant.com
This one place gives Greenway Plaza the three different
things it needs: a concept that’s fresh and modern,
a delicious seafood destination, and a happy hour that’s
undervalued. While Greenway Plaza has welcomed many
new casual dining options recently, it was lacking in
modern upscale eateries. Eunice fills the gap, and with
discounts on delicious oysters for happy hour and a
wonderful wine and drink selection, it’s also a great place
for waiting out traffic or for dinner out. Learn more at
euniceresturant.com.
Ambience: O O O O O
The distressed wood furniture, earthly hues, and a
window wall of natural light references the coastal outdoors.
It was a relief to find that you can have a relaxed
conversation, even during the busy lunch hour.
Service: O O O O O
It’s clear the high-end restaurant aims to provide a highend
experience, with timely and friendly (but unobtrusive)
service. Staff are knowledgeable about the menu,
which is impressive considering its constant changes.
Food and Drink: O O O O
The menu is simple with a limited number of options,
complemented by daily specials, so the restaurant
can adapt to what’s fresh or in season. Chilled seafood
includes classics like fresh oysters and shrimp cocktail,
but also serves up unexpected tasty new dishes, like fresh
tuna combined with strawberries, tomato, cilantro, and
miso. Our table shared a seafood platter to try a little of
everything, which also included an amazing crab dip and
house made chips.
As for the entrees, we enjoyed the traditional cornmeal
crusted oysters most. They were perfectly crunchy
and even better on a salad with ranch. The crispy brussels
sprouts, much like the tuna appetizer, was a classic
dish spiced up with hazelnuts, chilis, and fresh cheese.
The least memorable dish was the chicken. While it was
juicy and well-seasoned, it just wasn’t as impressive as
everything else. Desserts rotate, but our peach cobbler a
la mode was the perfect ending to a southern meal. The
New Orleans-inspired restaurant shines when focusing
on its specialty, so go for the Cajun and seafood dishes.
9 Greenway Plaza, Suite 100
Houston, Texas 77046-0929
(713) 266-5691
Fax (713) 266-4632
houstonboma.org
Board of Directors
President
Ed Bovermann – Transwestern
CEO
Tammy K. Betancourt, CAE – Houston BOMA
Vice President
Phil Davis, RPA – JLL
Vice President of Finance
Roger Ritter – M-M Properties
Immediate Past President
Jack Gregoire, CPM – Transwestern
Directors
Scott Becker, RPA – CBRE, Inc.
Meredith Cress – Hines
Hunter Drackett – Transwestern
Matthew Kent – Parkway Properties, Inc..
Mark Janssen – Hines
Chad Nusbaum – Piedmont Office Realty Trust
Lacey Withers – ABM Janitorial Services
Committee Chairs
BAC PAC Sporting Clays
Tournament Committee
David Piro – Hines
Building Expo Committee
Kim Peck – Woodbranch Management
Community Outreach Committee
April Wall – Accesso Services
Editorial Committee
Seth Eslami – 1225 North Loop Investments
Engineer All-Stars: Maintenance
Olympics Committee
Jose Hernandez – Brookfield
Golf Classic Committee
Stephanie Sides – Transwestern
Legislative Advisory Committee
Bill Carey – Senterra
Meeters & Greeters Committee
Kathy Giddings –Whelan Security
Nominating & Awards Committee
Jack Gregoire, CPM – Transwestern
Professional Development & Education Committee
Heather McGullam – Tanglewood Property
Programs Committee
Natali Juarbe – Granite Properties
Research Advisor
Chad Nusbaum – Piedmont Office Realty Trust
Special Events Committee
Bunmi Fashola – Transwesternn
TOBY Awards Committee
Rebecca Burns – Transwestern
Newsletter Editor
Shannon Roberts – Marketing and
Communications Manager
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Calendar of Events
August
29 5G Technology Forum
Solaris Sponsor Partner:
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September
2 Labor Day – Houston BOMA Office Closed
12 September Membership Meeting: Houston
Mayoral Panel
16-19 BOMI Course: Law and Risk
19 Board of Directors Meeting
26 Members Only Social at Bowl and Barrel
October
5 Engineer All Stars:
Maintenance Olympics
9 Building Engineering
Management 101 Begins
14 Columbus Day – Houston
BOMA Office Closed
21 Top Golf Challenge
23-25 Board of Directors Retreat –
Houston BOMA Office Closed
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