BOMA/Chicago

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Education Partner Lunch & Learn! Members enjoyed valuable presentations from our Education Partners—Aero Performance Group, BEAR Construction Company, Cyclone Energy Group, Klein & Hoffman, McGuire Engineers, Titan Security Group, TK Elevator, and UG2. Each partner showcased their expertise, resources, and innovative solutions for overcoming industry challenges. We hope everyone left with new connections and ideas to bring back to their buildings. #BOMAChiEducation

Introducing the Next Generation to Commercial Real Estate! 💼 Thank you, Paul Rades (CBRE), Chuks Okwuje (design group JEDI Incorporated), and Tammie Gunter (L.J. Sheridan & Co.), for inspiring 40 students at ASPIRA Antonia Pantoja High School with insights into our industry. #BOMAChicagoFoundation

Celebrating our Education Partners! 🎉 Students, instructors, and members came together at The Kerryman to thank the incredible partners who support our education program all year. Special thanks to Aero Performance Group, BEAR Construction Company, Cyclone Energy Group, Klein & Hoffman, McGuire Engineers, Titan Security Group, TKE, and UG2 for their year-round support. And a special shoutout to Klein & Hoffman and UG2 for sponsoring the food and drinks! 🥂

Our longtime Diversity Committee Member, Anamaria Spiteri (Metropolis Technologies) reflects on the meaning of #HispanicHeritageMonth and shares, “I came to the U.S. from Colombia at three, and this month is always a reminder to remember the roots that shaped me. Growing up, my family mainly spoke English, but later in life, I made reconnecting with my heritage a priority. Learning Spanish helped me understand my culture in a deeper way, and now I pass that pride and love for our culture on to my children. Hispanic Heritage, to me, means honoring where you come from, embracing the richness of your culture, and carrying that pride forward for future generations.” Her favorite South American recipe is “lentejas” (lentils) because they are easy, delicious, and great for you!

We had an incredible evening at 1 South Wacker celebrating our first cohort of our nationally recognized, Apprenticeship Program! 🎉 Our apprentices, Sterling Burnett (Sterling Bay), Natalie Guzman (Hines), and Joseph Rice (Transwestern) spoke about their hands-on experience in property management and the impact this program has had on their career development thus far. Thank you to our host, donors, apprentices, and everyone who attended! 😀

That’s a wrap on our final RPA course for the year: Leasing & Marketing for Property Managers! 🎉Thank you to our instructor, Charlie Moriarty, and the 12 students who attended. We were also lucky to have our apprentices join us on the final night. And guess what? Two students have already aced their exams! 💪 Get ready for 2025's RPA classes—we hope to see YOU there! #BOMAChiEducation

We asked Marisol Olvera (EQ Office), one of our Diversity Committee members, what #HispanicHeritageMonth means to her: “It’s a time to remember where I came from and how far we have come to be part of this incredible country. It gives us the opportunity to share our food, music and talent.” Arroz con Gondules (rice with pigeon peas) made by her mother is her favorite Puerto Rican dish.

Freddy Flores (Vantage Elevator Solutions) has been in the industry for over 25 years and stays involved with the BOMA/Chicago Foundation by serving on both the Diversity Committee and Nominating Committee. He says, “Hispanic Heritage Month is about sharing the rich traditions of my culture with others – from the food we enjoy as a family, the vibrant music that fills our homes, and the deep faith that guides us. It's also a celebration of our love for soccer, a sport that brings us together across generations. Through these shared experiences, we honor our roots and connect with others in meaningful ways.” His favorite food is Ecuadorian empanadas. It brings back childhood memories, and he loves eating them with his family.

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Our Diversity Committee and Ambassadors shined at the CREN Scavenger Hunt, taking home first and second place! 💙 #Teamwork Shoutout to the winning team who chose to donate the proceeds from the event to the BOMA/Chicago Foundation: Elena Mostovoy (Allied Universal Security Services), Austen O’Reilly (Allied Universal Janitorial Services), Antoinette Manghram (Lincoln Property Company), Catherine Hughey (JLL), and Kelly Thiede (JLL). Way to go, teams! 🥇🎉