The Tax and Finance Taskforce was created to prioritize and guide BOMA International’s federal advocacy efforts on tax and finance issues. The taskforce advises and reports to the Government Affairs Committee on related policy recommendations.

Speakers

Chair: Shane Baggett, BOMA/Dallas

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Staff

Staff Liaison: Emily Naden

The Building Codes Committee works to enhance BOMA’s position and presence as the leading commercial real estate association for building code development. Committee members provide guidance to advocacy staff on related issues and develop policy positions for code development, working with the International Code Council (ICC), ASHRAE, and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

Speakers

Chair: Patrick Shaw, BOMA/St. Louis

Vice Chair: Susan Walker, BOMA/Tulsa

Kevin Brinkman, National Elevator Industry, Inc.

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Staff

Staff Liaison: John Catlett

Staff Liaison: Andrew Klein

The National Associate Member (NAM) Council provides guidance and assistance to BOMA International from the associate member perspective. The NAM Council provides leadership and direction on such things as marketing BOMA International Expo; promoting NAM participation on all BOMA committees, task forces and SIGs; providing opportunities for NAMs to be recognized and rewarded for their participation and support; developing and conducting education programs for NAMs; and providing forums for NAMs to express their ideas and concerns to BOMA staff, leadership and other audiences. (Membership is open to all National Associate members.)

Speakers

Chair: Christine Alamed, BOMA/Baltimore

Vice Chair: Jason Sikora, BOMA/Chicago

Steve Broom, BOMA/Dallas

Keri Taylor, BOMA/Indianapolis

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Staff

Staff Liaison: Courtney McKay, CAE

Staff Liaison: Anita Smith

Vicki Cummins, Director of Exhibit, Sponsorship and National Associate Member Sales