BOMA/Chicago

Join us in celebrating the incredible instructors who led our 2024 education classes! 🍎📚 This year, 8 instructors taught 20 professional development courses, guiding and inspiring over 700 students. Thank you for your dedication to shaping the future of our industry! #BOMAChiEducation

A HUGE THANK YOU to our 2024 Partners! ✨ Premier Partners: Your support brings our networking events to life all year long. 🎓 Education Partners: Your investment fuels the growth and development of our members. 🌟 Emerging Leader Partners: Your dedication inspires and empowers the future leaders of our industry. Each partnership makes an incredible impact, and we’re deeply grateful for your generosity and commitment. Thank you!

Sterling Burnett, property management apprentice at Sterling Bay, joined BOMA/Chicago's Rob Johnson at an event for Alderman Chris Taliaferro, Chairman of the Police and Fire Committee and a fellow veteran. Events like these provide a valuable opportunity to engage with leaders shaping our city.

Congratulations to Caitlin Wright on her promotion to BOMA/Chicago’s Director of Marketing! Since joining in 2022, Caitlin has successfully programmed major events, enhanced our online presence, marketed strategic initiatives, and increased engagement. We look forward to her continued efforts for our membership! https://bit.ly/3BtQ7q3

New study confirms: Assessor Kaegi inaccurately over-assesses office (+ industrial & retail) in the city. Relief granted by the Board of Review greatly improved assessment accuracy in 2021. Further confirmation that our property tax system needs reform. https://bit.ly/4guMdfy

Congratulations to our 2025 Board of Directors! 💼

Congratulations to Whitney Carlisle and Mark Davis of O'Keefe Lyons & Hynes, who are this year’s Industry Champion Award recipients! As dedicated members of the Taxation Committee, Whitney and Mark have been instrumental in providing critical property tax updates and insights. Their leadership was pivotal in BOMA/Chicago’s response to state property tax legislation, ensuring productive negotiations that protected the interests of our members. Join us in thanking Whitney and Mark for their exceptional expertise and unwavering dedication to our industry!

Congratulations to Erin Belknap (Sterling Bay) and Tom Henkey (Titan Security Group), recipients of this year’s Industry Champion Award! Through years of dedication as Chair and Vice Chair of the Preparedness Committee, Erin and Tom organized critical training, fostered partnerships with law enforcement, and provided unwavering guidance during unprecedented challenges. Their dedication, even in stepping down, ensured a smooth transition for the committee’s continued success. Thank you, Erin and Tom, for your remarkable contributions to our community!

We proudly presented the Civic Partner Award to the Chicago Police Department, recognizing their unwavering commitment to public service and their vital partnership with BOMA/Chicago. This year, CPD’s collaboration with our Preparedness Committee and Public-Private Task Force was critical in addressing public safety during heightened protests, international conflicts, and election-related tensions. Their exceptional professionalism was especially evident in preparations for the Democratic National Convention, where they safeguarded downtown Chicago while upholding civil rights. Thank you to Superintendent Larry Snelling and the remarkable CPD leaders who joined us to accept this award. Your dedication ensures the safety of our buildings, tenants, and employees, and we are deeply grateful for your partnership.

And that’s a wrap! 🥳 At our 122nd Annual Meeting, we gathered to elect our 2025 Board of Directors, celebrate this year’s achievements, and explore the strategic priorities for the year ahead. Thank you to our members, speakers, and sponsors who made the event—and this entire year—a success. Here’s to an exciting 2025 ahead!