OVERVIEW

Building Owners and Managers Association of Edmonton and North (BOMA) is a membership-driven industry association for companies and professionals involved in commercial property ownership and management, operations, and service provision in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region, Central and Northern Alberta, NWT, and Yukon. Real estate – residential and commercial – is the second largest contributor to Alberta’s GDP after oil and gas and is a major contributor to municipalities. BOMA Edmonton and North’s strategic values are:

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ADVOCACY

A STRONG VOICE

Since the 1960s, Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) Edmonton and North has been the foremost voice and resource for commercial real estate in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region. Our vision is of a vibrant, inclusive, and responsible commercial real estate industry that positively impacts economies, businesses, communities, and lives.

As an industry association, BOMA Edmonton and North provides trusted expertise and opportunities to members, governments, and to the public. We also offer career and leadership development, sustainability programs like BOMA BEST, and other premier services to our members through advocacy, education, networking, and information.

CONNECTED NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY

The global BOMA network of associations is best known for driving building performance through The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY®) award, BOMA BEST sustainable building certification, BOMEX – BOMA Canada’s Annual Building Excellence Summit, and The BOMA Standard Methods of Measurement.

BOMA Edmonton and North is part of an influential network of 120 influential BOMAs around the world. The BOMA brand has been around for more than 100 years. As one of eleven local BOMA associations in Canada, BOMA Edmonton and North has a mandate to serve members north of Red Deer, through the Edmonton Region, and into Northern Alberta, Northwest Territories, and Yukon. These associations came together to found BOMA Canada to lead the federated model that exists today.

PURPOSE

We are a strong voice and resource for commercial real estate.
We enhance industry vibrancy and advocate for our members.
We are thought leaders with our fingers on the pulse of top issues.
We provide intelligence and partnership to government and other sectors.
We support business and professional growth.
We celebrate and verify industry excellence.
We promote and build the communities we serve in the Edmonton Region and northern Alberta, NWT, and Yukon.

We are BOMA Edmonton and North.
We build community.

BOMA Edmonton and North’s vision is of a vibrant, inclusive, and responsible commercial real estate industry that positively impacts economies, businesses, communities, and lives. 

Our mandate as an industry association is to provide trusted expertise and opportunities to members, governments, and to the public. We also offer career and leadership development, sustainability programs like BOMA BEST, and other premier services to our members through advocacy, education, networking and information.

The “BOMA Family,” which includes our staff, board, committees, and entire membership, takes pride in the following core values that guide our conduct: 

Strong advocacy and industry excellence

Educating and empowering each other

Acting with integrity and professionalism

Connecting people and opportunities

Inclusivity and informed leadership

BOARD MEMBERS

Cameron Naqvi
Chair

President
Cameron Development Corporation

Hilary Lumme
Past Chair & Special Advisor

Morley Barr
Vice-Chair

Senior Vice President, Real Estate Management
Aspen Properties

Kevin Humphrys
Treasurer

Vice President, Real Estate Management (Alberta)
Epic Investment Services

Sean Kirk
Secretary

Director, Real Estate Management
Epic Investment Services

Tanya Doran
Director

Principal, Carbon Lead Western Canada
Stantec

Elaf Khadhair
Director

Legal Counsel
Qualico

Raelyn Kruitbosch
Director

Director, Real Estate Development
Edmonton International Airport

Julian Mannella
Director

Senior Property Manager
Avison Young

Johnny Nielsen
Director

Director of Facilities & Maintenance
Leston Holdings

Matthew Ross
Director

Regional Vice President
Bee-Clean Building Maintenance

Brock Ryan
Director

Vice President and Edmonton Lead
Ryan

Desiree Ryziuk
Director

Partner
Ogilvie Law

Adam Greenough
Board Observer

General Manager
Canderel Management (West) Inc.

Dan Hein
Board Observer

Leasing Manager
Aspen Properties

Scott Laing
Board Observer

Principal
RJC Engineers

Ashley Simpson
Board Observer

Director, Property Management
Cameron Development Corporation

DISTINGUISHED MEMBERS

Rob Gingras

President, Western Canada
Bee-Clean Building Maintenance

Anthony Patenaude

Portfolio Manager, Real Estate
AIMco

Tony Prsa

Vice President, Alberta
Harvard Property Management Inc.

Nick Trovato

Managing Principal
RJC Engineers

Chris Vilcsak

President & CEO
Solution 105 Consulting Ltd.

Erin White

General Manager
BGO

BOMA EDMONTON + NORTH TEAM

Stacey Claffey
President & Chief Executive Officer

Courtney Gouthro
Senior Manager, Operations & Strategic Programs

Rita Reykdal
Director, Industry Partnerships

Brian Heerensperger
Chief Financial Officer via BDO

BOMA
COMMITTEES

BOMA Edmonton & North offers members the opportunity to volunteer on committees and Membership Advisory Councils to help shape the organization’s programs, events, and initiatives. Committees are advisory and provide industry insight, operational support, and strategic guidance to the Board and Association.

COMMITTEE TYPES
  • Industry & Association Committees: Signature Events, Emerging Leaders, Marketing & Communications, Membership & Growth, Education, Golf & Pickleball.
  • Special Events Committees: Focused on planning and executing BOMA signature events.
  • Membership Advisory Councils: Provide insight that informs committee, board, and association activities.
MEMBERSHIP & TERMS
  • Open to BOMA members in good standing, including employees of corporate members.
  • Volunteers may serve up to 6 consecutive years across committees, with a maximum of 4 years on a single committee.
BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATION
  • Develop leadership and industry expertise
  • Network with commercial real estate professionals
  • Shape programs, initiatives, and events
  • Gain sector visibility and credibility

COMMITTEES

EDUCATION

  • Mandate: Develops professional development and leadership opportunities from the boiler room to the board room; supports creation and promotion of educational programs.

MEMBERSHIP & GROWTH

  • Mandate: Provides guidance on membership retention, inclusion, and growth strategy.

EMERGING LEADERS

  • Mandate: Promotes CRE careers to young professionals, develops mentorship pathways, and creates intergenerational engagement opportunities.

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

  • Mandate: Provides insight and ideas shaping BOMA’s external outreach, brand presence, and communications strategies.

SIGNTAURE EVENTS

  • Mandate: Assist the office with the planning and advises on major events including the annual awards gala, seasonal events (holiday luncheon), and other networking initiatives.

GOLF & PICKLEBALL

  • Mandate: Plans the annual signature golf and pickleball event(s).

BOARD COMMITTEES
(BOARD MEMBERS ONLY)

EXECUTIVE

  • Mandate: Performs traditional executive functions, acting as a guiding and decision-making body as outlined by the board. The Executive is comprised of BOMA Edmonton and North Officers and handles governance and board development.    

GOVERNANCE

  • Mandate: Works on governance improvements for the association. 

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