Experience Exchange Report Needs Your Participation  

Hello BOMA Principal Members!

It’s that time again – We need your building data to assemble San Diego’s information for BOMA International’s 2008 Experience Exchange Report (EER). While you just finished your calendar year budgets and are in the middle of doing your CAM reconciliations, there is no better time to participate as long as you already have your fingertips on your operating expense numbers from 2007. Here are a few reasons to participate:

· The more buildings that participate, the better the study, and the better the benchmarking data.
· Having good data means more accurate budgeting, trending and planning. No need to call your peers to get info on neighboring buildings.
· Seeing comps on expense costs and square footage for your building type and region is helpful in the bid selection process for major services.
· BOMA San Diego has been recognized for having the best number of responses!
· You can win a free registration for this year’s BOMA Convention in Denver, Colorado.
· The first 10 completed responses will be entered into a raffle to win a prize!!

Please complete the BOMA International on-line survey, if you have not done so already. The deadline is March 20th.

The good news: If you participated last year (2007) and use the same email address you provided last year, the survey will automatically "import" your buildings, add them to your 2007 account, and pre-populate the first 22 questions for you.

Can’t finish the survey at once? No problem – just save it and come back later. You’ll get an e-mail reminder if you forget to submit a complete data form.

The online survey is available at www.BOMA.org/2008EERsurvey. If you take the survey online, your data will be saved in your account to expedite submission in future years. Please be assured that all survey data is kept in strictest confidence and only summary statistics will be published.

In return for your time and effort you will receive a FREE detailed Expense Performance Comparison analysis of your office building data.

Thanks in advance for your participation!

For more information please contact EER Committee Chair, Sonia Miro at sonia.miro@rreef.com or Vice Chair, Jennifer Crone at jennifer.crone@rreef.com.



Record Number of Guests Attend February Sundowner  

Over 90 members and prospective members attended February’s Sundowner held at San Diego’s hippest venue, the Ivy Hotel. In addition to hosted beverages and delicious cuisine prepared by celebrity chef Damon Gordon, members and guests also participated in a trivia game, answering questions about the evening’s sponsors. Completed game cards were entered into a raffle for prizes valued at over $100!

Special thanks goes to the event sponsors ABM Janitorial Services, Barney & Barney, General Coatings, J&M Keystone, New Way Landscape & Tree Service, One Source Distributors, Roel, San Diego Services, Universal Protection Services and Valley Crest Landscape. As always, the event couldn’t have been possible without the Special Events Committee including chair Kim Davis of Universal Protection Services, committee chair Barbara Puccio of CB Richard Ellis, Lisa Lasho of ABM Janitorial Services and Janice Callant of Green Clean Services.

Additionally, a special thanks to our host the Ivy Hotel for providing a special menu, pricing and complementary parking exclusively for BOMA members. The Ivy is more than just the place to see and be seen once the weekend hits. The Ivy recently introduced Ivy Enticements, offering locals the opportunity to try a new and exciting activity every day of the week in each of the Ivy’s unique venues – Damon Gordon’s Quarter Kitchen, Envy Nightclub and Eden Rooftop. Each activity is designed to engage guests and provide a fun and enlightening experience during each visit. And all events are complementary. Enticements include: Savor the Experience – On Mondays guests are treated to an exceptional chef demonstration in the Quarter Kitchen from the executive chef himself, Damon Gordon, Taste the Nectar - Tuesdays nights, in the intimate wine cellar at Damon Gordon’s Quarter Kitchen, award-winning sommelier and wine director Jared Seitzer will host an intimate wine tasting experience, inviting guests to taste some selections from the restaurant’s extensive wine selection and learn some of the secrets to successful wine and food pairings, Movie Night - Every other Wednesday, beginning at 8:00 enjoy a movie under the stars on Eden Rooftop. Each month the Ivy will feature a different movie theme. Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate, cotton candy, and popcorn while watching some of the most popular films in history. House of Cards - Wednesdays guests can learn when to hold ‘em and when to fold ‘em as the Ivy hosts a weekly card game amongst friends and Spin it Around - For those who have an ear for music but aren’t sure how to express it, on Thursday nights they will have the chance to learn techniques from Envy Nightclub’s master spinner, among other daily events. For more information on Ivy Enticements please visit www.ivyhotel.com. Advance reservations must be made by calling (619) 814-1000.

Additionally, the Ivy recently launched their “Business or Pleasure – Lunch Hour at the Quarter Kitchen” menu. Each month Gordon will feature a new and inspired Business or Pleasure menu in addition to the regular Quarter Kitchen menu. Each menu will feature seasonal ingredients, as well as a signature Quarter Kitchen surprise at the close of the meal, all served with exceptional service within one hour to 90 minutes. The Business or Pleasure express lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. every Monday through Friday with a two-course prix-fixe menu for $28 or a three-course prix-fixe menu for $34. Business or Pleasure lunch patrons will receive a discounted valet rate of $10. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made by calling (619) 814-2000.



Call for TOBY Nominations

We are now accepting nominations for the 2008-2009 TOBY Award Competition.  The Office Building of the Year (TOBY) award from BOMA is the most prestigious award in commercial real estate.  It’s the one competition in the San Diego area that honors outstanding commercial office buildings & excellence in building management. All facets of a building’s operations are involved, including its tenant relations program, amenities package, community involvement, emergency evacuation procedures, building standards, accessibility and overall exceptional service.  
 
The committee would like to invite building managers and owners to celebrate and take pride in the work you do everyday.  Enter the TOBY awards and showcase your building and services! 
  
Vendors are encouraged to nominate the buildings that you service.  Show your managers how proud you are of the building and of the staff that make the building what it is, a TOBY competitor.
 
Click here for the Call for Nominations form.  Please submit the completed form to Teri Ososkie.  Support a "green" effort and send it via e-mail at Teri.Ososkie@glenborough.com.
 
Nomination forms are due by Friday, April 11, 2008. 



Get Involved, Join a BOMA Committee Today!  

BOMA committees are seeking volunteers for 2008. If you are creative, a team player and want to help your fellow members, the BOMA committees want you. There are countless opportunities to get involved with the organization and take advantage of great networking opportunities at the same time. For more information visit www.bomasd.org and contact the committee chairs to sign-up. 



16th Conference on Building Commissioning 

This April 22 – 24, 2008, leaders in the energy and commercial building industries will convene in Newport Beach, California for the 16th National Conference on Building Commissioning (NCBC). The 2008 event will be hosted by Southern California Edison Company (SCE), a strong advocate of energy efficiency and sustainable initiatives.

Every year the National Conference on Building Commissioning brings together the commissioning industry. From leading experts to newcomers, NCBC is where the commissioning industry meets to discuss the most recent trends and developments. This event is an extraordinary opportunity to expand your knowledge of commissioning and to contribute to a more sustainable future.

The National Conference on Building Commissioning is produced by Portland Energy Conservation, Inc. (PECI).

Conference Details  
April 22-24, 2008
Newport Beach Marriott Hotel and Spa, California
Conference website: www.peci.org/ncbc
Registration: www.regonline.com/NCBC08 

Dear BOMA Members:

If I had to identify the biggest issue facing the commercial building industry, I probably would answer in one word: green. We have heard from both BOMA Cal and BOMA International of the giant efforts state and federal legislators are putting into recycling, conserving water and energy, and reducing carbon emissions. BOMA has responded by partnering with those who propose sensible solutions, while opposing those that would do more harm than good. By partnering with our local, state and federal governments, we are able to shape laws that can reach their intended goal, without creating unwanted and unwarranted new problems for commercial property owners, operators or their tenants. For instance, the new mandatory waste recycling ordinance enacted by the City of San Diego started out as a proposal requiring property owners to become "garbage police" with civil and yes, criminal penalties for failure to comply. It ended up by shifting the responsibility to tenants to recycle, leaving owners and operators just the responsibility of setting up recycling programs and educating their tenants.  Our Government Affairs committee chaired by Cybele Thompson and vice chair Barbara Putis, worked diligently with Craig Benedetto, our legislative advocate, to create the win-win result. 
 
BOMA International has also officially "gone green" by challenging members and local chapters to endorse and accept its "Seven Point Challenge" to improve energy efficiency across portfolios by 30 percent no later than 2012.  At the date of this writing, our Government Affairs committee has recommended that the BOMA San Diego Board of Directors accept the challenge.  Associations that accept the challenge must be willing to partner with local government and utilities to identify voluntary energy efficiency strategies, enact voluntary, incentive based programs, update model building and energy codes, and share education and case studies of successful management practices.  Considering that our industry contributes nearly 20 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, and spends $24 billion on energy every year, any reductions we make can have a dramatic impact on our environment and on our bottom lines. 
 
BOMA California is also wrestling with several new proposals that although have good intentions, are far from workable from our industry's point of view. For instance, recently proposed AB 2030 would mandate that all new commercial buildings be "zero net energy" starting in 2030. The way the current legislation is written, it is up to the State Energy Resources and Conservation Commission to come up with regulations that would achieve the goal. The threshold question: is this goal achievable, or is it in reality a political strategy by our elected officials so they can say they did something? Leaving the details to a non-elected regulatory commission is asking for unworkable solutions. The proposal needs and begs for our involvement. Our BOMA California legislative committee and advocates are actively seeking input from our membership so they can address our issues with lawmakers to craft a workable and achievable result. 
 
The message for this month?  For years, BOMA San Diego members have been taking reasonable and necessary steps to implement conservation measures to be good citizens and reduce one of the most costly expenses for building owners - utility charges. Partnerships require at least two parties, and if our government thinks it can provide for workable solutions without our input, we will all be in trouble.     

Sincerely, 

Radio Frequency Health and Safety Training and Compliance  
By Tom Crosser, Merchants Engineering Services

Many of us have roof top cellular sites, microwave antennas, satellite dishes and a host of other types of communication equipment on the roofs of our buildings. A lot of this equipment transmits and receives information in various formats, such as cellular or microwave. If this equipment transmits, it emits radio frequency energy. Did you know that both the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has set limits on human exposure (maximum permissible exposure or MPE) to RF energy and that these regulations directly apply to us as owners and operators of real estate with this type of equipment installed? 

The regulations define two primary RF-exposure environments: "controlled/occupational" and "uncontrolled/general public." In a "controlled" RF environment people know that RF is present and can take steps to manage or limit their exposure. These are primarily occupational environments, but would include building engineers, contractors and others who may need to access areas near antennas (roofs). This applies to areas with controlled access as well. The limits for controlled environments are evaluated differently (less stringent) than those for uncontrolled environments. 

"Uncontrolled" RF environments are those open to the general-public and generally are areas where people would normally be unaware of exposure to RF energy. This applies to all property near your antennas that you don't control public access to, such as sidewalks, roads, neighboring buildings and properties that might have some degree of public access. 

With OSHA requiring employers to provide training to both their employees and contractors, many of my clients have chosen to have an independent third party study done to evaluate the conditions (RF Energy levels and exposure patterns) of their roof leases as part of the lease negotiation and approval process. Such studies include a sight visit and software modeling and are fairly inexpensive, but can limit liability by providing proof of compliance (or not) with OSHA and FCC requirements. Further, some employers require that roof leases provide funds for ongoing and regular training and equipment (to measure time and exposure levels) for employees and others who enter a controlled environment. This training is often web based and is a great part of a RF health and safety awareness program. 

The requirements for employers are clear as it pertains to RF energy. We are required to have a written health and safety program that includes understanding the environmental conditions: type, amount, location and duration of RF energy, limiting or controlling exposure, communicating the fact that a particular piece of equipment (transmitting antenna) might generate RF energy and provide a training program that explains and certifies that students (employees, contractors, property managers, etc.) have a clear understanding of proper practices when working in or near RF environments.
Tom Crosser, RPA, FMA, CFM is Vice President of Merchants Engineering Services, San Diego’s best choice for Building Engineers, Facility Management and Consulting. San Diego, now you have a better choice in Engineering Service providers. 

For more information on this subject, or for help in setting up your RF safety program, you can contact Tom Crosser at the following address: tom.crosser@mesfm.com.

Market Transformation and the 7-Point Challenge  

In July 2007, BOMA International launched the Market Transformation Energy Plan and 7-Point Challenge to reduce energy consumption in commercial buildings by 30 percent by 2012.

Since that time the response has been extremely positive, with scores of BOMA member companies and BOMA local associations, including BOMA San Diego, endorsing the 7-Point Challenge and making improved energy performance a priority across company portfolios throughout the country. 

The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International recognizes that current research estimates that energy consumption in commercial buildings accounts for 18 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. BOMA also recognizes that responsible building operating and management practices can significantly reduce energy consumption and diminish a building’s carbon footprint, lowering GHG emissions.

By working with real estate professionals, our network of 92 local BOMA associations, with all levels of government, and the myriad of public and private groups with similar goals, market transformation will be realized. Commercial real estate owners and operators understand the bottom line of reducing energy consumption and implementing “green” management practices is a social and environmental responsibility, and can result in a positive return on investment.

To reduce the use of natural resources, non-renewable energy sources and waste production, BOMA international is calling upon its members to accept the following 7-Point challenge:

1. Continue to work toward a goal to decrease energy consumption by 30 percent across your portfolios by 2012 – as measured against an “average building” measuring a 50 on the ENERGY STAR® benchmarking tool in 2007; 

2. At least once a year, benchmark your energy performance and water usage through EPA’s ENERGY STAR benchmarking tool (and share your results with BOMA); 

3. Provide education to your managers, engineers, and others involved in building operations, to ensure that equipment is properly maintained and utilized; 

4. Perform an energy audit and/or retro-commissioning of your building, and implement low-risk, low-cost strategies to improve energy efficiency with high returns; 

5. Extend equipment life by improving the operations and maintenance of building systems and ensure equipment is operating as designed; 

6. Through leadership, positively impact your community and your planet by helping to reduce your industry’s role in global warming; and 

7. Position yourself and the industry as leaders and solution providers to owners and tenants seeking environmental and operational excellence.

BOMA International also calls on its network of 92 federated local associations to accept the challenge to work at the local and state level to implement responsible government programs and voluntary incentives to facilitate market transformation.

BOMA San Diego has endorsed this call to action, which includes:

1. Partner with local government, other industry groups and associations, as well as utilities, to identify voluntary energy efficiency strategies with proven results and application to existing buildings; 

2. Partner with local government to share education and case studies on no- and low-cost building operating and management practices to assist in efforts to transform state and municipal buildings; 

3. Work with policymakers to enact voluntary, incentive-based programs to accomplish their goals of implementing green communities; and 

4. Work cooperatively with state and local government to update, at a reasonable frequency, its model building and energy codes.

We encourage our members to become actively involved in this initiative. BOMA San Diego will be providing further information to its members to encourage voluntary, incentive based programs to help protect our environment and make BOMA member buildings more energy and resource efficient in the coming months. For more information on the 7-Point Challenge please visit www.boma.org. 

3/19 - 3/21
"Facilities Planning & Project Management"
Instructed by Mike Clevenger
$975/BOMA Member; $1,025/Non-Member
Register online now!
Visit: http://www.bomasd.org/event_registration.html

3/22
"Ethics is Good Business"
Instructed by Mike Clevenger
$310/BOMA Member; $335/Non-Member
Register online now!
Visit: http://www.bomasd.org/event_registration.html

5/12 - 5/14
"Real Estate Investment & Finance"
Instructed by Mike Clevenger
$975/BOMA Member; $1,025/Non-Member
Register online now!
Visit: http://www.bomasd.org/event_registration.html

6/9 - 6/11
"The Design, Operation and Maintenance of Building Systems, Part I" Instructed by Mike Clevenger
$975/BOMA Member; $1,025/Non-Member
Register online now!
Visit: http://www.bomasd.org/event_registration.html

7/28 - 7/30
"Technologies for Facilities Management"
Instructed by Mike Clevenger
$975/BOMA Member; $1,025/Non-Member
Register online now!
Visit: http://www.bomasd.org/event_registration.html

8/28 - 8/30
"Law & Risk Management"
Instructed by Mike Clevenger
$975/BOMA Member; $1,025/Non-Member
Register online now!
Visit: http://www.bomasd.org/event_registration.html

9/8 - 9/10
"Leasing & Marketing"
Instructed by Mike Clevenger
$975/BOMA Member; $1,025/Non-Member
Register online now!
Visit: http://www.bomasd.org/event_registration.html

10/10
"Introduction to Managing Small Construction Projects"
Instructed by Mike Clevenger
$310/BOMA Member; $1,025/Non-Member
Register online now!
Visit: http://www.bomasd.org/event_registration.html

11/3 - 11/5
"Fundamentals for Facilities Management"
Instructed by Mike Clevenger
$975/BOMA Member; $1,025/Non-Member
Register online now!
Visit: http://www.bomasd.org/event_registration.html

12/1 - 12/3
"The Design, Operation and Maintenance of Building Systems, Part II"
Instructed by Mike Clevenger
$975/BOMA Member; $1,025/Non-Member
Register online now!
Visit: http://www.bomasd.org/event_registration.html

Download the 2008 Education Schedule here.

Introducing online registration for all BOMA San Diego Education classes!Visit http://www.bomasd.org/event_registration.html to register for all 2008 classes and to sign up within minutes. Choose to pay with a credit card or to mail a check. For more information on local classroom study, contact Shelli Menegos at education@bomasd.com.  

March Membership Luncheon  
Tuesday, March 11, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.    
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
1590 Harbor Island Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
Sign-Up Now!
Visit: http://www.bomasd.org/event_registration.html

Annual Casino Nite & Poker Tournament
Thursday, March 20, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.    
Little Italy Spaghettaria
1953 India Street
San Diego, CA 92101
Sign-Up Now!
Visit: http://www.bomasd.org/event_registration.html  

BOMA’s Evening at the Ballpark
Wednesday, April 2   
Petco Park
Western Metal Supply Company Building Rooftop
100 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101

April Membership Luncheon
Tuesday, April 8, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.    
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
1590 Harbor Island Drive
San Diego, CA 92101

May Membership Luncheon
Tuesday, May 13, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.    
University of San Diego
International Peace and Justice Center
5998 Alcala Park
San Diego, CA 92110

Joe Hunn  
Park West Landscape

Need golf lessons? Joe Hunn, a golf fanatic and instructor, will be glad to teach you. Working in business development for Park West Landscape, Joe enjoys his job and considers his company as one “that stands by their clients and employees”. When he’s not playing or teaching golf, Joe enjoys going to the park and the beach with his family. His proudest accomplishment is marrying his wife, Melanee, whom he met playing pinball at a pizza place, and his son, Tanner, age 3. In addition to becoming a member of BOMA San Diego, Hunn also volunteers his time with Community Associations Institute, San Diego and Inland Empire chapters, BOMA Inland Empire, and the Institute of Real Estate Management, Inland Empire chapter.

Phil Stone
New Way Landscape and Tree Services

Many will remember the name Phil Stone from his 27 years in television sports with NBC, ESPN, Prime Ticket Network and locally with Channel 7 and 39. In 2000, decided to leave broadcasting in his rear view mirror and real estate title industry became Phil’s focus. Phil spent 2 years with Chicago Title before First American recruited him to join its high-powered subdivision team. “When I came into the title business, the only thing I knew about title and escrow is that both made my eyes glaze over,” said Stone. Now the Senior Vice President of Sales for New Way Landscape and Tree Service, Phil is ready to teach his staff how to take charge in their own professional career. Outside of work Phil enjoys Padres and Chargers games, traveling to exotic lands and is passionate about Ohio State football and golf. 

Thomas Felter
BioMed Realty Trust

Returning to San Diego, Thomas Felter, Senior Property Manager for Bio Med Realty Trust, this Point Loma Nazarene College graduate is now back where he started his career. Working as a property manager for retail properties for a number of years, including Grossmont Center and then moving to Northern California to manage a regional mall, Thomas is back in San Diego and manages 17 buildings in the life science industry. Outside of work, Thomas, enjoys playing softball, football, golf and watching the Padres. He also volunteers his time to the International Council of Shopping Centers and his church, in addition to BOMA San Diego. Thomas’ proudest accomplishment is his two children, Megan, 11 and Jason, 9.



Welcome New Members

Principal Members

Thomas Felter
Biomed Realty

Associate Members

Joe Hunn
Park West Landscape

Phil Stone
New Way Landscape & Tree Service

Xnergy and Qualcomm Sign Agreement to Develop the “Miramar” Mobile Resource Management System

Xnergy, a Carlsbad engineering, construction and mechanical service group, and Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a global leader in the design of wireless technologies, have inked an agreement to assist in developing the Qualcomm Miramar system.

Xnergy will be the “Beta” test company by utilizing it’s fleet of vehicles to provide Qualcomm with needed feedback and real-life/real-time input.
Miramar is an in-vehicle GPS solution that gives a company visibility to its assets through a web-based back-office application that allows revenue growth, lower operational expenses and improved customer service. This will enable companies like Xnergy to manage a fleet of construction and service vehicles more efficiently while lowering maintenance and fuel costs.

“The Miramar system will assist our entire company but more importantly it will help our customers to benefit by enabling us to respond to their needs with greater efficiency and timeliness,” stated Jason Davis, Vice President of Xnergy. “It will be a particular help to our service department. Our dispatchers will be able to easily and efficiently identify who would be the best person to deliver a needed part or respond to a customer’s emergency.”

Financial benefits of Qualcomm’s Miramar system include lower fuel, vehicle maintenance, and even insurance costs.

“This ability to keep our costs down enables us to pass that savings down to our customer, and allows Xnergy to continue to be competitively priced while offering the highest quality construction and service,” said Davis.



News from Benchmark Landscape, Inc.

Benchmark Landscape, Inc. has announced it recently received a first-place 2007 Trophy Award from the California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA), a statewide, 3,000-member trade association of licensed landscape and landscape-related specialty contractors.

Benchmark Landscape earned the statewide award in the commercial maintenance category for its work at the San Diego Tech Center, a 41-acre commercial office campus featuring 10 office buildings, a popular brewery restaurant, lush Japanese garden and private athletic club located in San Diego’s Sorrento Mesa area.

According to John Mohns, president of Benchmark Landscape, the company has provided maintenance services at the Tech Center since 1993. He said Benchmark crew members have met a variety of landscaping challenges, including dealing with the alkaline soil, salty breezes from the shore of Pacific Ocean that’s only a few miles away and the uniquely Japanese plants and trees, ranging from Ginko trees to timber bamboo.

Benchmark staff members who currently serve the San Diego Tech Center include account manager Josh Weismiller, field liaison Rogelio Jimenez and site foreman Angel Mendoza, along with four other crew members.

The San Diego Tech Center remains one of San Diego’s premier technology campuses offering space flexibility, amenities and technological advantages, including a campus optical network, multiple optical fiber providers and free wireless Internet connectivity as a WiFi hot spot. The site encompasses about 645,000 square feet of rentable office space. The San Diego Tech Center is currently owned and managed by McGuire Properties of Los Angeles. 

For information, visit www.benchmarklandscape.com. 



Johnson & Jennings Completes Tenant Improvements for San Diego National Bank in Mission Hills

Johnson & Jennings General Contracting has completed tenant improvement construction for the 3,500-square-foot San Diego National Bank branch located at 800 West Washington Street, in the Mission Hills area of San Diego, Calif. 

The bank is located in the recently renovated Paseo del Mission Hills complex. In 2007, the complex was awarded an Orchid, a premier award for San Diego’s built environment, for the category of historic preservation. 

Nancy Suda, principal of Studio Suda, designed the building. Jim Lohnes served as project manager for Johnson & Jennings, with Dan Bednarski as onsite project superintendent. Bill Hooper, vice president of corporate real estate, served as project manager for San Diego National Bank. 

Johnson & Jennings performed extensive renovation work, which included providing a concrete moisture barrier and leveling the concrete to meet the challenge posed by the aged structure. In addition, new mechanical equipment, ductwork and air distribution was installed, as well as new restrooms with ceramic tile wainscot, accent trim and taupe-colored plumbing fixtures. 

Subcontractors included Casper Company, Trimm Woodworking, Prism Flooring, Quality Paint and Wallcover, Interior Specialties, Florentine Marble, B+B Acoustics, Cass Plumbing, Countywide Mechanical and Enercoom Electric. 

Johnson & Jennings General Contracting is a leading San Diego-based general contracting firm specializing in commercial construction. Founded in 1981 by owners Tom Johnson and Jackie Jennings, the firm employs a staff of 46 in headquarters located at 6165 Greenwich Drive, San Diego, Calif. More information about the company can be found on the web at www.johnsonandjennings.com.



New Way’s Arborists Care for and Beautify Historic San Diego Landmark

Wade Wilmot, General Manager of New Way Tree Services, Inc., has been ardently watching over and protecting the historic “Kate Sessions” Tipuana Tipu for the last five years. Kate Sessions, “the mother of Balboa Park,” became a horticultural icon here in San Diego after opening a flower shop and a series of nurseries in Coronado, City Park, Mission Hills, and Pacific Beach. In 1939 Sessions became the first woman to be awarded the renowned Frank N. Meyer medal of the American Genetic Association for her work in plant introduction. Her Pacific Beach nursery has been named a historic site and is marked by an immense Tipuana Tipu tree. 

You can’t miss this big beautiful tree as you drive down Garnet and come to the crossroad of Soledad Mountain - directly across from another PB landmark, Rose Creek Cottage. As the landscape of PB continues to change and new developments spring up, Wilmot and his team continue to ensure the long life of this extraordinary tree by strategically altering its structure. They even go to the lengths of chasing construction guys and their trucks out from under it to protect its sensitive roots and trunk. “I am a steward of the trees,” said Wilmot. “It is my intention to have my grandchildren enjoy the trees and their grandchildren enjoy the trees. I’m very passionate about this.” 

If you have any questions about sustaining the health of a beloved tree in your neighborhood contact a certified arborist such as Wilmot. Driven by integrity and dedication, New Way Tree Services continues to provide exceptional tree services to all its clients in San Diego County. For more information please visit our website at www.newwaypro.com or contact Wade Wilmot toll free at 888.875.1403 ext. 332. 

Sales Manager

KBM Building Services provides a premier level of commercial cleaning services to Southern Californias’ highest profile office buildings, production and manufacturing facilities, retail centers and HOA’s. KBM is an award winning company defined by unparalleled customer service and employee satisfaction. In 2006 KBM expanded into Los Angeles County. KBM is one of San Diego's top 13 women-owned businesses and in 2007 was honored as one of San Diego’s Best Places to Work.

KBM is currently looking to hire a Sales Manager to join its already exceptional team. Position will develop and execute business plan for sales territory focusing on contract and “one time tag jobs for all divisions of company, create and maintains account tracking systems and obtain customer leads by driving territories, obtaining referrals, “warm calling” and using various available marketing tools and materials etc.

Ideal candidate will have bachelor’s degree or equivalent, five years of related sales experience. MUST BE detail oriented, self-motivated, achievement-focused, team player, skilled communicator/negotiator, skilled problem solver/organizer and have exceptional time-management. Contract janitorial or building related service sales a plus

Send your resume to hr@kbmsd.com or by fax to (858) 505-9867. Visit us on the web at www.kbmsd.com to learn more about us.

KBM offers a great working environment, good pay and benefits! Apply today.



Lease Administrator    

Purpose of Position:

A key member of the property management division in supporting the team by providing proactive, efficient, administrative assistance to Property Managers, Client Managers and the Lease Administration Manager.

Summary of Essential Job Functions:
-- Supports and tracks preparation of lease agreements. Updates tracking system
-- Prepares and oversees lease agreements from start to finish.
-- Responsible for organizing, regularly maintaining and archiving of property portfolio files; adminisistering and updating database information including contractor, client and tenant lists.

Required Skills:
1. Prioritizes projects and tasks according to the manager’s requirements, keeps the team informed of decisions or issues that impact the department and takes instructions and “adds to it” by taking the initiative to enhance the tasks.
2. Encourages and supports leadership and growth in others.
3. Maintains positive relationships with team and clients to ensure high level of satisfaction.
4. Requires four or more years of business or office experience, strong customer service skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
5. Computer literate and working experience with yardi, excel, word, email and internet.
6. Requires an excellent customer service approach to handle daily interactions.
7. Real Estate or facilities management experience a definite plus.
8. Legal background a definite asset.

For more information on the position please contact Colliers International by visiting: www.colliersmn.com/sandiego.

Make the most of your marketing budget, build your brand, and improve your bottom line. To view the ad rates flyer and purchase form, please click here: http://www.bomasd.org/pdf/2007_Ad_Flyer.pdf.

BOMA San Diego welcomes member submittals of articles and information. Contact the following committee members to submit an article:

Newsletter Committee Members:

Audrey Benedetto, Editor 
Benedetto Communications, Inc.
(619) 236-8397

Charlotte Smith, Assistant Editor  
Benedetto Communications, Inc.
(619) 236-8397

John Sawaya, Committee Chair   
ARC Roofing
(619) 588-2000 

Jason Lilley, Vice Chair   
Benchmark Landscape
(858) 864-6835

Bradley Brown   
Stay Green Tree Services
(858) 967-2148

Claudia Yap
Central Parking System, Inc.
(619) 235-5690

Christie Kong 
Equity Office Properties
(619) 230-1900

Josh Smith
DRI Commercial
(949) 266-1900

Jacqueline Taillant 
JACOR Construction
(619) 562-1591

Published by BOMA San Diego
P.O. Box 121166
San Diego, CA 92112-1166
Tel (619) 243-1817
Fax (619) 236-8497

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