BOMA/NY election brings officers to respective positions for another year

In fulfillment of a major platform plank of the current BOMA/NY administration headed by president Louis Mantia, BOMA/NY's just-completed election brings a number of next generation leaders to the BOMA/NY board of directors, while returning the current seasoned officers back to their respective positions for another year. Mantia and his officer team's "youth movement" plank has emphasized bringing in new blood to the organization at all levels, including a student membership and as the election demonstrated, at the board of directors. In addition, Mantia said, the association has just expanded its outreach commitment and is now actively supporting recruitment of our returning veterans from Iraq, Afghanistan and other tours of duty. "Their technical skills, leadership training and discipline are well-suited for a career in property management—a career we can assure them will keep them close to home," said Mantia, adding that "our industry is one that is relatively well insulated from out-sourcing. But even should that occur, we are advocating offering veterans employment. BOMA/NY is also committed to providing veterans with the most advanced education available in our field." Continuing for another year are Louis Mantia (Cushman & Wakefield, Inc.) as president; Thomas Hill, RPA (Boston Properties) as vice president; James Kleeman, RPA (Port Authority of NY & NJ) as treasurer and Ronald Zeccardi (The Moinian Group) as secretary. Joining the board of directors for three-year terms beginning January 1, 2013 and ending December 31, 2015 are: Patrick Dolan, SJP Properties; Kevin Hoey, Cassidy Turley New York, Inc.; Mark Landstrom, RPA, Piedmont Office Realty Trust; Javier Lezamiz, CPM, Hidrock Realty, Inc.; Geraldine Szabo, LEED AP, JP Morgan Chase & Co.; and Nicholas Turkovic, Vornado Realty Trust.