Committees
Get involved with AOBA by participating on a Committee and by supporting AOBA staff when advocacy issues require member input. Your engagement is critical to our success!
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Interested in making the most of your membership? Consider joining a committee by completing this form or contact the staff member for details about how to participate. Committees and briefings are open to AOBA members in good standing only.
Associate's Coalition Team
Meetings: Quarterly
The Associate's Coalition Team supports AOBA by determining best ways to improve the overall Associate member experience while working to advance AOBA's mission.
Email Jeanne Clarke at jclarke@aoba-metro.org for more information.
Director, Client Development Capitol Concierge, Inc.
(202)741-0188
Chair
Community Outreach Committee
Meetings: Held as needed at AOBA. Newcomers welcome!
The Community Outreach Committee volunteers each year to support Washington area schools and nonprofits. Explore more of our charitable work online at https://www.aoba-metro.org/community-outreach.
Email Jeanne Clarke at jclarke@aoba-metro.org for more information.
Commercial Engineer Awards Committee
Meetings: 5 meetings leading up to the Commercial Awards Ceremony.
The Commercial Engineer Awards Committee plans the yearly award process which acknowledges outstanding commercial engineers who are vital to the day-to-day operations of members’ office buildings.
Email Brandy Peak at bpeak@aoba-metro.org for more information.
LEED AP, SMA, SMT DC3rd Regional Engineer Boston Properties
(202)838-2802
Chair
District of Columbia Government Affairs Committee
Meetings: Quarterly at AOBA or via conference call
The District of Columbia Government Affairs Committee keeps members informed of any regulatory and legislative developments relating to their ability to conduct business in the District of Columbia.
Email Randi Marshall at rmarshall@aoba-metro.org for more information.
District of Columbia Political Action Committee
Email Nicola Whiteman at nwhiteman@aoba-metro.org for more information.
Emergency Preparedness Committee
Meetings: Held quarterly; Education program held each September
The Emergency Preparedness Committee enhances emergency preparedness within the commercial real estate industry, working collaboratively with public safety agencies in Northern Virginia, Suburban Maryland, and the District of Columbia. This will be achieved through private/public partnerships, information sharing, and the proactive dissemination of relevant information to AOBA members regarding current or forthcoming events impacting the region, as appropriate. The Committee serves as AOBA's key point of contact for emergency preparedness planning, protocols, best practices and lessons learned. For more information, visit: https://www.aoba-metro.org/emergency-preparedness
Email Brewster Thackeray at bthackeray@aoba-metro.org for more information.
Golf Committee
Meetings: 4th Wednesday of every month beginning in March. Newcomers welcome!
This committee is responsible for planning and executing AOBA’s annual golf tournament, including recruiting attendees, securing sponsors, finalizing the menu, managing logistics, planning additional activities, and more. Committee members serve as key contributors to all aspects of the golf tournament.
Email Brandy Peak at bpeak@aoba-metro.org for more information.
Certified Apartment Supplier, Educated Business Partner (CAI) Director of Business Development Toepfer Construction Company, Inc.
(301)336-8600
Golf Committee Chair
Property Operations Associate Scott Management, Inc.
(301)717-6585
Golf Committee Chair
K.E.E.P. Committee
Meetings: Quarterly
The K.E.E.P. (Knowledge and Excellence in Emergency Preparedness) Program was established in 2016 as a branch of the AOBA Emergency Preparedness Committee. K.E.E.P. is an annual awards program that highlights a team’s effective emergency preparedness plan with their tenants and community and recognizes excellence in this critical arena.
Email Brewster Thackeray at bthackeray@aoba-metro.org for more information.
MRICS Director of Property Management Stream Realty Partners
(202)595-1488
Chair
Maintenance Mania Committee
Meetings: Held as needed
The Maintenance Mania Committee is responsible for responsible for planning and executing Maintenance Mania, including recruiting attendees, securing sponsors, finalizing the menu, managing logistics, planning additional activities, and more. Committee members serve as key contributors to all aspects of Maintenance Mania.
Email Jeanne Clarke at jclarke@aoba-metro.org for more information.
Maryland Government Affairs Committee
Meetings: Monday afternoons in January and February
The Maryland Government Affairs Committee provides input and guidance to AOBA government affairs staff in establishing positions on Maryland legislative and regulatory issues that impact members.
Email Erin Bradley at ebradley@aoba-metro.org or Nicola Whiteman at nwhiteman@aoba-metro.org for more information.
Maryland Political Action Committee
Email Nicola Whiteman at nwhiteman@aoba-metro.org for more information.
Vice President, Property Management Southern Management Corporation
(703)902-9544
Chair
Speaker Series
Meetings: Held as needed in AOBA's conference room
The Speaker Series committee is responsible for producing presentations of interest and benefit to AOBA's members.
Email Brandy Peak at bpeak@aoba-metro.org for more information.
TOBY Awards Committee
Meetings: Held as needed in AOBA's conference room
The TOBY Awards Committee is responsible for planning and executing AOBA's local TOBY Awards program, including promotion of entries, regular review of standards and judging procedures, and more.
Email Brandy Peak at bpeak@aoba-metro.org for more information.
Utility Briefings
Meetings: All members are invited to Utility Briefings, held periodically in AOBA's Conference room.
The Utility Briefings Committee keeps members updated on information pertaining to the cost of utilities, electricity, gas and water. AOBA staff and consultants provide information on pending rate applications, including surcharges, class allocations and changes in rate design. Members are also updated on proposed and potential changes in laws and regulations that would impact their costs of energy, as well as on energy markets. The goal of these briefings is to help members understand the process by which their utility and energy costs are determined, in conjunction with the status of energy markets, in order to help members prepare their budgets.
Email Frann Francis at ffrancis@aoba-metro.org for more information.
Senior Vice President and General Counsel AOBA
(202)296-3390x766
Chair
Virginia Government Affairs Committee
Meetings: Check with staff on meeting dates and guidelines
The Virginia Government Affairs committee provides input, direction, guidance and assistance to AOBA government affairs staff in the development and implementation of a comprehensive legislative and regulatory agenda advocating for the interests of commercial and multifamily rental property owners and managers in Northern Virginia.
Email Brian Gordon at bgordon@aoba-metro.org for more information.
Managing Director, Commercial Property Management Lerner Enterprises
(301)692-2664
Chair
Virginia Political Action Committee
Email Nicola Whiteman at nwhiteman@aoba-metro.org for more information.
Executive Vice President Borger Management, Inc.
(202)898-2936
Co-Chair
