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!
Register for an upcoming committee meeting on our Upcoming Events page. Filter by committee!
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.
David H. Hillman Maverick Award Committee
Meetings: Quarterly
The David H. Hillman Maverick Award Committee assists AOBA’s Board of Directors by accepting nominations for the David H. Hillman Maverick Award and to evaluate the relative success of those nominations in fulfilling the goals of the award.
Email Cynthia Alfaro at calfaro@aoba-metro.org for more information.
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 Cynthia Alfaro at calfaro@aoba-metro.org for more information.
Engineering Committee
Meetings: To be determined
This committee is responsible for planning the Commercial Engineer of the Year Awards, planning educational seminars and trainings for Engineers, and creating a community of engineers who can share best practices, brainstorm solutions, and support professional growth.
Email Brandy Peak at bpeak@aoba-metro.org for more information.
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 Brandy Peak at bpeak@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.
Professional Development Committee
Meetings: 6 times/year
This Committee is responsible for planning and executing educational sessions, webinars, and additional seminars to fulfill needs of the industry. Committee representatives serve as key contributors and subject matter experts to new and existing programs. This committee strives to develop multifamily and commercial professionals throughout Metropolitan DC region.
Email Brandy Peak at bpeak@aoba-metro.org for more information
Special Events Committee
Meeting: 4th Wednesday of every month
This committee is responsible for planning and executing AOBA’s events, which include the Annual Meeting, Golf tournament, and Holiday party, among other events as needed and directed by the membership. This committee is responsible for recruiting attendees, securing sponsors, finalizing the menu, managing logistics, planning additional activities, and more. Committee members serve as key contributors to all aspects of AOBA’s events.
Email Brandy Peak for more information at bpeak@aoba-metro.org
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.
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.
Virginia Political Action Committee
Meetings: Check with staff on meeting dates and guidelines
The Virginia Political Action 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.
