Who is BOMA?
A Community
A dynamic team of staff, 10 engaged committees and hundreds of Calgary commercial real estate professionals (and counting).
Current & Connected
We’re in-the-know. Expect the most current and relevant information through exclusive BOMA Calgary publications and resources.
Career Builders
Flourish at BOMA. We give you all the tools you need to help you create your dream career through education, networking and mentorship.
Eco-Friendly
BOMA was green before green was hip. We conduct evaluation of building performance through BOMA BEST® Certification.
BOMA in Calgary
Established in the 1960s, BOMA Calgary is an industry association that promotes the professional standards of commercial building ownership and property management. BOMA is incorporated as a not-for-profit under the Societies Act of Alberta.
BOMA across the globe
BOMA Calgary is affiliated with BOMA Canada, an organization that represents the industry nationally, and with BOMA International, headquartered in Washington, D.C. This 19,000 member organization represents building industry groups in the United States, and provides a conduit for partnerships with like organizations around the world.
Vision
BOMA Calgary is the valued source of knowledge and leadership for commercial real estate.
Mission
BOMA Calgary demonstrates commitment to building excellence in the commercial real estate sector through advocacy, education and professional relationships.
Staff
Board of Directors
BOMA’s volunteers are the heart of the organization. This includes the volunteer Board of Directors, a great group of industry leaders who are elected on three year terms at the April AGM.
Candace Clark
Chair
Practise Leader, Western Canada - Avison Young
Tanya Befus
Chair Elect
General Manager - QuadReal Property Group
Graham Halsall
Treasurer
Director, Sustainability & Risk Management - ONE Properties
Rob Blackwell
Past Chair
Senior Vice President, Investments & Asset Management - Aspen Properties
Blair Carbert
Founding Partner - Carbert Waite LLP
Laurel Edwards
Vice President, Property Tax Services - Avison Young
Keri Cormier
Vice President - QuadReal Property Group
Carla Fedele
Senior Vice President, Asset & Property Management
Talia Purdy
General Manager - BentallGreenOak
Gio Worsley
Partner, Property Tax Services - MNP LLP
Shawn Hanson
VP, Real Estate & Asset Management I ROYOP
Committees
There are 10 standing committees and at least three ad hoc subcommittees which are project based. BOMA committee members bring their expertise and passion for the industry and channel it into the resources, publications, professional development opportunities and direction for the organization. If there is a product, service or publication provided by BOMA, there is likely a committee behind it!
