BOMA Greater Phoenix (Building Owners and Managers Association), the industry group that advances the commercial real estate industry through advocacy, influence, and knowledge, is ending the year on a high note, electing its 2025 officers and board members and hosting its annual Awards Gala.
Kathryn Rhinehart, CMP, RPA, LEED GA, with NAI Horizon, will serve her second term as President in 2025. Rhinehart is joined by Vice President Amanda Forsmo, LEED AP O+M, Ryan Companies; Treasurer Carrie Scott, Allegis Group, Inc.; and Allied Chair Mary Crowder, SERVPRO of North Tempe. The incoming Board Governor will be voted in by the new board.
Kathryn Rhinehart
“As we look back on 2024, we are proud of the strides we’ve made in advancing the commercial real estate industry in the Valley. The collective efforts of BOMA Greater Phoenix have fostered growth, innovation, and community,” Rhinehart said. “Looking ahead to 2025, we are excited to build on this momentum, embracing new opportunities with unwavering commitment and vision.”
Board members for 2025: Bella Barker, Ace Building Maintenance; Patty Hartley, MODE Commercial; Ernie Jackson, RPA, FMA, Plaza Companies; Debbie Laing, Ryan Companies; Jeremy Lane, Paragon Services; Alexis Matt, Newmark; Emily Mehta, CPM, RPA, FMA, LEED GA, Shorenstein Realty Services; Jeff Potts, Shorenstein Realty Services; Sara Temple, MODE Commercial; and Jennifer Wiener, ViaWest Group.
BOMA Greater Phoenix held its 2024 Fall Gala Member Awards Dinner last month at The Clayton House in Scottsdale. Members were honored in 10 categories. They were:
- Allied Partner of the Year (tie): Cynthia Aburto, Sales & Marketing, Allstar Pro Painting, and Dave Little, Solutions Provider, K.M. Facility Services.
- Building Engineer of the Year: Jeff Potts, Chief Building Engineer, Shorenstein Realty Services.
- Civic Excellence Award: Patty Hartley, Founder | Designated Broker, MODE Commercial Property Management.
- Committee Chair of the Year Award: BOMA Open golf Co-Chairs Michael Scott, Client Advisor, Weems Asphalt, and Carrie Scott, Corporate Real Estate Manager, Allegis Group.
- Committee Member of the Year: Jim Quinn, Business Development, Diversified Roofing Group.
- Helping Hand Award: Ernie Jackson, Director of Property and Facility Services, Plaza Companies.
- Positive Attitude Award: Mary Crowder, Vice President of Business Development, SERVPRO of North Tempe.
- Property Manager of the Year Award: Emily Mehta, CPM, RPA, FMA, LEED GA, Property Manager, Shorenstein Realty Services.
- Service to the Profession: Jayme Bartholomew, Vice President of Real Estate, Development Services of America.
- Young Professional of the Year Award: Craig Petrovich, Director of Business Development, Sanders & Wohrman Corporation.
PHOTO CAPTION: Building Engineer of the Year Jeff Potts (left), Chief Building Engineer, Shorenstein Realty Services; and Property Manager of the Year, Emily Mehta, Property Manager, Shorenstein Realty Services.
