RESOURCES
Rising Star Program
Mission
Goals
- Grow your professional network
- Build lasting professional relationships
- Gain a greater understanding of the CRE industry
- Learn more about BOMA/GLA and how to access association resources
Why Participate?
If you are new to the commercial real estate industry, participating in this program will enhance your professional growth and build your business network. Mentors will provide support, share knowledge, skills, information and serve as an industry resource throughout the year.
How Long is the Program?
The program beings January 24, 2024, at the Rising Star Orientation where participants will meet their mentor. The program ends August 31, 2024, and all participants successfully completing the program will receive a certificate of completion and will also qualify for the Rising Star Award presented at the Awards Gala in October.
How to Register
To participate in the program, register at 2024 BOMA/GLA Rising Star Program Registration Form by January 10, 2024. This program is free for all participants and mentors.
Eligibility
- Property Management Professional
- Assistant Property Manager, Property Coordinator, Office Manager, Tenant Coordinator, Administrative Assistants, Real Estate Coordinators
- Five years or less in the CRE Industry
- Current BOMA/GLA Member
Program Requirements
- Attend Rising Star Events
- Meet & Greet Orientation– January 24, 2024 (6:00 PM – 7:30 PM)
- Networking Event –May 2, 2024 (6:00 PM – 7:30 PM)
- Community Event with the Emerging Leaders Group –August 2024
- Attend two BOMA/GLA events with mentor(s)
- Join the BOMA/GLA Emerging Leaders Networking Group
- Connect with your mentor in February, April, June, and August to review professional goals.
- Provide BOMA/GLA with a written or video program testimonial.
2024 Participants
Alex Koenig, Lincoln
Andrew Fields, CBRE
Bethany Ahnert, Kilroy Realty Corporation
Bradley Kleinman, Kilroy Realty Corporation
David Reyes, CBRE
Emely Gutierrez, Kilroy Realty Corporation
Joshua Stevenson, CBRE
June Kim, Charles Dunn Real Estate Management Company
Kayla Rodriguez, Lincoln
Kelsey Chine, Charles Dunn Real Estate Management Company
Michael Sparaco, Colliers International
Monica Caporal, Brookfield Properties
Monique Moore, CBRE
Samantha Fuentes, Brookfield Properties
2024 Mentors
Amy Martin, The Muller Company
Barrett Stone, Anderson Real Estate
Christy Freshour, Cushman & Wakefield
Finland Alejo, Kilroy Realty Corporation
Frank Gaugler, Tishman Speyer
Jan Church, Lincoln
Jaymi Lacap, Rockhill Management, LLC
Joanna Morrow, LBA Realty, Inc.
Karla Alba, Avison Young
Natalie Wade, Rockhill Management, LLC
Nathan Sovich, CBRE
Shannon Hathaway, Irvine Company
Vicki Conrad, Cushman & Wakefield
Vivian Bryant, Tishman Speyer
2023 Rising Star Winner
Jessica Madrigal, Kilroy Realty Corporation