December 2013

January 21 - Monthly Program - Wakonda

February 18 - Monthly Program - Wakonda

March 11 - Monthly Program - Wakonda

April 15 - Monthly Program - Wakonda

May 20 - Monthly Program - Wakonda

June 17 - Monthly Program - Wakonda

July 17 - Golf Outing - Otter Creek

August 19 - Monthly Program - Wakonda

September 16 - Monthly Program - Wakonda
October TBD - Joint luncheon - BOMA, IREM, IFMA
November TBD -  Holiday Social

November 18 - Monthly Program - Wakonda

Dues will remain the same for 2014!!  It is now time to renew!

 

First member from an organization  $599
Additional members from an organization  $299 each

 

A HUGE thank you to Krista Capp with Hubbell Realty for serving on the board for the past seven years.  Her leadership and dedication to BOMA Iowa has helped us continue to be a relevant and strong organization.  

 

 

A big thank you to Craig Clabaugh with Otis Elevator for serving on the board the past two years overseeing the social committee. Craig introduced additional golf socials and drop-ins giving members more networking opportunities.

 

Many thanks to Jeff Hatfield for serving as our President in 2013. This was Jeff's second time serving on the BOMA Iowa board, displaying his support and dedication to the organization and the property management field.  Jeff led the charge with BOMA International to cancel their automatic dues increase for two years, which allowed us to keep our dues steady locally.  His enthusiasm and expertise has kept BOMA Iowa significant, strong and FUN!!

 

Ray Spriggs will officially retire on December 10th.  He has been a BOMA Iowa member since 1988.  He served on the board from 1996-2002 and served as President in 2001.  Ray and his wife, Dorothy, have attended many of the BOMA International Conferences.  Ray plans to help his wife with their Bed and Breakfast in Grinnell and also do some contracting work for Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance as they expand their facility.  In his free time, he hopes to explore the Midwest in their camper and maybe even take up golf.

 

Heather Burkart works for Nationwide Insurance as the Shared Services Supervisor, which is a part of Corporate Real Estate. She manages a 40 room conference center and oversees the operators/switch board.

 

Heather likes to spend time with her family.   She is married and has 3 children: Justin (16) Wyatt (12) and Reagan (11).  Her favorite hobby is reading.  

 

John McLaughlin from KCCI TV led a great discussion on Doppler radar and how meteorologists track severe weather at the BOMA  Iowa luncheon on November 19.

President - Jon Kurth 

Jon Kurth, MCR/RPA is a Vice President with the Corporate Real Estate department at Wells Fargo Bank.  Jon is a Strategic Planning Manager responsible for developing short and long term real estate strategies to optimize real estate assets and maximize shareholder value. Previously, Jon managed all property and project management for Wells Fargo Financial administrative facilities.  Jon has been a member of BOMA for 6 years and also serves on the board of directors for Operation Downtown and was a past President of the Des Moines Skywalk Association.  A graduate of Iowa State University, Jon has been based in Des Moines for 25 years and currently lives in Johnston with his wife Colette and family. 

 

 

VP Programs - James Smith 

James Smith is Vice President of Real Estate & Transaction Services for Terrus Real Estate Group, which is a full service real estate company managing approximately 4.8 million square feet of property throughout the state of Iowa and neighboring states. James is responsible for managing 17 properties comprised of retail, office, industrial and residential clients. James' other duties include new business development, supervision of staff, and brokerage services.  James is a graduate of the University of Iowa and is a volunteer with Over the Edge (Special Olympics), Down with Downs Syndrome and several other volunteer organizations. In his free time, James enjoys golfing and spending time with his two son's Sully and Sawyer.

 

 

VP Education - Mike Quick
Mike Quick, RPA, FMA is Regional Building Manager for FBL Financial Group, Inc.  His job includes Building / Facilities Management for Farm Bureau Financial Services at their state office locations in Phoenix AZ, Salt Lake City, UT, Las Cruces, NM, Minneapolis, MN, Huron, SD, and Lincoln, NE.  Mike took the Building Trades Program at DMACC, did a 4 year Electrical Apprentice Program and still keeps his Master Electrical License up to date.  In the community he helps with Make-A-Wish (Jolly Holiday Lights), Habitat for Humanity, and United Way.  Mike is married to Sandy and has two 2 children in college.   

 

 

VP Secretary/Treasurer - Kate Miller 

Kate Miller is a Property Manager for Draper and Kramer, Inc. at the Capital Square building located in downtown Des Moines.  The building features a mix of commercial office and retail space and Kate's duties range from handling the day-to-day goings-on to long-term planning to brokerage services.  In addition to BOMA, she also serves on the board of directors for the Downtown Community Alliance and the Des Moines Skywalk Association and is a member of ICREA.  She and her husband Chris are newlyweds and reside in Des Moines. 

 

VP Membership - Scott Cooley 

Scott Cooley is a Vice President with Management Professionals, Inc., a subsidiary of R&R Realty Group. Scott is responsible for the field operations of the portfolio that exceeds 6 million square feet of commercial office, flex, retail, warehouse and multi-family property. He has over 15 years of commercial real estate experience. Scott is a US Army veteran and a graduate of William Penn University. He is a member of the Johnston Rotary and enjoys volunteering with Rebuilding Together of Greater Des Moines. Scott resides near Granger with his wife Jennifer and two sons. 

Member at Large - Tricia Matthies

Tricia Matthies is a Senior Property Manager with Hubbell Property Management.  She has more than 15 years of professional commercial property management experience. Tricia is currently responsible for managing just under one million square feet of property in central Iowa.  As manager of The Iowa Clinic, Lakeview Medical, Century I and II buildings and Cobblestone Market, Tricia has experience with the full spectrum of property types from retail, medical and class A office to flex and multi-use.  Tricia is a veteran of the United State Marine Corps and a member of IREM.  Tricia and her husband Andrew Beltrame live in Johnston with their six children and one grandchild.

 

Past President - Jeff Hatfield

Jeff Hatfield, RPA/CPM is VP of Development at the Graham Group, which is a national developer of medical office buildings.  He performs leasing and asset management functions for 7 buildings in Des Moines, Tucson, Columbia (Missouri) and Sioux Falls.  He was previously a board member for BOMA Iowa from 1994-1999. He is active in the community as an Urbandale Planning and Zoning commissioner; adjunct instructor at Drake University; Downtown Community Alliance board member and in the Big Brothers/Sisters organization.  He is a life-long Des Moines area resident, a Drake graduate (BA/MA) and he is married to the lovely Liz.

 

Allied Representative - Karen Goldsworth

Karen Goldsworth is a Sales Manager with Strauss Security Solutions in Urbandale. Strauss Security Solutions has been serving Iowa for more than 80 years. They offer the latest in high security products including card access, keyless entry, locks, hardware, and security surveillance systems as well as custom keying. Karen has been with Strauss Security solutions for more than eleven years. She is a graduate of Iowa State University. She currently is on the board of trustees for Children and Families of Iowa, the executive board for the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce and is a graduate of the Greater Des Moines Leadership Class as well as recipient of the Forty under 40 award. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family which includes three children and husband Shaun.

Link quickly to all BOMA International Publications:

 

Publications Catalog

 

Standards Catalog

 

  

 

President

Jeff Hatfield

Graham Group

505 5th Ave, Ste 200

Des Moines, IA 50309-2449

Phone: 515-699-7116

Fax: 515-699-7117

Email: jhatfield@grahamgrp.com

  

Jon Kurth

Wells Fargo

1 Home Campus, MAC X2401-057

West Des Moines, IA 50328

Phone: 515-213-6424

Fax: 515-213-6562

Email:  jonkurth@wellsfargo.com

 

James Smith  

Email: James.Smith@terrus.com

 

 

Mike Quick

FBL Financial Group, Inc.

5400 University Ave

West Des Moines, IA 50266

Phone: 515-226-6214

Fax: 515-226-6559

Email: mquick@fbfs.com

 

 

Kate Miller

Draper & Kramer of Iowa, Inc.

400 Locust, Suite 245

Des Moines, IA 50309-2360

Phone: 515-282-5505

Fax: 515-282-8511

Email: K.Cline@dkres.com

 

Member at Large

Scott Cooley

R&R Realty Group

1225 Jordan Creek Pkwy, Ste 214

West Des Moines, IA 50266

Phone: 515-223-4500 

 

Past President

Krista Capp  

Email: krista.capp@hubbellrealty.com

 

Craig Clabaugh

Otis Elevator Co.

10052 Justin Dr, Ste D

Urbandale, IA 50322

Phone: 515-270-9660

Fax: 515-270-2284

Email: craig.clabaugh@otis.com

Association Executive

Dawn O'Connor

BOMA Iowa

PO Box 250

Des Moines, IA 50301

Phone: 515-967-3895

Email: bae@bomaiowa.org

 

To represent and promote, in partnership with our vendors and suppliers, the interests of those engaged in the ownership and/or operation of commercial or government properties through effective leadership, advocacy, exchange of information, and professional development.

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Program:  2014 Events in Des Moines