(Washington, D.C.—October 23, 2006) BMS Catastrophe (BMS CAT), a commercial and industrial property restoration company based in Fort Worth, Texas, is the latest organization to participate in the successful partnership program of the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International with a $50,000 pledge to become a Cornerstone Partner.
Cornerstone Partners represent the highest level of investment an organization can make in supporting BOMA's vital programs in advocacy, education, research and membership. BOMA International's partnership program, developed in 2004, allows companies to invest in their own success and viability, as well as that of the industry. With three levels of participation—Cornerstone Partner ($50,000), Leadership Circle ($25,000) and Supporting Partner ($10,000)—the program has benefited industry organizations that offer a wide range of services to commercial real estate professionals.
"BOMA International Cornerstone Partners take the highest pledge to advance and energize our industry," said BOMA International Chairman and Chief Elected Officer Kurt Padavano, RPA, CPM, FMA, SMA, and Chief Operating Officer of Advance Realty Group of Bedminster, N.J. "We are honored to welcome BMS CAT as the newest Cornerstone Partner and look forward to working together to promote and communicate key programs and issues to BOMA members and the entire commercial real estate industry. BMS CAT has a proven record of excellence in damage restoration and is committed to helping building owners and managers recover when a loss or catastrophe occurs. One need only to look at the quality of service they provided in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina to know that they are among the best at what they do."
"We are delighted to become BOMA International Cornerstone Partners," said Lloyd Swiggum, president, BMS Catastrophe. "Our job at BMS CAT is to respond quickly and efficiently when catastrophe strikes commercial properties, and building owners and managers are among our core customer base. By taking part in BOMA International's partnership program, we look to collaborate on important industry initiatives and extend our customer service promise even further."
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The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International is an international federation of more than 90 local associations and affiliated organizations. BOMA's 16,500-plus members own or manage more than 9 billion square feet of commercial properties in North America and throughout the world. The mission of BOMA International is to enhance the human, intellectual and physical assets of the commercial real estate industry through advocacy, education, research, standards and information. Founded in 1907, BOMA International celebrates 100 years of commercial real estate in 2007. Learn more at www.boma.org.
BMS CAT was founded in 1981 and specializes in commercial and industrial property damage restoration following fires, floods, hurricanes, earthquakes and other catastrophic events. BMS CAT is able to restore structure and contents including documents and vital records, microfilm/microfiche, telecommunications, electronics as well as decontamination of mold, deodorization and dehumidification. For more information, visit www.bmscat.com.
CONTACT:
Laura Horsley
Director of Communications
BOMA International
(202) 326-6315 or lhorsley@boma.org