(WASHINGTON, D.C.—April 15, 2008) Siemens Building Technologies, Inc., an industry leader in innovative comfort, security and safety systems, is the newest Leadership Circle Partner of the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International. As a Leadership Circle Partner, Siemens pledged $25,000 to support 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 demonstrates the commitment of leading organizations to support BOMA International with the needed resources to advance its advocacy, education and research initiatives that benefit the entire commercial real estate industry.
“Siemens is an industry leader in products, solutions and services for buildings and we welcome them as a Leadership Circle Partner,” said BOMA International Chairman and Chief Elected Officer Brenna S. Walraven, RPA, CPM, executive managing director, national property management, USAA Real Estate Company. “They bring know-how and years of experience in the commercial building industry, and we look forward to strengthening our relationship and working together on crucial programs and education to benefit commercial real estate.”
“We are pleased to join BOMA as a Leadership Circle Partner,” said Fred Brunk, Vice President of Strategic Accounts. “We are excited to explore the opportunities this partnership provides to advance the industry together. Many of our customers are BOMA members and we look forward to this new and exciting relationship.”
The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International is an international federation of 92 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.
As a leading provider of energy and environmental solutions, building controls, fire safety and security systems solutions, Siemens Building Technologies, Inc., makes buildings comfortable, safe, secure and less costly to operate. With U.S. headquarters in Buffalo Grove, Ill., Siemens Building Technologies employs 7,200 people and provides a full range of services and solutions from more than 100 locations coast-to-coast. Worldwide, the company has 28,000 employees and operates from more than 500 locations in 51 countries. For more information on Siemens Building Technologies, visit: www.usa.siemens.com/buildingtechnologies
CONTACT:
Laura Horsley
Director of Communications
BOMA International
(202) 326-6315 or lhorsley@boma.org