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June 2026

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WELCOME NEW BOARD MEMBERS

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BOMA Briefs Sponsors

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June 18, 2026 - BOMA METRO DETROIT welcomes two new members to the Board of Directors

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John Brien, CBRE, RPA, FMA, CCIM Director Property Management joins the BOMA Board of Directors and bringing with him a wealth of industry knowledge and BOMA experience. Prior to relocating to Detroit in 2017, John served as Associate Director in Atlanta, where his portfolio consisted of approximately 8 million square feet of commercial real estate product in Atlanta and Birmingham. Responsibilities include financial and operational management, client interaction, tenant relations, portfolio value enhancement strategies, staff supervision and sustainability implementation, project and construction management. Prior to joining CBRE, Mr. Brien successfully managed several Class “A” multi-tenant trophy assets in the Midtown and in the northern corridor submarket of Atlanta. In addition, he also managed several large facilities over one million square feet which included data center, research & development and emergency response centers. During that time, he guided the properties and property teams during interim transitions through asset dispositions to new ownerships.

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Mr. Brien has distinguished himself in the area of leadership by being the first recipient of the Building Owners and Managers Association’s (BOMA Georgia) Young Professional Award. Mr. Brien chaired BOMA’s professional development committee and editorial board. He also served on the BOMA Board of Directors for two years. Finally, he has been an author, reviewer and instructor for the Building Owners and Managers Institute (BOMI) and Building Owners and Managers Association for several years.

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After the Island Party we will host the Autumn Open at Rolling Meadows Golf Club in Whitmore Lake on September 14 and then the PULL for BOMA Clay Shoot Tournament on October 16 at the Detroit Gun Club. Save the dates and, seriously, register early before they sell out!

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While you are adding events to your calendar, reserve Wednesday, December 2 for The Outstanding Building of the Year Awards Show. Last year was Roaring at the Colony Club and in 2024 we Elevated the event with an interactive Shark Tank skit. 2026 is Seven times better. Save the Date and keep an eye out for the unveiling of TOBY’s 2026!

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As you have read here and elsewhere, BOMA is not just about Business Building events and Continuing Education, we are also fighting the good fight for our member businesses. We are very close to a legislative fix for abusive lawsuits. Discussion at the recent golf outing included how one individual is on his third slip and fall lawsuit wherein he has settled for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Without Open & Obvious legal protections, property owners and businesses owners are paying the price in legal and insurance fees. Help us help you and contact Samantha Clark at SClark@ThomasDuke.com with your stories of increased insurance premiums and frivolous lawsuits.

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I am glad that you are a part of BOMA Metro Detroit. Together we are the most powerful and connected commercial real estate association in Michigan.

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TOBY 2026 Applications open on July 1.

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What are the TOBYS?

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How Does It All Work?

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Annual Awards Property Manager of the Year Facility Manager of the Year Building Engineer of the Year Allied Member of the Year Principal Member of the Year Corporate Member of the Year Rising Star

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Wanting to enter to win a BOMA TOBY Award but have no idea where to begin?

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BOMA Releases Data Center Primer for Commercial Real Estate BOMA International

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What a day on the course! Check out the golf outing photos here. More photos coming soon!

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Trade Fair 2026 was a SUPER success! Check out the Trade Fair Video below and relive this historic moment:

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Thank you for being a member of BOMA Metro Detroit and for taking the time to read BOMA Briefs. Your support, involvement, and engagement help make our organization stronger every day. We are grateful for each and every one of you.

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Your BOMA Team, Rick and Rachel

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