2026 Board of Directors Announced

Announcing the 2026 BOMA Fort Lauderdale/Palm Beaches Leadership

BOMA Fort Lauderdale/Palm Beaches is pleased to announce the Officers, Board of Directors, and Future Leaders Council (FLC) who will guide our association in 2026. This exceptional group of industry professionals represents the depth, expertise, and collaborative spirit that continue to strengthen our local commercial real estate community.

As we enter a new year, we are grateful for their commitment to advancing education, advocacy, professional development, and member engagement across our region. We are proud to welcome the following leaders to serve as our 2026 Executive Officers:

President – Julie Palmer-Nicholson, RPA – Avison Young
Vice President – Trica Schmidt, CPM – Concierge Property Solutions, LLC
Secretary/Treasurer – Alina Villar, RPA – JLL
Associate Member Liaison – Karen Terry – GreenTeam Building Services
Immediate Past President – Kevin Ault – Workspace Property Trust

These individuals bring extensive experience and a shared commitment to delivering meaningful value to our members throughout the year.

Our Board of Directors includes a diverse and accomplished group of property professionals who will provide insight, perspective, and leadership across all committees and initiatives:

Cary Fronstin, RPA, LEED GA, BOMA Fellow – Foundry Commercial
Marty Busekrus, SIOR, CPM, CCIM – Ciminelli Real Estate Services, LLC
Stuart Pechner, CPM, RPA – Link Logistics
Michele Pellico, RPA, FMA – Related Ross
Megan Purdue – Stiles Property Management
Andres Sosa – World One
Jeanette Alston-Watkins – Soprema
Rob Farina – RJF Environmental Consultant Services

Their leadership supports every part of our mission—from education and events to advocacy and community partnerships.We are also proud to recognize the members of our Future Leaders Council, a group dedicated to professional growth, peer support, and preparing the next generation of industry leaders:

Brandi Ackerman – M.A. Construction Group
Tania Leon – CBRE
Angel Martinez – JLL
Andrea Restrepo – JLL
Venus Rodriguez – Midtown Realty Group
Dionne Sims – Grover Corlew

These emerging professionals reflect the energy, curiosity, and ambition that keep our industry advancing.

Looking Ahead to 2026

With this strong leadership team in place, BOMA FTLPB is poised for another year of exceptional programming, member engagement, advocacy, education, and industry impact. We extend our sincere appreciation to all who serve—and to every member who contributes to making our association a thriving professional community.

Please join us in congratulating our incoming leadership team. We look forward to a remarkable year ahead!