NEW YORK, NY (February 5, 2024) BOMA New York, the City’s most influential commercial real estate trade organization, is proud to announce that Patrick J. Dolan, RPA, Senior Property Manager at The Durst Organization and head of operations at One World Trade Center is the new Chair of BOMA New York.
Mr. Dolan has been a member of BOMA New York since 2000 and has served as an Officer for the past six years. Mr. Dolan is also on the Executive Committee of Caring to Remember, served on the Board of Directors for Hearts to Homes, and is an ardent supporter of CaringKind, The Heart of Alzheimer's Caregiving. He also served in the US Marines, stationed in the Western Pacific for four years.
Mr. Dolan said, “I am in the problem-solving business. My training in the Marine Corp taught me the importance and impact of good leadership and prepared me to tackle any obstacle.” He continued, “BOMA New York has been an integral part of my career. I thank Matt Duthie for his diligence as Chair, and I am both honored and excited to be Chair of BOMA New York during a critical time in the commercial real estate industry.”
Matt Duthie, RPA, Senior Vice President of Property Management at Newmark was the Chair of BOMA New York from 2021-2023 and oversaw a host of successes during his tenure including but not limited to, attraction and retention of over 900 BOMA New York Members; production of the first annual Proptech Expo & Seminar; accomplished the highest attended Pinnacle Awards for two years in a row; and merged the Long Island BOMA chapter into BOMA New York.
Mr. Duthie said, “Pat is a born leader. His dedication to his profession is evident by his robust appreciation of the full career lifecycle in CRE, and his passion to mentor the future leaders of our industry. He is going to be a great Chair of BOMA New York.”
The Durst Organization is a leader in the development of sustainable buildings having built the first green office tower, One Five One West 42nd Street, the first LEED Platinum skyscraper, One Bryant Park, and the largest LEED Gold building in the world, One World Trade Center.
Thomas Duffe, Chief Operating Officer of The Durst Organization, said, “At One World Trade Center, Pat Dolan manages the tallest building in the western hemisphere. Overseeing three million square feet, he leads his team with expertise and dedication, and always finds time to mentor the next generation. BOMA is fortunate to have him as Chair to continue their important work partnering with property managers, engineers, and tenants.”
BOMA New York will stay true to its mission via an active calendar of events, with a focus on networking, information sharing, education, and advocacy. As Chair of BOMA New York, Mr. Dolan, alongside BOMA New York’s ten committees, will examine market trends related to the operation and growth of the CRE industry, explore the possibilities of proptech, activate decarbonization and renewable energy solutions, promote the importance of life safety issues, work with the mayor’s office, city departments and agencies on industry legislative issues related to building codes and regulations, attract new membership, and highlight industry thought leaders.
“BOMA New York models excellence. I congratulate Pat Dolan on becoming its new Chair and look forward to being supportive of its continued growth,” said Henry H. Chamberlain, APR, FASAE, CAE, President & Chief Operating Officer BOMA International.
The new Officers of BOMA New York were officially announced at the Association’s Holiday Luncheon at the end of last year and include:
Patrick J. Dolan, RPA, The Durst Organization - Chair
Sharon Hart Fanelli, RPA, CPM, New York Life Investors, Vice Chair
Bridget Cunningham, Vornado Realty Trust - Treasurer
Eduardo Fiallo, Hines - Secretary
According to the BOMA New York bylaws, each Officer congruently serves a 2-year term. Officers naturally ascend. Accordingly, Sharon Hart Fanelli, RPA, CPM, Senior Director at New York Life Investors, will become the next Chair of BOMA New York in 2026.
ABOUT BOMA NEW YORK: The Building Owners & Managers Association of Greater New York (BOMA New York), is the Greater New York area’s federation of BOMA International, the world’s largest trade association. BOMA New York represents all commercial real estate professionals in the five boroughs – the largest industry in the market area, contributing approximately $27 billion to the state economy. BOMA New York members are responsible for the ownership and management of approximately 530 million square feet of office space, including some of the world’s most prestigious properties. Members include building owners, professional property management firms, professional service providers (architects, engineers, systems consultants, etc.) and contract services providers in construction, elevator maintenance, cleaning services, and others. For more information, please visit bomany.org. ABOUT THE DURST ORGANIZATION:The Durst Organization, founded in 1915 by Joseph and Rose Durst, is the owner, manager, and builder of 13 million square feet of premier Manhattan office towers and over three million square feet of residential rental properties, with 3,400 rental apartments built and several thousand units in the pipeline. The Durst Organization is recognized as a world leader in the development of high-performance and environmentally advanced commercial and residential buildings where people live, work, and thrive. For more information, visit durst.org.
