BOMA New York has hired Lori Raphael as its new executive director, succeeding Bobbi McGowan, who had been with the organization for 33 years.
She joins organization from the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, where she was the senior vice president of strategic partnerships and director of real estate programs.
“We are excited to welcome Lori to BOMA New York. She has the unique blend of asset management, member services, and government affairs experience to guide BOMA New York and work collaboratively with all stakeholders,” said Matt Duthie, senior vice president of property management for Newmark, and chair of BOMA New York.
Raphael focused on the chamber’s members to ensure fulfillment of commitments and satisfaction with their overall member experience.
Prior to the Brooklyn Chamber, she served as vice president of asset management for New York City Economic Development Corporation, where she was responsible for operating, marketing and leasing a diverse portfolio throughout NYC. Notably, she developed the marketing strategy for the three million square feet of commercial space at the Brooklyn Army Terminal and administered the MetroTech ground leases during her NYCEDC tenure. Raphael is a graduate of Brooklyn College, CUNY.
“As a city resident with Brooklyn roots, nothing makes me happier than the opportunity to advocate for and support programming that creates a better city to live in, work in and visit,” Raphael said.
McGowan joined BOMA New York in February 1989. Throughout her tenure, she stewarded BOMA New York through multiple market cycles and challenges, including 9/11 and the recent pandemic, both of which created a seismic shift with the way commercial properties are owned and managed.
“For more than three decades, Bobbi has championed the CRE industry with excellence,” Duthie said. “BOMA New York is grateful for the decades of service Bobbi gave to the Association and the local CRE industry.”
