BOMA/GLA Security Leaders Shine at Facilities Conference
BOMA/GLA leadership took center stage at this year’s Southern California Facilities Conference, highlighting the strength and expertise within our membership.
Our industry continues to lead the way on critical issues like building safety—and this session made clear just how important that work is for today’s property teams.
What You Need to Know
Our Security & Emergency Preparedness Committee Chairs, Mario Gaggioli and Ivan Villegas, delivered a powerful presentation focused on building a true security culture across commercial properties.
Their session emphasized:
- Training teams to respond confidently in real-world situations
- Engaging tenants as active participants in building safety
- Strengthening situational awareness across properties
- Implementing proactive strategies to prevent and respond to incidents
Effective building security isn’t just about protocols—it’s about people, coordination, and daily awareness.
We were also proud to see BOMA/GLA Board Member Michele Morales in attendance, supporting the conversation and reinforcing the importance of industry leadership and collaboration.
How It Impacts You
Security expectations for commercial properties continue to rise—whether it’s tenant expectations, liability concerns, or real-world safety challenges.
Building a strong security culture can help reduce risk, improve response times, and create a safer environment for tenants, visitors, and staff.
The strategies shared at the conference are directly applicable to day-to-day building operations—and highlight why staying engaged with BOMA/GLA's Security and Emergency Preparedness Committee is important.
Stay Connected
Don’t miss our Security & Emergency Preparedness Committee’s educational event of the year:
Keeping Buildings Safe by Working With BIDs and Local Groups on September 23rd. Register here.
