14 Members on the Move
changes • promotions • awards Erik Carlson was named Regional Engineering Manager for Metro Services Group, SF Bay Area region, and is overseeing current and new engineering accounts. He joins a team of dynamic and forward-thinking building service professionals, bringing attention to detail and a collaborative hands-on approach to building operations and maintenance for a wide variety of clients. Erik also expertly chairs the BOMA SF Events Committee. Look for him at upcoming events! Rob Davis brings over 25 years of sales and business development leadership to his new role as Vice President of Sales and Business Development for ProGuard Security Services. With over 11 years of experience working directly with commercial property managers, Rob understands the need to maximize value, respect budgets, and consider the big picture. An active BOMA member since 2010, he is also well aware of the importance of BOMA’s advocacy, education, and overall impact on the CRE community. Caroline Grafft has transitioned from San Francisco to the Peninsula as Director of Operations for Hudson Pacific Properties. She will oversee the 2M SF portfolio of office properties located in Foster City, Redwood City and San Carlos. In her new role she will guide and lead the property management teams as well as a regional administrator. She is looking forward to learning a new portfolio and expanding her relationships into the Peninsula.
A new BOMA SF member and Gold Corporate Sponsor, facility services leader UG2 has brought on several industry veterans to expand its presence in California and meet growing demand along the West Coast. Founder Louis J. Lanzillo, Jr. launched UG2 in 2012, and the privately held company has grown exponentially, with regional offices in Boston, Chicago, Washington, D.C., New York City, Los Angeles, Sunnyvale and West Palm Beach. Jeff Palmer oversees engineering operations as Senior Regional Vice President, Western U.S. and Midwest. Coming to UG2 from Able Services, Jeff brings more than 25 years of facility management expertise in commercial office buildings, life science, technology, and healthcare facilities. A former union member with experience negotiating labor union agreements, he excels at building strong teams and lasting customer relationships. Jeff is a graduate of the California Maritime Academy. As UG2’s new Vice President of Building Maintenance, California, Stu Collins leverages his deep expertise in operations, which includes his former role at Able Services where he managed Southern and Northern California markets and 35 million sq. ft. of commercial real estate space. Stu is a natural communicator with a diverse skillset that ranges from facilitating union negotiations to implementing building inspection and safety platforms and employing scope adjustments. He holds a Master of Arts degree from the University of Dundee. Evan DuBose brings more than 25 years of facility services expertise to his new position as UG2’s Regional Associate Vice President of Engineering, Bay Area and Pacific Northwest. He brings a long history of success developing regions, building teams, and strengthening customer relationships. Evan refined his management style and his focus on training and mentoring in his last position at Able Services where he was overseeing the efforts of more than 400 employees in large commercial, life science, technology and healthcare facilities throughout the region.
