Gabriel Eckert

Gabriel Eckert received the 2006 Pen & Quill Award from BOMA Atlanta. The award was created to recognize significant contributions made by an individual to BOMA Atlanta’s print magazine.

Gabriel joined the BOMA Atlanta staff in February 2005 in the newly created position of Director of Communications and Marketing. By November 2006, he was serving as the association’s Executive Director. Gabriel received the award in recognition of his leadership in producing the association’s official publications: the BOMA Views print newsletter and Atlanta Office & Commercial Real Estate Magazine.

In 2005 and 2006, Gabriel led BOMA Atlanta’s magazine production, including working with members to produce timely content related to the operation and management of commercial real estate. He also coordinated with Office & Commercial Real Estate Magazines, the company that published BOMA Atlanta’s print publications, on layout and design, as well as advertising strategy. Additionally, Gabriel’s photography was often used in the magazine.

“Gabriel brought a great deal of professional experience and expertise to BOMA Atlanta’s communications and marketing efforts, especially magazine production,” said 2004-2006 BOMA Atlanta Executive Director Jim Moody, CAE. “His leadership increased the quality and member value provided through our magazine and other communications platforms.”

Beyond magazine production, Gabriel developed and implemented BOMA Atlanta’s first comprehensive communications and marketing plan; led the association’s rebranding; advanced BOMA’s government affairs efforts; and created a new committee chair orientation process.

Prior to joining the BOMA Atlanta staff, Gabriel served as Director of Communications for the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association and Georgia Beef Board from May 2ooo to February 2005. There, he led the association through a comprehensive restructuring of its communications programs, resulting in an increase in net income of 104%. He also planned and implemented a Beef Month media campaign, including radio and television interviews, radio station listener luncheons, on-air promotions, statewide advertising, and specially created website, resulting in an increase in net impressions of 124%. He also produced a monthly magazine, for which he was responsible for all aspects of production including advertising sales, layout, design, editing, photography, contract negotiation, and financial management. Gabriel also created the association’s first internship program.

Gabriel graduated from K-State in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture, having majored in agricultural journalism.