Act Fast: Secure Your Spot in the 2024 Membership Directory | |
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Production of the 2024 WREAA Membership Directory has begun! To secure your copy and ensure you appear in the 2024 Directory, renew your membership and update your membership record by March 1, 2024. Please continue your support of the Wisconsin Real Estate Program.
Visit our website or email the WREAA Office for help in renewing your membership.
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WREAA Career Hub
Hire the Brightest and Best
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We've been hearing firsthand from some students that the current industry challenges are impacting the number of internships and employment opportunities available to recent graduates and students. Our talented UW students are eager to apply the skills and knowledge they've acquired in the classroom, but they need your help. We encourage alumni to leverage the WREAA Career Hub to post internships and entry-level positions. The Career Hub is accessible to all employers at no cost, and no login is required to post a position. This accessibility ensures that even non-member employers can easily make use of this valuable resource, so please share a link to the Career Hub with anyone who has an open position.
Contact the WREAA Office at 262-746-9030 if you are in need of assistance.
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Reserve a Trends Conference Sponsorship | |
Join the excitement at the highly anticipated 2024 Wisconsin Real Estate Conference, which will be held on September 12-13, 2024, at Convene at the Willis Tower, in Chicago, Illinois! Elevate your brand by sponsoring this prestigious event and connecting with an esteemed network of industry professionals. Contact the WREAA Office today to explore the exclusive sponsorship perks awaiting your company. | |
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Annual Corporate Partnerships
Making a Difference Throughout 2024
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Annual Corporate Partners support the Wisconsin Real Estate Alumni Network and UW Real Estate Program while increasing visibility for their organization and cultivating relationships with industry leaders. Sponsorship will highlight your company to WREAA's dynamic network of more than 2,000 alumni and friends of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Real Estate Program.
Among other benefits, Corporate Partners have the opportunity to place ads in both the online and printed version of the WREAA Directory.
Contact the WREAA Office today for more information.
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Annual Corporate Partners | |
Thank You to Our 2024 Honor Roll Members | |
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Christopher Casey (MS 1984)
Derek Chen (MBA 1991)
James Cope (MS 1989)
Brian Eisendrath (BBA 2000)
Mark Eppli (Ph.D. 1991)
Jerome Fink (MBA 1990)
Marc Freschl (BBA 2001)
Dale Gruen (MS 1980)
Scott Haskins (MS 1993)
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David Kim (BBA 1989)
Duane Lund (MS 1993)
Ryan Mallery (BBA 1999)
James Martell (BBA 1974)
Charles Murphy (MS 1987)
Mitesh Patel (MBA 2014)
Milo Pinkerton (MS 1979)
Janine Punzel (BBA 1995)
Daniel Webb (MS 1990)
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2024 Cornerstone and Sustaining Members | |
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WREAA is extremely grateful to our 2024 Benefactor Members along with our valued Cornerstone and Sustaining Members for their vital contributions at the donor level (beyond the regular membership rate). It is their generosity and unwavering support that drives forward the initiatives that enhance both the WREAA and the Wisconsin Network. Members at the Donor level receive well-deserved recognition on the WREAA website and in our newsletters, acknowledging their invaluable support and dedication.
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WREAA Leadership Spotlight
Say Hello to...
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Christian Caulum (BBA 1997)
Senior Market Director,
Western Wisconsin
Chris Caulum (BBA 1997) is the Vice President of Commercial Brokerage for Oakbrook Corporation in Madison, Wisconsin. He has been helping industrial and office clients capitalize on opportunities in South Central Wisconsin for over 25 years. Chris is one of only 10 commercial brokers in the state of Wisconsin to hold both the SIOR and CCIM designations and one of just two SIOR’s in the state to have earned the “Dual Specialist” (office specialist and industrial specialist) distinction. His calm approach has led to his being named a perennial Power Broker by CoStar and earning 13 Deal of the Year Awards by the Commercial Brokers Group of Madison.
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Mark Schneider (MBA 2022)
Associate Market Director,
New York City
Mark Schneider is an Asset Management Associate at Arch Street Capital Advisors in New York City. In his role, Mark actively manages direct and joint venture industrial, retail, office, and hospitality real estate investments across the United States. A double badger, Mark received his MBA in Real Estate in 2022 and his BBA in Finance, Investment and Banking in 2015 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In between school, Mark served for five years as a U.S. Army Logistics Officer, stationed in Germany, Poland, Virginia, and Kentucky.
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Real Estate Club President's Message | |
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Hello WREAA Members,
We are excited to bring a panel of distinguished RE professionals to speak at our Spring REC meetings. Our meetings are more focused on many various areas within the real estate industry such as companies in varying asset classes, affordable housing and sustainability initiatives, entrepreneurial real estate endeavors, and "day-in-the-life-of" insider perspectives from people working in multifaceted areas within sectors that benefit from real estate education and/ or experience. The aim this spring is to inform student members of all the many opportunities that are available to them and receive valuable insight from experienced professionals.
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A Message from WIRE President
Julia Schulze (BBA 2025)
Women in Real Estate’s mission is to build a community of women wishing to pursue a career in real estate, and to connect these women with professionals in order to promote confidence and success in a male-dominated industry.
This semester has much in store for us to accomplish our vision. WIRE holds biweekly meetings where members can hear from industry professionals in order to gain practical real estate knowledge as well as network with the presenting companies. The meetings are also a wonderful opportunity for students to get to know each other and create friendships that extend beyond the classroom.
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Invest in Your Future: Enroll as a Mentee in WREAA's Mentorship Programs | |
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The WREAA takes pride in providing support for the professional development of students and young alumni through our comprehensive mentorship initiatives. We are excited to share that there are available mentee spots in both the Student Mentorship Program, designed to guide students in forging meaningful connections with Wisconsin real estate alumni during their academic journey, and the Young Alumni Mentorship Program, aimed at assisting recent graduates as they embark on their career paths. These mentorship programs serve as invaluable tools in fostering personal networks, offering guidance, and facilitating the exchange of insights between the current generation of aspiring professionals and accomplished Wisconsin real estate alumni.
For a taste of the invaluable advice mentors can provide, head to the WREAA Blog to read Social Media Intern, Andrew Hall's article titled "The Importance of Mentorship".
Contact Mandy Kaegy to join either program.
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Make an Impact:
Join a WREAA Scholarship Committee Today
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Unlock the power of giving back! WREAA is actively seeking committed individuals to contribute time and expertise to one of our 2024 Scholarship Committees. Join one of these committees and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our community and fostering the next generation of leaders in real estate. Contact Mandy Kaegy to volunteer and be part of a community committed to impacting the future of the UW Real Estate Program. Join us in making a difference today!
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WREAA/Badgers Connect Industry Events | |
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WREAA has launched a new initiative providing an opportunity for members to sign up to indicate their planned attendance at various industry events, fostering connections among fellow Badgers during these gatherings. Members who RSVP through the WREAA website are included on an attendee listing, viewable only by logged in members, on the events page of the WREAA website. The listing provides a platform for attendees to identify other Badger attendees and schedule meet ups in advance of the industry event.
Over the past year, WREAA has facilitated sign-ups for prominent events such as ICSC Las Vegas 2023, NMHC Apartment Strategies Conference in San Diego, MBA Commercial Multi-Family Finance Convention (CREF), and the CREF24 Conference in San Diego. We welcome member suggestions for additional industry events to include. Please share your recommendations with us via email at wreaaoffice@wreaa.org!
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Get Instant Updates:
Join the SMS Alert System Today
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Keep yourself informed and connected with WREAA's new SMS alert service! Register now to receive timely updates about your membership and receive instant notifications on special announcements. Don't miss out on important information – strengthen your connection with WREAA by signing up today!
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Brews, Basketball, and Business: NorCal Badgers Gather at Golden Gate Tap Room | |
In December, Northern California Badgers and friends, met at the Golden Gate Tap Room in San Diego to cheer for the Wisconsin Badgers Men's Basketball team as they took on and beat the Michigan State Spartans. Attendees enjoyed connecting to watch the game and discuss the current state of the Bay Area market. Many thanks to Mitesh Patel (MBA 2014), WREAA Regional Director for the Northwest Region, for coordinating this event.
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Discovering Phoenix's Biotech Hub: Arizona Badgers Explore 850 PBC | |
Kyle Jardine, Vice President and Market Executive at Wexford Science + Technology, led a group of Arizona Badgers on a tour of the 850 PBC by Wexford Science + Technology. The 227,000 square-feet biotech building is anchored by Arizona State University and the Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation. It is part of the City of Phoenix's Bioscience Core, a 30-acre life sciences innovation district in downtown Phoenix. Following the tour, the group met for a networking happy hour at Tap That Beer. Many thanks to the Phoenix leadership team, Senior Market Director, Frank Demeter (MS 1990) and Associate Market Director Daniel Mandel (MBA 2022) for organizing the event!
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Teeing Off the Holidays: Madison Alumni Reunite at
Hook and Fade
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Madison area alumni and friends celebrated the holiday season by gathering at Hook and Fade, a golf simulator lounge in Madison. The group enjoyed golfing, refreshments and catching up with friends. Many thanks to Western Wisconsin Senior Market Director, Christian Caulum (BBA 1997), for setting up this event!
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Exploring the Sandbox: San Diego Alumni Dive into Solana Beach's Mixed-Use Gem | |
San Diego alumni and guests were treated to a property tour of the Sandbox, a mixed-use office/retail/residential development in Solana Beach. Seth Levin (BBA 2006), Executive VP of Finance at Zephyr Partners, led the tour. Attendees enjoyed appetizers, drinks and networking at the Pillbox Tavern following the tour. A big thank you to San Diego Associate Market Director Pablo Fuenzalida, (MBA 2007), for setting up this event.
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February 22, 2024
WREAA Dine Around
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
February 27, 2024
Badger BBall Broadcast & Bowling Bonanza
Washington, D.C.
March 6, 2024
SoCal Alumni/Student Networking Dinner
Newport Beach, California
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March 7, 2024
E. Wisconsin Tour of the Couture High Rise & Badger Watch Party
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
March 13, 2024
WREAA Dine Around
Chicago, Illinois
September 12-13, 2024
Wisconsin Real Estate
Trends Conference
Chicago, Illinois
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Jared Brunnabend's (BBA 1999) company name has changed from Bayshore Investment Partners to Fox Farm Capital. Jared continues to resides in Miami and can be reached at jared@foxfarmcapital.com.
Jay Usner (MBA 2015) has accepted the role as a Vice President at Atalaya Capital Management in Dallas, Texas. Jay may be reached at jwusner@gmail.com.
Victor Banovetz (BBA 2023) is an Acquisitions Analyst at Waterton in Chicago, Illinois. You may reach Victor at victorbanovetz@gmail.com.
Ben Jacobs (BBA 2010) has joined Ackman-Ziff as a Managing Director and is based in New York City. You may reach Ben at benjacobs43@gmail.com.
Annamarie Bjorklund (BBA 2015) is a Senior Vice President-Producer at Northmarq Capital in Chicago, Illinois. You may reach Annamarie at annamarie.bjorklund@gmail.com.
Michael Moran (MBA 2006) is a Managing Director at 2020 Foresight in Chicago, Illinois. You may reach Michael at mkmoran@gmail.com.
David Luebke (BBA 2005) is a co-founder and a partner at Common Ground & Offerd in Austin, Texas. David may be reached at david@commonground.works.
We welcome sharing your achievements, new employment or personal news in Names in the News. To have your announcement included in the next newsletter, please email the WREAA Office.
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