2020 Biennial Reunion to feature Marcus Lemonis from
Reality Show,
The Profit
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Entrepreneur Marcus Lemonis, Chairman of
Camping World and Gander RV & Outdoors, and star of CNBC's reality show,
The Profit, will be a featured speaker during the 2020 Biennial Wisconsin Real Estate Conference and Reunion. A graduate of Marquette University, Marcus lends his business expertise to struggling businesses in various industries across the country while using his famous People-Process-Product principle. Through his 3P mantra, he analyzes every business by the quality people, whether they have an excellent and relevant product, and the best possible process for creating, delivering, and selling that product. While many people frequently call him the “business turnaround king,” he will be the first to say that he really helps people with tough love so they can use the experience to inevitably succeed.
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Mark Your Calendars: September 10-12, 2020
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Other highlights of the Biennial will include the ever-popular golf outing at University Ridge, a lakeside opening reception and banquet at the Edgewater Hotel to feature The Capital Steps, a political-satire group which has been featured on NBC, CBS, ABC, and PBS. In addition, the presentation of the Wisconsin Award will take place along with a compelling series of cutting-edge speakers and panels that will be offered. Alumni and friends are also invited to cheer on the Badgers as they take on Southern Illinois University's Salukis in Saturday's game.
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Promote Your Company with a Biennial Sponsorship
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There are a limited number of event and patron sponsorship opportunities available.
Download the Biennial Conference Sponsorship Brochure or contact
Mandy Kaegy
at the WREAA Office for more information how to showcase your company with a Biennial Sponsorship.
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Call to Action: MS Real Estate Candidates Needed for Fall of 2020
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Alumni are the Best Recruiters
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The UW-Madison Graaskamp Center is calling alumni to action! A goal to recruit 30 candidates for the MS in Real Estate and Urban Land Development for the fall of 2020 has been set and you can help. Concrete ways alumni can help are listed below.
- Share a social media post. A graphic is available on the WREAA website.
- Bring a talented young professional to a WREAA event or to coffee to learn more about the program.
- Share the snap shot video via social media or email.
- Share the informational podcast via social media or email.
- Connect interested parties to Mark Eppli or Greg Reed.
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Annual Corporate Partners
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WREAA Recent Graduate Mentorship Program deadline Extended
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The WREAA Recent Graduate Mentorship Program deadline to register as a mentee has been extended to Monday, February 17, 2020. There are over 70 WREAA members with 10+ years of industry experience in a variety of commercial real estate sectors, signed up to offer mentoring sessions to current WREAA Members who are recent graduates. (Graduation years: 2015-2019). Check out the Mentorship Gallery and contact
Mandy Kaegy to begin the registration process.
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2020 Membership Directory and Dues Deadline Nears
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Membership dues are still being accepted for the 2020 calendar year and production of the 2020 WREAA Membership Directory is underway. The deadline to submit dues and appear in the Directory is March 8. Please continue your support of the Wisconsin Real Estate Program and involvement in the leading alumni network of commercial real estate professionals!
Visit our website
or
email the WREAA Office
for help in renewing your membership.
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Posting career openings to the WREAA
Career Hub
is free to employers,
no login required!
Don't forget that s
tudents at UW-Madison have already begun exploring internship opportunities for the summer of 2020.
Visit the
Career Hub
to add your real estate internships and career openings. Let us get the word out to Wisconsin Real Estate students and grads!
Contact the WREAA Office at 262-746-9030 if you are in need of assistance.
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A Sampling of Career Opportunities
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Austin,Texas
Development Analyst
Wayzata, Minnesota
Development Intern
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Senior Real Estate Analyst
Austin,Texas
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Investment Analyst Intern
Dallas, Texas
Senior Financial Analyst - Acquisitions & Asset Management
Chicago, Illinois
Aquisitions Analyst
Chicago, Illinois
Income Fund Management Intern
Dallas, Texas
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Nik Hazelbaker
WREAA Illinois Market Representative
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Nik Hazelbaker (MBA 2015) currently serves as a WREAA Market Representative for the Illinois Region. He is a Commercial Real Estate Debt Originator in MetLife Investment Management’s Chicago Regional Office, a position he accepted in May 2019. At MetLife, he is responsible for the origination, underwriting, and closing of Commercial Real Estate loans in the $15MM to $400MM range across all product types throughout the Upper Midwest. Over the course of his career, Nik has personally overseen the origination, negotiation, and closing of over $600 million in mortgage loans across all major property types. Nik has direct experience with fixed rate and floating rate loans of varying term lengths and deal structures for Senior, Bridge, Mezzanine and Construction loan transactions.
In addition to his MBA degree from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, Nik holds a BA in Political Science from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities but has since atoned and remains a dedicated Badger fan. As a child, Nik wanted to become an attorney and would often joke that he would one day be his father’s Senior Partner before ultimately taking his father’s advice and obtaining a Real Estate degree from UW-Madison. In his free time Nik avidly follows the Badgers, Brewers, Bucks and Packers and especially enjoys vigorous debates regarding Greg Gard’s job status.
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Plans Underway to Connect UW Alumni in Asia Real Estate Market
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Alumni Hongsheng Zhang (MS GREM 2019) and Kan Zuo (MBA 2011), have stepped forward to head an initiative to strengthen UW-Madison Real Estate alumni presence in Asia. With hundreds of real estate alumni in the United States and Asia who have an interest in the Asian real estate market, Hongsheng and Kan, are committed to forming an active alumni group in Asia. The initiative will connect real estate alumni in Asia with the alumni network in the U.S., helping real estate alumni to advance their careers and strengthen Wisconsin Real Estate’s global network. Preliminary plans for 2020 include a Young Alumni Mentorship Program in Asia and alumni networking events. Eventually the pair hopes to organize a conference with partner business schools in Asia. Any suggestions for the development of the Asian Market can be directed to
Hongsheng and
Kan.
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Motion Picture in the Works Featuring the Legacy of Jim Graaskamp
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Pre-production work continues on a motion picture highlighting the life and legacy of James Graaskamp with the help of alumnus Steve Jarchow (BBA 74, JD 76, MS 76) at Regent Entertainment.
Alumni Fred Campbell (MS 74), Elaine Worzala (PhD 92) and Alan Hembel (MS 73) are overseeing the collection of personal stories on Jim Graaskamp.
There has been a very strong response from alumni who have been willing to share their stories. These stories and the related materials collected, will be shared with Mike Robbins, who is writing a book that will be a personal memoir of his 30 years with Professor Graaskamp. Mike will also be collecting stories using small focus groups.
If you have already filled out the survey and would like to add a story, or have photos or other supporting items, please submit them to:
submissions@graaskamp.net
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If you have questions or suggestions, please contact:
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Reserve a Spot for the Spring Career Fair
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The Real Estate Club's 2020 Spring Career Fair will be held on Monday,
February 10, 2020.
The Career Fair
offers companies the unique opportunity to connect with and recruit over 500+ undergraduate, MS and MBA students from one of the world's top-ranked real estate programs. Students are available for internships and full-time employment. In one evening, company representatives can meet with talented young real estate professionals who are ready and eager to make significant contributions to leading companies like yours at entry and mid-career levels.
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Minnesota Region Swings
into the Holidays
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Orange County Alums
Kick Off 2020
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Chris Berman
(BBA 2019) has joined Bond Companies in Pacific Palisades, California, as an Analyst. Chris can be reached at
cberman@bondcompanies.com
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Chris Casey
(MS 1984) has accepted the position of Principal - Capital Markets at Avison Young in Irvine, California. Reach Chris at
Chris.Casey@avisonyoung.com
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Andrew Schwartz
(MBA 2010) has joined Taconic Investment Partners LLC in New York, New York, as Vice President. Contact Andrew at
andrewaschwartz@gmail.com
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Cynthia Thomas
(BBA 1995) has accept the position of Managing Director with RCLCO in Denver, Colorado. Cynthia can be reached at
cthomas@rclco.com
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Daniel Sell
(BBA 2008) has accepted the position of Finance Director at Continental Properties Company, Inc. in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. Reach Daniel at
dsell@cproperties.com
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Alex Rosenberg
(BBA 2014) has been promoted to Vice President of Acquisitions for Acre Valley Real Estate Capital in Chicago, Illinois. Contact Alex at
arosenberg@acrevalleyre.com
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Catherine Kurtz
(BBA 2017) has joined CA Ventures in Chicago, Illinois, as a Senior Analyst. Catherine can be reached at
catherine.kurtz3@gmail.com
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