TA Realty is a leading private real estate investment firm focusing  on value-added, commingled funds and  core separate advisory accounts. TA Partner and  UConn Alumnus, Jim Raisides,  opened the luncheon presentation on the state of real estate and what students can aim to achieve in the industry.  UConn Alumna, Christine Elmore, VP Acquisitions and associates Dave Freeman and Christina McElhinney talked about some of the more current investment projects as well as some unique industrial opportunities TA has been involved in.   

 

Boston Capital is ranked one of the largest owners / syndicators of apartments in the country.  UConn Alumni Michael Dengler, VP, Assistant Director of Asset Management and Michael Flarety and Abby Murphy spoke about Boston Capital Portfolio investments and the impact of tax reform   on the Affordable Housing industry.  Other presenters included: Tracy DiBona, Portfolio Management and Rachel Sullivan, Senior Asset Manager.  Courtney Buckley, Director of Human Resources and Emily Dyson spoke about job opportunities with in the Affordable Housing sector. 

NorthMarq Capital is one of the nation's largest privately held servicer and provider of commercial real estate debt and equity.  UConn alumna, Stacie McB urney, Senior Investment Analyst  and alumni Ryan Demadis, VP Producer gave a presentation on a current mixed use project in Clinton Connecticut.  

 

 

The day was informative and gave the students a great view of what the real estate field could hold for those with a passion for the industry.  A special thank you to TA Realty for providing and hosting lunch.

The day concluded with a reception  at the Hyatt Regency Boston as alumni and students  networked and visited.