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Wisconsin Real Estate Trends Conference News
Cutting Edge Topics at the Core of the Trends Program
The WREAA will host the Wisconsin Real Estate Trends Conference in Chicago on September 28-29, 2022. The Chicago Athletic Association Hotel will be the site of the program's Welcome Reception, its signature networking event. Chaired by Chad Messer of EverWest and Lamar Newburn of Lee & Associates, the speaker program will take place at the Willis Tower location of Convene. A Fireside Chat with Michael Turner, President of Oxford Properties and Paul Finkbeiner, EVP & Global Head of Real Estate, Great-West LIFECO, will provide attendees with an insightful discussion of Oxford’s business model and investment strategy. In addition, attendees will hear from Four-star US Army General Joseph Votel who will draw on his impressive military and business experience to discuss leadership during turbulent situations. A series of compelling panels will be featured including urban office investing, alternative property sectors and hip neighborhoods. Don't miss this chance to connect with alumni, colleagues, and friends during this outstanding industry event.
Accommodations
Accommodations for the Wisconsin Real Estate Trends Conference are available at the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel located at 12 S. Michigan Avenue. A limited number of rooms are available for attendees at $309 per night single/double. Make your reservation early at the hotel website. The reservation deadline is August 30.
Event Sponsors
Patron Sponsors
Showcase your Company
with a Conference Sponsorship
Sponsor the upcoming Wisconsin Real Estate Trends Conference, a premier professional development and networking event in the commercial real estate industry! Trends Conference 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. The Wisconsin Real Estate Trends Conference provides insight into the trends impacting the real estate industry. Download the sponsorship brochure and contact Mandy Kaegy with questions. 
Annual Corporate Partners
Secure a 2022 Corporate Partnership!

A Corporate Partnership with WREAA builds visibility, cultivates relationships with decision makers and provides an excellent forum to showcase your organization. Download WREAA's partnership brochure and contact Mandy Kaegy for more information. 
Leadership Opportunities with WREAA
WREAA is in search of volunteers for Senior Market Directors and Market Directors in several markets. Directors are an essential part of the WREAA leadership team as their primary role is to increase engagement among alumni and friends in local market areas. They plan local events throughout the year to bring WREAA members together for networking and education. Head to the WREAA website for information on available positions, a list of some of the benefits and responsibilities that are a part of the roles and a volunteer application. Those interested in applying for an open Market Director position should fill out the volunteer form found on that page and return it to the WREAA Office.
Membership Directories are on the Way
WREAA Membership Directories should be arriving in mailboxes soon! There is a limited supply of the 2022 edition remaining. Reserve your copy today when renewing your 2022 membership!

WREAA Celebrates New Graduates
Congratulations to the Class of 2022 Real Estate graduates! All new real estate grads receive access to WREAA benefits with a complimentary alumni membership through Dec. 2023. Visit the WREAA website for instructions on how to extend a current student membership or activate a new complimentary membership. 
Outstanding Students Awarded Scholarships
Congratulations to the WREAA Scholarship recipients! Through the generous support of UW-Madison Real Estate alumni and friends, WREAA’s scholarship committees select four distinguished students as award recipients each year. Many thanks to the alumni volunteers who donated their time and expertise to read and evaluate the scholarship applications and essays submitted by students. Learn more about the recipients on the WREAA Network Blog.
Meet WREAA's New Social Media Intern
WREAA is excited to introduce the Fall 2022 Social Media Intern, Aaron Lindenstraus (BBA 2023). Aaron's interest in pursuing a real estate career was fueled by growing up in New York City, surrounded by iconic buildings. He is interning as a Portfolio Management Intern with with PCCP in Los Angeles. PCCP is an established real estate investment manager that invests across the capital stack, from JV equity to senior and mezzanine debt. Aaron enjoys weightlifting, watching and playing sports, and photography in his free time. He is looking forward to working with the WREAA to develop new ways to engage alumni and students and help them to connect and utilize the incredible WREAA network and blog to its fullest. Welcome Aaron!
Special Thanks to Honor Roll Members
Benefactor, Cornerstone and Sustaining members of WREAA provide needed funding for the expanded role WREAA has undertaken in supporting the UW Real Estate Program and to strengthen alumni programs. Many thanks to alumni and friends participating in the newest donor level membership as Benefactor members:
Lawrence Bond (BBA 1984)
Robert Buhler (Friend )
Derek Chen (MBA 1991)
James Cope (MS 1989)
Brian Eisendrath (BBA 2000)
Mark Eppli (PHD 1991)
William Evans (MS 1984)
Michael Feiner (MS 1970)
Jerome Fink (MBA 1990)
Marc Freschl (BBA 2001)
Joshua Jeffers (BBA 2003)
David Kim (BBA 1989)
James Martell (BBA 1974)
Charles Murphy (MS 1987)
Mitesh Patel (MBA 2014)
Milo Pinkerton (MS 1979)
Janine Punzel (BBA 1995)
Jeffrey Robinson (MS 1976)
Joseph Wagner (MS 1996)
Daniel Webb (MS 1990)
Michael Zelin (BBA 2001)
Additionally, many thanks to Cornerstone and Sustaining members, who are listed on the WREAA website.
WREAA Career Hub
Find potential job candidates using the Career Center at the WREAA website. WREAA members can search the database for resumes by logging in and clicking on the Career Center link. Hit the Resume/CV Search link, fill out the criteria (Tip: fewer criteria will return more results) click search and find the best candidate for your position. Would you prefer candidates send you their resume? Post your job opening on the Career Center by clicking "submit an opening "and filling out the form.
 
Posting jobs and internships is free to all employers, regardless of membership status. Strengthen the alumni network by recommending the resource to your colleagues. Contact the WREAA Office at 262-746-9030 if you are in need of assistance.
A Sampling of Career Opportunities
Real Estate Investment Associate/Senior Associate
Austin, Texas

Analyst, Investments - BTR
Chicago, Illinois

Underwriting Analyst - Tax Oriented Investments
Chicago, Illinois
Capital Markets Originator
Austin, Texas

Analyst/Associate

Development Manager
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Around The Regions
Western Wisconsin Tours Terrace Point
Western Wisconsin alumni and friends met on May 5, 2022 to tour Terrace Point in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. The group met for networking following the tour at Great Dane Pub. Many thanks to Christian Caulum (BBA 1997), Regional Senior Market Director for Western Wisconsin, for his coordination the event.
New York City Alumni and Friends Gather for Happy Hour
Alumni and friends from New York City enjoyed an evening at the PHD Rooftop Terrace at Dream in Midtown for a Networking Happy Hour on June 9, 2022. Special thanks to Camille Kelleher (BBA 2017), Market Director for New York, for coordinating this event.
Orange County Tours Aura and Vita Developments
WREAA members and friends from Southern California enjoyed a tour of the newly constructed Aura and Vita apartment developments in Orange, California on May 12. Eric Herro (MBA 2005), Director of Field Production at Northwestern Mutual welcomed the group while Michelle Marzban, Director of Field Assets with Northwestern Mutual, led the tour. Attendees enjoyed a networking reception following the tour. Thanks to Southern California Region Senior Market Director, Louis DeFino (BBA 2011), for organizing this event.
Upcoming Events
June 23, 2022
R1VER Tour and Happy Hour
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

June 23, 2022
Nolan Mains Retail Tour
& Happy Hour
Minneapolis, Minnesota

July 13, 2022
Exact Sciences Tour and Happy Hour
Madison, Wisconsin
July 21, 2022
Annual Southern California
Golf Outing
Rancho Santa Margarita, California

July 28, 2022
Annual Tri-Region Badger Golf Outing
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

September 28-29, 2022
Wisconsin Real Estate Trends Conference
Chicago, Illinois
In Memoriam
We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Jeffrey Davis (BBA 1975), 69, of Chicago, Illinois. Paul passed away on April 19, 2022. Condolences to Jeffrey's family.

Names in the News
Congratulations to Stephen Bye (MBA 1974) on the publication of his novel, “The Developer Phase II…Building on Bravado”, published in January. “The Developer Phase II” is the sequel to "The Developer", published in 2020. Bye is currently writing the final novel in the trilogy, which centers around the chaotic life of a fictional office building entrepreneur, Alexander Kellogg III. The books are available for purchase through Amazon and Barnes & Noble, as well as through the publisher, Booklocker. Reach Stephen at spbye9870@gmail.com..

Mark Schneider (MBA 2022) is working with Arch Street Capital Advisors as a Junior Associate in Asset Management. Mark may be reached at mhschneider515@gmail.com.....m.

Gabriel Rudert (BBA 2000) has joined Mission Street as the Director of Asset Management in London, United Kingdom. You may reach Gabe at grudert@hotmail.com.
 
Daniel Mandel (MBA 2022) is a Senior Financial Analyst at Tricor in Scottsdale, AZ. You may reach Daniel at mandeldanielj@gmail.com.
 
Benjamin Wollin (BBA 2005) is now President of Valuation Compliance LLC in Green Bay, WI. Ben may be reached at bwollin@gmail.com.
 
Grant Paley (BBA 2018) has joined RealtyMogul as a Portfolio Management Associate in Chicago, IL. You may reach Grant at grantapaley@gmail.com.
 
Michael Weiner (BBA 2008) began working as a Director of Acquisitions with KH Equities, LLC, in Beverly Hills, CA. Mike may be reached at mweiner@khequities.com.
 
Ryan Bruders (BBA 2016) is working in Private Real Estate - Asset Management with the Partners Group in Broomfield, CO. Ryan may be contacted at brudersryan@gmail.com.

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