Texas A&M University Master of Real Estate Program

Last Friday, the Master of Real Estate Program had the pleasure of welcoming Partners Capital for our Speaker Series! Andrew Pappas, Carson Grett, and Ryan Morris joined us to share their insights on investment management, advisory, and how the firm approaches today’s dynamic market environment. The discussion offered a behind-the-scenes look at how Partners Capital combines independent thinking, data-driven strategy, and disciplined execution to create long-term value for clients across a range of asset classes. Their perspectives sparked great conversation among our students and provided real-world context for what we’re learning in the classroom. A huge thank you to the Partners Capital team for spending the afternoon with us and for your continued support of the Aggie MRE community!

Last Friday, the Master of Real Estate Program had the pleasure of hosting Stout for our Speaker Series, featuring insights from Joe Torzewski, Daniel Arbiter, MAI, Jordyn Smith, Sam Arnholz, and William Mangin. They shared valuable perspectives on the financial advisory and valuation industry, highlighting how Stout continues to provide independent, data-driven guidance across a wide range of real estate and corporate assets. From navigating evolving market conditions to setting high standards in valuation and advisory services, their insights emphasized the firm’s expertise and commitment to shaping the future of the industry. A sincere thank you to the Stout team for taking the time to engage with our program and share Stout’s vision. We’re grateful for your support of the Aggie MRE community!

✨Internship Highlight✨ We are proud to showcase another round of internships from our Master of Real Estate students. We are grateful to the many companies and mentors who welcomed our students into their organizations and invested in their future success: -Bank OZK -Digital Realty -Partners Capital -Stout -JLL -Lowery Property Advisors, LLC -EMBREY -MLG Capital -WBW Development -Kalterra -Valbridge Property Advisors® -Waypoint Real Estate Development and Advisors

Last week, our Master of Real Estate students had the opportunity to connect with Hines, one of the world’s leading real estate investment, development, and management firms. Students learned about career paths, company culture, and what it takes to succeed in a global real estate platform. We are grateful to Teo Do, Ann Neel, and Kimberly Magness on the Hines team for investing their time and sharing their expertise with our students as they prepare to launch their careers.

This week, we welcomed CBRE to our Speaker Series, where students had the chance to hear from the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. A special thank you to Brian Murphy, Bridgette Barnett, Linda Yado, MBA, and Connor Harwell for sharing their industry expertise. In FY 2024, CBRE completed $72 billion in debt and structured finance transactions across various property types, including multifamily, industrial, retail, office, hotel, land, and others. This work encompasses loan sales, equity originations, and investment banking, offering students a real-world perspective on how capital flows across the industry. Opportunities like these give our Master of Real Estate students a valuable perspective as they prepare to launch their careers. We are also proud and appreciative of CBRE sponsoring a tailgate for a full multi-day engagement with Texas A&M University.

Last Friday, we welcomed Lowery Property Advisors, LLC to speak with our students about the world of commercial real estate valuation. They shared valuable perspectives on the valuation and appraisal industry, discussing how LPA continues to lead in providing independent, data-driven advisory across a wide range of real estate assets. From navigating market shifts to setting standards in valuation services, their insights highlighted the firm’s expertise and commitment to shaping the future of the industry. A special thank you to Mark Lowery, MAI, AI-GRS, CCIM, MRICS, Aggie Real Estate - Mays Business School Board Member, Founder & CEO of LPA, and proud Texas A&M University graduate, for leading the discussion. Under his leadership, LPA has more than doubled in size in just two years, continuing to expand while maintaining its reputation for accurate, ethical, and timely valuations across the Southwest. We also thank the LPA team, including Drew McFarland, MAI, AI-GRS (Senior Managing Director), Ashley Travis (HR & Talent Acquisition Manager), Stormi Harvey Wright (Director of Marketing), for sharing their insights and experiences with our students.

✨ Internship Highlight ✨ Our MRE students spent the summer gaining hands-on experience with top real estate firms across the country. We are proud of their achievements and grateful to the companies and mentors who invested in their growth, including: - JPI - Greystar - RREAF Holdings - JLL - Invesco US - CBRE - Lowery Property Advisors, LLC - Aypa Power - NewQuest - Valbridge Property Advisors® - Henry S. Miller - Planned Community Developers, Ltd. - PCD

The Master of Real Estate program recently welcomed Austin Decell and Mary Anne Davis from JPMorganChase to our Speaker Series. They shared valuable insight into the firm’s work and provided students with a deeper understanding of how J.P. Morgan Chase operates across the real estate and financial sectors. Events like this give our students the chance to connect directly with industry leaders and expand their knowledge beyond the classroom. A big thank you to Austin and Mary for taking the time to speak with our program!

🌟 Board Member Spotlight: Jason Signor 🌟 What do hospital design, $3 billion in healthcare real estate, and national leadership have in common? Jason Signor, Chairman of the Aggie Real Estate Board and Founder of Big Sky Medical. From his early days as a civil engineer to becoming a nationally recognized leader in medical office and senior living, Jason has built a career defined by innovation and impact. Honored as the 2016 Healthcare Real Estate Executive of the Year and a 2019 Most Admired CEO for North Texas, Jason is known for his hands-on approach and ability to create lasting value in complex markets. Beyond his professional success, he is passionate about giving back through education and housing initiatives and serves on multiple boards that advance these missions. We are proud to have Jason’s leadership guiding the Aggie Real Estate Board and shaping the future of our program.