The tenth annual Commercial Real Estate Workshop Alumni Conference brought together students from both the Kelley School’s Bloomington and Indianapolis Commercial Real Estate Workshops and a distinguished group of alumni and industry leaders for a day of learning, networking, and professional insight. Through engaging discussions and candid conversations, students gained firsthand perspectives on the opportunities, challenges, and trends shaping today’s commercial real estate industry.
The conference featured three dynamic panel sessions designed to connect classroom learning with real-world practice on the topics of Capital Markets, Space Markets, and Entrepreneurship & Careers. Panelists shared insights on the forces shaping today’s real estate industry and gave advice on building successful and impactful careers in the real estate industry.
Thank you to the panelists who helped make the conference a success (above, from left): Sara Coers (IUI Center Director & CRW faculty), Loren King (Trinitas), Micah White (Headstart Capital), Sam Smith (Bradley Company), Ellen Stauffer (Center Associate Director), Joshua Graham (JLL), Bev Ricks (Retail Property Solutions), John Philipchuck (ImpactUs, LLC), Terry Tallen (Tallen Capital Partners), Jacey Stuckey (Scannell Properties), Rob Hunden (Hunden Partners), Tom Peck (Hageman Group), Adam Nowak (Scannell Properties), Rhett Trees (Seneca Capital Partners), Darin Bright (PGIM), Dave Harstad (Center Executive Director & CRW Faculty), and Steve LaMotte (Walker & Dunlop). Not pictured: Rebecca Wells (Cushman & Wakefield).
Beyond the educational programming, the conference strengthened connections between alumni, students, faculty, and industry professionals while reinforcing the Center’s commitment to experiential learning and career preparation. The event featured a luncheon and networking hour, providing an opportunity for students to engage directly with industry leaders and for the panelists to hear updates on the Center’s initiatives and the ongoing activities of the Workshops. By bringing together accomplished practitioners and aspiring real estate professionals, the event showcased the strength of the IU real estate network and its dedication to developing the next generation of industry leaders.