Xenia’s Response to the Pandemic—Insights from Barry Bloom (SHA ‘86 & MBA ’01).

On Thursday, October 8th, 2020, the Cornell Baker Program in Real Estate hosted Barry Bloom (SHA ‘86 and MBA ‘01), President & CEO of Xenia Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: XHR), a hospitality REIT focused on the United States’ top 25 markets and key leisure destinations.  Xenia’s hotel assets are primarily in the luxury and upper-upscale… Continue Reading Xenia’s Response to the Pandemic—Insights from Barry Bloom (SHA ‘86 & MBA ’01).

Baker Program Miami Trek Visit: Rialto Capital

As the final stop on their trek, first-year Baker Program in Real Estate students visited Rialto Capital’s new office on Biscayne Boulevard in downtown Miami.  This visit was coordinated through the Baker Program’s fortunate connection with Director Michael Mashioff (ILR ‘04).  Rialto was founded in 2007 as a subsidiary of Lennar Corporation, the largest home-builder… Continue Reading Baker Program Miami Trek Visit: Rialto Capital

DOUGLAS EISENBERG (AAP ‘95), PRINCIPAL OF A&E REAL ESTATE: SLOW AND STEADY GROWTH IN THE NEW YORK MARKET

On Thursday, February 27th, 2020, the Cornell Baker Program in Real Estate hosted Douglas Eisenberg (AAP ‘95), founding principal of A&E Real Estate, a property management and investment firm with multifamily properties throughout New York City.  Mr. Eisenberg was accompanied by Maggie McCormick (B.S. ‘09), the firm’s President. Mr. Eisenberg’s love for New York showed… Continue Reading DOUGLAS EISENBERG (AAP ‘95), PRINCIPAL OF A&E REAL ESTATE: SLOW AND STEADY GROWTH IN THE NEW YORK MARKET

Cornell Real Estate Review’s 2019 Industry Leader Award: Jonathan Gray

Since 2007, the editors of the Cornell Real Estate Review have annually recognized exceptional real estate professionals to receive the prestigious “Industry Leader Award.”  Recipients of this award are individuals who have made significant contributions to the global real estate industry while serving their community.  This year the award was presented to Jonathan Gray, President… Continue Reading Cornell Real Estate Review’s 2019 Industry Leader Award: Jonathan Gray

MICHAEL SELLMAN (A&S ‘04), CO-CEO OF CALATRAVA GRACE: STARCHITECTURE & DEVELOPMENT IN CENTRAL ASIA

On Thursday, December 5th, 2019, the Cornell Baker Program in Real Estate hosted Michael Sellman (A&S ’04), Co-CEO of Calatrava Grace, a firm focused on international real estate investment and development. The firm’s other Co-CEO, Micael Calatrava leads the global operations of Santiago Calatrava, an internationally acclaimed architect.  Through his colorful lecture, Mr. Sellman introduced… Continue Reading MICHAEL SELLMAN (A&S ‘04), CO-CEO OF CALATRAVA GRACE: STARCHITECTURE & DEVELOPMENT IN CENTRAL ASIA