Baker Class of 2017 – Preparing the Global Real Estate Leaders of Tomorrow

One of the goals of the Baker Program is to educate students who will become global leaders in the real estate industry. This global perspective has attracted the attention of real estate professionals from around the world. These men and women come to Cornell and contribute in a meaningful way to this dynamic and forward… Continue Reading Baker Class of 2017 – Preparing the Global Real Estate Leaders of Tomorrow

NAREIM President Gunnar Branson to Share Investment Management Insights with Students

The Baker Program in Real Estate is pleased to welcome NAREIM President and CEO Gunnar Branson to campus. NAREIM, the National Association of Real Estate Investment Managers provides a forum for US-based managers to discuss and refine their strategies and best practices through a comprehensive set of conferences, meetings, publications, and various events. Branson will… Continue Reading NAREIM President Gunnar Branson to Share Investment Management Insights with Students

Baker Program Welcomes Distinguished Speaker Ben McGrath ’80, President and COO of Edward J. Minskoff Equities

The Baker Program in Real Estate is pleased to welcome Ben McGrath ’80 to campus for this week’s Distinguished Speaker Series lecture.  Ben McGrath is the President and Chief Operating Officer of Edward J. Minskoff Equities, Inc., which he joined in 2000 as Chief Financial Officer. Edward J. Minskoff Equities, Inc. (EJME) was founded by… Continue Reading Baker Program Welcomes Distinguished Speaker Ben McGrath ’80, President and COO of Edward J. Minskoff Equities

Developer Steve Bloomfield Shares Project Experience with Students

Steve Bloomfield, developer and co-founder at Bloomfield/Schon + Partners out of Cincinnati, Ohio will be addressing students in the Baker Program in Real Estate’s Distinguished Speaker Series on March 12th to share his experience developing projects for over 25 years. Bloomfield is currently in the process of developing a multifamily property in Ithaca, NY, and… Continue Reading Developer Steve Bloomfield Shares Project Experience with Students

President of the Bozzuto Group to Speak at Final Spring Distinguished Speaker Series

Toby Bozzuto, President of the Bozzuto Group based out of Greenbelt, Maryland joins Cornell’s Baker Program in Real Estate for its final Distinguished Speaker Series of the Spring semester on April 30th. As President of The Bozzuto Group, Toby Bozzuto is responsible for the overall day-to-day direction of the company, its six divisions, and its… Continue Reading President of the Bozzuto Group to Speak at Final Spring Distinguished Speaker Series

Students Learn Asset Management Tools in New Course

Real estate asset managers fulfill an important role in portfolio managers as property managers. Successful asset managers provide decision-making support for owners and depending on the asset type and manager, can be deeply involved in the operation and long-term planning for the property. The School of Hotel Administration has developed a comprehensive new course, Hospitality… Continue Reading Students Learn Asset Management Tools in New Course

Imran Ahmed, Executive Managing Director at CBRE Capital Markets to Address Baker Students

Imran Ahmed, Executive Managing Director at CBRE Capital Markets will be addressing Baker students on February 19th for the program’s weekly Distinguished Speaker Series. Ahmed brings with him an extensive background in real estate finance and investments, having been involved in over $100 billion of transaction activity with extensive experience in principal investments, M&A, equity… Continue Reading Imran Ahmed, Executive Managing Director at CBRE Capital Markets to Address Baker Students

Former Mayor of Ithaca, Alan Cohen to Address Baker Students

The Baker Program in Real Estate is pleased to welcome former Mayor Alan Cohen back to Ithaca, NY for the Distinguished Speaker Series on February 26th. Cohen’s vast experience in municipal public service and management consulting will provide unique perspectives on how city policies shape development. As Mayor, Cohen oversaw policies that led to a… Continue Reading Former Mayor of Ithaca, Alan Cohen to Address Baker Students

NYC Real Estate Developer Harry Macklowe Visits Campus

“I started from nothing, my father was in the textile business, and I didn’t finish school.” Such were the opening words of Harry Macklowe of Macklowe Properties, in a conversation with students of the School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University. Macklowe’s stunning 89-floor 432 Park Avenue tower topped out in early October this year, making it the tallest residential… Continue Reading NYC Real Estate Developer Harry Macklowe Visits Campus

Jacob Vallo ’99 on Social and Economic Development-Based Investing: DSS Speaker Series

The Baker Program in Real Estate’s Distinguished Speaker Series is proud to welcome Jacob Vallo (Baker ’99) to campus on October 16th.  After over 15 years in the real estate industry, Vallo, a Cornell Program in Real Estate graduate and advisory board member, has launched a new firm called Amsterdam Capital in Atlanta, Georgia. Vallo… Continue Reading Jacob Vallo ’99 on Social and Economic Development-Based Investing: DSS Speaker Series