Student and Alumni Success Stories

Darius Munchow

Congratulations to MBIRE grad Darius Munchow on his promotion at Waterton where he previously  served as  Corporate Hospitality Intern. In his new role as an Analyst, he is assisting with Waterton’s current hotel portfolio. He will be focusing on their financial goals, budgets, financing, and ensuring that all properties run smoothly. Darius obtained his Masters of Science in Real Estate this summer.

 

Severa Davis

Congratulations to alumnae and Goldie Scholar Sevara Davis, MBA – RE: August 2008, who was recently promoted to Director of Real Estate at Chicago Public Schools, where she manages a real estate portfolio of over 60 million SF, including 740 school properties, parking lots, administrative offices, vacant land, and more than 400 leases and/or license agreements.

She previously  worked at the GSA, was a Regional Facility Manager for JLL and an Asset Manager at the IL Housing Development Authority. Sevara was also a Realtor at Keller William Realty. She earned her BS in Finance and MBA, Real Estate from Roosevelt University, where she was a Goldie Scholar.

Irene Papierek

Irene Papierek, Property Manager at Lillibridge Healthcare Services, has been named one of Goldie’s Scholars! Irene is pursuing a Master of Science in Real Estate and currently manages approximately 400,000 square feet of medical office space in Chicago’s western suburbs.  She is active in BOMA/Suburban Chicago and is a licensed Illinois real estate broker.  MBIRE helped to launch the Goldie Initiative in 2007.

 

Andrew Griffin

Andrew Griffin has been named  Talent Coordinator for Trudo Realty, a full-service Brokerage focused on rental finding services. In this role, he will be overseeing the growth of the business by onboarding new agents, guiding them through the training program, and keeping up with their successes.

 

Kiana Richard

Kiana Richard has been selected as one of NAIOP Chicago’s 2018/2019 scholars. In addition to the tuition assistance, the recipients of the University Scholarship also receive a one-year NAIOP membership, and many other benefits.

 

 

A Letter from Collete English Dixon, Executive Director

The start of September always reminds me of a new school year’s rapid approach. While most colleges’ fall semesters begin before Labor Day, the holiday to me marks an unofficial switch from summer to fall.

Fall 2018 also marks the start of my second academic year as executive director of the Marshall Bennett Institute of Real Estate at Roosevelt University. I eagerly anticipate meeting a new cohort of students in our Master of Science and Master of Business Administration–Real Estate programs and supporting their new experiences as they pursue their advanced degrees.

Additionally, I am excited to connect with high school and community college students interested in real estate to inform them of Roosevelt’s new Bachelor of Science in Real Estate degree, and how our program can help them pursue a successful career in this multi-faceted industry. I am also thrilled to advance our connections within the real estate industry in Chicago and throughout the Midwest,tobring that knowledge and expertise to our students andthe industry at large through ourAdvisory Board and educational programs.

In particular, our upcoming Fogelson Forum on September 27 will bring Curt Bailey, president of Related Midwest, and his team to discuss “The 78,”a proposed new neighborhood near Chicago’s South Loop. It’s a bold and ambitious plan, but as architect Daniel Burnham said, “Make no small plans.” If you would like to attend, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-2018-gerald-fogelson-forum-tickets-48935993875. Attendance is limited to 125, so be sure to register soon to not miss out.

Also guided by Burnham’s stirring words, the Marshall Bennett Institute’s Annual Gala will honor the talents and success of two world-renowned, Chicago-based architects, Adrian Smith and Gordon Gill of Smith+Gill Architecture. The key fundraising dinner event will be a great networking opportunity, in addition to acknowledging the impact these two talented architects have on Chicago and the world with their incredible buildings and spaces. I hope that you will consider joining us on November 8 at the Four Seasons to honor the industry achievements of Adrian and Gordon. For more information, please visit www.roosevelt.edu/realestate.

The new school year has begun and schedules are filling fast! Here’s to a successful start to fall for everyone. Please reach out to the Marshall Bennett Institute of Real Estateif we can be of any assistance.

A new school year begins and the schedule fills up fast! Here’s to a successful fall and winter for everyone. Please reach out if we can be of any assistance at the Marshall Bennett Institute of Real Estate. I am always happy to discuss the career benefits of our courses, programs and events.

Collete English Dixon, 312 -341-3767 or cenglishdixon@roosevelt.edu.