The University of South Florida places students at the center of one of the nation’s most dynamic real estate markets. Tampa Bay’s rapid growth has transformed the region into a hub for development, investment, and innovation, offering USF students unmatched access to real-world experience and professional opportunities.
With more than 700 active members in the USF Real Estate Society and increasing enrollment in real estate courses, concentrations, and minors each year, USF is preparing the next generation of leaders who will shape the future of Florida’s built environment. Studying real estate at USF means learning in a city that serves as both a classroom and a career launchpad.
Academic Programs
Finance Major with Real Estate Concentration
Real Estate Society at USF
The Real Estate Society at USF is a student organization in the Muma College of Business that is open to all students at USF. Our mission is to promote the commercial real estate industry as an exciting and often-overlooked career option for business students. The club hosts monthly meetings along with many social events and corporate tours to help students find both internships and scholarships. Interested students are welcome to attend meetings and events to benefit from the amazing networking opportunities that this organization provides. There are no dues required.
SOREP Real Estate Case Competition
The USF and SOREP Real Estate Competition provides an incredible opportunity for USF students to demonstrate their expertise in investment analysis and contribute innovative ideas to the future of downtown Tampa.
Faculty
Randy Anderson
Director, Real Estate Center
Director, Real Estate Programs
Greg Smersh
Professor of Instruction
Exide Professor of Business Ethics
Dave Beshears
Executive Managing Director, Southeast Market Lead V&A
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USF Real Estate Center Advisory Board
Jackson Anderson
Doctoral Student, Harvard / Venture Fund
Randy Anderson
Director, Real Estate Programs; Faculty Member, University of South Florida
JP Bacariza
Senior Vice President, Market Leader, Ryan Companies
Cameron Barbas
Senior Vice President, CBRE
David Beshears
Executive Managing Director, Cushman & Wakefield
David Bradley
Vice President / Regional Manager, Marcus & Millichap
Rachael Brown
Chief Credit Officer, Mobilization Funding
John Carter
Executive Chairman (Founder), Carter Funds
Andrew Cohen
Real Estate Developer, ABC Capital Inc.
Terry Davis
Partner & Head, Registered Funds Practice, DLA Piper
Jeff Fishman
President, Investor Title
Graeme Fraser
Managing Partner, Cottonwood Real Estate Advisors
Claudio Gambin
CEO & Financial Advisor, GFG Solutions
Kevin Gannon
Chairman & CEO, Robert A. Stanger & Co.
Bob Glaser
President & CEO, Smith & Associates Real Estate
Katie Gower
Real Estate Developer, KateCo
Adam Hanson
Senior Regional Director, Leon Capital Group
Jeff Hanson
Executive Chairman, American Healthcare REIT
Josh Harris
Senior Vice President, Crossmarc
Jim Harvey
President, Kolter Land
Jeff Hills
President, Eisenhower Property Group
Nick Jones
Founder / CEO / Acquisitions, Alakai Capital
Bill Levy
CEO, BMOC Inc.
Jonathan Levy
Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Redstone Investments
Kent Malone
Chief Operating Officer, Viking Companies
Doug Miller
President, Neal Communities
Scott Miller
Principal, Ellis Creek Capital
Skipper Peak
Senior Vice President of Commercial Sales and Development, Tavistock
Gary Ralston
Managing Director & Partner, SVN|Saunders Ralston Dantzler Real Estate / Saunders
Commercial
Susie Rice
President, RMC Property Group
Larry Richey
Executive Vice Chairman and Florida Market Leader, Cushman & Wakefield
Ryan Sampson
Principal, Eshenbaugh Land Company
Marco J Santoro
Managing Principal, Cardinal Capital Advisory
Kevin Shields
Founder, Chairman & CEO, Griffin Capital, Griffin Capital
Randy Simmons
Chairman & Chief Marketing Officer, R.R., RR Simmons Construction
Andrew Slowik
Managing Director, Cushman & Wakefield
Phillip Smith
President, Framework Group
Kyle Winning
Executive Vice President & Chief Investment Officer, Self / Walter Dunlop
Andrew Wright
Founder, CEO & Chairman, Franklin Street