Friends & Alumni of Real Estate
The UF Friends and Alumni of Real Estate association (UF-FARE) was organized in 1994 as a way for alumni and friends of the University, who were pursuing a real estate related career, to stay in touch. Today the UF-FARE database includes over 1400 alumni and friends of the Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
UF-FARE News & Events
The Central Florida region of the University of Florida Friends and Alumni of Real Estate cordially invite you to attend our happy hour event on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at Tastings (111 N. Magnolia Ave., Orlando, FL). Please see linked flyer and RSVP to .
Members of the UF Friends and Alumni of Real Estate in the Charlotte, NC area are cordially invited to attend a UF-FARE Happy Hour and Networking Gathering on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM at the BlackFinn Restaurant (Located in the EpiCentre in Uptown Charlotte, 210 East Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone 704-971-4440). This event is open to all UF-FARE members who would like to attend. Members are encouraged to invite a friend or colleague in the real estate industry who may be interested in joining UF-FARE, which is free. This is an informal event and Members will be responsible for any drink or food purchased. Proper ID is required before beer will be served. Please see linked flyer and RSVP by Friday, November 27th to Mallory Minichbauer at .
ULI Central Florida, in partnership with ICSC, CCIM and UF-FARE, cordially invites you to our Annual Holiday Party, to be held at Gargi's Lakeside Restaurant 1414 N. Orange Ave. The cost is $25 per person and will include drinks and heavy appetizers. Please bring as many unwrapped toys as you can. We will be raffling off several prizes and everyone who donates will be eligible to win. Prizes will have a value of up to $250!
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Why should I join UF-FARE?
Anyone interested in the programs and activities of the Bergstrom Center, wanting to network with alumni and friends, who has a career in real estate, or wishes to consistently improve their real estate skills, should consider membership in UF-FARE. Members have access to the Bergstrom Center website, member contact information database, activities, programs and Real Estate Advisory Board members.
How much does it cost?
Membership in UF-FARE is free.
How often does UF-FARE meet?
UF-FARE members from all regions meet annually at the Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies Conference. These meetings provide an opportunity for members to exchange ideas and get involved with the Bergstrom Center and activities which support our graduate real estate students through peer mentoring, "field trips" to members' firms, Gator football tailgating, scholarships and more.
With almost 1500 members and an active regional events calendar, the UF Friends & Alumni of Real Estate (UF-FARE) network is pleased to announce a new leadership structure. The new UF-FARE Steering Committee members are listed below. You can find their contact information within the password protected, searchable Member Database. Email Pam DeMichele if you are a UF-FARE member and need the password.
2009-2010 UF-FARE Steering Committee
UF-FARE Chair Dan Byrnes
UF-FARE Chair: Daniel Byrnes
UF-FARE Vice Chair: Bryson Ridgway, Stiles Corporation
Regional Directors:
- Beau Beery (Gainesville/Ocala region), AMJ, Inc.
- Kelly McCormack (Central FL), EastGroup Properties
- Catey Vaughn (South FL) - Stiles Corporation
- Christian Baker (Jacksonville region), Atlantic Coast Developers
- Jacob Fish (FL Panhandle region), Leucadia Corporation
- Scott Sherman (National region), Becker Brothers
- Patrick Nutt (Tampa-St. Pete region), Calkain Companies
- Richard Reid (Georgia region), HFF
- Carl Barraco Jr. (Southwest FL region), Pinnacle Land Management
- Young-Jae Kim (International region) Kyobo Securities Company
At-Large Directors:
- Tanya Eberhardt (Gainesville)
- Brett Gelsomino (Orlando), ZOM, inc.
- Keith Goldfaden (Jacksonville), Hallmark Partners, Inc.
- Kris Kral (Tampa), Sweetbay Supermarket
- Whitaker Leonhardt (Orlando), Crossman and Company
- Chris Reibling (Jacksonville), Taurus Southern Investments
- Katherine Ridgway (Ft. Lauderdale), CB Richard Ellis
- Cliff Taylor (Jacksonville), CB Richard Ellis
- Rachel Wein (St. Petersburg), Wein + Associates
How do I become a member?
Please allow two weeks for your contact information to be processed.
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Real estate graduates from the class of 2006 get together at the Trends & Strategies Conference
How does UF-FARE assist the Bergstrom Center programs and real estate students?
Participation by UF-FARE members in our networking events is critical to our students, faculty and programs. The UF Real Estate Advisory Board, faculty, and staff are dedicated to improving the quality and relevance of our activities for all members. We value your recommendations.
How can I assist the Bergstrom Center financially?
UF-FARE members can also help the Bergstrom Center by contributing to our Scholarship Fund. This fund is designed specifically to assist graduate level real estate students with tuition and books. Any amount can be contributed either on-line or via mail.
More Information on GivingHow do I contact the UF-FARE Association?
For the most up to date UF-FARE information, contact Pam DeMichele. We would appreciate hearing from you about our programs, our members and their companies, industry trends and ideas, or just to stay in touch.
