About this Event
What drives decisions in real estate capital markets—and what does it take to build a lasting career in the industry?
Join the and the for an evening of conversations with both experienced professionals and young alumni. Through career panels and a keynote fireside chat, speakers will share their perspectives on career paths, professional growth, and the real estate industry.
The program will conclude with a networking reception at the Shepherd Hotel, offering students, alumni, and real estate professionals time to connect and continue the conversation.
What to expect
- Established Professionals Career Panel: Hear Clemson alumni with 15+ years of experience discuss career pivots and long-term career trajectories. Hosted by Reid Townsend; featuring Scott WIlliams and Rich Davies.
- Keynote Fireside Chat: Doug Yearley will join Clemson Real Estate Club President Spencer Day for a conversation about his experience in the industry.
- Young Alumni Career Panel: Get perspectives from alumni building their careers in real estate.
- Networking Reception: Meet fellow students, alumni, and professionals working across the field.
Who should attend
The forum is open to Clemson students, alumni, and real estate professionals. Whether you’re exploring real estate for the first time, considering your next career move, or looking to reconnect with the Clemson community, you’re welcome.
Where it's happenning
Panels 3:30pm -- 6:00pm
Panels will be hosted in the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business in Phyfer Auditorium; located on the ground floor of Chandler L. Burns Hall.
This 3,200-square-foot auditorium and features state-of-the-art AV technology.
Networking Reception 6:30-8:30pm
Join us for at the Networking Reception at the Shepard Hotel. The Shepherd is a short walk from the College of Business and is located at:
110 Sloan Street
Clemson, SC 29631
864-635-0100
Agenda
🕑: 03:30 PM - 03:45 PM
Welcome and Opening Remarks
🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:45 PM
Industry Professionals Career Panel
Host: Reid Townsend
Info: Join Reid Townsend as he hosts a panel of Clemson Alum with 15+ years of experience discuss career pivots and long term career trajectories. During this panel we will welcome Rich Davies founder of the Pavilion Development Company; Scott Williams a Managing Director at Aline Capital, and Kate Rathman a Director, JLL Capital Markets.
🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Fireside Chat with Doug Yearley
Host: Doug Yearley
Info: Doug Yearley Senior Management at Toll Brothers Investor Relations will partake in a fireside chat moderated by President of the Clemson Real Estate Club, Spencer Day.
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:15 PM
Young Alumni Career Panel
Host: Scott Jackson
Info: Join moderate and a panel of recent Clemson real estate graduates discuss early career paths. This panel will be moderated by Scott Jackson of JLL, and host Bennett Mahon (Reedy Commercial), Ashleigh Liguori (BlackRock), and Charles Lynch (Springer Capital).
This is a must-see panel for students, and recent alumni.
🕑: 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Networking Reception at The Shepard Hotel
Host: Reid Townsend
Info: A networking reception will follow at The Shepherd Hotel.
Event venue & nearby stays
Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business, Clemson University, 225 Walter T Cox Boulevard, Clemson, United States
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