Given the current state of the real estate market, it is no surprise that Kenan-Flagler attracted a strong real estate-focused group within the Class of 2012. The first year class brings a wealth of experience to be leveraged in the classroom and beyond, and for the first time the mean GMAT score for an incoming class hit 700.
The students in the Class of 2012 have exposure to a wide variety of real estate functions. Several students have brokerage experience, while others have worked for national developers in major markets like Washington, DC. A number of students worked in Real Estate Finance, Investment Banking and Private Equity. One student worked as a construction project manager, and another worked for Mayor Bloomberg's office in a real estate economic development role. We look forward to working with the first-year class in this coming year and are confident that they will add tremendous value to the Real Estate Club going forward!
The following students were chosen as liaisons to represent the first-year class in the club this year. They are already helping the leadership team immensely with planning the treks, brown bags, and other club events.
Caitlin Leary Caitlin is a first-year MBA student, concentrating in Real Estate. Prior to business school, she spent three years working for the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) under Mayor Michael Bloomberg. While at NYCEDC, Caitlin managed over $1 billion in capital funds for a portfolio of redevelopment projects, including Yankee Stadium and Coney Island. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Fordham University. Caitlin's main goal as club liaison is to enhance the experience of first-year students and promote and expand Kenan-Flagler's brand and reputation as a top school for real estate.
Win Kelly Win is a first-year MBA student, concentrating in Real Estate. Prior to returning to business school, Win worked at Keystone Partners, LLC in Charlotte, NC for over 7 years. He focused on office brokerage (leasing and tenant representation), completing approximately 250 transactions while at Keystone Partners. Win's daily responsibilities also included financial analysis, construction management, property strategy, marketing, and property management. Win is originally from Houston, TX and received his Bachelor of Arts from Davidson College, where he majored in Economics. His primary goal for the Real Estate Club is to increase club members' exposure to real world real estate through interaction with industry practitioners.
Colin Oberg Colin is a first-year MBA student, concentrating in Real Estate and Finance. Prior to returning to business school, Colin worked at Core Plus Properties LLC in Stamford, CT. His main responsibilities included asset management for the company's Northeast portfolio as well as analyzing and underwriting potential investment opportunities for the company's fund and joint venture partners. Colin is originally from Weston, MA and received his Bachelor of Arts from Colgate University. Colin's primary goal for the real estate club is to increase educational opportunities within the real estate private equity sphere and to enhance alumni relations with the Kenan Flagler alumni community.