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 1000 alumni and friends of the Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
UF-FARE News & Events
Your regional UF-FARE Captain is asking for volunteers to be "peer mentors" for the current graduate real estate students. We are creating an excel sheet of UF FARE members who would be willing to talk to current students, give them advice about identifying/focusing their industry preference, networking effectively, etc. If you are interested or have questions about the Peer Mentor list, contact your "Regional Captain" or Pam DeMichele for more information. We just will need you to give us a few sentences about what you do in order to be added to the Peer Mentor group.
UF-FARE
Members by Region
CentralGainesville-Ocala
Georgia
Jacksonville
FL Panhandle
South
Southwest
Tampa-St. Pete
Out of Area
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.
Regional captains and their firms are listed below. You can find their contact information highlighted in yellow within the password protected "UF-FARE Members by Region" section of this page. Email Pam DeMichele if you need the password.
UF-FARE Regional Captains
Daniel Byrnes (Central FL Region), Thomas D. Wood & Company
Beau Beery (Gainesville/Ocala), AMJ, Inc.
Christian Baker (Jax), Atlantic Coast Developers
Jacob Fish (FL Panhandle), The St. Joe Company
Marc Nakleh (out of area), Cushman & Wakefield
Bryson Ridgway (South FL), Stiles Corporation
Garritt Bader (Tampa-St. Pete), HuntDouglas Real Estate Services
Scott Moore (Georgia), The Medallion Group
Rachel Wein (Southwest FL)), The Sembler Company
How do I become a member?
Please allow two weeks for your contact information to be processed.
Membership FormHow 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.
