About the Ring Speaker Series

Alfred A. Ring, a founder of the real estate program at the University of Florida, made a profound impact on many, as described in a Gainesville Sun article. A number of our Real Estate Advisory Board members were fortunate to be students of Dr. Ring at UF, and their lives attest to the wisdom he so generously shared. In fact, the Ring speaker series is supported by a trust fund established by the (then) North Florida Chapter of the Appraisal Institute, at the recommendation of former students and friends of Dr. Ring.

Gainesville Sun Article

We are privileged to continue honoring Dr. Ring's far-reaching contributions with the Alfred A. Ring Distinguished Speaker Series, which brings prominent industry professionals to campus to speak and interact with UF real estate students and faculty. Ring speakers bring real estate course material to life, and share their informed perspectives on real estate career strategies and opportunities.

List of Prior Speakers

Spring 2008 Alfred A. Ring Distinguished Speakers

Thursday, February 7

Ralph Conti
Executive Vice President, Southeast Region, Kimco Developers, Inc.
"Branding yourself: 'a road to success'"
Bio

Thursday, February 21

Eric Deckinger
Senior Vice President-Commercial Development, Kitson & Partners
"Transit Oriented Development in SE Florida"
Bio

Thursday, March 20

Lou Plasencia
Chairman & CEO, The Plasencia Group
"Peak Performance: The Credibility Quotient - A review of keys to successfully marketing your company, your asset or yourself."
Bio

Thursday, March 27

Greg Newman
Executive Vice President, Southeast Region, iStar Financial, Inc.
"The Deal: from a lender's perspective"
Bio

Thursday, April 10

Marc Kopelman
Director - Equity Investment, Stiles Capital Partners
"There's Always a Joker in the Deck: What happens now that commercial real estate has drawn the housing card?"
Bio