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 2009 Alfred A. Ring Distinguished Speakers

Unless otherwise noted, Ring presentations will be held from 4-6:30pm in Stuzin 104. The public is invited to attend.

Thursday, January 29

Bill Schroeder
Principal, Rock Creek Capital
"Mitigation banking and Opportunity land fund"
Bio

Thursday, March 5

Casey Cummings
President, Ram Development Company
"Real Estate investment Decisions in the Brave New World"
Bio

Thursday, March 26

Jeremy Collett
EVP for Capital Markets, Taylor, Bean & Whitaker

Thursday, April 9

Nathan S. Collier
Principal & Chairman, The Collier Companies
"From Small Acorns"
Bio