real estate

ANDREW CHAMBERS ’05

Director of Finance, Stanmore Partners

achambers@stanmorepartners.com

BBA, Managerial Finance & Real Estate, University of Mississippi

MBA, Rice University

“I serve as Director of Finance of Stanmore Partners, and my responsibilities include arranging debt and equity financing, managing the property disposition process, and asset management. I also maintain involvement in the sourcing of new opportunities and overseeing all aspects of the development process.”

BETTY GERECHT CRAIN ’08

Real Estate Agent, Douglas Elliman

betty.crain@elliman.com

BA, Texas Christian University

Prior Employers: John Daugherty Realtors Arjeco Builders

“On a given day, I can be found watching the residential market, informing clients of new listings, and touring through homes across Houston. Additionally, lots of time is spent creating comparable market analysis packets, marketing materials for listings, and negotiating contracts. Helping friends find their dream home is such a fun process!”

HOLLAN HENSLEY ’09

Investment Analyst, Northmarq

hhensley@northmarq.com

BS, Communications, University of Texas

“We arrange debt and equity for real estate investors and developers. My days change often, but they usually consist of a mix of financial analysis/spreadsheets/number crunching and sales/talking on the phone/ getting some facetime in.”

COLLINS ORR ’14

President, 1836 Brands

collins@orrinc.com

BA, Government, University of Texas

Prior Employer: Orr Commercial, Inc.

“On a daily basis I wear many hats such as real estate broker, restaurant operator and investor, or construction manager. I represent tenants and help them find locations to open their businesses. I work with restaurants like Zalat Pizza, Fajita Pete’s, KAMP, Prospect Park, Third Coast Cocktails & Cuisine, and Golden Chick. I get to work with my whole family and manage all things food and drink.”

BEN SARVADI ’14

Development Associate, DC Partners

btsarvadi13@gmail.com

BA, Liberal Arts Honors & Economics, University of Texas

MS, Finance, University of Texas

Prior Employers: J.P. Morgan Hines Venterra Realty

“I help DC Partners, a Real Estate Development firm, with project management of our current developments, due diligence, market research, underwriting of future development projects in our pipeline, and producing financial reports for our investors and partners. Every day can be different and intellectually stimulating as I analyze and solve different problems using qualitative and quantitative means to do so.”