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Step Up and Stand Out: CRE Student Event – September 30th
Join us Tuesday, September 30 for the Wisconsin Commercial Real Estate Student Networking & Professional Development Event—a dynamic evening of connection, insight, and opportunity.
This year’s theme, Step Up and Stand Out, brings together commercial real estate professionals and students from across Wisconsin for meaningful conversations and career-building interactions. IREM and CARW are partnering with the CRE programs at UW–Milwaukee, UW–Whitewater, UW–Madison, and Marquette University to convene 100+ students for industry insights and new connections.
We’re excited to welcome Julia Briggs as our keynote speaker. Julia is a career, interview, and leadership consultant with experience at J.P. Morgan and Northern Trust. She’ll share practical strategies for choosing a career path, job searching, interviewing, and building professional confidence—skills essential for launching a successful career in commercial real estate.
The program kicks off with a keynote presentation, followed by small-group roundtables and open networking—giving students the chance to connect directly with industry professionals. Whether you’re a student looking to break into the industry—or a CRE professional eager to give back, share your story, and meet the next generation—this event offers something for everyone.
Open to all Wisconsin university students interested in commercial real estate. Let’s build the future of the industry, together.
Location
The Wisconsin Club
900 West Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53233
Date/Time
September 30th @4:30 PM
Format
- 4:30 – 5:30: Registration & Networking
- 5:30 – 5:40: Welcome
- 5:40 – 6:40: Keynote Presentation
- 6:45 – 7:15: Small Group Mentoring
- 7:15 – 8:00: Networking & Food
Commercial Real Estate professionals attendees are by invitation only.
Looking to engage and give back? Check out sponsorship opportunities – HERE*
Confirmed Sponsors
Ogden & Company
NAI Pfefferle
Colliers
Goldfinch Management
Marquette University
Marshall Park Investments
Dave Domres | HealthPeak
Paul Galbriath | Irgens
Matt Friedman | Paradigm
Alyssa Geisler | Midloch
Heather Dorfler | The Boerke Company
Matt Hunter | Hunter Real Estate
Jenna Maguire | Colliers
Fred Stalle | Mid-America Real Estate
Charles Yauck | Cobalt Partners
Jimsi Kuborn | City of Janesville
Bill Suenkens | US Bank
Jared Fink | Goldfinch Management
Kevin Schmoldt | NEWMARK
Leticia Schwengel | Landmark Credit Union
Eddie Ortega | Northwestern Mutual
Michael Testa, CCIM | Ogden & Company
Mitchell Starczynski, SIOR | NEWMARK
Wally Sauthoff | NAI Pfefferle
Need to knows for Students
Please bring a resume, business cards, and notepads.
We ask that you do some research on the speakers and companies listed above.