Advisory Council
Advisory Council
The Advisory Council is a network of industry leaders who support the Real Estate Center through mentorship, event participation, and philanthropic investment. Council members help shape the future of the program and connect students with real-world opportunities.
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Top regional and national real estate industry practitioners add varied perspectives in finance, development, asset management, acquisitions, and investments. Numbering well over 200, the Council is one of the country's premier real estate industry organizations.

Get Involved: Support the Real Estate Center as an Advisory Council Member

The Real Estate Council is a community of industry professionals who support the Texas Real Estate Center through philanthropic investment, mentorship, and strategic involvement. Council members help shape programming, guide student development, and ensure UT Austin remains a leader in real estate education.

This is not a traditional membership model — it’s a commitment to advancing the future of the industry by supporting students and faculty at one of the nation’s top business schools. Your involvement strengthens our ability to connect students with real-world insight, top employers, and high-impact learning opportunities.

Why Join the Council

Council supporters:

  • Make an annual financial gift to the Center
  • Serve as guest speakers, panelists, and student mentors
  • Provide industry feedback on curriculum and programs
  • Gain access to a network of engaged real estate professionals
  • Help shape the next generation of talent entering the profession

Paths to Engagement

Council participants come from a range of backgrounds and career stages. While years of experience can be a general guide, what matters most is your desire to give back, stay connected, and lead.

Executive Council

For senior leaders who want to shape strategy, mentor emerging talent, and invest in long-term program impact.
Profile: C-suite, partner-level, or entrepreneurial leadership roles

Advisory Council

For established professionals actively engaged in the industry who want to stay connected, mentor, and contribute to programming.
Profile: Managing directors, principals, or rising senior leaders

Associate Council

For early-career professionals committed to giving back while continuing to grow their own networks and industry knowledge.
Profile: Typically 5–10 years of experience; active in deal-making, operations, or analysis

Emerging Leaders Council

For recent UT Austin graduates in their first 1–5 years in commercial real estate, eager to stay connected and support student pathways.
Profile: Analysts, associates, and junior professionals across disciplines

Ready to Get Involved?

We welcome inquiries from alumni, friends, and industry leaders who are passionate about education, talent development, and the future of real estate.

Associate applications accepted February 15th & August 15th annually: https://mccombs.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eVhN9pIcEyzuPbf?Q_JFE=qdg

Advisory or Executive:

Reach out to us with a letter of interest and current member references: realestate@mccombs.utexas.edu [include subject header of Council Membership in the code if possible.]

Emerging Leaders applications accepted February 15th & August 15th annually: https://mccombs.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4ZvyK6aBxHC9uWG

Membership Has Its Privileges
Council members take their place among our most trusted advisors, with access to our elite professional network across the country. You will have a direct connection to a vast talent pool of real estate students as well as cutting-edge research. Membership is by invitation only and requires a financial commitment to the Center.
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Meet the Council
Council membership is at three levels based on years of experience in the real estate field. We are thankful to have a very active Board of Directors committed to the Center’s success and expanding our network while enhancing the value of membership with a constant focus on our students’ career progress.
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