Thanks to John’s leadership and the ongoing support of our Advisory Council and donors, the Texas Real Estate Center continues to provide students with hands-on, real-world experiences that set them apart in the job market and help position McCombs among the top real estate programs in the country.
About the John C. Goff Real Estate Investment Fund:
• The only program in the nation where undergraduate analysts and MBA associates manage both public and private real estate investments in a combined fund for academic credit
• Open to select undergraduate and MBA students through a competitive application process
• Interested students apply in the fall of their junior year (undergraduates) or the fall of their first year (MBAs)
• Students invest real capital into publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) in the spring semester
• In the fall, students shift focus to underwriting and managing private equity real estate investments
• Provides real-world training in investment strategy, financial modeling, and portfolio management
• Builds direct connections to industry professionals and prepares students for careers in real estate investment, development, and capital markets
John C. Goff is a highly successful private investor based in Fort Worth, Texas, with a diverse portfolio spanning public and private industries. He founded Goff Capital, his family office, in 2009, and has since made a name for himself as a savvy investor with a keen eye for identifying and capitalizing on lucrative opportunities.
In the early 1990s, John co-founded Crescent Real Estate with Richard Rainwater, playing a pivotal role in designing the company’s strategy and orchestrating its acquisitions leading to its initial public offering (NYSE) in May 1994. As Vice Chairman and CEO, he led Crescent through a period of explosive growth, with the company’s valuation soaring from $500 million at its IPO to $6.5 billion upon its sale to Morgan Stanley in August 2007. Under his leadership, Crescent provided its shareholders with a 15.4 percent compounded annual return and paid out more than $2.5 billion in cash dividends during its 13 years as a public company.
After reacquiring Crescent in partnership with Barclays Capital in November 2009, John purchased Barclays’ interest in December 2017 to become the principal owner of Ritz-Carlton, Dallas, and Canyon Ranch, the world’s leading health and wellness brand. With a remarkable track record of success and a reputation for astute investing, John C. Goff continues to be a leading figure in the world of private investment.
Kenneth Aboussie
Co-Founder/Managing Partner | Stonelake Capital Partners
Beau Armstrong
Chairman & CEO | Stratus Properties
Christian Bernasconi
Managing Director | B&I Capital
David Busker
Investment Professional | Tilden Capital Partners
Doug Chesnut
Chief Executive Officer | StreetLights Residential
Paul Curbo
Portfolio Manager | Invesco Real Estate
David Deutch
Partner | Pinnacle Housing Group
Bob Faith
Founder, Chairman & CEO | Greystar
Gary Farmer
President | Heritage Title
Jamie Feldman
Managing Director, Head of REIT Research | Wells Fargo
Ben Friedman
President | Abacus Capital Group
Greg Friedman
Managing Principal, CEO | Peachtree Hotel Group
John Goff
Chairman | Goff Capital Management, LP
Garret House
CEO | Evergreen Real Estate Partners LLC
Erik Johnson
Principal | White Point Partners
Andy Lusk
Chief Investment Officer & Head of Corporate Strategy | Lionstone Investments
Murray McCabe
Founding Partner | Montgomery Street Partners
Terry Montesi
Chairman & CEO | Trademark
Rich Moore
Partner | LeeCarvel Enterprises, LLC
Ben Moreland
Executive Vice Chairman | Crown Castle International
Chaz Mueller
Former CEO | Progress Residential
Keith Oden
President & Trust Manager | Camden Property Trust
Don Reese
Investor | Riverside Resources
Luis P. Rhi
Director | Barrow, Hanley, Mewhinney & Strauss
Steve Rogers
Owner, CEO | Viceroy Investments, LLC
Patrick Starley
Managing Partner | Legacy Star Capital Partners
Lenore Sullivan
Advisory Director | RREEF America REIT II and RREEF Core Plus Industrial Fund
John Thompson
CEO & President | PinPoint Commercial LP
Mary Hager
Executive Director | Greystar
Garret House
CEO | Evergreen Real Estate Partners
Scott Ingraham
Founder & Owner | Zuma Capital
Tyler Lyons
US REIT Analyst | B&I Capital