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Zach Spellman<\/strong> knew he wanted a career in finance. What he didn\u2019t expect was to discover a passion for real estate that would shape his career goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI didn\u2019t realize I had an interest in real estate until I took my first class with Professor Chad Venne,\u201d Zach said. \u201cHis passion for real estate management inspired me, and that\u2019s when I knew this was a field I wanted to pursue.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To prepare for that future, Zach, now a senior, is busy earning both the Real Estate Certificate and the Investment Management Certificate. He said the combination gives him valuable skills for analyzing investments, understanding financial models, and learning how to effectively manage residential and commercial properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hands-on projects have made the lessons come alive. In one class, Zach\u2019s group used CoStar to identify land in Wisconsin and design a new development plan. Working alongside architecture students added depth to the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHaving a master\u2019s architecture student in our group made a huge difference,\u201d he said. \u201cHis floor plans and renderings enhanced our entire proposal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outside the classroom, Zach has built experience through internships in both private equity and property management. As an M&A Analyst, he sharpened his ability to assess company financials. At Colliers, he learned the day-to-day realities of managing properties and developed ideas for adding value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zach said, \u201cEach internship gave me insights that prepared me for what I want to do long term\u2014underwriting real estate deals and eventually owning multifamily residential properties.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He is also president of the Panther Real Estate Club, where he enjoys connecting students with opportunities in Milwaukee\u2019s competitive real estate market. \u201cThe club has helped me build my interpersonal skills and given me the chance to help other students discover their passion.\u201d For Zach, success comes down to one simple principle: \u201cWhat you put in is what you will get out. I try to give 100% in everything I do, because that\u2019s how you succeed.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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