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HCU Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Forum

The Dunham College of Business invites you to attend the 5th annual Commercial Real Estate Forum at JIZZÊÓÆµ.

With an expert panel representing various sectors of the CRE market, complimentary breakfast and networking opportunity.

Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | 8:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Morris Family Center for Law & Liberty (MFCLL)
Attire: Business professional recommended
Free Parking: Lot 1A (View Campus Map)

 

Event Sponsors

Meet the Panelists

Stewart Morris III, President of Stewart Security Capital– Stewart Security Capital (Moderator)

Stewart Morris III is President of Stewart Security Capital, a private investment company where his family have grown a balanced portfolio of CRE assets, consisting of multi-family, industrial, office, rail, and retail.  Prior to joining Stewart Security Capital, Stewart was a Commercial Real Estate agent at Marcus & Millichap.  A native Houstonian, Stewart received his BBA from Baylor University.  Outside of work, Stewart coaches the Rice University Rugby team, continuing to put his rugby skills to use, after competing for a National Rugby Championship at Baylor.  He also serves on HCU’s Dunham College of Business Advisory Board. Stewart married Haylee Williams in 2025.

Past Forums

2025

Kristin Rick, Senior Vice President- Pender Capital

John Flournoy, Sr. Director of Sales and Leasing- McCord

Sam Morris, Partner- LSCRE

Peter Sanborn, Director Asset Management – Hines

 

2024

Don Janssen, CEO & President – Planned Community Developers
Laura Sellingsloh Brown, Senior Director – JLL Capital Markets
Roger Gregory, Founder and CEO – Serac Capital
Ted Jones, Senior Vice President – Stewart Title Guaranty Company – 2024 Market Update

2023

Jason Baker, Principal – Baker Katz
Kenneth Li, Founder and President – Southwest Realty Group
Christen Vestal, Director of Development & Acquisitions – Provident Realty Advisors
David Mincberg, Chairman and CEO – Flagship Capital Partners.
Brahm Cramer, Co-Chief Investment Officer – Prospect Ridge – 2023 Market Update

2022

Ernest Johnson, Partner and an Executive Managing Director – Apex One
Hydie McAlister, Princpal and Founder – McAlister Assets/Taylor Rail
Brad Freels, Chairman – Midway Companies
Don Dennis, Founder and Partner – BV Archway
Jay Williams, Owner and President – Property Commerce

FAQs

Thanks to our generous sponsors this event is free to all HCU students and industry partners.

Yes, we encourage you to invite fellow industry partners who may benefit from our expert panel and community networking opportunity.

Yes, you are welcome and encouraged to attend even if you did not complete the registration form. Printed name tags are available for registered attendees, and handwritten name tags are available for non-registered guests.

Yes, a complimentary continental breakfast including coffee and tea is included in this event.

Yes, parking is free in the specified event lot for visitors.

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