Marian Miner Cook
Athenaeum

A distinctive
feature of social and
cultural life at CMC

 

Inaugural Real Estate Finance Conference

Tue, March 4, 2025
Dinner Program
Steve Eggert '82 P'15, Riley Lewis ’11, Sue O'Bannon '84, and Ken Valach '82, panelists

This inaugural program by the Financial Economics Institute will feature an exclusive panel of distinguished alumni including Steve Eggert '82 P'15 (Anton DevCo), Sue O'Bannon '84 (Trammell Crow Residential), and Riley Lewis ’11 (Lewis Group of Companies) who will discuss their journeys from CMC to national success in real estate finance. The event will culminate in a special fireside chat with Ken Valach '82, CEO of Crow Holdings and Chair of the Board at CMC. This program offers a unique opportunity to engage with industry leaders, alumni, and fellow students for insightful conversations, valuable networking, and an insider perspective on real estate finance and management. 

Panelists include:

Steve Eggert '82 P'15: Leader of Anton DevCo, he transitioned from real estate law to become a successful multifamily community developer. Eggert also serves on CMC's Board of Trustees.

Riley Lewis'11: Investment Performance Manager at Lewis Group of Companies, he oversees financial analysis and investment strategies.

Sue O'Bannon'84: Chief Financial Officer at Trammell Crow Residential since 2004, she oversees debt and equity financing for new developments in the Western U.S.

Ken Valach'82: Chief Executive Officer of Crow Holdings Development, he leads multifamily, industrial, and office projects across the United States. He also serves as Chair of the Board of Trustees at CMC.

This special event is hosted and organized by CMC's Financial Economics Institute (FEI) and the Real Estate Finance Association (REFA), a CMC club. 

Please note a SPECIAL SCHEDULE for this program:
4:30-5:10 PM | Student/Alumni Networking Reception
5:10-5:30 PM | Introduction
5:30-6:15 PM | Panel Discussion (Sue O’Bannon ’84, Riley Lewis ’11, and Steve Eggert ’82 P’15), moderated by Braden Crockett ’15
6:15-6:30 PM | Panel Q&A
6:30-7:00 PM | Dinner
7:00-7:30 PM | Fireside Chat with Ken Valach ’82, moderated by Harry Brenner ’20
7:30-8:00 PM | Q&A 

Registration

Meal reservations now open to everyone in the Claremont Colleges.

Marian Miner Cook Athenaeum

Claremont McKenna College
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Claremont, CA 91711

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