St. Louis Executive Named Director of MU’s Smith Institute of Real Estate
Joseph Hegger Joseph Hegger joined the college as director of the Jeffrey E. Smith Institute of Real Estate in November 2008, succeeding Sam Goldman who resigned the position last May. The institute’s mission is to provide educational opportunities in real estate to students of the college and to members of the professional real estate community.
"Joe's leadership experience along with his knowledge of the real estate business and his ability to interface with members of the professional real estate community will serve him well as director of the Smith Institute," said Dan French, chair of the college's Department of Finance.
Hegger was employed by the commercial real estate firm of Colliers Turley Martin Tucker of St. Louis since 1990. Most recently, he served as a principal and senior VP and supervised the firm’s Corporate Operations Group. In addition, Hegger was responsible for the operation of the Real Estate Management Services Group, the largest third-party provider of management services in the central United States. Hegger has served on the Board of Directors for YMCA of Metropolitan St. Louis, the St. Louis Minority Business Council, and as president of the Building Owners and Managers Association of St. Louis.
As director, Hegger will oversee the Smith Institute’s annual real estate forum. In addition, he will arrange and coordinate student internships with real estate firms, teach real estate courses, work with the faculty to further develop the college’s area of emphasis in real estate, and interact with real estate professionals.
"I consider myself very fortunate to have been presented this opportunity, and I look forward to this new chapter in my life. This move is a natural progression given my real estate experience, long-standing involvement with the college, and desire to further contribute to education," said Hegger.
Hegger received his BS BA degree from MU, and he has maintained strong ties to the college by serving on the Crosby MBA Program Advisory Board and previously on the college's Strategic Planning Team. He and his wife, Stacey, who is also an MU graduate, are members of the college's Davenport Society.
Keynote speaker:
Ronald R. Pressman
President and Chief Executive Officer
GE Real Estate
This annual national Forum is hosted by the Trulaske College of Business and sponsored by the Jeffrey E. Smith Companies. The Forum will major presentations, including a keynote speaker, break-out sessions, and networking opportunities with students and other real estate executives. Keynote speakers at past Forums have included Sam Zell and Warren Buffett.
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Last Edited: 3/12/2009