Developing the Next Generation of CRE Leaders

Welcome to the CRE Launch Mentor Team!

As a mentor in the CRE Launch Program, your support plays a vital role in helping the next generation of commercial real estate professionals find their footing. 
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Overview

Mentor Guidelines

We’ve designed the mentorship experience to be meaningful without requiring a significant time commitment.
If you have any questions about the process, please contact a team member below or call (210) 816-2734.

Meet with Your Student

At minimum, we ask that mentors connect with their assigned student at least once, ideally at your workplace

Review Student Goals

Review your student's resume or career goals. Help them come up with their next steps within the next 5 years.

Suggest a Book

Suggest a book that might help your student along the way (or any other resources you think might be helpful).

Student Introductions

Introduce your student to one other person in your network who could be helpful for their professional development.

(Optional) Attend Kickoff

Mentors such as yourself will be invited to the Kickoff luncheon held on May 29. Held in San Antonio, Austin, Houston, Miami and Los Angeles.

(Optional) Attend Closing Ceremony

Join us for the program recap and presentation of certificates.
— We're here to help

Contact a CRE Launch Team Member for Guidance

Alex Tatem

atatem@foresitecre.com
Alexandria Tatem joined Foresite as an Investment Sales Associate and was quickly promoted to include Head of Research as one of her roles in addition to sales. She has a talent for sourcing data and compiling information in challenging markets.

Bethany Babcock

bbabcock@foresitecre.com
Bethany Babcock has worked in property management, leasing and investment sales for nearly 20 years. She founded Foresite Real Estate in 2014 and later the CRE Launch Program which has trained hundreds of industry professionals.

Chad Knibbe, CCIM

cknibbe@foresitecre.com
With nearly fifteen years experience in commercial real estate, Chad Knibbe was a key player in the launching of Foresite in 2014 and later founded the investment sales division of Foresite Commercial Real Estate in 2018.

Thank you!

Thank you for being part of this important work.
We’re grateful to have you in the CRE Launch community.

Your
Impact
with Students

Rick Holland was amazing! He was an incredible mentor—always helpful and welcoming. I learned so much from him. The experience was wonderful, especially touring some of his developments like the Birdsong Apartments. Every single meeting, I learned something new. I couldn’t be more grateful to have had him as my mentor.
Atreyu Brub
Class of 2024
I absolutely LOVED Bethany! She is such a light and an amazing individual. She had so much knowledge and insight to share - I could not have been more appreciative! I hope to keep in contact and continue to have her as a lifelong mentor, friend, and industry connection.
Daniel Castillo
Class of 2023
It was a great experience as [my mentor, Chad Knibbe] was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about underwriting which is what I am interested in. He was willing to share so much knowledge about it and was extremely helpful to me for any questions I may have had so it is something I truly appreciate and am grateful for.
Asir Mistry
Class of 2024