University Capital Team
Students doing real work.
Advisors providing real mentorship.
A program launching real careers.
Student Interns
Student interns find properties, screen deals, perform due diligence, underwrite projects, prepare slide decks, present findings, coordinate with partners, and build financial models.
Connor Greenhalgh
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John Whitby
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Nikkolas Perkes
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Garrett Ahlstrom
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Christian Andrewson
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Ben Randall
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Cragun Miller
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Carson Dean
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Jacie Powers
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Jackson Stokes
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Daniel Fugal
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Chase Wixom
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Tyler Jensen
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Weston Simper
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Ethan Smith
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Launching Careers in Real Estate
University Capital alumni are working at some of the most respected firms in the industry — from institutional investment managers and private equity funds to commercial brokerage firms and development companies across the country.
The experience gained here is real: students leave having underwritten live deals, built financial models from scratch, and presented to actual investors. That track record opens doors that internship programs rarely do.
Many alumni credit their time at University Capital as the defining experience that differentiated them in a competitive job market and gave them the confidence to perform from day one.
Adam Otterson
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Landon Burt
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Ryan Ward
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Fran Skinner
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Josh Barnes
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Raef Thomas
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Calvin Warren
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Dawson Kearns
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Austin Keller
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Chase Dorius
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Justin Fielding
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Garrett Cleverley
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Jace Perry
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Nathan Staker
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Jacob Kessler
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Parker Kearns
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Mentors & Industry Professionals
At University Capital, professional advisors and industry partners provide continuous mentorship and oversight — guiding students to apply best practices, avoid common pitfalls, and make informed decisions on real transactions.
Students work directly alongside advisors at every stage of the investment process, building relationships with seasoned professionals who have decades of experience across every major property type and capital structure.
Trevor Ellis
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Sierra Hoffer
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Tom King
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Scott Laneri
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Nate Leishman
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Advisors
Ryan Whitby
University CapitalRyan Whitby has worked with real estate investments since he was a teenager. After completing a Ph.D. in finance from the University of Utah, he took an academic position at Texas Tech University as an associate professor. While in Texas, Ryan partnered with several friends to invest in multifamily properties, resulting in the acquisition of more than 300 doors.
Tim Bokinsky
Ascent Real Estate AdvisorsTim brings extensive experience across multiple facets of real estate investment, capital markets, and asset management. Over his career, he has been deeply involved in sourcing acquisitions, developing capital relationships, underwriting, and managing assets across a diverse range of property types including industrial, hospitality, multifamily, and senior housing.