American Real Estate Society

Athens, OH · Founded 1985

Professional society connecting real estate academics, researchers, and industry practitioners through education and knowledge exchange

Primary audience
Real estate professionals
Work area
Education and research
Topic
Real estate industry
Contact
Spenser Robinson
Website Contact

About Organization

The organization facilitates collaboration between college faculty, researchers, and real estate professionals through conferences, publications, and educational programs. Based in Athens, OH, the society has operated since 1985 and manages $1.2 million in assets with an annual revenue of $375,755, supported by 38 volunteers.

What They Focus On

Academic Research

Promotes scholarly investigation of real estate markets, finance, development, and policy through university-based research programs

Professional Development

Advances industry knowledge through educational programs connecting academic theory with practical real estate applications

Knowledge Networks

Builds collaborative communities linking college faculty, researchers, and practicing professionals for information sharing and innovation

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$376K

+9.2% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$419K

+22% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$1.2M

-7% vs 2022

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $375,755 $419,393 $1,215,587 0
2022 $343,959 $343,686 $1,307,653 0
2021 $439,805 $293,187 $1,409,588 0
2020 $281,219 $340,988 $1,220,795 0
2019 $514,439 $607,883 $1,238,486 0
2018 $643,873 $567,485 $1,205,192 0

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Research Development

    Identify emerging real estate topics and encourage academic research through grants and publication opportunities

  • 02

    Knowledge Creation

    Facilitate collaboration between academics and practitioners to produce relevant industry research and insights

  • 03

    Information Dissemination

    Share findings through conferences, journals, and educational programs to advance real estate knowledge

  • 04

    Network Building

    Connect faculty, researchers, and professionals to sustain ongoing collaboration and knowledge exchange

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by American Real Estate Society

Research Promotion

Encourages scholarly research in real estate through publication support and academic collaboration opportunities for faculty and researchers

Professional Education

Provides continuing education programs connecting real estate theory with industry practice for academics and practitioners

Information Exchange

Facilitates communication among college faculty, researchers, and professionals through conferences, forums, and networking events

Academic-Industry Bridge

Creates partnerships between university faculty and real estate professionals to advance practical knowledge and research application

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind American Real Estate Society.

Alan Tidwell

Alan Tidwell

President
1 hrs/week
Bennie Waller

Bennie Waller

Meeting Planner
1 hrs/week
David Funk

David Funk

Executive Director
25 hrs/week
Julia Freybote

Julia Freybote

President Elect
1 hrs/week
Kimberly Goodwin

Kimberly Goodwin

Director of Publications
1 hrs/week
Sean Salter

Sean Salter

Parliamentarian
1 hrs/week
Will McIntosh

Will McIntosh

Director of Industry Liaison
1 hrs/week
Bing Wang

Bing Wang

C-WI(RE)2 Co-Chair
George Cashman

George Cashman

Director of Strategy
Stace Sirmans

Stace Sirmans

Vice Program Chair
Justin Benefield

Justin Benefield

VP & Program Chair
Reid Cummings

Reid Cummings

Secretary
Chris Mothorpe

Chris Mothorpe

Treasurer
Vivek Sah

Vivek Sah

Director of Development
Robert A Simons

Robert A Simons

Ombudsman
Jeffrey DiBartolomeo

Jeffrey DiBartolomeo

FLARES Committee Chair
Jeffrey Robert

Jeffrey Robert

FLARES Committee Vice-Chair
Debanjana Dey

Debanjana Dey

C-WI(RE)2 Co-Chair
Meagan McCollum

Meagan McCollum

C-WI(RE)2 Co-Chair
SR

Spenser Robinson

President
1 hrs/week
SE

Stephen E Roulac

Director Of
1 hrs/week
VS

Vivek Shah

President El
1 hrs/week
CM

Christopher Mothorpe

Treas & Dir
3 hrs/week
KW

Kimberly Winson-Geideman

Assoc Dir Of
1 hrs/week
SA

Stephen A Pyhrr

Dir Of Devel
1 hrs/week
AC

Andrew C Florance

Director
CC

Chris Cain

Director
EL

Erin Liberatore-Timko

Director
JT

Jessica Taylor

Director
KJ

Ken Johnson

Director
ML

Mariya Letdin

Director
PD

Patricie Derrington

Director
PS

Philip Seagraves

Director
RA

Ramya Aroul

Director
RT

Robert Taylor

Director
SS

Simon Stevenson

Director
SD

Sofia Dermisi

Director
XB

Xun Bian

Director

Milestones

1985

Society Founded

1985

American Real Estate Society established to connect academic researchers with industry professionals

1986

Tax-Exempt Status

1986

Received IRS recognition as educational nonprofit organization under section 501(c)(3)

2018

Revenue Peak

2018

Reached highest annual revenue of $643,873 through expanded programs and membership growth

2023

Asset Milestone

2023

Total organizational assets reached $1.2 million supporting long-term educational mission

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AC
Andrew C Florance Director 1.00 hrs/week
BW
Bing Wang Director 1.00 hrs/week
CC
Chris Cain Director 1.00 hrs/week
EL
Erin Liberatore-Timko Director 1.00 hrs/week
George Cashman
George Cashman Director 1.00 hrs/week
JT
Jessica Taylor Director 1.00 hrs/week
JG
Jll Group Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
KJ
Ken Johnson Director 1.00 hrs/week
ML
Mariya Letdin Director 1.00 hrs/week
PD
Patricie Derrington Director 1.00 hrs/week
PS
Philip Seagraves Director 1.00 hrs/week
RA
Ramya Aroul Director 1.00 hrs/week
RC
Reid Cummings Secretary 1.00 hrs/week
RT
Robert Taylor Director 1.00 hrs/week
SS
Simon Stevenson Director 1.00 hrs/week
SD
Sofia Dermisi Director 1.00 hrs/week
Stace Sirmans
Stace Sirmans Director 1.00 hrs/week
XB
Xun Bian Director 1.00 hrs/week
ZG
Zillow Group Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
O. Alan Tidwell
O. Alan Tidwell President
Julia Freybote
Julia Freybote President Elect
Justin Benefield
Justin Benefield VP & Program Chair
DL
David L. Funk Executive Director
CM
Chris Mothorpe Treasurer
VS
Vivek Sah Director of Development
Kimberly Goodwin
Kimberly Goodwin Director of Publications
Bennie Waller
Bennie Waller Meeting Planner
WM
Will McIntosh Director of Industry Liaison
SS
Sean Salter Parliamentarian
Robert A Simons
Robert A Simons Ombudsman
Jeffrey DiBartolomeo
Jeffrey DiBartolomeo Flares Chair
Jeffrey Robert
Jeffrey Robert FLARES Vice-Chair
Debanjana Dey
Debanjana Dey C-WI(RE)2 Co-Chair
Meagan McCollum
Meagan McCollum C-WI(RE)2 Co-Chair

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990 (2019)

Total Reported (2019)

$6K

Highest Paid

$6K

Karl Guntermann

Compensated Officers

1

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Karl Guntermann Treasurer $6,000 — $6,000 1

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Contact

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Email

[email protected]

Phone

(740) 239-2737

Social

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Po Box 500 Athens, OH 45701