About
Stanford University sets a standard of excellence with an alumni network of leaders across industries and continents. In the broadly defined real estate industry, Stanford has always led, from its founding with Leland Stanford’s land grant, to its alumni at the top of the industry, to its students – future innovators and changemakers.
Given this rich and ongoing history of excellence, SPIRE created the Stanford Real Estate Hall of Fame to honor Stanford alumni who are industry luminaries and pioneers – showcasing their contributions as a thank you and as an inspiration to industry leaders –
past, present and future.
Criteria
- Consistent, sustained positive impact on the real estate and/or built environment industries
- Dedication to industry innovation
- Industry icon and leader
- Proven commitment to the education and development of the industry’s next generation of leaders
- Demonstrable contributions to Stanford University and its alumni and student communities
2025 Stanford Real Estate Hall of Fame
SPIRE is excited to announce this year’s honorees, industry leaders and icons Jeff Birdwell ('82, MS '83) and Rick Magnuson (MBA '82), in recognition of their exceptional impact on the industry, its next generation of leaders, and the broader Stanford community. We are honored to recognize and thank them for their incredible leadership, innovation, and accomplishments.
SPIRE is excited to honor Jeff and Rick at the 2025 Stanford Real Estate Hall of Fame Banquet on Thursday, November 13 at the Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club.
Please contact Arezo Binai with questions.
2023 & 2025 Inductees
Preferred Name: Jeff
Last Name: Birdwell
Bio: Jeff Birdwell manages the commercial division of Sares Regis Group of Northern California, overseeing office, R&D, industrial and retail developments. Jeff has developed and advised clients on over 20 million square feet of development projects. Prior to joining the San Mateo office in 1994, Jeff began his tenure in 1987 at the affiliate Sares-Regis Group, where he was responsible for development activity in the Los Angeles/Ventura County regional office. Jeff has a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering and a master's in civil engineering, construction engineering and management from Stanford and a Bachelor of Arts in economics from Claremont Men's College. He is also an adjunct lecturer consulting associate professor in civil and environmental engineering at Stanford, leading a 6-week graduate-level course in Real Estate Development (1997-present).