Stanford Real Estate Hall of Fame

SPIRE shines a spotlight on our alumni leaders in real estate. We showcase stars and stellar ideas that reflect our shared passion for creating spaces that envelope so much of our lives.

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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

2023 Stanford Real Estate Hall of Fame

SPIRE is excited to honor Brad Geier (’79) and Ken Woolley (MBA ’71, PhD ’71) at the 2023 Stanford Real Estate Hall of Fame Banquet on Thursday, November 16 at the Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club.

Please contact Paula Burke with questions.

SPIRE is thrilled to announce the 2023 Honorees!

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2019 & 2021 Inductees

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2017 & 2018 Inductees

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2015 & 2016 Inductees

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2011 - 2014 Inductees

  • Preferred Name: Bob

    Last Name: Lowe

    Bio: Mr. Lowe is Founder and Chairman of Lowe, a privately owned national real estate company active in commercial, hospitality and residential property management. Headquartered in LA, the firm maintains regional offices in Denver, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle and D.C. Over the past 49 years, Lowe has developed, acquired, and managed more than $32B of real estate assets. He is a Trustee and past Chairman of the Board of the LA Metro YMCA; Chairman of the Real Estate Roundtable; Life Trustee and Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Claremont McKenna College; Chairman and Co-Founder of the Lowe Institute of Political Economy of Claremont McKenna; and Director of the LA Chamber of Commerce. Bob's honors include City of Hope 'Spirit of Life' Award; National Entrepreneur of the Year for Real Estate; and the LA’s Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Business Leader Award. Bob was inducted into the Stanford University Real Estate Hall of Fame. Bob earned a BA, Cum Laude, from Claremont McKenna and an MBA from Stanford.