Drawing from his experience building Burton Capital Group while earning his MBA from The University of Florida, Charles Taylor offers students a comprehensive view of real estate development and investment. His journey from managing luxury home construction to directing capital markets in private equity provides practical insights into multiple facets of the industry. Students benefit from his hands-on experience managing 515 multifamily units and developing relationships with DUS lenders and insurance companies for deals over $5MM, while his background leading marketing campaigns for AT&T, Coca-Cola, and Home Depot adds valuable perspective on branding in real estate. Charles brings current market insights into the classroom, bridging the gap between academic theory and real-world application in both large-scale institutional deals and smaller commercial real estate investments.

With 18 years dedicated to student and multifamily housing, Biff Ramsey brings unparalleled expertise in property operations directly to the classroom. Students learn from his progression through the industry, from his early career at Dovetail Management to becoming Regional Director at Landmark Properties, the nation's leading student housing developer. His experience managing over 25,000 beds across the country and handling more than $1B in transactions provides students with practical insights into property marketing, acquisition, and management. As BCG's Chief Operations Officer, Biff teaches both the fundamentals and nuances of student housing operations, sharing real-world scenarios and solutions from his extensive career that prepare students for success in property management and asset optimization.

Brad Seidel combines his U.S. Naval Academy leadership training, MBA from The University of Florida, and experience as a Navy pilot to teach students disciplined approaches to real estate investment and team management. Students benefit from his innovative perspective on affordable housing solutions, including his work with tiny home villages and accessory dwelling units through "Tiny Home Geniuses," as well as his experience managing over $2M in residential multifamily properties and securing $5 million in government contracts through Baker Defense Group. As BCG's Chief Investment Officer, Brad specializes in teaching risk assessment, investment analysis, and stakeholder communication, helping students develop the practical skills needed for evaluating opportunities and optimizing returns in today's real estate market.

Beth Underhill brings over two decades of construction and real estate expertise to the table, teaching students the critical intersection of marketing, compliance, and property development. Drawing from her experience managing $5MM in single-family redevelopments and $35MM in outdoor living spaces, she offers practical insights into project management and value creation. Students benefit from her diverse portfolio oversight of 500+ multifamily units and 486 student housing beds, along with international ventures including a Panama hotel and Airbnb operations. Her 25-year entrepreneurial journey across finance, marketing, and client relations provides students with valuable lessons in business development and ethical leadership. As a record-holding powerlifter and successful business leader, Beth teaches students the importance of balancing professional excellence with personal growth, while sharing real-world strategies in brand building, market research, and regulatory compliance in the real estate sector.

Katie Wray enriches students' understanding of real estate finance through her experience in financial planning, tax strategy, and venture debt analysis for tech startups in the Rocky Mountain region. With degrees in Economics and Business Management from the University of Florida, she teaches students the nuances of investor communications and financial reporting, drawing from her hands-on experience managing shareholder relations and investment opportunities. Students particularly benefit from her insights into portfolio diversification, as she shares practical knowledge from her journey into short-term rentals and various real estate investment strategies. Her background in Colorado's foster care system volunteering and experience launching her first Airbnb in 2023 helps students understand how to balance professional growth with community involvement, while her expertise in financial analysis and strategic communication prepares them for effective stakeholder management in the real estate industry.