The Ziman Center is pleased to announce that the 2014 recipient of the John S. Long Outstanding Student in Real Estate Award is Bradley Pearson. Brad, UCLA Anderson MBA '14, has been a tireless leader in the real estate program and has enhanced the student experience at Anderson. He has been a guide and inspiration to his peers, demonstrating a genuine enthusiasm for the real estate programs offered through Anderson and the Ziman Center for Real Estate.
Brad’s dedication to real estate has directly resulted in an increased awareness and interest in Anderson’s real estate programs among both professionals and students. As Co-VP of Development for the Anderson Real Estate Association (AREA) Brad successfully coordinated a San Francisco Day-on-the-Job event that established relationships with firms in the Bay Area and subsequently led to a full day of unique site visits with companies who are now more deeply aware of the real estate focus at UCLA Anderson. Additionally, as a Real Estate ACT Coach and a teacher’s assistant, Brad’s candor and enthusiasm has nurtured student interest in the real estate sector. In 2013, Brad was identified as a next generation entrepreneur and was selected as a Peter Bren Distinguished Fellow in Entrepreneurial Real Estate and was awarded the 2013 Tracy Family Real Estate Fellowship. He also represented Anderson at the 2013 NAIOP Real Estate Challenge, as well as the 2012 UT Austin McCombs Case Competition. Brad’s commitment and accomplishments perfectly embody the spirit of the John S. Long Outstanding Student in Real Estate Award, and we wish him continued success in his post-Anderson ventures.
About the John Long Outstanding Student in Real Estate Award
This award recognizes the UCLA Anderson MBA candidate in each class who has demonstrated and exercised the qualities required to become an influential leader in the industry. The award is not based purely on Academic performance or industry involvement, but on the student's commitment and contribution to the strength and the reputation of the UCLA Real Estate Program at Anderson and throughout the University. The recipient is recognized by the committee, as well as his or her peers, as someone whose Anderson career has been distinguished by action, commitment, and the pursuit of excellence, both in individual endeavors and on behalf of the Anderson Real Estate Program.
This prestigious award is named for John S. Long, the Founding Chairman of the Ziman Center's Board. The criteria by which the winner is selected are designed to reflect John's own leadership style. John Long is President and CEO of Highridge Partners, Inc., which he founded in 1978. The company has been so successful that John's views are seen as a bellwether of the real estate industry to this day. Notwithstanding his tremendous success, John is known as someone who flies largely under the radar, relying upon fundamental principles, rigorous analysis, and investing discipline, and avoiding the public notoriety that seems to follow other large players in the industry.
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