Beyond the Buildings: Organizational Side of Commercial Real Estate
About this Event
Event Description
The Real Estate & Economic Development (REED) Program, Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI) and Entrepreneurship Club (E-Club) has partnered with University of Baltimore’s graduate program in Industrial-Organizational Psychology to host a casual interview-style discussion exploring the people and organizational side of commercial real estate (CRE).
We will spend an hour discussing topics like career and talent development, leadership and team dynamics, organizational culture, decision-making, and even how workplace design impacts employees and organizations—all through the lens of experiences in the Commercial Real Estate industry.
Manager of the Baltimore Organization and Workforce Development Lab, Zachary Baker-Salmon, will frame this conversation with findings and themes from research in existing real estate journals and work to translate them into questions for current CRE industry professionals.
About the Speakers
We will be joined by Terri Harrington and Owen Rouse.
Terri Harrington is the Managing Principal at Harrington Commercial Real Estate Services, LLC and REED Advisory Board Member, as our guest panelist for this discussion.
Terri Harrington launched Harrington Commercial Real Estate Services in 2021 after nearly three decades of experience in the commercial real estate industry. Her career began in 1993 in building operations, management and leasing with national developer, The Rouse Company. Harrington began her brokerage career in 1999 and has worked with firms that include both international company Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) and local firm MacKenzie Commercial Real Estate Services. Harrington’s diverse experience includes leasing executive suites, mixed-use properties, high-rise office buildings and a variety of commercial products including office, retail, flex and new development projects in both suburban and urban locations. She applies this broad experience in tenant representation of both corporate and non-profit clients in commercial space site selection. She also represents building owners in leasing, acquisition, and disposition of their properties.
Harrington was recognized with the “Best in Real Estate” award in 2021 by the Baltimore Business Journal and was named one of Maryland’s Top 100 Women in 2015. She has consistently been recognized as a market top producer by the industry’s CoStar Group.
Harrington has an M.B.A. in Finance from Loyola University of Maryland and a liberal arts undergraduate degree from Millikin University in Decatur, IL.
Owen Rouse is a Senior Vice President with MacKenzie Commercial Real Estate, LLC, specializing in investment sales. With over 40 years of experience in commercial real estate, he has been involved in more than $900 million in acquisitions and dispositions, with expertise spanning investment sales, asset and portfolio management, lending, and development.
Prior to joining MacKenzie, Owen held leadership roles with Alex. Brown Realty Advisors (now LaSalle Investment Management) and Manekin LLC, where he managed institutional investments, led brokerage operations, and helped structure development and redevelopment opportunities.
Beyond his professional work, Owen is actively involved in industry organizations and community initiatives, including Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake, Stevenson University's President's Advisory Council, and the Federal Reserve Fifth District Roundtable.
About the Center for Entrepreneurship
The University of Baltimore’s Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CEI) provides direct support and guidance to UB students and alumni who are seeking to start or grow a business. Through a blend of support services, educational programs, research initiatives, and connections to the business community, the CEI empowers entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey. To learn more about how we can help you launch or scale your venture, visit us at www.ubalt.edu/cei.
About the E-Club (Entrepreneurship Club)
The mission of the Entrepreneurship Club (E-Club) is to inspire entrepreneurial thinking, empower students to develop ventures, and create opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration. Through partnerships with the Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CEI), UBalt faculty, alumni, and external organizations, the club provides students with resources, mentorship, and hands-on experiences that prepare them to lead with innovation, build sustainable ventures, and contribute positively to their communities. Read more about us here.
Hybrid Event Location
Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CEI), BC 104, Merrick School of Business, University of Baltimore
In-person and virtual participation options available. We encourage in-person attendance.
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https://ubalt.zoom.us/j/94861296111
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