REIS Awards Scholarships to FGCU Students

The Real Estate Investment Society (REIS) recently awarded the annual Paul Sands Memorial – REIS Scholarship to Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) students Chezanne McLeod, Randy Lopez and Seth Thompson.

The scholarships each provide $2,500 toward tuition and books, as well as honorary membership in REIS for one year. During that time, the recipients may attend meetings on a complimentary basis.

“We welcome outstanding scholars to join us, to learn about the area’s commercial real estate industry, and develop relationships with members of the business community,” said REIS President Bev Larson. “Our goal is to promote the professionalism of our future business leaders, (thereby enhancing) the economic vitality of our community.”
• Chezanne McLeod is a senior majoring in legal studies and minoring in real estate while also working full time for a property management firm. After graduation, McLeod looks forward to working in a real estate law firm.
• Randy Lopez is a junior majoring in pre-finance. A resident assistant with FGCU’s housing department, he intends to be a real estate financial analyst after graduation.
• Seth Thompson is a senior, majoring in finance. He currently interns with a commercial real estate brokerage and looks forward to a career as an investment advisor.

The Paul Sands Memorial – REIS Scholarship is an endowed FGCU scholarship program, funded by REIS Scholarship Foundation, a not-forprofit, registered 501(c)3 corporation. Continuing contributions from REIS and the annual Paul Sands Memorial Slaw Dog Invitational Golf Tournament have increased and sustained the fund.

For more information on the REIS scholarship program, please visit www. reis-swfl.org or call Mark Morris, scholarship committee chairman, at 239-489- 3303 Ext. 175.