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Curriculum
- Welcome to the Training Program!
- CRE Etiquette and Communications
- CRE Ethics
Research Topics
- Types of Leases
Assignment
- Interview

Overview | Tuesday
Alexandria Tatem
Foresite Commercial Real Estate



























I want to extend my thanks to the team, the speakers, and the graders. This course has been extremely impactful for my professional development. I recently spoke with a broker whom I consider a mentor, and he was impressed with my progress in understanding CRE topics. I'm gladly recommending this course to anyone looking to develop a strong foundation in CRE.
Frank Nater (Class of 2025)
Top Virtual Student in Graduating ClassMy career is in commercial lending and this is where the class really helped me become both more confident in talking to customers about development projects but also underwriting their projects.
Kyle Bubela (Class of 2021)
Banking Professional at Jefferson BankForesite’s CRE Launch Program was top-notch. As a professional economic developer, I had certain preconceived ideas of what this course would teach me. The program easily surpassed those expectations. I gained a deeper appreciation of the many facets of commercial real estate — from macro economics to micro economics, outstanding lectures from solid professionals and real world projects — I felt I came away with a lot more than I expected. I cannot speak more highly about this program. Thank you again for this remarkable opportunity.
Kate Silva, CEdC (Class of 2022)
Certified Economic Developer and Commercial Realtor at Verde Commercial Real Estate / KW City ViewThis class went over everything I've gone over in the last year and a half of college--and then one upped it.
Justin Ventura (Class of 2022)
Associate at Partners Real EstateI actually used [the CRE Launch Program] to get my job at JLL. They heard of the program and they were really excited because of it. That’s one of the reasons why they hired me.
Angelica Griesenbeck (Class of 2024)
Sales Assistant at JLLBethany Babcock has worked in property management, leasing and investment sales for nearly 20 years. She founded Foresite Real Estate in 2014.
In 2018 she was named by the San Antonio Business Journal as one of the “40 under 40”. Bethany is one of very few brokers in San Antonio to have received national awards in the categories of both top leasing agent and top investment sales agent. She has been published online with Forbes and featured in the Business Journal as well as been a guest speaker for the South Texas CCIM Symposium. Bethany also enjoys guest lecturing for the Real Estate Finance Department at the University of Texas at San Antonio.
In 2020 Bethany opened up Foresite’s own training program to those outside of the company and created the “CRE Launch Program” which has worked with students from more than 10 universities and 12 different brokerage firms to develop and retain new talent in the industry.
The unique culture at Foresite has lured industry veterans as well as developed exceptional talent internally and in 2022 Foresite was named #1 Best Place to Work for Small Businesses by the San Antonio Business Journal.
Bethany graduated from UTSA double majoring in International Business and Finance. She went on to earn her MBA with a concentration in Finance from Texas A&M University-San Antonio. She is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers, a board member for Adult and Teen Challenge of Texas and is a mother of three.
With nearly fifteen years experience in commercial real estate, Chad Knibbe was a key player in the launching of Foresite in 2014 and later founded the investment sales division of Foresite Commercial Real Estate in 2018.
Prior to Foresite, Chad was a Senior Vice President at Marcus & Millichap where he ranked as the #1 retail agent for the central Texas region. Chad has also been recognized as a CoStar Power Broker and a San Antonio Business Journal, Heavy Hitter. He is a graduate of Baylor University and lives in Spring Branch with his wife and four children.
Alexandria Tatem joined Foresite as an Investment Sales Associate and was quickly promoted to include Head of Research as one of her roles in addition to sales. She has a talent for sourcing data and compiling information in challenging markets. Alex is a graduate of the University of Central Arkansas, where she double-majored in Finance and Spanish. In college, Alexandria worked for the Arkansas Center for Research in Economics where she compiled data into clear and detailed reports. Her research has been used in testimonies to the state legislature, year-long studies, published reports, and informational booklets that were handed out to legislators.
Alex is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers, Urban Land Institute of San Antonio, and CREW San Antonio.
Nicole joins Foresite with over a decade of experience in the digital media and marketing field. Her background encompasses various areas including photography, graphic design, web management and video production.
Before joining Foresite, Nicole played a pivotal role in the management of a luxury car storage and detail shop, overseeing client accounts and vehicle maintenance. She spearheaded marketing initiatives that effectively expanded the company’s reach and successfully established a prominent brand in that niche market.
During her independent ventures, Nicole designed marketing materials for small businesses, produced video ads, and even assisted on several small TV show productions. This period allowed her to cultivate a diverse skillset and gain invaluable experience.
Prior to that, Nicole served as a Web and Program Technologist and Marketing Coordinator for an online and onsite continuing education department. Her contributions were recognized with the company’s first annual Values in Practices award.
Alexandria Tatem joined Foresite as an Investment Sales Associate and was quickly promoted to include Head of Research as one of her roles in addition to sales. She has a talent for sourcing data and compiling information in challenging markets. Alex is a graduate of the University of Central Arkansas, where she double-majored in Finance and Spanish. In college, Alexandria worked for the Arkansas Center for Research in Economics where she compiled data into clear and detailed reports. Her research has been used in testimonies to the state legislature, year-long studies, published reports, and informational booklets that were handed out to legislators.
Alex is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers, Urban Land Institute of San Antonio, and CREW San Antonio.
Allison Weiss is the Founder of CRE Recruiting, a boutique firm with national expertise in commercial real estate placement & consulting. She possesses over 15 years’ experience in full-cycle recruiting, human resources, operations, marketing, and public relations.
Allison has successfully advised and placed hundreds of commercial real estate professionals, from early-career folks to executives, across every facet of the industry. While most CRE professionals focus on properties, Allison helps her clients to align the right people, processes, and platforms to drive innovation & growth.
Allison is a sought-after thought leader and speaker, often featured in media outlets like Bisnow, CoStar News, GlobeSt.com, & Commercial Property Executive. She has been recognized multiple times as a Top Commercial Real Estate Influencer by CREi Summit, a Woman of Influence by GlobeSt.com, and as a Most Influential Women in Commercial Real Estate by Otso.
Citing the lack of women speaking on stages or represented in the media, Allison is also the Creator of Women Speak CRE, a free platform created to connect women in commercial real estate with opportunities to amplify their voices launched in January 2025.
She is a champion for diversity, equity, & inclusion, and her personal mission is to make CRE a great place for everyone.
Bethany Babcock has worked in property management, leasing and investment sales for nearly 20 years. She founded Foresite Real Estate in 2014.
In 2018 she was named by the San Antonio Business Journal as one of the “40 under 40”. Bethany is one of very few brokers in San Antonio to have received national awards in the categories of both top leasing agent and top investment sales agent. She has been published online with Forbes and featured in the Business Journal as well as been a guest speaker for the South Texas CCIM Symposium. Bethany also enjoys guest lecturing for the Real Estate Finance Department at the University of Texas at San Antonio.
In 2020 Bethany opened up Foresite’s own training program to those outside of the company and created the “CRE Launch Program” which has worked with students from more than 10 universities and 12 different brokerage firms to develop and retain new talent in the industry.
The unique culture at Foresite has lured industry veterans as well as developed exceptional talent internally and in 2022 Foresite was named #1 Best Place to Work for Small Businesses by the San Antonio Business Journal.
Bethany graduated from UTSA double majoring in International Business and Finance. She went on to earn her MBA with a concentration in Finance from Texas A&M University-San Antonio. She is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers, a board member for Adult and Teen Challenge of Texas and is a mother of three.
Kraig McCoy joined Foresite with over twenty years of experience in commercial property management. His work experiences include management of office, retail, medical and industrial properties across San Antonio.
Prior to joining Foresite, Kraig worked with CBRE, Inc. as an Associate Director of Property Management where he oversaw the work and training of management staff while also managing marketing, operations and financial activities. His portfolio totaled 1,100,00 rentable square feet.
Before his work there, Kraig served as a senior level property manager with REATA Property Management, Inc. for twelve years. There, he supervised new construction, renovations and tenant improvements, coordinated maintenance and vendor activities and maintained communications with 150 tenants and was responsible for a portfolio of mixed use of office, retail, medical and doctor owner’s association properties.
He has also worked with Trammell Crow Company as an Assistant Property Manager and Specialty Leasing Agent where he oversaw a portfolio of retail and industrial properties comprising approximately 1,000,000 square feet.
Kraig is an active member with the Building Owners and Managers Institute International, Inc. (BOMA).
Bethany Babcock has worked in property management, leasing and investment sales for nearly 20 years. She founded Foresite Real Estate in 2014.
In 2018 she was named by the San Antonio Business Journal as one of the “40 under 40”. Bethany is one of very few brokers in San Antonio to have received national awards in the categories of both top leasing agent and top investment sales agent. She has been published online with Forbes and featured in the Business Journal as well as been a guest speaker for the South Texas CCIM Symposium. Bethany also enjoys guest lecturing for the Real Estate Finance Department at the University of Texas at San Antonio.
In 2020 Bethany opened up Foresite’s own training program to those outside of the company and created the “CRE Launch Program” which has worked with students from more than 10 universities and 12 different brokerage firms to develop and retain new talent in the industry.
The unique culture at Foresite has lured industry veterans as well as developed exceptional talent internally and in 2022 Foresite was named #1 Best Place to Work for Small Businesses by the San Antonio Business Journal.
Bethany graduated from UTSA double majoring in International Business and Finance. She went on to earn her MBA with a concentration in Finance from Texas A&M University-San Antonio. She is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers, a board member for Adult and Teen Challenge of Texas and is a mother of three.
Bethany Babcock has worked in property management, leasing and investment sales for nearly 20 years. She founded Foresite Real Estate in 2014.
In 2018 she was named by the San Antonio Business Journal as one of the “40 under 40”. Bethany is one of very few brokers in San Antonio to have received national awards in the categories of both top leasing agent and top investment sales agent. She has been published online with Forbes and featured in the Business Journal as well as been a guest speaker for the South Texas CCIM Symposium. Bethany also enjoys guest lecturing for the Real Estate Finance Department at the University of Texas at San Antonio.
In 2020 Bethany opened up Foresite’s own training program to those outside of the company and created the “CRE Launch Program” which has worked with students from more than 10 universities and 12 different brokerage firms to develop and retain new talent in the industry.
The unique culture at Foresite has lured industry veterans as well as developed exceptional talent internally and in 2022 Foresite was named #1 Best Place to Work for Small Businesses by the San Antonio Business Journal.
Bethany graduated from UTSA double majoring in International Business and Finance. She went on to earn her MBA with a concentration in Finance from Texas A&M University-San Antonio. She is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers, a board member for Adult and Teen Challenge of Texas and is a mother of three.
Makenzie Warlow Campbell has a 10+ year career in various debt origination and structured finance roles for institutional firms such as CBRE, HFF, Deutsche Bank, and Yellowstone Capital. Makenzie started her career as a debt placement analyst working for two of the largest volume production teams in the country; CBRE Houston (2014-2016) and HFF San Francisco (2017-2019), working on all property types and seeing an average volume of $6B per year.
In 2019, Makenzie transitioned to the lending side working as a loan originations Associate at Deutsche Bank where she facilitated over $2B in underwriting, loan structuring, risk analysis, and loan processing for CMBS financings across all markets and property types. She was also the VP of Underwriting for a boutique LATAM debt fund focused on construction and bridge financings for build-to-rent, horizontal multifamily, and modular construction projects.
Her experience is well rounded in origination underwriting and transaction management totaling $4B in volume to date with focus on retail, industrial, office, and multifamily property types across the U.S. Originally from San Antonio, Texas, Makenzie lives in San Antonio and represents middle to large family office and institutional property owners and developers in California, Texas, North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida.
Mr.Fields is responsible for sourcing and executing new industrial development opportunities within Texas. Specifically, Mr. Fields focuses on site identification, market analysis, design team oversight, financial analysis, lease negotiation, and disposition management. He is actively involved in multiple industry organizations including NAIOP Houston, where he serves on the Development and Construction Committee and the Real Estate Center at UT-Austin as a member of the Advisory Council.
Before joining Constellation, Mr. Fields spent eight years at Trammell Crow Company where he focused on the development, leasing, and disposition of speculative industrial developments. During his tenure at Trammell Crow, he was responsible for the development and capitalization of over 4 million square feet of industrial space within the Houston market. Prior to joining Trammell Crow, he worked at J.P. Morgan in the Real Estate Banking group providing construction financing to institutional developers. Additionally, he previously served as an adjunct professor in the undergraduate real estate program at the University of Houston, Bauer College of Business.
Mr. Fields holds a B.B.A. in corporate finance and an M.B.A. in real estate finance from The University of Texas at Austin.
Garrett specializes in helping small to medium-sized businesses secure the financing they need for growth and expansion. He and his team are dedicated to providing individual customers with the innovative, personalized service of a small-town bank.
With a decade of experience in the energy industry, Garrett leverages his expertise to create creative, effective solutions tailored to his clients’ needs.
His goal is to collaborate closely with clients, offering guidance on a wide range of loan options.
Kraig McCoy joins Foresite with over twenty years of experience in commercial property management. His work experiences include management of office, retail, medical and industrial properties across San Antonio.
Prior to joining Foresite, Kraig worked with CBRE, Inc. as an Associate Director of Property Management where he oversaw the work and training of management staff while also managing marketing, operations and financial activities. His portfolio totaled 1,100,00 rentable square feet.
Before his work there, Kraig served as a senior level property manager with REATA Property Management, Inc. for twelve years. There, he supervised new construction, renovations and tenant improvements, coordinated maintenance and vendor activities and maintained communications with 150 tenants and was responsible for a portfolio of mixed use of office, retail, medical and doctor owner’s association properties.
He has also worked with Trammell Crow Company as an Assistant Property Manager and Specialty Leasing Agent where he oversaw a portfolio of retail and industrial properties comprising approximately 1,000,000 square feet.
Kraig is an active member with the Building Owners and Managers Institute International, Inc. (BOMA).
