352-294-2725
P.O. Box 113135
Gainesville, FL 32611
720 SW 2nd Ave, Suite 108
Gainesville, FL 32601
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Trevor Schneider is charged with the leadership and strategic direction for the Office of Real Estate (ORE). ORE is responsible for the acquisitions and sales of real estate for the University and affiliated entities, formulation of real estate strategies, negotiation of real estate lease transactions, marketing existing and future University real estate / land developments, managing and tracking existing assets, overseeing state land issues, and executing on the real estate aspects of economic development initiatives. Mr. Schneider joined the University of Florida in December 2018 with more than 20 years of commercial real estate experience.
Mr. Schneider holds a Master of Science Degree in Corporate Real Estate from Georgia State University, J. Mack Robinson College of Business in Atlanta, Georgia. Mr. Schneider completed his undergraduate work at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky where he received his Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Finance and Economics. Mr. Schneider served honorably in the United States Air Force and has completed comprehensive foreign language studies at the Presidio of Monterey / Defense Language Institute in Monterey, California.
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Jeff comes to the University of Florida after having held real estate leadership roles within healthcare and retail organizations affording him a unique understanding of the internal workings, together with environmental and regulatory concerns often found within those organizations. At a high level, he has led and managed the vetting and approval process within these environments and pioneered efficiency programs yielding him exceptional results.
Jeff’s education includes attending California State University, Los Angeles to complete his undergraduate degree and continuing to Pepperdine University, where Jeff attended both the nationally renowned Graziadio School of Business and the Caruso School of Law.
Jeff has an impressive 25 year career in real estate spanning licensure in three states (California, Ohio & Florida). His diverse background includes serving as a police officer in California for a major law enforcement agency.
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Theresa joined the Office of Real Estate in February 2016. Theresa is responsible for the overall management, administration and operation of the ORE office. As the office has grown and our real estate services now extend to the entire UF enterprise, Theresa also assists with the real estate leasing needs of UF departments and direct support of the property management functions of the University of Florida Development Corporation (the Ayers building and associated parking lots). In addition, Theresa has been an integral part of the team to sell real estate gifts received by the UF Foundation. From the initial sales listing through closing, Theresa is directly involved in obtaining and reviewing listing and sales agreements, preparing the properties for sale, managing the properties along the way, and helping to ensure the return to the Foundation has been maximized.
Theresa is a licensed Real Estate professional in the State of Florida. She has over 28 years of experience within the University of Florida system.
Theresa, Chuck, and their dog ‘Chili Pepper’ spend their spare time hiking around Florida State Parks, and relaxing at their cabin on Lake Santa Fe.
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David has over 10 years’ experience in the medical and institutional building maintenance field. As a Facilities Maintenance Specialist, David is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Ayers building and its mechanical systems, as well as overseeing the security team, grounds maintenance, parking lots and environmental services. David brings to the team a unique skillset from his vast experience in construction, maintenance, service, and property management. Before his employment at UF, David worked for a national commercial real estate brokerage and property management firm and has been directly involved with the Ayers building for over 5 years. Since his first day at UF, David has provided a unique insight into the inner workings of the building and has proven to be an asset to the real estate team.
Being raised in Florida, in his spare time David enjoys most outdoor activities, including raising chickens and gardening.
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As Administrative Support, Stephanie is responsible for many of the foundational everyday tasks in the Office of Real Estate. She edits and updates the website, maintains leasing database information, and supports maintenance, security, and property management staff in the Ayers building. Stephanie brings a diverse skillset to the team to provide flexible support in achieving departmental goals.
Stephanie grew up in Gainesville, FL. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Florida and a Master’s of Science in Information from Florida State University. Her studies focused on research, literary analysis, and information organization. Prior to joining the Office of Real Estate at the University of Florida, she worked in administration at a property management company.
In her free time, she and her husband Brian are often found hiking, swimming, or camping at one of the Florida springs.
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Jaden is from St. Augustine, FL, and recently joined the team in February of 2024. He is passionate about commercial real estate and has been eagerly taking on projects to gain experience and assist the team. Before joining our team, he worked as a leasing agent and a maintenance technician at a property management firm. He is currently working on his bachelor’s degree in business administration, specializing in real estate. He is also in the Innovation Academy at UF. Jaden plans to join UF’s MSRE program after completing his undergraduate degree to better prepare him for a career in commercial real estate. Jaden is most interested in acquisitions, development, and portfolio management.
Jaden’s favorite hobbies are surfing, snowboarding, freediving, reading, and managing his resin 3d printing company.
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Anna grew up in West Palm Beach, FL and recently graduated with a BSBA in Information Systems from the University of Florida. She is returning to be a double gator in pursuit of a Masters in Real Estate. She joined the Office of Real Estate as an intern to expand her knowledge of the real estate industry and get hands on experience before graduation from the MSRE program in May 2024. Her passion for real estate stems from past family members involved in construction and real estate and she aspires to fill their shoes. Anna loves real estate because she loves the tangible aspect behind the work that is done and that every day is different.
In her free time, Anna loves photography, being on the water, and caring for her Goldendoodle, Gracie.
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