Industry Speakers
Each semester, the Ole Miss Real Estate Initiative brings in speakers to share their expertise with students in the classroom.
Engaging & Student-Focused
As part of our dedication to linking classroom learning with real-world insights, the Ole Miss Real Estate Initiative proudly hosts industry-leading professionals. Through engaging talks and panel discussions, students receive firsthand perspectives on trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the real estate industry. These events foster meaningful dialogue among students, faculty, and experienced experts, enriching the academic experience with practical knowledge.
Fall 2025 Speakers
September 11, 2025
Trevor Williams serves as the CEO/President for Greypointe Property. They specialize in serving the real estate needs of Mississippi, including property sales, investments, and property management. He has personally helped broker over $ 25 million in sales in 2024, and they currently manage over 500,000 square feet of real estate throughout Mississippi.
Trevor is also a partner in multiple Smoothie King and Subway restaurants in the Jackson area.
September 18, 2025
Ben Parker serves as the Senior Vice President at Industrial, Sales & Leasing at Avison Young. He is an Atlanta native and has over 20 years of experience in the real estate industry, representing international, national, local, and statewide clients with complex and specific real estate requirements. Mr. Parker specializes in the industrial sector with a focus on tenant and landlord representation. He has extensive experience connecting business owners and land owners with developers, investors, and end-users. His ability to meet his buyers’ and sellers’ criteria and negotiate favorable terms has resulted in long term relationships and repeat business.
September 25, 2025
As a second generation mortgage banker, Owen Munton was born and raised with mortgages on his mind. Owen has worked as a mortgage banker, mortgage broker, sales manager, and business owner during the past two decades. During this time, Owen has been a part of thousands of mortgage transaction totaling hundreds of millions of dollars. He has received several industry awards and certifications including 2021 Mortgage Banker of the Year from the Mortgage Bankers Association of Mississippi and the Certified Mortgage Banker designation from the Mortgage Banker’s Association. Owen is one of only six Certified Mortgage Bankers in Mississippi.
Owen has served as the Regional Mortgage Manager for Hancock Whitney Bank since 2014 covering Mississippi, Alabama, and Northwest Florida. As the regional manager, he is a part of an award-winning team of mortgage lenders across the region that specialize in residential mortgage financing. Owen also serves as a mortgage lender helping clients purchase, build, or refinance their homes. Headquartered in Gulfport, MS for over 120 years, Hancock Whitney Bank is ranked in the top 100 Best Banks in America. Hancock has also been recognized for top client satisfaction and top customer service by J.D. Power and the Greenwich Excellence Awards. In addition to Hancock Whitney, Munton has served the Mortgage Bankers Association of Mississippi since 2019 in various capacities. He currently serves as the president of the association.
He is a graduate of Hattiesburg High School, Mississippi State University, and the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University. Owen resides in Hattiesburg along with his wife, two sons, and Randy the golden retriever.
Mortgage Bankers Association of Mississippi
October 2, 2025
Peyton Adams is a real estate professional based in Oxford, Mississippi, with expertise in student housing/multifamily assets. He serves on the University of Mississippi Real Estate Advisory Board, contributing to program development and mentoring students through guest lectures. As Founder and Manager of Halls Creek Properties, Peyton oversees the acquisition, leasing, and maintenance of student rental properties while building brand presence in the local market. In his role as Associate Broker with Cannon Cleary McGraw, he works with developers to source, underwrite, and acquire stabilized assets, leveraging strong market knowledge and industry relationships to execute targeted property strategies.
October 23, 2025
Alan Chandler earned a Master of Construction Science and Management from Clemson University in 1997. He previously served as Chief Operating Officer (COO) at J Harris Development in Birmingham, AL, and now works as Executive Vice President (EVP) at Doster Construction Company in Birmingham, AL. He is recognized as a Certified Professional Constructor by the American Institute of Constructors, a Certified Green Professional by the National Association of Home Builders, a Certified Healthcare Constructor by the American Society of Healthcare Engineering, and a Certified Graduate Builder by the National Association of Home Builders. He was named among Birmingham's top 40 under 40. He has served on the Board of Advisors for Auburn University’s Master’s in Real Estate Development, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and the 2017 MS Leadership Class 2014.
October 30, 2025
Todd Phillips is a financial professional with over 16 years of investment experience. He is President of Noon Management, a private equity investment firm. The companies specialize in various industries including business strategy and consulting, wealth management, capital investing, real estate development and health care. Prior to the formation of Noon Management, Todd spent 13 years at Morgan Stanley. He joined the Memphis firm as a financial advisor and spent three years in that role and two years as Memphis sales manager. He then moved to Chattanooga to become Southeast area sales manager and was quickly promoted to branch manager and vice president. Todd earned his Bachelor of Science degree in managerial finance from the University of Mississippi. He also holds numerous licenses and designations within the financial services industry.
Noon Development, LLC