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 a Broker Associate for Insight Group, LLC. 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 25, 2025
As a second generation mortgage banker, Owen Munton was born and raised with mortgages on his mind. Munton 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. Munton is one of only six Certified Mortgage Bankers in Mississippi.
Munton 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. Munton 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.