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Tony Talbert
Executive Director

After a 25-year career in investment banking and investing in commercial real estate, Tony joined Penn State to advance the Borrelli Institute for Real Estate Studies by connecting students, faculty, alumni, and industry professionals in a dynamic ecosystem that drives career success and innovation.

Brent Ambrose
Director

Following academic appointments at Kentucky, Wisconsin, and Wharton, Dr. Ambrose serves as the Borrelli Faculty Chair and Director of the Borrelli Institute at Penn State, advancing real estate finance through award-winning research, journal editorships, and consulting for top federal agencies.

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