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Late Professor Skip Beebe Leaves Impressive Legacy in Real Estate Field
M.J. "Skip" Beebe, the Robert H. Ledbetter Sr. Professor of the Practice of Real Estate Development, died on November 7.
Published on: 11-09-2011
M.J.
"Skip" Beebe, an alumnus of and professor at Georgia Tech College of
Management, died unexpectedly on Monday, November 7.
Beebe,
who joined the College faculty in 2009, served as the Robert H. Ledbetter Sr.
Professor of the Practice of Real Estate Development.
"In
a fairly short time, he touched the lives of many students who might follow his
example as a leader in the real estate field," says Dean Steve Salbu.
"He truly played an invaluable role in helping take the College's
real-estate course offerings to the next level of educational excellence."
Josh Bank, MBA 2011, shared his thoughts
on Skip's impact: "It inspires me that I am
just one of the many who can say Skip Beebe changed their life for the better.
He was a mentor, teacher, colleague, family member, and friend to so many. He
taught me to look at the world differently, to think about the past and future
in a new way. Particularly, he pushed me to rethink where I fit into that world
and the role and impact I want to have to make it a better place."
After
graduating from Georgia Tech with a degree in industrial management in 1966,
Skip worked for a few years in banking before starting his career in real
estate. During seven years at Cousins Properties, he rose to senior vice
president before becoming president of Mobil Land Development Corporation. An eventual move to the Dutch-owned company
Wilma broadened his global perspective as he ran its operations in the
Southeast. He later led The Landmarks Group before going into real estate
services at CB Richard Ellis Real Estate in 1994.
He
served as executive managing director for CB Richard Ellis’ Eastern Division
before becoming the company’s chief learning officer. After retiring in 2007, he started Beebe
Interests, providing executive coaching for top leaders in the United States
and abroad.
When
he joined the College faculty in 2009, he said he was attracted to the
opportunity because of his thirst to give back to Tech and develop leaders
focused on building a better future.
Memorial
contributions in Beebe's honor can be made to the George Tech Foundation and
the Marist School.
Contact Information
Hope Wilson Director of Communications 404.385.0580
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M.J.
"Skip" Beebe, an alumnus of and professor at Georgia Tech College of
Management, died unexpectedly on Monday, November 7.
Beebe,
who joined the College faculty in 2009, served as the Robert H. Ledbetter Sr.
Professor of the Practice of Real Estate Development.
"In
a fairly short time, he touched the lives of many students who might follow his
example as a leader in the real estate field," says Dean Steve Salbu.
"He truly played an invaluable role in helping take the College's
real-estate course offerings to the next level of educational excellence."
Josh Bank, MBA 2011, shared his thoughts
on Skip's impact: "It inspires me that I am
just one of the many who can say Skip Beebe changed their life for the better.
He was a mentor, teacher, colleague, family member, and friend to so many. He
taught me to look at the world differently, to think about the past and future
in a new way. Particularly, he pushed me to rethink where I fit into that world
and the role and impact I want to have to make it a better place."
After
graduating from Georgia Tech with a degree in industrial management in 1966,
Skip worked for a few years in banking before starting his career in real
estate. During seven years at Cousins Properties, he rose to senior vice
president before becoming president of Mobil Land Development Corporation. An eventual move to the Dutch-owned company
Wilma broadened his global perspective as he ran its operations in the
Southeast. He later led The Landmarks Group before going into real estate
services at CB Richard Ellis Real Estate in 1994.
He
served as executive managing director for CB Richard Ellis’ Eastern Division
before becoming the company’s chief learning officer. After retiring in 2007, he started Beebe
Interests, providing executive coaching for top leaders in the United States
and abroad.
When
he joined the College faculty in 2009, he said he was attracted to the
opportunity because of his thirst to give back to Tech and develop leaders
focused on building a better future.
Memorial
contributions in Beebe's honor can be made to the George Tech Foundation and
the Marist School.
M.J. "Skip" Beebe, the Robert H. Ledbetter Sr. Professor of the Practice of Real Estate Development, died on November 7.
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