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Chris Salazar – Founder & President


Chris Salazar

Chris Salazar is a junior Accounting and Finance major who has decided to transform his passion for real estate investing into a club for others to be inspired as well. On campus, Chris serves as the Treasurer of Phi Omega Phi and he plays on the varsity football team. This summer, he was an intern at Prudential Financial as well as attended a few leadership summits for accounting firms in downtown Chicago. With the help of the REI club, Chris's vision was to give others a vehicle to learn how to earn passive income through real estate investing as well as give students a chance to network with established investors. His goal is to connect with people with similar passions and help grow Augustana College students through subjects not taught in the classroom. christophersalazar12@augustana.edu














Erik Niemeier – Vice President


Erik Niemeier

Erik Niemeier is a senior Business Finance and Management major who recently has thrown himself into the Real Estate investment world and taken off running with the help of the REI club. As well as being the Vice-President of the Augustana REI, Erik holds numerous other positions on campus such as president of Phi Omega Phi and the men and women's Water Polo clubs, vice-president of the Greek Council, and the director of the Leadership Academy, Homecoming, and the charity event Paint the Pool Pink. This past summer, Erik was a Financial Advisory Intern for Edward Jones. He looks to excel at REI and help those who are looking to take their financial future to the next level.
erikniemeier11@augustana.edu






















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Caleb Nickels - Treasurer


Caleb Nickels Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Caleb Nickels decided to make the move to the Midwest and attend Augustana College. As a Business Marketing and Management student and a Communication Studies minor, Caleb sought to find a career that could blend the knowledge and skills gained from my studies with my desire to help others.

An innovative marketer and versatile communicator and networker, the real estate market provided him the perfect transition for life after college. Understanding that real estate is more than simply buying and selling properties, Caleb works to build relationships with those with similar passions. This past summer, Caleb worked as a Management Intern at Glenair in Glendale, California. Following graduation next year, he plans to move to New York City and explore the opportunities present in a booming real estate market.
 calebnickels11@augustana.edu
 
 






















Sam Frasco – Secretary


Sam Frasco

Sam Frasco is a Finance & Marketing major who plans to pursue pharmaceutical sales after college. On campus, Sam excels as a quarterback on the football field. Along with athletics, Frasco has decided to diversify his skill set and pursue real estate as well. He aims to partner with those who share the same vision for success and pick the brains of other investors. Sam understands the concept of having multiple streams of income and wants to share that idea with students here at Augustana.
samuelfrasco12@augustana.edu



















Mission Statement

"The Augustana Real Estate Investment Club is dedicated to developing and educating students on the lucrative benefits of investing in real estate. We will collaborate, educate, and empower each other in order to help realize our full potential and gain a better understanding of real estate investing. Through real estate investors and community professionals, we look to build a passion in students to invest in real estate and create connections that last long after graduation."