Robin Hunden Awarded The Jeffrey D. Fisher Real Estate Legacy Award By Kelley School Of Business

Robin "Rob" Hunden, the CEO and Founder of Hunden Partners, a distinguished real estate development advisory firm, has been announced as one of the recipients of the esteemed 2024 Jeffrey D. Fisher Real Estate Legacy Awards. This accolade is presented by the Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business Center for Real Estate Studies. Alongside Hunden, Phil Powell, Associate Professor and Executive Director of the Indiana Business Research Center, will also be honored with this award. The ceremony is set to take place at the IU Real Estate Alumni & Friends Dinner on April 25 at Newfields - Indianapolis Museum of Art.

Hunden’s connection to Indiana University Bloomington runs deep, not only as an alumnus but also through his active involvement with the IU’s Center of Real Estate Studies in the Kelley School of Business. His commitment to fostering future generations is evident in his establishment of The Robin Scott Hunden Real Estate Scholarships. This initiative aims to support undergraduate business majors at both Bloomington and Indianapolis campuses who are aspiring to build careers in Real Estate, with a special emphasis on aiding students with financial needs and promoting diversity within the industry.

"I’m honored and humbled to be recognized with this legacy award," expressed Hunden. He further elaborated on his vision of legacy, emphasizing a commitment to education and service to others as its core components. Hunden’s contributions to the Kelley School of Business and its real estate program have been significant, ranging from hiring students as analysts and interns to providing mentorship through various platforms within the university.

Douglas M. McCoy, Al and Shary Oak Director of Real Estate and Teaching Professor in Finance at IU’s Kelley School of Business, lauded Hunden’s contributions: "Rob’s meaningful involvement in hiring our students, creating scholarships, and sharing his wisdom has greatly enhanced our real estate program. We are grateful for all he has done and continues to do to support our mission."

With nearly three decades of experience in the real estate sector, Hunden founded Hunden Partners in 2006. The firm has been recognized for its expertise in placemaking plans, feasibility studies, and development advisory services, earning accolades such as being named a Power Partner in the Real Estate category by Inc. Magazine. Hunden is also an active participant in the industry through speaking engagements at conferences, membership in various associations, and teaching roles.

Hunden Partners stands as a leading advisor in destination real estate development, offering comprehensive services that span market and financial feasibility analyses, economic impact studies, tourism planning and strategy, and development implementation for a wide array of projects. With over 1,000 studies conducted and involvement in the development of projects worth over $20 billion globally, Hunden Partners continues to shape the landscape of destination real estate development.

For more information about Hunden Partners and their services, visit their website at https://hunden.com.