Posted 9:47 a.m. Monday, March 16, 2026
Entrepreneurial ambition, community partnerships fuel Real Estate Club’s rapid growth
On any given week, members of the UW-La Crosse Real Estate Club might be touring local properties, hearing from alumni professionals or building connections that could shape their careers.
Just two years ago, however, the organization did not exist.
For Adam Weyer, helping launch the club began with a simple observation and a willingness to act.
“As an incoming freshman looking at clubs and organizations, I saw no club that fit my passion for real estate despite plenty of opportunities in the La Crosse area,” Weyer says. “A gap needed to be filled, which our club aims to accomplish.”
Now a junior majoring in accounting on the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) track, Weyer viewed founding the club as more than a campus initiative; it was an early test of his entrepreneurial mindset.
“I have an entrepreneurial drive and thought if I couldn't take the low risk of starting and leading a club, how would I be able to start or run a business in the future?” he says.
That willingness to take initiative quickly gained momentum. In under two years, club membership has steadily grown, reflecting strong student interest and an increasing awareness of real estate as a career path.
“The club has grown significantly to over 170-plus registered members in under two years,” Weyer says. “The most impactful change has been the connections with former alumni and community members.”
Those relationships have become central to the club’s success. Alumni and local professionals provide presentations, host site tours, offer volunteer opportunities and support the club financially. Just as valuable, Weyer notes, are the long-term connections students can carry beyond graduation.
“I learned many professionals are willing to help others, especially students, since most people received help or guidance getting to where they are now,” Weyer says. “This is something I hope to carry forward and mimic in the future.”
As he looks toward graduation, Weyer is confident the club will remain strong. He points to younger members already stepping into leadership roles.
“The Real Estate Club is in great hands with upcoming leaders such as Caden Luben and Nick Ritchie already getting involved early as freshmen,” he says.
After his time at UWL, Weyer hopes the organization will continue to encourage initiative and real-world learning.
“I hope the club continues to offer students the opportunity to grow personally, learn more about careers in real estate, make their communities a better place and take action to learn outside the classroom,” he says.