TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The Alabama Center for Real Estate (ACRE) hired two University of Alabama alumni, Caleb Beasley and James Benedetto, to serve as the organization’s new administrative coordinator and communications coordinator, respectively.
Beasley, a Brewton, Alabama native, arrived at The University of Alabama in 2019 and graduated with his bachelors degree in advertising in May 2023. During his time at UA, he directly contributed to the development and implementation of a campaign regarding the CORE program created by ACRE which led him to pursue a full-time position within the department.
“During my time at The University of Alabama, I had the privilege of building connections with an exceptional group of individuals who were committed to nurturing an environment based on inclusivity and support,” Beasley said. “I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to leverage my connection I made while working with ACRE Executive Director Grayson Glaze at UA in the hopes of making the real estate industry a viable option for underrepresented communities.”
After more than five years as a reporter, Benedetto comes to ACRE and becomes the first communications coordinator in the organization’s history to help reshape its media presence. Benedetto returned to Tuscaloosa in August and spent the last 10 months covering Alabama football and basketball for Rivals.com. He’s accrued bylines covering multiple beats in sports and news for various outlets including, The Tuscaloosa News, The Tuscaloosa Thread and The Greenwood Index-Journal.
Originally from Long Island, New York, Benedetto came to The University of Alabama in 2015 and graduated with his bachelors and masters degrees in journalism.
“I’m extremely grateful to the ACRE family for welcoming me into this new venture,” Benedetto said. “I’m excited to lead our brand new media department which will highlight the teaching, research and service our center imparts on the real estate industry. With more than 700 students served annually, we are committed to sharing the stories of what our alumni are doing to shape the future of the industry.”
ACRE is housed within The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Business. ACRE’s vision is to be a valued resource that supports Alabama’s real estate industry and promotes economic and workforce development. The Center is organized to provide relevant resources in the areas of teaching, research, and service.
Since its founding in 1996, the heart of ACRE is advancing relationships by providing servant leadership with a passionate, adaptable and humble spirit. The relationship between ACRE and industry stakeholders is one of the center’s greatest strengths. Stakeholders partner with the center to enhance and enrich the center’s resources shared within the state’s real estate community.
“We are thrilled to add Caleb and James to our team here at ACRE,” Glaze said. “Their additions to our center further support our vision to be a valued resource that promotes economic and workforce development along with supporting the real estate industry.”
