The Executive Board
Dr. Scott Roark
Faculty Advisor
Professor Roark teaches real estate and finance courses and has joined the Haslam College of Business to help develop a real estate program. Prior to transitioning to academia in 2006, Scott worked in the commercial real estate industry within asset management, portfolio management and acquisitions. He has been part of the faculty at Boise State University and Colorado State University and was Director of the Everitt Real Estate Center at CSU. Professor Roark holds a BBA in Accounting and an MBA from Texas A&M University and a PhD in Finance from the University of Connecticut.
Caroline Robinson
President
Caroline is a junior at the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Finance with a Real Estate collateral. As the President of the Real Estate Club at UTK and an active member of Women in Finance, Caroline is passionate about networking, collaboration, and building connections with peers who share similar interests in finance and real estate. With a strong foundation in math and analytical thinking, Caroline is focused on a career in real estate finance, where she aims to merge her love for real estate with her technical skills.
Logan Bliss
External Outreach
Logan is a Junior at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, studying Finance with a focus on Real Estate. A Licensed Real Estate Affiliate Broker, Logan has been a driving force in the UTK Real Estate Club since Spring 2025, focusing on connecting students with industry leaders and professional mentorship. With an entrepreneurial background dating back to age 11, Logan brings a results-driven mindset to Commercial Brokerage and Property Development. He has gained extensive hands-on experience shadowing top-tier brokers and investors, specializing in deal structuring and high-level negotiations. Logan is committed to delivering exceptional value through strategic analysis and relationship-building as he grows his career in the Knoxville real estate market.
Owen Pack
Social
Owen Pack is a Sophomore studying Finance & Accounting with a minor in Entrepreneurship. He has been a member of the UTK Real Estate Club since Fall 2024 and has served on the board since Spring 2025. He is pursuing a Real Estate collateral and has internship experience in Commercial Brokerage in Knoxville.
Martin Zou
Technology
Martin is a Finance major at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, pursuing a collateral in Real Estate and a minor in Philosophy. He has been a member of the UTK Real Estate Club since Fall 2024 and has served on the Executive Board since Spring 2025. In addition to his leadership roles in the Management Society and Alpha Kappa Psi, Martin is passionate about hospitality and property development. He is currently focused on the property markets with the long-term goal of becoming a private real estate investor and developer, specializing in hotels, apartments, and rental properties.