Oklahoma Real Estate Hall of Fame reception

By : J. David Chapman/September 11, 2025

This fall, Oklahoma’s real estate community will gather for a milestone occasion. On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 3:30 p.m., the University of Central Oklahoma will host a reception in the Nigh University Center Ballroom during the annual Commercial Real Estate Summit to announce the creation of the Oklahoma Real Estate Hall of Fame.

At this inaugural event, the Hall’s first two honorees—Mark Beffort and Mo Anderson—will be recognized for their extraordinary impact on the industry and inducted as the Hall’s founding members.

Mark Beffort, a commercial real estate developer, investor, and broker, has been a driving force in reshaping Oklahoma’s skyline and strengthening its economic base. As CEO of Robinson Park Investments, his vision and investments have catalyzed growth in downtown Oklahoma City and beyond. Beffort’s reputation as a builder of both places and partnerships has set a high standard for excellence in commercial real estate.

Mo Anderson, former CEO and Vice-Chairman of the Board of Keller Williams Realty International, helped transform the company into the #1 real estate franchise in North America. Her bold decision to expand the small Texas-based firm beyond state lines—beginning in Oklahoma—laid the foundation for a global enterprise that today operates more than 1,100 offices in 56 countries.

UCO College of Business Interim Dean Russell Evans reflected on the significance of the launch:

“This is a proud day for Oklahoma and the University of Central Oklahoma. To begin the Hall of Fame with two icons—one from the commercial sector, one from the residential—demonstrates the broad reach and impact of real estate in our state. We are honored to host this inaugural event and to celebrate the legacy of leadership and service embodied by these inductees.”

The Oklahoma Real Estate Hall of Fame will serve as a lasting tribute to the visionaries who have shaped our state’s built environment. Guests at the reception will enjoy appetizers, beer, and wine as the Summit draws to a close. Admission is included for Summit attendees, and outside guests are welcome for $50. It promises to be an afternoon of celebration, recognition, and connection as we launch this new tradition and honor two legends whose contributions continue to inspire.

J. David Chapman, Ph.D., is chair of finance & professor real estate at The University of Central Oklahoma (jchapman7@uco.edu).