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Ina Midkiff, Department Chair Austin Community College

Ina Midkiff

Department Chair of Marketing, Fashion Marketing, Real Estate  & Finance
Professor of Marketing
Cypress Creek Campus, CYP 2204.8, 1555 Cypress Creek Road, Cedar Park, Texas 78613
512-223-2072, [email protected]
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Ina Midkiff is the Department Chair of Marketing, Fashion Merchandising, and Real Estate. She has taught at Austin Community College for over 20 years. She earned a BBA and an MBA in Finance and Marketing from Tarleton State University. Over the years she has served as Division Chair of Business Studies Division, Department Chair of Management, Associate Dean at Cypress Creek Campus, Assistant Department Chair of Marketing, Fashion Merchandising, and Real Estate and served as an officer of Austin Community College’s Faculty Association. She also has had several consulting jobs for small Internet companies. She teaches Advertising, Marketing, and Financial Management courses.

She received the ACC Teaching Excellence Award for the outstanding full-time faculty member (2004-2005) of the year in May 2005. She was the 2002 Piper Professor Nominee from Austin Community College. In 1991 she received the NISOD Teaching Excellence Award at ACC and has been nominated several times as the outstanding full-time instructor at ACC by the Phi Theta Kappa student association. Her professional affiliations include Texas Community College Teachers Association and the Southwestern Administrative Disciplines in Marketing.

Eileen Collazo

Eileen Collazo

Administrative Assistant III
Cypress Creek Campus, CYP 2204.1, 1555 Cypress Creek Road, Cedar Park, Texas 78613
512-223-2199, [email protected]
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Eileen has over ten years of experience in Retail Management with focus in Customer Relations and has earned her AAS in Visual Communications from Austin Community College. She has collaborated with ACC’s Creative Design Technologies and ACC’s Architectural and Engineering CAD Departments while serving as Graphic Designer and Graphic Design Tutor. Eileen has brought a valuable set of skills, experiences and diversity to our department and now serves as the Administrative Assistant to the Marketing, Fashion, Real Estate and Finance Departments.

Samantha Ackers

Samantha Ackers, JD

Adjunct Professor of Real Estate
Riverside Campus, 1020 Grove Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78741
512-223-0426, [email protected]
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Samantha R. Ackers, J.D. is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana. For over 25 years, she has worked as a Professor of Literature and Adult Educational Studies. Professor Ackers joined Austin Community College (ACC) in 2015 as an Adjunct Professor of English and Student Development. For the last 5 years, Samantha has been teaching college and career readiness/success and English/Literature courses at ACC which includes college students and dual-credit high school students using engaging/interactive tools and technology.

As an Adjunct Professor and Academic Coach, she serves the community through outreach and education training sessions geared toward preparing Educators to teach Student Success Courses. Also, working as an ACC/CTN Ascender Mentor/Faculty/Board Member keep Samantha engaged in researching innovative methods to help Students enjoy Life while Working towards reaching their Goals.

Attorney Ackers has over 10+ years of experience in family law issues involving:

  • Child Custody
  • Child’s safety (immediate danger orders and status quo orders,)

Advocating for either side of family abuse restraining orders, elder abuse restraining orders and sexual abuse restraining orders.

Courtney Ahrenholtz

Courtney Ahrenholtz

Professor of Marketing and Finance
Cypress Creek Campus, CYP 2204.10, 1555 Cypress Creek Road, Cedar Park, Texas 78613
512-223-2069, [email protected]
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Courtney Ahrenholtz has been an NASD licensed securities supervisor, producer and agent and has an extensive background in banking and financial services. Courtney lead the flagship branch of a Fortune 100 bank in the Austin and has been part of setup teams for new (deNovo) retail bank operations in the area. Courtney has also worked in various teaching and support roles with the Leander Independent School District.Courtney is a small business owner of and the active beekeeper for Green Fields Apiary. She is an active member in the community and has served multiple non-profit organizations.

In 2002, Courtney graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management with a minor in French from the University of Northern Colorado. She continued her studies at Texas A&M–Commerce where she earned a Master of Science degree in Business Management in 2010. Courtney strongly believes in serving the community and has served for several non-profit organizations in Central Texas. She has traveled extensively and enjoys learning about new cultures and customs.

Jason Ahrenholtz

Jason P. Ahrenholtz

Adjunct Professor of Finance
Cypress Creek Campus, CYP 2204.2, 1555 Cypress Creek Road, Cedar Park, Texas 78613
512-223-1790 x26384, [email protected]
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Jason Ahrenholtz joined the ACC faculty in fall of 2008 as an Assistant Adjunct Professor in Financial Management. Jason has a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado, and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming. Jason relocated to the Austin area from Colorado in 2005. He has been in the banking industry for approximately 20 years and has held various positions within the banking sector. Additionally, he is a commissioned bank examiner with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Jason is very active in the community and has volunteered with several non-profit organizations in the Austin area.

Stacia Ashmore

Stacia Ashmore

Adjunct Professor of Real Estate
Cypress Creek Campus, CYP 2204.2, 1555 Cypress Creek Road, Cedar Park, Texas 78613
512-619-7260, [email protected]
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Stacia L. Ashmore is an instructor for Austin Community College, as an Adjunct Professor since 2001. She is qualified to teach Real Estate Appraisal, Property Management, Principles I & II, Law of Contracts, Law of Agency and Texas Notary Law. These classes have been approved by the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) and the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) to qualify toward licensing requirements. Stacia has completed course work at the University of Texas, Austin, in the field of Education and Educational Psychology and has earned an Associates Degree of Applied Science in Real Estate from Austin Community College.

Stacia L. Ashmore has been involved in real estate since 1991. She has experience in the areas of loan processing, real estate sales transactions representing both buyers and sellers, consultation, property management, leasing and residential appraisals. Stacia has been appraising on a full time basis since 1998. Stacia is a state certified residential appraiser, Certification #TX-1329540-R and is the founder and sole proprietor of Texas Hill Country Appraisals since 2000. Stacia is also a licensed real estate broker, Broker License #0478152, and is the founder and sole proprietor of Texas Hill Country Real Estate Services, offering full brokerage and property management services for residential properties.

James Crane

James Michael Crane

Adjunct Professor of Real Estate
Cypress Creek Campus, CYP 2204.2, 1555 Cypress Creek Road, Cedar Park, Texas 78613
512-633-7482, [email protected]
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James Michael Crane was first licensed in Real Estate in 1972 and has been a Broker since 1976. He is a practicing real estate professional and has operated his own firm since 1982. Licensed as a General Real Estate Appraiser through much of the 1990s, Mr. Crane has extensive experience in the sale, management, marketing, appraisal, finance and investment of Real Estate. He has taught courses in Real Estate at Austin Community College since 1993.

Mr. Crane received his BLS Degree in Real Estate from St. Edward’s University and has completed advanced valuation courses through the Appraisal Institute and the American Society of Appraisers, and studied Financial Planning at the University of Texas. He is an Instructor for the University of Texas Professional Development Center in Small Business topics and is an approved MCE Instructor for core and elective classes by the Texas Real Estate Commission.

Pete Glover

Pete Glover

Adjunct Professor of Real Estate
Cypress Creek Campus, CYP 2204.2, 1555 Cypress Creek Road, Cedar Park, Texas 78613
512-388-4152 , [email protected]
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Pete Glover has been licensed to practice real estate by the Texas Real Estate Commission since 1973. He is currently the broker/owner of Pete Glover, REALTOR, specializing in residential and commercial sales, property management and leasing services. Mr. Glover is a member of National Association of REALTORS, Texas Association of REALTORS, Austin Board of REALTORS, and the Austin Central Texas Realty Information Service. He has taught at Austin Community College as an Adjunct Professor of Real Estate since September 1980. He teaches all areas offered by the Real Estate Department including college credit, continuing education, and mandatory Texas Real Estate Commission courses.

Mr. Glover earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance from the University of Connecticut at Storrs, Connecticut, and also holds an Associate Degree of Real Estate from Austin Community College. He was awarded his pilot wings after graduating from United States Air Force pilot training in 1967. He served as a pilot in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War flying 100+ combat missions. During his service, he was awarded the Air Force Air Medal with oak leaf clusters. In 2004 he was honored by receiving the NISOD Teaching in Excellence Award which is awarded by the College of Education at the University of Texas at Austin.

James Haecker

James Haecker

Adjunct Professor of Real Estate
Cypress Creek Campus, CYP 2204.2, 1555 Cypress Creek Road, Cedar Park, Texas 78613
[email protected]
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Professor Haecker is a former Austin Community College student first and foremost, and then received his J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law and his B.B.A. with a real estate finance concentration from the Red McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin. James has transactional experience involving all types of income-producing real estate. Since 2010, James has held an active Texas real estate license and holds an active broker license. James currently serves as a real estate attorney at Husch Blackwell LLP where he represents real estate developers, lenders, borrowers, purchasers, sellers, tenants, and landlords in connection with numerous types of real estate projects.

James looks forward to serving the students at ACC and is excited to contribute!

Job Hammond

Job Hammond

Professor of Real Estate
Cypress Creek Campus, CYP 2204.2, 1555 Cypress Creek Road, Cedar Park, Texas 78613
512-632-0757, [email protected]
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Job Hammond is a Professor of Real Estate at Austin Community College. He is a licensed Real Estate Broker in Texas and active practitioner within the Austin real estate market. He brings the unique drive, energy, and attention to detail that helps give his clients a competitive advantage when buying or selling a home. As a believer in lifelong learning, he has earned 30+ real estate designations/certifications and has taken in excess of 350 real estate classes totaling over 2,000 hours to the benefit of himself and his clients. Job has earned a Master of Business Administration from Tarleton State University, a Master of Science in Management, and a Master of Science in Marketing & Marketing Analytics from Texas A&M University-Commerce. At Austin Community College, he has earned and an Associate of Arts in General Studies, Associate of Applied Science in Real Estate Brokerage Licensing, and a Certificate in Real Estate.

In January 2020, he was recognized as the REALTOR® of the Year by the Austin Board of REALTORS®. In 2019, 2020, and 2023 he was recognized as a Winner for the Platinum Top 50 awards for Austin. Each year this awards program recognizes the top 50 residential real estate professionals based on their sales, education, industry participation, and civic leadership. This is often referred to as the most successful and well-rounded real estate recognition award. He is a multi-year award winner on the A-List, which is the top 50 residential real estate producers nationwide from the Asian Real Estate Association of America.

Job enjoys giving back to his profession, and is serving as a Director for the 2019-2022 Board of Directors at the Austin Board of REALTORS®, 2020-2022 Board of Directors for the Texas Association of REALTORS®, and on the Board of Directors for the Real Estate Business Institute (REBI). He is serving as Regional Vice President on the Executive Board for Texas Association of REALTORS® during his 2022-2024 term.

Vance Powell

Vance E. Powell III

Adjunct Professor of Real Estate
South Austin Campus, 1820 W. Stassney Lane, Austin, Texas 78745
512-306-8179, [email protected]
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Vance E. Powell III has been instructing part-time at Austin Community College for the past 3 years. Prior part-time teaching experience includes 4 years with the Society of Real Estate Appraisers and 6 years with the American College of Real Estate. Vance is an independent Fee Appraiser and Market Analyst. His appraisal experience encompasses all types of commercial and residential properties. Since 1973 he has been actively involved in numerous aspects of the real estate profession and is experienced in real property appraisal, acquisition, development, counseling, financing, management, and instruction. He has testified as an expert witness in Bexar, Comal, Dallas, Harris, Travis, and Williamson Counties in Texas. Mr. Powell holds a BBA from the University of Texas with a concentration in Real Estate.

He has been very active in serving in the professional appraisal associations being elected the local SREA Chapter President during 1987-1988. Other positions include 3 years as the Vice chair (1985, 1986, and 1987) on the National SREA Foundation and the National Continuing Education Committee, six years on the SREA Standard of Professional Practice committee, two years (1989-1990) on the AIREA Regional Standards Committee, 4 years on the Regional Standards of Professional Practice Committee for the newly merged Appraisal Institute, two years on the AIREA National Division of Professional Recognition Committee 1989-1990, and during 1991 he served on the Appraisal Institute’s National Public Relations Committee and was an elected one of the Chapter Regional Representatives.

Professional Designations and Memberships are as follows:

Appraisal Institute (MAI)-American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers
Senior Real Property Appraiser (SRPA)-Society of Real Estate Appraisers
Senior Residential Appraiser (SRA)- Society of Real Estate Appraisers
State of Texas Certified General Real Estate Appraiser
State of Texas Real Estate Brokers License

J. Robert Santos

J. Robert Santos

Adjunct Professor of Finance
Cypress Creek Campus, CYP 2204.2, 1555 Cypress Creek Road, Cedar Park, Texas 78613
[email protected]
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J. Robert Santos is a strategic and results-driven change agent with extensive experience in operations, business development, and management. He is the Broker/Owner at Prolific Commercial Realty, LLC in Austin, TX, where he has successfully negotiated and executed sale and lease contracts for clients using strategic tactics.

In addition, he also undertakes underwriting analysis for diverse projects based on investor objectives and goals, ensures compliance with city and county regulations for future development by collaborating with governing authorities, and fosters positive relationships with attorneys, contractors, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution.

He holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a concentration in Corporate Finance, a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Management and is an Accredited Business Intermediary.

When he’s not working, J. Robert enjoys Sea-Doo’ing, fishing, golfing, and RV’ing.

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