Remembering Paul Sands
We are mourning the loss and celebrating the life of Paul Sands, a longtime REIS member and former member of the Board of Governors. In Paul's memory, his family and the Real Estate Investment Society have established the Paul Sands Scholarship Fund. The Scholarship is part of the REIS Scholarship Foundation, a not-for-profit, registered 501(c)3 corporation which provides an opportunity to make charitable donations for college scholarships. REIS manages the Foundation, allowing 100% of donations to be awarded as scholarships. Donations to the Paul Sands Scholarship Fund may be made payable to REIS Scholarship Foundation, Inc. and mailed to REIS Scholarship Chairman Shelton Weeks, PhD, Real Estate Investment Society, P.O. Box 9247, Fort Myers, FL 33902-9247. Please note "Paul Sands Scholarship" on your check.
Paul Sands arrived in Southwest Florida in the early seventies, following a brief career as a professional baseball player. He set forth to become one of the area's most successful and popular commecial real estate brokers, earning the respect of clients, colleagues, and competitors alike. In recent years he has led the Paul Sands Group, affiliated with VIP Commercial. In addition to his numerous real estate accolades, Paul served his profession as a member of the Real Estate Investment Society, Commercial Investment Professionals, CCIM Chapter, and International Council of Shopping Centers. His business and community involvement included board positions with Commerce Bank of Southwest Florida, YMCA of Lee County, Cypress Lake Country Club, and Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce. He was also a member of the American Cancer Society.
Please join us in saluting and remembering a very special colleague and friend.