John Huppi

Associate Director of Real Estate Development

Professor of Practice

John Huppi is a Professor of Practice and Associate Director of Real Estate at Tulane University’s School of Architecture & Built Environment, where he leads the university’s undergraduate and graduate real estate programs, including authoring and launching the Bachelor of Science in Real Estate degree. A Tulane alumnus, Professor Huppi bridges academia with practice as a successful real estate developer with over a decade of experience leading commercial, residential, and historic redevelopment projects across Louisiana and Mississippi.

Outside of Tulane, John is a real estate developer specializing in affordable tax credit housing, commercial real estate, and small-scale residential development.

In the classroom, John has taught several courses including: “Introduction to Real Estate”, “Fundamentals of Real Estate Development”, “Real Estate Investment & Strategies”, “Advanced Real Estate Finance”, “Making Cities: Introduction to Real Estate,” and “Making New Orleans.” John is also an active member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI).

Beyond his professional work, he is an elite-level athlete and coach, having earned a bronze medal for Team USA at the rowing world championships. He also holds several Guinness World Records for crossing the Arctic Ocean in a rowing boat, and helps to oversee the Tulane University men’s and women’s club rowing program.

His career reflects a unique blend of intellectual leadership, entrepreneurial impact, and world-class athletic achievement.