About mike:

Mike is the founder of Campus Advantage and serves as its President and CEO. He is responsible for all strategic planning and financial operations. Mike initiates new and maintains existing relationships with colleges, universities, private owners, and allied business partners. Mike began his career in student housing in the mid-1980s rising from Resident Assistant to Resident Director and, quickly, to Manager for Allen & O’Hara in Wisconsin and California. Mike then served in the U.S. Peace Corps in the West Indies before returning to earn a Law Degree at top ranked University of Minnesota. He returned to student housing full-time in 1997 as the Director of On-Campus Business Development for American Campus Communities. Mike was a National Communications Coordinator (NCC) for the National Association of College and University Residence Halls (NACURH), and is an active professional member of the Association of College and University Housing Officers-International (ACUHO-I), National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC), and the National Association of College Auxiliary Services (NACAS). Mike has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wisconsin and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Minnesota.

About beth:

Beth Pinder joined Campus Advantage as Chief Operating Officer in 2021. As COO, Beth leads the Management Services division and oversees the operations of the company’s portfolios. Beth came to us from CA Ventures where she served as COO of CA Management Services. In that role, Beth oversaw the development of a vertically integrated PM platform (CA Management Services). She has successfully built teams and launched offices in South America and Europe, and provided leasing and operations oversight to a portfolio consisting of 23,945 beds in the U.S., South America, and Europe. In addition, she guided objectives from initial planning to delivery of 13,980 beds to ensure all aspects of the projects met operational guidelines. Beth has more than 20 years of experience in real estate and has a passion and expertise in sales, marketing, training, revenue management, new development, turnover processes, stabilization, and on-site operations.

About scott:

Scott joined Campus Advantage in September 2021 and leads the Investments division, which oversees all acquisition, development, asset management, and capital efforts. Scott brings more than 20 years of experience in commercial real estate with a specific focus in the student housing, hotel, land, and retail sectors. Scott recently served as Senior Vice President for EdR, where he was responsible for all acquisitions, dispositions, and off-campus development activities for a $4.6 billion publicly traded student housing REIT. Following EdR’s corporate merger with Greystar, he was responsible for coordinating the process of growing the portfolio of student housing assets through domestic acquisitions at Greystar Real Estate Partners. Scott has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Washington University and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in finance from Texas A&M.

About dan:

As Chief People Officer, Dan oversees the People & Culture division which encompasses Learning & Development, Human Resources, and The Experience Department, all of which drive the holistic “people experience” at Campus Advantage. Dan is responsible for developing policies as well as directing and coordinating human resources activities such as employment, compensation, labor relations, benefits, training, and employee services. In addition, he oversees the development of the company’s highly regarded Students First® residence life program, resources, and training. Dan has worked in the student housing industry since 1998. He has become a thought leader in the industry through his speaking engagements and development of print and online resources for both on- and off-campus housing markets. Dan received a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies, Adolescent Development from Colorado State University and a Master of Science in Higher Education with a minor in Group Training and Development from Florida State University.

About clark:

Clark Hoffman serves as the Chief Financial Officer for Campus Advantage. Clark’s experience includes companies engaged in construction, manufacturing, technology services, wholesale distribution, and retail sales. He specializes in building financial and operational capacity through effective planning, sound strategy, combined with effective implementation. His previous career includes leadership positions for Adjacent Technologies, Austin Ribbon & Computer Supplies, Architectural Granite & Marble, Cold Spring Granite Company, Centex Corporation, and Mobil Chemical Company. Clark holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Texas at Austin.

About christy:

Christy is the President of Catalyst, a division of Campus Advantage and a full-service marketing agency specializing in student housing, multifamily, and senior living. In addition to serving as the head of Catalyst, Christy is on the Executive Leadership Team of Campus Advantage. Her single focus from all perspectives is on driving value for her clients’ owned and managed assets through innovative, results-oriented marketing. With more than two decades of experience as a marketing strategist, creative thinker, and people leader, Christy drives Catalyst forward as a team unified by one mission: to create and promote brands that foster community and add value to people’s lives. During her time at Catalyst, the agency has been recognized for its marketing effectiveness by industry wins from The Communicator Awards, W3 Awards, IAC, and more. In addition to serving clients, Christy believes the duty of leadership is equally defined by a responsibility to establish cultural excellence and healthy team relationships. In collaboration with her team, she has codified Catalyst’s Gold Standard principles to serve as both an internal creed and an external brand promise. Outside the office, she is happiest spending time with Dan, her husband of 10 years; their foster family; and their two dogs, Ruby and Daisy. Outside of work, you can usually find her at the movies or in the water. Christy attended the Art Institute of Dallas and also holds an MBA in Finance and Economics from Regent University.

About aaron:

Aaron Wells joined Campus Advantage as Vice President

, Finance in April 2021. He currently oversees the management of the company’s finance, accounting, budgeting, planning, tax, and billing. Prior to joining Campus Advantage, Aaron served as CFO at ONIT Home Services and VP, Finance at Protect America. He has over 13 years of accounting, finance, and leadership experience in the home service and hospitality industries. He received a bachelor’s degree in hospitality administration from Lamar University and is currently working toward an MBA and MS in finance at Indiana University, Kelley School of Business. Aaron is a licensed CPA in Texas.

About michael:

Michael provides senior-level oversight of all CapEx, FF&E, and maintenance programs. He works closely with operations to ensure that Campus Advantage standards are in place when managing large CapEx projects. He also provides consulting on new development projects during the planning and design phase. Michael began his career in student housing in 1988 at Old Dominion University as a housing officer after serving in various roles, including Resident Assistant and Director. In 1997, he joined American Campus Communities and helped establish new operating policies and procedures as a Regional Manager and General Manager. He was intimately involved in designing and opening University Village at Texas A&M International, as well as a full-service residence hall at Texas A&M University in College Station. Throughout his career, he has a remarkable record of rescuing troubled and failing properties through improved operations and attention to detail. Michael is a U.S. Navy veteran, holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Old Dominion University, and has participated in the Association of College and University Housing Officers (ACUHO) organization. He is trained in Compliance Bridge and Timberline management systems and has specialized training in low voltage and information technology issues. He has been involved in the design of more than 25 student housing communities.

About lindsay:

Lindsay Brown joined Campus Advantage in 2017 as Vice President of Leasing & Marketing, where she oversees the Leasing Department as well as all leasing and marketing activity across the Campus Advantage property portfolio. She brings more than 19 years of marketing and leasing experience in the student housing industry. Prior to joining Campus Advantage, Lindsay served as Director of Marketing at Asset Campus Housing, where she was responsible for a team that helped create and implement marketing initiatives for more than 200 properties and more than 112,000 beds across the United States. Her experience includes large-scale implementation of marketing campaigns across a portfolio of properties; developing training in customer service, reputation management, sales skills, and resident retention; and implementing guerrilla and digital marketing solutions to increase traffic to communities. Lindsay received a bachelor’s degree in public relations from the University of Florida.

About anna:

Anna Flores joined Campus Advantage as Senior Regional Manager in 2017. Anna has proven to be an outstanding leader and was promoted to Regional Vice President in September 2018, Vice President of Operations in May 2019, and Senior Vice President of Operations in December 2020. Anna oversees a portfolio of third-party relationships and works alongside other Vice Presidents of Operations to ensure excellence at our properties. Anna has over 18 years of experience in the student housing industry and attended Pittsburg State University.

About pam:

Pam West joined Campus Advantage as Vice President of Operations, where she oversees the companies third-party management portfolio. Pam’s career in student housing began shortly after receiving her degree from TSTC in Waco, Texas, where she worked with Dinerstein Companies for over 15 years. Pam comes to Campus Advantage from Peak Campus, where she served as Regional Manager for many years.

About carlos:

Carlos joined Campus Advantage in October 2021 as Senior VP of Asset Management where he is responsible for the overall economic performance of the portfolio and works in partnership with property operations to maximize value by setting the strategy for each asset and overseeing revenue management, physical conditions, and ongoing capital projects.  He has over 16 years of experience in commercial real estate with proven success in the acquisition, disposition, and asset management of institutional real estate.  Carlos has led teams executing asset management strategies at several student housing companies including American Campus Communities and The Cardinal Group.  He received a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Business at the University of Texas at Austin, and Master of Business Administration in Real Estate and Finance at American University -- Kogod School of Business.

About raka:

Raka Sandell joined Campus Advantage in 2014. She brings over 20 years of experience in process improvement and operational optimization across industries spanning semiconductors, computers, and information technology. As the Vice President of Project Management, Raka brings her diverse set of experiences to help structure and successfully execute projects across the company and spanning their entire lifecycle. Previously, Raka was responsible for managing and executing significant projects at companies such as Motorola Corporate Offices, AMD, Dell, and Northrop Grumman. Raka is a Project Management Institute (PMI) certified Project Management Professional (PMP). She has an MS in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering from the University of Texas, Austin and a BS in Electrical Engineering. Raka is also a trained yoga instructor and active supporter of several local organizations engaged in child development and STEM education related projects in underserved communities.

About alexandra:

Alexandra (Alex) Hildebrandt joined Campus Advantage in 2007 as an Accounting Manager. Over the years, she specialized in the transition and setup of all properties that joined the company’s management portfolio and creating the properties’ budgeting tool. During her tenure with the Accounting group, she was promoted to Senior Financial Systems Manager and Director of Financial Systems. In 2016, Alex began to address the growing organizational need for quality, reliable, and centralized information. In 2019, she completed her Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology from Texas State University and transitioned into a newly-established group as Director of Information Services (IS). After 2019, she and the IS team successfully centralized the budgeting and leasing reporting processes to a cloud-based environment. She was promoted to Vice President of Information Services in September 2021 and currently, in addition to the administration of the financial reporting systems, oversees the company’s data and management reporting tools. In addition to the 15 years within the student housing industry, Alex has 10 years of financial and operational experience in Public Accounting, Aerospace and Defense, Construction, and Chemical Manufacturing. She also has a bachelor's degree in Accounting from West Chester University of Pennsylvania and is bilingual (Spanish).

About dena:

Dena Costello is the Vice President of Client Strategy & Consulting for Campus Advantage, which leads the company's third-party management, operational assessment, due diligence, market analysis, feasibility study, design consulting, and development advisory platforms. As a proven award-winning industry expert, she has held a wide variety of roles, including operational leadership for more than 40,000 beds and 20,000 units in student and multi-family housing for every asset class, with residential portfolio values exceeding $2.7B, and commercial real estate over $300M. During the past two decades, Dena has planned, collaborated, and executed over 100 multi-million-dollar capital projects for conversions and stabilizations coast-to-coast. Dena serves on Campus Advantage’s Executive Leadership Team, is Co-Advisor for Campus Advantage’s DEI Committee, serves on the 2023 DEI Advisory Counsel for the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), and is a member of NAA and NMHC. She is also a member of the National Indigenous Women's Resource Center (NIWRC), Love Is Respect, National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC), and the Dumb Friends League (DFL).