London — Online student housing marketplace Student.com has launched an AI-powered instant booking platform and a revamped website. The new platform will allow housing partners to list properties and secure bookings almost instantly, reducing the process from days to minutes. “This marks a pivotal moment for Student.com, our students and partners,” says Rupert Spiegelberg, CEO of London-based Student.com. “For over 14 years, we’ve been connecting students to housing worldwide and now we’re taking it to the next level. By harnessing AI, we’re creating a faster, more flexible, and more efficient experience …
Athens, Ga. — Landmark Properties has hired Nikko Politis as senior director of multifamily acquisitions. In his new role, Politis will be responsible for leading the Athens, Georgia-based firm’s investment activities, with a focus on stabilized and value-add acquisitions across the traditional multifamily landscape. Prior to joining Landmark, Politis held leadership roles at The Calida Group, BMC Investments, Ascentris, Jamestown and Starwood Capital Group. “We are thrilled to welcome Nikko to the Landmark team,” says Walt Templin, head of investment management with Landmark. “His extensive experience and proven success in multifamily …
West Lafayette, Ind. — Granite Management has appointed John Rabold to the role of CEO succeeding Brent Gutwein, who will serve as the company’s executive chairman. Since joining the West Lafayette-based firm, Rabold has spearheaded initiatives across sales, operations, marketing and finance. He most recently served as president — a position which will remain unfilled as part of the company’s strategic succession plan. “John’s high energy, thoughtful approach and logical decision-making make him uniquely suited to lead Granite into its next chapter,” says Gutwein. “As executive chairman, I will continue to …
Austin, Texas — Parallel has promoted Austin Lewis to the role of associate principal. Lewis has over a decade of experience in student housing development. In his expanded role, he will continue to contribute to the Austin, Texas-based firm’s pipeline of student housing projects.
Austin, Texas — American Campus Communities (ACC) has promoted Dan Crownover to the role of chief financial officer (CFO) effective Jan. 1. Crownover previously held the position of executive vice president of asset management. He will succeed Kim Voss, who has worked within the Austin, Texas-based firm for over 20 years. In his new position, Crownover will oversee financial management, strategic planning and investment returns, driving the company’s business strategy and growth. “Kim is a true champion of excellence, integrity and leadership and her remarkable tenure at ACC has helped shape …
Columbus, Ohio — Coastal Ridge has hired Laura Formica to the role of managing director of corporate operations. In her new role, Formica will lead and oversee various corporate teams at the Columbus, Ohio-based firm’s home office. The new leadership position was designed to enhance performance and streamline operations across Coastal Ridge’s platform, which includes investment, development and property management. Formica recently served as senior managing director of operations at Core Spaces.
Aventura, Fla. — Centurion Property Group has appointed Adam Mullen to the position of portfolio manager. In his new role, Mullen will focus on enhancing operational efficiency and driving growth, playing a key role in the Aventura, Florida-based firm’s ongoing success. He previously worked with Asset Living. “We’re thrilled to welcome Adam Mullen to the team and look forward to leveraging his expertise as we continue to grow,” says Aldo Facchi, managing partner at Centurion Property Group.
Austin, Texas — American Campus Communities (ACC) has announced a partnership with Hilton hospitality group. Through the partnership, ACC residents that are members of the Hilton Honors program will have access to exclusive benefits including 15 percent off the best available Hilton room rates and an accelerated track to Hilton Honors elite status. “We’re committed to enhancing the student experience by creating communities that support students’ academic and personal journeys,” says Kimmy Kelley, chief marketing officer of Austin, Texas-based ACC. “We believe that a fulfilling college experience extends beyond the classroom, …
Tampa, Fla. — Franklin Street has launched a new division of its Institutional Services Group focused on student housing. The group will be led by an eight-person, Cincinnati-based student housing investment sales team that previously worked with Marcus & Millichap. This team acquisition is the largest by the firm since Franklin Street’s inception in 2006. The group will focus on institutional transactions valued at over $25 million, and bring over six decades of combined commercial transaction experience to the Tampa, Florida-based firm. “This is an important day for Franklin Street and …
Chicago — Core Spaces has announced several changes to the Chicago-based firm’s executive leadership team. Sean Devine has been hired to the role of executive vice president of property operations and experience. Devine will lead the company’s operational teams across its student housing and build-to-rent arms. He previously oversaw 70,000 beds as vice president of student housing operations at Cardinal Group. Jennifer Holmes has transitioned to the role of chief operating officer. She most recently served as the firm’s chief financial officer. In her new role, Holmes will oversee multiple departments …
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