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Atlanta — Niles Bolton Associates (NBA) has announced several leadership changes as part of its ongoing commitment to future growth. Jeffrey Smith has been named president; C. Cannon Reynolds has been named managing director; Ray Kimsey has been named president emeritus; and Niles Bolton will remain as chairman of the board. Smith previously served as the company’s executive vice president and Kimsey served as president. “We are thrilled to announce these leadership changes at NBA,” says Niles Bolton. “Jeff Smith’s proven track record and passion for design make him the …

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Nick-Lee

Newtown Square, Pa. — GMH Communities has hired Nick Lee to the role of chief acquisitions officer. In his new position, Lee will oversee the Newtown Square, Pennsylvania-based company’s strategic acquisition of commercial real estate across the U.S., including student housing and life sciences properties. Prior to his new role, Lee spent six years with Blue Vista Capital Management, where he most recently served as senior vice president. “GMH Communities is thrilled to continue advancing our growth with the addition of Nick Lee, an experienced investment professional with a proven track …

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Scranton, Pa. — Campus Kaizen has launched student housing management software MCR Housing. The software offers a comprehensive system that helps student housing staff members manage housing and assignment functions, including housing applications, dining plans, roommate matching and room selection, and payments and billing. Scranton-based Campus Kaizen offers additional software platforms including Guardian, which aids with incident reporting and case management; and My College Roomie, a web-based roommate matching platform. 

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Minnetonka, Minn. — The Opus Group has promoted Ben Angelo to senior vice president of real estate development. In his new role, Angelo will lead the Minnetonka, Minnesota-based firm’s student living division. His responsibilities will include sourcing and pursuing new markets and opportunities; overseeing new development projects; and feasibility and financial analysis. Angelo joined Opus in 2016 and has over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate. “Since joining Opus, Ben has been instrumental in the growth of our student living portfolio,” says Executive Vice President Matt Rauenhorst. “We …

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New York City — The Dot Group has announced its board of directors and appointed Joseph Manasseri to the role of chief operating officer. Manasseri most recently served as managing director of global asset management with GE Capital Real Estate. The board of directors acting alongside Manasseri includes Alec Burger, non-executive chair; Rick Pudner, non-executive director; Chantal Rickards OBE, non-executive director; CEO Nicholas Porter; CFO David Ransome; Nick Collins, chief legal officer; and Andrew Reid, general counsel and company secretary. “The caliber and track record of our board underlines our …

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Josh-Kassing

Chicago — Mary Cook Associates has promoted Josh Kassing to senior vice president. Kassing previously held the position of vice president of design development. In his new role, Kassing will focus on leading the Chicago-based design firm’s growth alongside Founder and President Mary Cook. “Josh’s talent, passion and enthusiasm has been invaluable in our growth as a fully integrated interior architecture, procurement and installation firm tackling increasingly complex projects nationally across commercial, multifamily and hospitality sectors,” says Cook. “His ability to build relationships and connect with people, whether colleagues or …

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Eddie-Moreno

Denver — Industry veteran Eddie Moreno has acquired and relaunched The Turn Company, a service provider specializing in the turn of student housing communities. Moreno is founder and CEO of Bosque Holdings and was formerly a partner at Cardinal Group Management. Mat Windsor, former vice president of The Turn Company, will lead the Denver-based firm as partner and president. “I am eager to build upon the name and reputation of The Turn Company and expand its services in the student housing and multifamily space,” says Moreno. “We’re fortunate to have …

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Jamie-Swick

Gainesville, Fla. — Jamie Swick has joined the Colliers GNV Commercial Advisory team. The Gainesville, Florida-based group specializes in commercial and land transactions across real estate sectors including office, retail, industrial and multifamily. Swick’s 23-year career in commercial real estate began at Contemporary Management Concepts, also located in Gainesville. During her career, Swick previously launched a consulting firm specifically focused on private, off-campus student housing; and most recently served as part of the Tampa, Florida-based Colliers Student Housing Practice Group. 

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Scottdale, Ga. — Caliber Living has been awarded management of The Creed Group’s portfolio of ‘Ivy Row’ branded student housing communities. The Ivy Row portfolio currently consists of three properties in Alabama and Mississippi. Two additional Ivy Row communities are scheduled to break ground this summer in Jacksonville, Alabama, and Ruston, Louisiana. “Caliber Living is delighted to provide service to the Ivy Row brand,” says Rick Jones, president of Caliber Living. The Scottdale, Georgia-based company’s Jacob Dzurino was recently promoted to vice president of sales and client services, where one of …

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Bayless

Austin, Texas — Bill Bayless will retire from American Campus Communities (ACC) effective April 21, nearly 30 years after co-founding the company. Bayless led the company as CEO for 20 years before transitioning to the role of vice chair in 2023, shortly after the firm’s 2022 acquisition by Blackstone.  Bayless led ACC from its start-up through being the largest — and for many years, the only — publicly-traded company in the student housing sector. He was named vice chair earlier this year when Rob Palleschi was hired as CEO.  “Thirty years …

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