Columbus, Ohio — Homestead U has hired Laura Formica as vice president of operations to oversee the company’s national student housing portfolio. Formica will oversee day-to-day portfolio operations, as well as future acquisitions, new developments and third party management. “We are thrilled to have Laura rejoin the team,” says Dave Anderson, president of Homestead U. “Her familiarity with our portfolio, strong leadership and unique ability to cultivate the Homestead U culture will position us for continued success as we look to expand in the student housing space.”