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DAVID BRADEN
Roanoke,TX
Summary
Results-driven executive with 25 years of leadership in campus development and public-private partnerships (P3s). Expertise in managing multi-state real estate portfolios valued over $1.5 billion, achieving 15% above ROI benchmarks. Collaborated with over 70 institutions to execute $1.5 billion in mixed-use P3 projects, generating $40 million in additional revenue. Skilled in aligning academic missions with fiscal strategies to enhance organizational value and deliver scalable housing solutions.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Vice President of Operations & Asset Management
Servitas, LLC
Irving, TX
04.2018 - 09.2025
- Directed nationwide higher education housing and P3 strategy across 70 campuses, driving institutional growth and fiscal sustainability.
- Structured $1.5 billion in mixed-use campus developments, achieving 15% ROI and generating $40 million in new revenue.
- Managed diverse portfolio exceeding $650 million, realizing 15% revenue growth and $1.75 million in annual cost savings.
- Collaborated with institutional leaders to integrate housing strategies into master plans, expanding market share by 10%.
- Led digital transformation initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency by 30% through data-driven insights.
- Cultivated high-performing teams, boosting productivity by 25% and improving customer satisfaction by 20%.
- Spearheaded sustainability initiatives, reducing carbon footprint by 35% while maintaining service quality during transitions.
- Streamlined project timelines by 40%, ensuring timely delivery of mixed-use campus developments.
Regional Vice President
Capstone On-Campus Management (COCM)
Birmingham, AL
11.2011 - 04.2018
- Directed regional operations across 15 states, managing financial and staffing performance for a $500M portfolio.
- Achieved 30% revenue growth and exceeded sales targets by 120% over three years.
- Negotiated eight new third-party management agreements, expanding COCM's market share by 15% and generating $5M in new sales.
- Implemented initiatives that streamlined housing and capital planning operations, reducing costs by 20%.
- Enhanced service quality through improved compliance, risk management, and operational training systems, boosting retention by 25%.
- Led a sales team of 50 professionals, increasing productivity by 40% through targeted training programs.
- Secured $400K in corporate sponsorship to support workforce education and professional development initiatives.
- Promoted equity and access via inclusive housing models while strengthening partnerships with stakeholders and government entities.
Vice President of Management Services, Regional Director, and Director of Housing
EdR- Education Realty Trust (Greystar Student Living)
Memphis, TN
12.1999 - 11.2011
- Facilitated EdR's transition to publicly traded REIT, strengthening corporate governance and investor relations.
- Directed acquisition and development of over 60 student housing communities, including four major portfolios.
- Managed $1.2B portfolio, providing executive leadership for inaugural university housing public-private partnership.
- Expanded ownership agreements by 27%, enhancing institutional reach within one year.
- Executed initiatives that generated $2M in annual revenue while reducing costs by 25% across departments.
- Negotiated contracts resulting in over $500K in annual savings and decreased operating expenses by 10% through vendor negotiations.
- Oversaw technology upgrades that halved system downtime and boosted employee performance by 40% through training programs.
General Manager
Bromley Group of Companies
Athens, OH
04.1997 - 11.1999
- Oversaw daily operations across departments, ensuring efficiency and productivity.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to align objectives and drive project success.
- Negotiated vendor contracts to secure favorable terms and conditions.
Area Coordinator
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
05.1996 - 05.1997
- Developed training materials and resources for staff development and operational efficiency.
- Assisted in budget preparation for area initiatives and resource allocation decisions.
- Led workshops to improve staff performance and foster a collaborative work environment.
- Managed and maintained administrative processes to ensure smooth operations of the area.
Education
Ed.D. - Educational Leadership
Capella University
Minneapolis12.2025
Certified Property Manager (CPM) -
Institute of Real Estate Management
Louisville, KY12.2023
M.A. - Student Personnel Services in Higher Education
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY01.1996
B.B.A. - Marketing
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY12.1993
Skills
- Public-private partnerships
- Market research
- Staff development
- Strategic leadership
- Asset management
- Facilities management
- Campus development
- Budget forecasting
- Financial analysis
- Data-driven decision making
- Project management
- Capital planning
- Research and analysis
- Risk management
- Compliance and vendor negotiation
- Customer relationship management
- Leadership and team management
Affiliations
- NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education
- ACPA - College Student Educators International
- Association of College and University Housing Officers-International - ACUHO-I
- Corporate Advisory Board Member, Parcel Pending
- National Multi-Housing Council; Dallas IREM Chapter
Presentations
- ACBO Conference, November 2024, 2023, 2022, 2019 First-Time Student Housing Do’s and Don’ts: Practical insights for successful student housing management.
- Bisnow BASH Digital Summit, November 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021: A Case Study for New Opportunities
- Bisnow BASH Digital Summit, November
2020, Future of Student Housing In a New World - NMHC Student Housing Conference, October 2020, Insurance: Short & Long Term Strategies for Controlling Cost of Risk
- P3 Conference, October 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024 Roundtable
Capital Planning and Effective Operations - RealPage Fireside Chat, June 2020, Impact of COVID-19 on Student Housing
- P3 Conference, March 2020, 2022, and 2023: Monitoring and Partnership for the Long-Term
- CCLC Conference, November 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 Student Housing Roundtable
- NACUBO Conference, July 2019, Partnership for the Long-Term
- ACUHO-I Conference, June 2019, 2023, and 2024 Student Housing Financing
- CCLC Trustees Conference, March 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 Public-Private Partnerships for Affordable Student Housing at community colleges
- NAA Campus Connex, March 2019, Student Housing Turnover and Capital
Planning - SACUBO Conference, April 2019, 2022, and 2023 Roundtable Discussion on P3 projects
- NMHC Conference, October
2018, Operations Planning and Execution - NAA Conference, February 2018, Developing University Partnerships
- APPA Conference, October 2017, 2018, 2019 Bridging Long-
Term Strategic Public/Private Partnerships in Collegiate Housing
Software
Timeline
Senior Vice President of Operations & Asset Management
Servitas, LLC
04.2018 - 09.2025
Regional Vice President
Capstone On-Campus Management (COCM)
11.2011 - 04.2018
Vice President of Management Services, Regional Director, and Director of Housing
EdR- Education Realty Trust (Greystar Student Living)
12.1999 - 11.2011
General Manager
Bromley Group of Companies
04.1997 - 11.1999
Area Coordinator
Eastern Kentucky University
05.1996 - 05.1997
Ed.D. - Educational Leadership
Capella University
Certified Property Manager (CPM) -
Institute of Real Estate Management
M.A. - Student Personnel Services in Higher Education
Eastern Kentucky University
B.B.A. - Marketing
Eastern Kentucky University