DAVID BRADEN
Roanoke,TX
Summary
Dynamic Senior Vice President with a proven track record in strategic leadership and asset management. Expertise in driving institutional growth, managing diverse portfolios, and enhancing operational efficiency through data-driven decision-making.
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 with $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 through data-driven insights.
- Spearheaded sustainability initiatives, reducing carbon footprint while maintaining service quality during transitions.
Regional Vice President
Capstone On-Campus Management (COCM)
Birmingham, AL
11.2011 - 04.2018
- Directed regional operations across 15 states, overseeing financial and staffing performance for $500M portfolio.
- Achieved 30% revenue growth, surpassing sales targets by 120% over three years.
- Negotiated eight new third-party management agreements, increasing market share by 15% and generating $5M in new sales.
- Implemented initiatives that streamlined housing and capital planning operations, lowering costs by 20%.
- Enhanced service quality through improved compliance and operational training systems, increasing retention by 25%.
- Promoted equity and access via inclusive housing models while strengthening stakeholder partnerships.
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 transition to publicly traded REIT, enhancing corporate governance and investor relations.
- Directed acquisition and development of over 60 student housing communities, including four significant portfolios.
- Managed $1.2 billion portfolio, leading inaugural university housing public-private partnership.
- Expanded ownership agreements by 27%, increasing institutional reach within one year.
- Executed initiatives generating $2 million in annual revenue while reducing costs by 25% across departments.
- Negotiated contracts achieving over $500,000 in annual savings and decreasing operating expenses by 10% through vendor negotiations.
General Manager
Bromley Group of Companies
Athens, OH
04.1997 - 11.1999
- Oversaw daily operations across departments to enhance efficiency and productivity.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to align objectives and achieve project success.
- Negotiated vendor contracts to secure advantageous terms and conditions.
Area Coordinator
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
05.1996 - 05.1997
- Created training materials to enhance staff development and operational efficiency.
- Assisted in budget preparation for area initiatives and resource allocation strategies.
- Facilitated workshops to boost staff performance and encourage collaboration.
Education
Ed.D. - Higher Education Leadership
Capella University
01-2026
M.A. - Student Personnel Services in Higher Education
Eastern Kentucky University
01.1996
B.B.A. - Marketing
Eastern Kentucky University
12.1993
Skills
- Student affairs and student success: student housing and basic needs support, retention strategies, student services operations, community partnerships, staff development, and training
- Business affairs and administration: budget management, facilities and capital planning, compliance and risk management, strategic planning, and data-driven decision-making
- Leadership: strategic leadership, training, public-private partnerships, team management, and staff development
- Operations: project management, vendor negotiation, capital planning, risk management, compliance, data-driven decision-making, and customer relationship management
- Asset management: facilities management, campus planning, financial analysis
- Administration: student and business affairs, institutional budgeting, strategic planning, non-profit administration, facilities, and capital planning
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
Professional Affiliations
Community College Engagement & Thought Leadership: Presented annually at CCLC, P3, ACBO, and ACUHO-I conferences on affordable housing models, student basic needs, and financial planning for two-year institutions.
- ACPA – College Student Educators International
- ACUHO-I - Association of College & University Housing Officers International
- NACUBO National Association of College & University Business Officers
- CCLC – Community College League of California
- NMHC - National Multi-Housing Council; Dallas IREM Chapter
- PSI CHI - International Honor Society in Psychology
- NSLS - The National Society of Leadership and Success
- Pi Kappa Alpha Alumni Association - Dallas/Fort Worth & Zeta Tau at Eastern Kentucky University
References
References available upon request.
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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. - Higher Education Leadership
Capella University
M.A. - Student Personnel Services in Higher Education
Eastern Kentucky University
B.B.A. - Marketing
Eastern Kentucky University