Michelle Simmons
Placerville,CA
Summary
Accomplished real estate and asset management leader with 20+ years managing hyperscale data centers, retail, office, and mixed-use portfolios. Recently led a $145M / 90MW campus at Rowan Digital Infrastructure, driving ESG capital strategies, full lease compliance, and vendor performance optimization. Previous roles at Amazon, The Sobrato Organization, and ProEquity built expertise in portfolio operations, leasing, and capital projects. Known for maximizing asset value, enhancing scalability, and delivering measurable results through cross-functional leadership.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager, Asset Management
Rowan Digital Infrastructure
07.2023 - 07.2025
- Led strategic development and implementation of hyperscale data centers across the U.S., ensuring 100% contractual requirements were met through Design, Construction, Substantial Completion and Operations.
- SME and Owner of the lease through clear abstraction, clarifications and analysis of lease and specifications working closely with Contractors, Quality Assurance/Quality Control teams to ensure all required obligations are met mitigating risk exposure.
- Drafted and reviewed Statements of Work (SOWs), RFPs, and vendor proposals, aligning contract terms with operational and construction delivery requirements.
- Created operational readiness frameworks, site audit protocols, and stakeholder tracking mechanisms to ensure consistency and compliance.
- Supported end to end procurement services on multi-site portfolios
Asset Manager II
Amazon
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Oversaw a 127-logistics and data center portfolio (3.6M sq. ft.), supporting full lifecycle asset planning and operations.
- Directed lease compliance, SLA performance monitoring, and change management across multi-contract vendor environments.
- Supported procurement processes and RFP evaluations, ensuring scope clarity and risk mitigation in vendor contracting.
- Led decommissioning and stabilization programs for transitioning sites, achieving $16M in cost savings and improved tenant experience.
- Facilitated cross-functional reviews of lease agreements and construction obligations, aligning terms with operational readiness. Collaborated closely with legal, engineering, and site acquisition teams to align lease terms with site selection and delivery requirements.
Senior Asset Manager, Property Management
ProEquity Asset Management
07.2018 - 03.2022
- Managed capital planning, tenant communications, and site readiness for 52 multi-use commercial properties nationally.
- Successfully completed over 80 construction projects over a four year period 98% were on time and under budget.
- Drafted and coordinated vendor proposals, procurement documentation, and approval cycles to maintain schedule and budget integrity.
- Ensured lease obligations were reflected in construction documentation, mitigating tenant risks during project delivery.
- Supported permitting, retrofits, and life safety improvements through structured documentation workflows.
Education
B.S. - Business Administration
Oregon Health Science University
Ashland, ORSkills
- Strategic Portfolio Management /Cross-functional collaboration
- ESG/Sustainability initiatives
- FP&A and Budget Management
- Team leadership
- Process Optimization/Continuous Improvement
- Problem Resolution & Risk Mitigation
- Project Management
Certification
- Certified Data Center Sustainability Professional (CDCSP)
- Certified Data Center Management Professional (CDCMP)
- Real Property Administrator (RPA)
- Facilities Management Administrator (FMA)
- LEED Green Associate
- Project Management Certification
Timeline
Senior Manager, Asset Management
Rowan Digital Infrastructure
07.2023 - 07.2025
Asset Manager II
Amazon
03.2022 - 07.2023
Senior Asset Manager, Property Management
ProEquity Asset Management
07.2018 - 03.2022
B.S. - Business Administration
Oregon Health Science University
Notable Accomplishments
- Ensured 100% compliance across design, construction, and operations at Rowan Digital Infrastructure reducing owner risk exposure and improving audit performance by 89%.
- Streamlined abstraction and contract analysis processes, cutting lease review timelines by 30% and accelerating project approvals.
- Drove a 35% improvement in site readiness, achieved 100% lease compliance, and delivered $16M in capital savings across a 90MW / $145M hyperscale data center portfolio at Rowan Digital Infrastructure.
- Scaled Amazon’s corporate real estate operations by streamlining dispositions and standardizing processes.
- Increased portfolio value by $24M at The Sobrato Organization and ProEquity through strategic capital planning, asset repositioning, and leasing optimization.
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