Our People
Our passion for better housing drives us to pursue a new model of development.
By focusing on the needs of students and professionals and by vertically integrating our teams, Subtext develops housing built for better ways of living and connecting. Every day, we pursue innovative projects that bridge our residents’ day-to-day lives to their aspirational lives and to their communities.
Our focus on community starts with our team. We support each other’s personal and professional growth, share in each other’s hard work and success, inspire each other to stay creative and tag-team it to the finish line. We get it done, and we have a few laughs along the way.
Executive Leadership
“’No’ is not in my vocabulary. There’s always a way to make things happen.”
As co-CEO, Brandt oversees corporate strategy and drives organizational growth at Subtext. Brandt takes a hands-on leadership approach, with a focus on creating spaces that allow Subtext’s residents to live their best lives. Since the company’s inception, Brandt has guided its growth into a leading student and multifamily housing development, construction management, and property management company.
Brandt obtained an MAcc from the University of Missouri and began his career as an accountant for PricewaterhouseCoopers. In 2009, Brandt and Tim co-founded an investment and management company focused on opportunistic repositioning of residential real estate. Driven by a shared vision of developing vibrant communities in top markets across the country, Brandt and Tim launched Subtext in 2014.
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MAcc, University of Missouri: Columbia
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BA in Accountancy, University of Missouri: Columbia
“’No’ is not in my vocabulary. There’s always a way to make things happen.”
“It’s amazing to think back across each project and know where you started, then see where you end up. We’re very proud of doing the right thing.”
As co-CEO, Tim oversees strategy implementation across the Subtext platform. Driven by a passion for the built environment, Tim takes tremendous pride in bringing complex, meaningful projects to life and creating communities with enduring appeal for Subtext’s residents. Under Tim’s leadership, the company has not only achieved remarkable growth but also set new standards of excellence in student and multifamily housing development, construction management, and property management, becoming a benchmark for success in the industry.
Tim obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Central Missouri and began his career redeveloping over 550,000 SF of historic projects with Blue Urban, a Midwest-based developer. Before launching Subtext with Brandt in 2014, Tim and Brandt co-founded an investment and management company focused on opportunistic repositioning of residential real estate in 2009.
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BS in Business Management, University of Central Missouri
“It’s amazing to think back across each project and know where you started, then see where you end up. We’re very proud of doing the right thing.”
“We’re bringing a social focus to development. There’s a real opportunity to engage and break down barriers between people. We want our residents to know their neighbors.”
As Chief Operating Officer, Marina is responsible for the strategy and implementation of industry-leading standards, processes and controls across Subtext’s multifamily and student housing platforms. She is involved in all operational aspects of the company’s development, design, construction management and capital-raising.
Marina joined Subtext to launch the company’s multifamily vertical, defining strategy, growing the development team and building pipeline in high-growth markets across the Mountain West and Southeast. Before joining Subtext, she developed multifamily housing in Washington, D.C. with Paradigm Development Company and later built student housing with Landmark Properties. She has been involved in the development of projects totaling over $1.4B in value.
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JD, Harvard Law School
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BA in Economics, Brooklyn College
“We’re bringing a social focus to development. There’s a real opportunity to engage and break down barriers between people. We want our residents to know their neighbors.”
Our Team
As Executive Vice President of Development, Mitchell oversees all aspects of Subtext’s development projects, including site selection, land acquisition, entitlements and approvals, design, deal structuring, marketing strategy and stabilization.
Mitchell joined Subtext in 2015 and has played an integral role in the development of over $1.3B in student housing and multifamily projects. Prior to joining Subtext, Mitchell practiced law at an Am Law 100 firm, where he counseled clients through a variety of complex real estate matters, including loan origination, leasing, and securitization.
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JD, St. Louis University School of Law
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BS in Finance and Real Estate, University of Missouri
Rich leads the land acquisitions team in its pursuit of development opportunities across the country. Since joining Subtext in 2018, Rich and his team have sourced over $3B in student housing and multi-family development sites nationwide.
Prior to joining Subtext, Rich gained broad experience as a broker with a focus on acquiring value add real estate and non-performing debt. Throughout his 25+ year career, Rich has acquired nearly 1,000 real estate related assets and brokered over $400 million in transactions.
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Saint Louis University
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Licensed Missouri Real Estate Broker
As a Development Manager, Ryan is responsible for all aspects of the development process from purchase agreement through stabilization, with a focus on risk mitigation, entitlements, and approvals. Since joining Subtext in 2022 he has managed over $500M in new developments. Ryan is driven to serve the communities and residents we work with through the built environment.
Prior to Subtext, Ryan worked for Opus Development Company on institutional senior living and multifamily developments.
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BS, Civil Engineering, University of Missouri-Columbia
Dylan joined Subtext in 2018 as a Development Associate and as of 2022, is now a Development Manager responsible for ensuring that projects are successfully executed from inception through completion. Since joining Subtext, he has been involved in the development of over $500M in multifamily and student housing projects.
Dylan started his career as a Community Assistant with a nationwide property management group, advancing to a General Manager focused on new student and multifamily developments.
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BS in Geological Sciences, University of Missouri: Columbia
With more than 20 years of experience in the development and construction industry, she has managed projects in the of Multi-family, Commercial, Financial Institution, Retail, and Single-family sectors. Bethany has been responsible for all phases of her projects from site selection and design through securing governmental approvals and construction. Since joining Subtext in 2022, Bethany has successfully closed more than $400 million in development opportunities.
Angelina joined Subtext in 2020 to expand Subtext’s data-driven site selection process. In her role as Research Associate, Angelina identifies Subtext’s pursuit markets and target areas for development by combining property-level data, macroeconomic data, and urban planning with GIS mapping. Angelina works alongside the Acquisitions team, helping to guide decision-making. Angelina leads market presentations to Subtext’s Investment Committee and sits on the ESG Committee.
Angelina has over twelve years’ experience in the commercial real estate industry, starting as an urban researcher with a focus on sustainable development. Prior to joining Subtext, Angelina worked as a commercial real estate agent, performing site selection and negotiations for retail tenants and landlords.
As an Associate Director, Will is responsible for all development opportunities in CO and AZ. He is primarily involved in relationship management, site selection and building pipeline. Will previously worked as a Development Associate at Subtext where he focused on entitlements and pre-development management.
Prior to joining Subtext, Will worked as a Capital Markets Analyst for Cushman & Wakefield where he focused on the underwriting and sale of investment grade real estate assets. During his time at Cushman, Will underwrote over 60 deals in excess of $1.5B, including office, multifamily and industrial assets.
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B.S. Entrepreneurship, Saint Louis University
As an Associate Director, Tanner is responsible for site selection, relationship management, sourcing, and underwriting new development opportunities. Tanner joined Subtext in 2020 as an analyst and previously worked as a Development Associate, where he focused on entitlements and pre-development management.
Prior to Subtext, Tanner worked in the Loan Servicing and Asset Management branch of KeyBank Real Estate Capital.
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Master of Real Estate Development (MRED), University of Arizona
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B.S. Business Administration, Finance & Banking and Real Estate, University of Missouri
Jason is responsible for assisting in all phases of the development process. His primary responsibilities are focused on entitlements and pre-development management.
Prior to Subtext, Jason worked for a large property and casualty insurance company and owned a multifamily property.
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B.S. Finance – Real Estate Emphasis
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Missouri State University
Jack is responsible for assisting in all phases of the acquisition & development process. His primary responsibilities include underwriting and market analysis.
Jack’s previous experience includes working at Keeley Properties as a Development Analyst, where he played a significant role in various aspects of the development process. This included everything from site selection and due diligence to acquisition, zoning/permitting, and management of architectural and engineering activities. During his tenure at Keeley, Jack’s contributions helped underwrite and develop over $500 million worth of real estate assets. Additionally, he played an instrumental role in creating a robust development pipeline, which consisted of future developments valued at more than $400 million.
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University of Missouri: Bachelor of Science, Business Administration Emphasis in Finance & Banking, Real Estate
Kyle is responsible for assisting in all phases of the acquisition & development process. His primary responsibilities include underwriting and market analysis.
Prior to joining the team, he worked in industrial development for Northpoint Development, where he gained a great deal of experience in the field while working on several projects in the Saint Louis and Minneapolis areas. In addition to his work in industrial development, Kyle also held a key role as a LIHTC Portfolio Financial Analyst for U.S. Bank Community Development Corporation. In this position, he was responsible for overseeing the financial health of a broad portfolio of properties, monitoring each one’s income statements, balance sheets, and rent rolls.
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BS in Finance and Real Estate, University of Missouri
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Masters in urban planning and development: City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning, Saint Louis University
As an Acquisitions and Development Analyst, Brandon is responsible for assisting in all phases of development, primarily working in underwriting and market analysis. Prior to joining Subtext, Brandon worked at a regional multi-family brokerage and has experience in corporate finance.
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University of Missouri: Bachelor of Arts, Economics Minors, Political Science and Business Administration
As a development analyst, Thatcher is involved in every phase of the acquisitions and development process at Subtext, with key responsibilities in underwriting and market analysis.
Prior to joining Subtext, Thatcher focused on the industrial sector within the Dallas-Fort Worth area, building his network and skills in real estate and market dynamics.
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B.S. in Economics & Accounting, Texas Christian University
Sean is responsible for assisting in all phases of development, primarily working in market analysis and underwriting. Prior to joining Subtext, Sean worked as an asset management analyst for a private equity real estate investment firm specializing in manufactured housing. He previously managed teams of multifamily leasing agents in Chicago, Denver, and Atlanta.
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M.S. in Real Estate Finance & Investment, DePaul University
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B.S. in Real Estate Finance & Investment, DePaul University
As Executive Vice President of Design and Construction at Subtext, Zach leads the planning, design, and execution of new development projects, while overseeing a growing team of design and construction professionals.
Zach is an entrepreneurial, seasoned executive with over $5 billion in new development and construction projects. He has experience launching new business units and expanding regions, overseeing complex and high-profile projects, and scaling teams for Top-25 ENR / Fortune 500 public and private developer-builder firms.
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BS in Regional Development, The University of Arizona
Jack has the responsibility of ensuring that design focus centers around reinforcing lifestyle experience on all subtext projects. He oversees the project design team to ensure that unit plan design, amenity programming, and operational planning all reinforce unique tenant experiences that are best-in-class. Jack’s previous experience as a licensed architect and partner in a national architectural design firm has kept him current in multi-family design trends and construction techniques, including tens of thousands of apartments in large concrete high-rise and wood-framed mid-rise communities.
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BSAS in Architecture, University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana
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Member, American Institute of Architects
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NCARB certified
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Licensed architect: Illinois, Connecticut, Ohio and Michigan
Jon has the responsibility of ensuring that design focus centers around reinforcing lifestyle experience on all Subtext projects. He oversees the project design team to ensure that unit plan design, amenity programming, and operational planning all reinforce unique tenant experiences that are best-in-class. Jon joined Subtext with more than 10 years of experience in the design/construction industry managing all project aspects from concept design through construction administration.
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Kansas State University, Master of Architecture
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Registered Architect – State of KS
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LEED Green Associate
Leisha is responsible for overseeing all aspects of interior design at Subtext. She is passionate about delivering the best built environment possible for our residents, from the big concepts down to the final details. Leisha joined Subtext with 9 years of commercial interior design experience, with a focus in the hospitality and multifamily sectors.
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B.S. Architectural Studies, University of Missouri
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LEED Green Associate
At Subtext, Lauryn supervises each phase of the interior design process. Her design philosophy is rooted in the belief that every space has the potential to inspire and uplift its inhabitants. With 9+ years of experience in the industry, Lauryn has honed her skills in turning a vision into an environment that blends functionality with aesthetics seamlessly.
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BFA in Interior Design, Maryville University
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NCIDQ Certified
Nathan leads preconstruction and estimating at Subtext, overseeing constructability reviews, value engineering, design management, conceptual budgeting, and coordination with architects and contractors. With 24+ years in the construction industry, he has successfully completed over $7.8 billion in projects, delivering 23,000+ units of multifamily, mixed-use, and student housing. His experience spans NMHC Top 5 firms and high-profile projects across sectors, including hospitality, healthcare, and senior housing.
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Master of Construction Business, University of Oklahoma
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B.S. in Construction Engineering Management, California State University, Long Beach
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Certificate, Commercial Real Estate, Cornell University
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LEED AP BD+C
Richard is responsible for the execution of Subtext projects in accordance with design standards, budget, and timeline. Prior to Subtext, Richard served as a Senior Project Manager of an ENR Top 400 Contractor. He has over 14 years of experience in the construction industry, focusing on project management, estimating, BIM coordination and schedule consultation.
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BS in Civil Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology: Rolla, MO
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BS in Architectural Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology: Rolla, MO
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LEED-Accredited Professional, U.S. Green Building Council
Brad is responsible for the execution of Subtext projects in accordance with design standards, budget, and timeline. Prior to Subtext, Brad served as a Project Manager for a national hospitality builder/developer. He has over 15 years of experience in the construction industry and brings his experience running complex time sensitive projects to the team.
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B.S. Construction Management, Bob Jones University
Jack analyzes project blueprints, specifications, and other documentation to estimate the quantities of materials, equipment, and labor needed for each project phase. Utilizing specialized software and historical data, he calculates costs for materials, subcontractor services, and overhead expenses to develop comprehensive project budgets. Working closely with project managers, architects, and general contractors, Jack ensures that cost estimates are accurate and practical, facilitating efficient project completion within budget.
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B.S. Engineering Management, Specialization in Management of Technology, Missouri University of Science and Technology
Danielle is responsible for managing all aspects of FF&E procurement, delivery, and installation for Subtext. Her role includes tracking budgets and costs for all furnishings and equipment required for project completion. She strives to create organization and efficiency, collaborates with diverse teams, while leading by example as an individual contributor.
Danielle joined Subtext as an accountant in 2020; her organizational skills, adaptability, and passion for the industry allow her to complete projects of great quality.
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B.A. Accounting, Bellarmine University
Will is responsible for the execution of Subtext projects in accordance with design standards, budget, and timeline.
Prior to Subtext, Will served as a Project Director of an ENR Top 400 Contractor. Will has over 25 years of valuable construction experience and has served in various roles including project executive, project manager and project superintendent.
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B.S. Industrial Technology (Construction), Eastern Illinois University
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LEED BD+C Accredited Professional, U.S. Green Building Council
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Certified Design-Build Professional, Design-Build Institute of America
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Construction Quality Management for Contractors
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ASHE HCC
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OSHA 30-Hour Safety & Health Training Courses
Jamie is responsible for the execution of Subtext projects in accordance with design standards, budget, and timeline. Prior to Subtext, Jamie worked as a Senior Project Engineer for a local general contractor focusing on the pharmaceutical industry as well as a Process Engineer for an ENR Top 500 Design Firm. He has over 7 years of experience in the construction industry managing contractors, time sensitive project schedules, and budgets.
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B.S. Chemical Engineering, University of Missouri – Columbia
Pat is responsible for communicating the progress of projects thru site visits and field reports. Ensures contractors are adhering to the specifications, quality, job site safety and develop solutions to issues.
Before Subtext Pat has served as a MEP superintendent managing large scale commercial projects for an ENR top 400 contractor.
Pat has over 22 years in the construction industry.
As Partner & Executive Vice President, Acquisitions, Mike is responsible for launching Subtext’s acquisition platform and oversees all aspects of existing property acquisitions including strategy, deal sourcing and deal structuring.
Prior to Subtext, Mike founded Citrine Partners, a boutique real estate investment shop. He previously worked as Senior Vice President of Acquisitions and was a member of the executive team for CA Ventures’ student housing platform, CA Student Living. Mike held a similar position at Waypoint Residential, where he launched their student housing division and oversaw all student housing acquisitions and dispositions. He has also held various positions at Wells Fargo and BlackRock and is currently a member of ULI’s National Student Housing Council. Mike has 15 years of experience in the real estate sector and has transacted on over $1B of student housing throughout his career.
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Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration/Finance from the University of North Carolina Wilmington
Nick is responsible for assisting in all phases of the acquisition & development process. His primary responsibilities include underwriting and market analysis.
Before Subtext, Nick worked in the Commercial Real Estate Loan Production branch of Associated Bank, N.A. He served as a Portfolio Manager for a portfolio of $400MM in loan & equity commitments that included various asset types such as: industrial warehouses, office buildings, multifamily properties, and LIHTC Affordable Housing. Prior to that, Nick worked as a Financial Analyst for Berkadia Real Estate Advisors’ Student Housing Team. He was responsible for all underwriting & market research, and during his time the team underwrote over $8B in value and sold over $1B of student housing properties across the nation.
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University of Missouri: Bachelor of Science, Business Administration Emphasis in Finance & Banking, Real Estate Minor, Entrepreneurship
Lindsey oversees all aspects of our private label and third-party property management from project inception to disposition with a focus on developing operational standards for each of Subtext’s brands. With a commitment to maximizing value for partners and enhancing the resident experience, Lindsey ensures that each property operates at the highest level of performance.
Before joining Subtext, Lindsey held various roles at one of the nation’s largest third-party management companies, most recently serving as Vice President of New Development and Operations. In this capacity, she specialized in both student housing and multifamily developments, driving strategic initiatives that improved operational efficiency and tenant satisfaction.
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Certified Property Manager (CPM)
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SLAA Board of Directors
Heather brings over 15 years of expertise, seamlessly blending her passion for operations and marketing with her seasoned background in property management. This unique skillset allows her to contribute strategic vision, resident focus, and operations knowledge to the team. Working collaboratively with the VP of Operations, she oversees portfolio leasing, spearheads revenue-generating initiatives, and fosters seamless communication with partners, vendors, and on-site teams.
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BA in Business Management, University of Missouri: Columbia
As Director of Leasing, Alyson oversees the overall leasing and marketing performance of each community owned or under development, including but not limited to monitoring brand development, office design and delivery, the individual leasing and marketing strategies, market conditions, the prospect and resident experience, and stabilization of each community.
With her background spanning over 15 years in both student and multifamily housing, Alyson brings experience in operations, sales, leasing, training, and marketing. Her career has allowed her to develop brand new departments within large organizations, coach and develop new team members and future leaders, build processes that exceed customer service standards, and design memorable experiences that impact the prospect and resident journey. Prior to joining Subtext, Alyson worked for some of the largest third-party management companies in the country in various roles including Vice President of Leasing and Development, Director of New Development Marketing, and Associate Director of Sales and Marketing.
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B.A. in Mass Communication, University of Missouri-Columbia
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Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor (CAPS), National Apartment Association
Jim is responsible for the accounting and finance functions of Subtext. This includes managing the accounting and finance team, review and maintenance of accounting processes, risk management/insurance, and cash management. Jim started his career in public accounting over 25 years ago and has spent most of his career working in construction, development and property management for multifamily, single family, hotel and light retail development firms.
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B.S.B.A Accounting, University of Missouri-Columbia
As the Director of People & Culture at Subtext, Jess steers the ship for all things HR. With a finger on the pulse of our organizational dynamics, Jess ensures that the workplace is not just an office but a thriving community. Responsible for the full spectrum of HR, Jess brings a wealth of experience to the table, ensuring that Subtext remains a place where individuals are valued, supported, and inspired to bring their best selves to work. With an eye for cultivating a positive and inclusive culture, Jess plays a key role in making Subtext not just a company, but a home for professional growth and development.
Prior to Subtext, Jess worked for a Fortune 500 retail company for 8 years in various Human Resource roles with focuses including workforce planning, employee relations, staffing, performance management and employee engagement.
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BS in Apparel Marketing and Merchandising, University of Missouri: Columbia
Andrew is a valuable asset to our team at Subtext, specializing in collating, analyzing, and visualizing both internal and external data. His expertise in data aggregation, machine learning, and spatial analysis allows us to make informed decisions based on crucial market and business intelligence.
Before joining Subtext, Andrew served as a Managing Director at CoStar Advisory Services, where he provided invaluable recommendations regarding institutional investment in commercial real estate. With his extensive knowledge in the Multifamily property type, Andrew frequently spoke and wrote on the subject, even being published in the prestigious Journal of Portfolio Management. His work has also been featured in prominent national media outlets such as WMRE, The Washington Post, and the New York Times.
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University of Maryland: Bachelor of Science, Geographic Sciences
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Boston University, Metropolitan College: Master of Science, Computer Information Systems & Data Analytics
Maggie is a passionate marketing leader with a knack for strategic communication and design. Her experience spans more than 15 years and multiple industries, where she has built and managed brands in real estate, self storage, private equity, academia, and the arts. In school, Maggie studied visual communications and, subsequently, integrated marketing to merge the creative and business sides of marketing.
As the marketing director for Subtext, Maggie leads enterprise marketing and branding. She’s focused on delivering an unparalleled user experience across all internal and external audiences.
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B.A. in Journalism & Studio Art, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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M.S. Integrated Marketing Communications, Northwestern University
Andi is responsible for all aspects of Subtext’s accounting, including financial reporting, analysis and administration. Her role includes managing the construction draw process for student housing and young professional properties, spearheading the external audit process and ensuring the maintenance of internal controls. With over 20 years of progressive accounting experience in the real estate industry, Andi’s extensive experience includes development and operating accounting responsibilities for office, industrial, multi-family and student housing properties.
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BS in Accounting, University of Missouri
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MBA, Baker University
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Active CPA in Missouri
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Member, AICPA and Missouri Society of CPAs
Dan is responsible for maintaining financial procedures and confirming financial compliance through preparation of the company’s reports and statements.
Prior to Subtext, Dan worked as an accountant for a national real estate development company. He mainly focused on industrial and multi-family developments, identifying accounting and tax related issues.
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B.S. in Business Administration, University of Dayton
As a staff accountant at Subtext, Josie is responsible for processing accounts payable, drafting construction draws, performing general ledger account and bank statement reconciliations, preparing journal entries, and assisting with other accounting and financial projects as needed.
Prior to Subtext, Josie worked as an Audit Associate for a Big Four accounting firm where she ensured compliance, accuracy, and the proper use of controls for clients in the banking and capital markets sector.
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MAcc, University of Missouri
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B.S. in Accountancy, University of Missouri
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Assurance Graduate Certification, University of Missouri
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Active CPA in Missouri
Amanda wears many hats at Subtext, blending her roles as Human Resource Manager and Office Manager. Her outgoing nature, empathy, and creative problem-solving skills are instrumental as Subtext continues to expand its operations.
In her role, Amanda is dedicated to making Subtext an incredible place to work. She focuses on maintaining people & culture, benefits administration, office management, and event planning, ensuring a positive and productive environment for all team members.
Before joining Subtext, Amanda spent 10 years in the financial sector, holding various HR positions, including Human Resources Administrator, Onboarding Specialist, and Corporate Trainer. This experience equipped her with an understanding of HR practices and a knack for fostering a supportive workplace.
As the Senior Executive Assistant at Subtext, Candace provides vital support to the Principal Executive Team by efficiently managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and facilitating departmental communications. With a robust background spanning over 15 years in administrative roles, she has honed her skills through experience at Fortune 500 companies and a Big 4 accounting firm. Candace’s diverse professional journey also includes valuable contributions to startups and navigating through mergers. This wealth of experience equips her with a comprehensive understanding of business operations and teamwork dynamics.
Cole’s responsibilities include managing capital relationships at Subtext as well as overseeing the capitalization from inception to final disposition for development projects nationwide. He manages the analysis, organization, and structuring of debt, equity, and joint ventures, aligning the company’s long term investment strategy with capital markets initiatives.
Prior to Subtext, Cole worked as a lender at Stifel Bank & Trust and Wells Fargo. During that time he underwrote and managed $1B+ of commercial real estate debt nationwide across all property types.
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BS in Business Administration, University of Dayton
As an investment associate, Caleb evaluates new investment opportunities and manages relationships with capital partners. He spent nearly a decade in commercial real estate acquisitions and asset management before coming to Subtext. In this experience, he closed on $1 billion in real estate across various asset classes.
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B.S. Business Administration, Concentration in Finance, Georgia Tech
As Executive Vice President of Development, Mitchell oversees all aspects of Subtext’s development projects, including site selection, land acquisition, entitlements and approvals, design, deal structuring, marketing strategy and stabilization.
Mitchell joined Subtext in 2015 and has played an integral role in the development of over $1.3B in student housing and multifamily projects. Prior to joining Subtext, Mitchell practiced law at an Am Law 100 firm, where he counseled clients through a variety of complex real estate matters, including loan origination, leasing, and securitization.
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JD, St. Louis University School of Law
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BS in Finance and Real Estate, University of Missouri
Rich leads the land acquisitions team in its pursuit of development opportunities across the country. Since joining Subtext in 2018, Rich and his team have sourced over $3B in student housing and multi-family development sites nationwide.
Prior to joining Subtext, Rich gained broad experience as a broker with a focus on acquiring value add real estate and non-performing debt. Throughout his 25+ year career, Rich has acquired nearly 1,000 real estate related assets and brokered over $400 million in transactions.
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Saint Louis University
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Licensed Missouri Real Estate Broker
As a Development Manager, Ryan is responsible for all aspects of the development process from purchase agreement through stabilization, with a focus on risk mitigation, entitlements, and approvals. Since joining Subtext in 2022 he has managed over $500M in new developments. Ryan is driven to serve the communities and residents we work with through the built environment.
Prior to Subtext, Ryan worked for Opus Development Company on institutional senior living and multifamily developments.
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BS, Civil Engineering, University of Missouri-Columbia
Dylan joined Subtext in 2018 as a Development Associate and as of 2022, is now a Development Manager responsible for ensuring that projects are successfully executed from inception through completion. Since joining Subtext, he has been involved in the development of over $500M in multifamily and student housing projects.
Dylan started his career as a Community Assistant with a nationwide property management group, advancing to a General Manager focused on new student and multifamily developments.
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BS in Geological Sciences, University of Missouri: Columbia
With more than 20 years of experience in the development and construction industry, she has managed projects in the of Multi-family, Commercial, Financial Institution, Retail, and Single-family sectors. Bethany has been responsible for all phases of her projects from site selection and design through securing governmental approvals and construction. Since joining Subtext in 2022, Bethany has successfully closed more than $400 million in development opportunities.
Angelina joined Subtext in 2020 to expand Subtext’s data-driven site selection process. In her role as Research Associate, Angelina identifies Subtext’s pursuit markets and target areas for development by combining property-level data, macroeconomic data, and urban planning with GIS mapping. Angelina works alongside the Acquisitions team, helping to guide decision-making. Angelina leads market presentations to Subtext’s Investment Committee and sits on the ESG Committee.
Angelina has over twelve years’ experience in the commercial real estate industry, starting as an urban researcher with a focus on sustainable development. Prior to joining Subtext, Angelina worked as a commercial real estate agent, performing site selection and negotiations for retail tenants and landlords.
As an Associate Director, Will is responsible for all development opportunities in CO and AZ. He is primarily involved in relationship management, site selection and building pipeline. Will previously worked as a Development Associate at Subtext where he focused on entitlements and pre-development management.
Prior to joining Subtext, Will worked as a Capital Markets Analyst for Cushman & Wakefield where he focused on the underwriting and sale of investment grade real estate assets. During his time at Cushman, Will underwrote over 60 deals in excess of $1.5B, including office, multifamily and industrial assets.
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B.S. Entrepreneurship, Saint Louis University
As an Associate Director, Tanner is responsible for site selection, relationship management, sourcing, and underwriting new development opportunities. Tanner joined Subtext in 2020 as an analyst and previously worked as a Development Associate, where he focused on entitlements and pre-development management.
Prior to Subtext, Tanner worked in the Loan Servicing and Asset Management branch of KeyBank Real Estate Capital.
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Master of Real Estate Development (MRED), University of Arizona
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B.S. Business Administration, Finance & Banking and Real Estate, University of Missouri
Jason is responsible for assisting in all phases of the development process. His primary responsibilities are focused on entitlements and pre-development management.
Prior to Subtext, Jason worked for a large property and casualty insurance company and owned a multifamily property.
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B.S. Finance – Real Estate Emphasis
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Missouri State University
Jack is responsible for assisting in all phases of the acquisition & development process. His primary responsibilities include underwriting and market analysis.
Jack’s previous experience includes working at Keeley Properties as a Development Analyst, where he played a significant role in various aspects of the development process. This included everything from site selection and due diligence to acquisition, zoning/permitting, and management of architectural and engineering activities. During his tenure at Keeley, Jack’s contributions helped underwrite and develop over $500 million worth of real estate assets. Additionally, he played an instrumental role in creating a robust development pipeline, which consisted of future developments valued at more than $400 million.
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University of Missouri: Bachelor of Science, Business Administration Emphasis in Finance & Banking, Real Estate
Kyle is responsible for assisting in all phases of the acquisition & development process. His primary responsibilities include underwriting and market analysis.
Prior to joining the team, he worked in industrial development for Northpoint Development, where he gained a great deal of experience in the field while working on several projects in the Saint Louis and Minneapolis areas. In addition to his work in industrial development, Kyle also held a key role as a LIHTC Portfolio Financial Analyst for U.S. Bank Community Development Corporation. In this position, he was responsible for overseeing the financial health of a broad portfolio of properties, monitoring each one’s income statements, balance sheets, and rent rolls.
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BS in Finance and Real Estate, University of Missouri
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Masters in urban planning and development: City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning, Saint Louis University
As an Acquisitions and Development Analyst, Brandon is responsible for assisting in all phases of development, primarily working in underwriting and market analysis. Prior to joining Subtext, Brandon worked at a regional multi-family brokerage and has experience in corporate finance.
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University of Missouri: Bachelor of Arts, Economics Minors, Political Science and Business Administration
As a development analyst, Thatcher is involved in every phase of the acquisitions and development process at Subtext, with key responsibilities in underwriting and market analysis.
Prior to joining Subtext, Thatcher focused on the industrial sector within the Dallas-Fort Worth area, building his network and skills in real estate and market dynamics.
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B.S. in Economics & Accounting, Texas Christian University
Sean is responsible for assisting in all phases of development, primarily working in market analysis and underwriting. Prior to joining Subtext, Sean worked as an asset management analyst for a private equity real estate investment firm specializing in manufactured housing. He previously managed teams of multifamily leasing agents in Chicago, Denver, and Atlanta.
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M.S. in Real Estate Finance & Investment, DePaul University
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B.S. in Real Estate Finance & Investment, DePaul University
As Executive Vice President of Design and Construction at Subtext, Zach leads the planning, design, and execution of new development projects, while overseeing a growing team of design and construction professionals.
Zach is an entrepreneurial, seasoned executive with over $5 billion in new development and construction projects. He has experience launching new business units and expanding regions, overseeing complex and high-profile projects, and scaling teams for Top-25 ENR / Fortune 500 public and private developer-builder firms.
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BS in Regional Development, The University of Arizona
Jack has the responsibility of ensuring that design focus centers around reinforcing lifestyle experience on all subtext projects. He oversees the project design team to ensure that unit plan design, amenity programming, and operational planning all reinforce unique tenant experiences that are best-in-class. Jack’s previous experience as a licensed architect and partner in a national architectural design firm has kept him current in multi-family design trends and construction techniques, including tens of thousands of apartments in large concrete high-rise and wood-framed mid-rise communities.
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BSAS in Architecture, University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana
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Member, American Institute of Architects
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NCARB certified
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Licensed architect: Illinois, Connecticut, Ohio and Michigan
Jon has the responsibility of ensuring that design focus centers around reinforcing lifestyle experience on all Subtext projects. He oversees the project design team to ensure that unit plan design, amenity programming, and operational planning all reinforce unique tenant experiences that are best-in-class. Jon joined Subtext with more than 10 years of experience in the design/construction industry managing all project aspects from concept design through construction administration.
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Kansas State University, Master of Architecture
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Registered Architect – State of KS
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LEED Green Associate
Leisha is responsible for overseeing all aspects of interior design at Subtext. She is passionate about delivering the best built environment possible for our residents, from the big concepts down to the final details. Leisha joined Subtext with 9 years of commercial interior design experience, with a focus in the hospitality and multifamily sectors.
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B.S. Architectural Studies, University of Missouri
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LEED Green Associate
At Subtext, Lauryn supervises each phase of the interior design process. Her design philosophy is rooted in the belief that every space has the potential to inspire and uplift its inhabitants. With 9+ years of experience in the industry, Lauryn has honed her skills in turning a vision into an environment that blends functionality with aesthetics seamlessly.
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BFA in Interior Design, Maryville University
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NCIDQ Certified
Nathan leads preconstruction and estimating at Subtext, overseeing constructability reviews, value engineering, design management, conceptual budgeting, and coordination with architects and contractors. With 24+ years in the construction industry, he has successfully completed over $7.8 billion in projects, delivering 23,000+ units of multifamily, mixed-use, and student housing. His experience spans NMHC Top 5 firms and high-profile projects across sectors, including hospitality, healthcare, and senior housing.
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Master of Construction Business, University of Oklahoma
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B.S. in Construction Engineering Management, California State University, Long Beach
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Certificate, Commercial Real Estate, Cornell University
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LEED AP BD+C
Richard is responsible for the execution of Subtext projects in accordance with design standards, budget, and timeline. Prior to Subtext, Richard served as a Senior Project Manager of an ENR Top 400 Contractor. He has over 14 years of experience in the construction industry, focusing on project management, estimating, BIM coordination and schedule consultation.
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BS in Civil Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology: Rolla, MO
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BS in Architectural Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology: Rolla, MO
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LEED-Accredited Professional, U.S. Green Building Council
Brad is responsible for the execution of Subtext projects in accordance with design standards, budget, and timeline. Prior to Subtext, Brad served as a Project Manager for a national hospitality builder/developer. He has over 15 years of experience in the construction industry and brings his experience running complex time sensitive projects to the team.
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B.S. Construction Management, Bob Jones University
Jack analyzes project blueprints, specifications, and other documentation to estimate the quantities of materials, equipment, and labor needed for each project phase. Utilizing specialized software and historical data, he calculates costs for materials, subcontractor services, and overhead expenses to develop comprehensive project budgets. Working closely with project managers, architects, and general contractors, Jack ensures that cost estimates are accurate and practical, facilitating efficient project completion within budget.
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B.S. Engineering Management, Specialization in Management of Technology, Missouri University of Science and Technology
Danielle is responsible for managing all aspects of FF&E procurement, delivery, and installation for Subtext. Her role includes tracking budgets and costs for all furnishings and equipment required for project completion. She strives to create organization and efficiency, collaborates with diverse teams, while leading by example as an individual contributor.
Danielle joined Subtext as an accountant in 2020; her organizational skills, adaptability, and passion for the industry allow her to complete projects of great quality.
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B.A. Accounting, Bellarmine University
Will is responsible for the execution of Subtext projects in accordance with design standards, budget, and timeline.
Prior to Subtext, Will served as a Project Director of an ENR Top 400 Contractor. Will has over 25 years of valuable construction experience and has served in various roles including project executive, project manager and project superintendent.
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B.S. Industrial Technology (Construction), Eastern Illinois University
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LEED BD+C Accredited Professional, U.S. Green Building Council
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Certified Design-Build Professional, Design-Build Institute of America
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Construction Quality Management for Contractors
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ASHE HCC
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OSHA 30-Hour Safety & Health Training Courses
Jamie is responsible for the execution of Subtext projects in accordance with design standards, budget, and timeline. Prior to Subtext, Jamie worked as a Senior Project Engineer for a local general contractor focusing on the pharmaceutical industry as well as a Process Engineer for an ENR Top 500 Design Firm. He has over 7 years of experience in the construction industry managing contractors, time sensitive project schedules, and budgets.
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B.S. Chemical Engineering, University of Missouri – Columbia
Pat is responsible for communicating the progress of projects thru site visits and field reports. Ensures contractors are adhering to the specifications, quality, job site safety and develop solutions to issues.
Before Subtext Pat has served as a MEP superintendent managing large scale commercial projects for an ENR top 400 contractor.
Pat has over 22 years in the construction industry.
As Partner & Executive Vice President, Acquisitions, Mike is responsible for launching Subtext’s acquisition platform and oversees all aspects of existing property acquisitions including strategy, deal sourcing and deal structuring.
Prior to Subtext, Mike founded Citrine Partners, a boutique real estate investment shop. He previously worked as Senior Vice President of Acquisitions and was a member of the executive team for CA Ventures’ student housing platform, CA Student Living. Mike held a similar position at Waypoint Residential, where he launched their student housing division and oversaw all student housing acquisitions and dispositions. He has also held various positions at Wells Fargo and BlackRock and is currently a member of ULI’s National Student Housing Council. Mike has 15 years of experience in the real estate sector and has transacted on over $1B of student housing throughout his career.
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Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration/Finance from the University of North Carolina Wilmington
Nick is responsible for assisting in all phases of the acquisition & development process. His primary responsibilities include underwriting and market analysis.
Before Subtext, Nick worked in the Commercial Real Estate Loan Production branch of Associated Bank, N.A. He served as a Portfolio Manager for a portfolio of $400MM in loan & equity commitments that included various asset types such as: industrial warehouses, office buildings, multifamily properties, and LIHTC Affordable Housing. Prior to that, Nick worked as a Financial Analyst for Berkadia Real Estate Advisors’ Student Housing Team. He was responsible for all underwriting & market research, and during his time the team underwrote over $8B in value and sold over $1B of student housing properties across the nation.
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University of Missouri: Bachelor of Science, Business Administration Emphasis in Finance & Banking, Real Estate Minor, Entrepreneurship
Lindsey oversees all aspects of our private label and third-party property management from project inception to disposition with a focus on developing operational standards for each of Subtext’s brands. With a commitment to maximizing value for partners and enhancing the resident experience, Lindsey ensures that each property operates at the highest level of performance.
Before joining Subtext, Lindsey held various roles at one of the nation’s largest third-party management companies, most recently serving as Vice President of New Development and Operations. In this capacity, she specialized in both student housing and multifamily developments, driving strategic initiatives that improved operational efficiency and tenant satisfaction.
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Certified Property Manager (CPM)
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SLAA Board of Directors
Heather brings over 15 years of expertise, seamlessly blending her passion for operations and marketing with her seasoned background in property management. This unique skillset allows her to contribute strategic vision, resident focus, and operations knowledge to the team. Working collaboratively with the VP of Operations, she oversees portfolio leasing, spearheads revenue-generating initiatives, and fosters seamless communication with partners, vendors, and on-site teams.
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BA in Business Management, University of Missouri: Columbia
As Director of Leasing, Alyson oversees the overall leasing and marketing performance of each community owned or under development, including but not limited to monitoring brand development, office design and delivery, the individual leasing and marketing strategies, market conditions, the prospect and resident experience, and stabilization of each community.
With her background spanning over 15 years in both student and multifamily housing, Alyson brings experience in operations, sales, leasing, training, and marketing. Her career has allowed her to develop brand new departments within large organizations, coach and develop new team members and future leaders, build processes that exceed customer service standards, and design memorable experiences that impact the prospect and resident journey. Prior to joining Subtext, Alyson worked for some of the largest third-party management companies in the country in various roles including Vice President of Leasing and Development, Director of New Development Marketing, and Associate Director of Sales and Marketing.
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B.A. in Mass Communication, University of Missouri-Columbia
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Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor (CAPS), National Apartment Association
Jim is responsible for the accounting and finance functions of Subtext. This includes managing the accounting and finance team, review and maintenance of accounting processes, risk management/insurance, and cash management. Jim started his career in public accounting over 25 years ago and has spent most of his career working in construction, development and property management for multifamily, single family, hotel and light retail development firms.
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B.S.B.A Accounting, University of Missouri-Columbia
As the Director of People & Culture at Subtext, Jess steers the ship for all things HR. With a finger on the pulse of our organizational dynamics, Jess ensures that the workplace is not just an office but a thriving community. Responsible for the full spectrum of HR, Jess brings a wealth of experience to the table, ensuring that Subtext remains a place where individuals are valued, supported, and inspired to bring their best selves to work. With an eye for cultivating a positive and inclusive culture, Jess plays a key role in making Subtext not just a company, but a home for professional growth and development.
Prior to Subtext, Jess worked for a Fortune 500 retail company for 8 years in various Human Resource roles with focuses including workforce planning, employee relations, staffing, performance management and employee engagement.
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BS in Apparel Marketing and Merchandising, University of Missouri: Columbia
Andrew is a valuable asset to our team at Subtext, specializing in collating, analyzing, and visualizing both internal and external data. His expertise in data aggregation, machine learning, and spatial analysis allows us to make informed decisions based on crucial market and business intelligence.
Before joining Subtext, Andrew served as a Managing Director at CoStar Advisory Services, where he provided invaluable recommendations regarding institutional investment in commercial real estate. With his extensive knowledge in the Multifamily property type, Andrew frequently spoke and wrote on the subject, even being published in the prestigious Journal of Portfolio Management. His work has also been featured in prominent national media outlets such as WMRE, The Washington Post, and the New York Times.
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University of Maryland: Bachelor of Science, Geographic Sciences
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Boston University, Metropolitan College: Master of Science, Computer Information Systems & Data Analytics
Maggie is a passionate marketing leader with a knack for strategic communication and design. Her experience spans more than 15 years and multiple industries, where she has built and managed brands in real estate, self storage, private equity, academia, and the arts. In school, Maggie studied visual communications and, subsequently, integrated marketing to merge the creative and business sides of marketing.
As the marketing director for Subtext, Maggie leads enterprise marketing and branding. She’s focused on delivering an unparalleled user experience across all internal and external audiences.
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B.A. in Journalism & Studio Art, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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M.S. Integrated Marketing Communications, Northwestern University
Andi is responsible for all aspects of Subtext’s accounting, including financial reporting, analysis and administration. Her role includes managing the construction draw process for student housing and young professional properties, spearheading the external audit process and ensuring the maintenance of internal controls. With over 20 years of progressive accounting experience in the real estate industry, Andi’s extensive experience includes development and operating accounting responsibilities for office, industrial, multi-family and student housing properties.
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BS in Accounting, University of Missouri
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MBA, Baker University
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Active CPA in Missouri
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Member, AICPA and Missouri Society of CPAs
Dan is responsible for maintaining financial procedures and confirming financial compliance through preparation of the company’s reports and statements.
Prior to Subtext, Dan worked as an accountant for a national real estate development company. He mainly focused on industrial and multi-family developments, identifying accounting and tax related issues.
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B.S. in Business Administration, University of Dayton
As a staff accountant at Subtext, Josie is responsible for processing accounts payable, drafting construction draws, performing general ledger account and bank statement reconciliations, preparing journal entries, and assisting with other accounting and financial projects as needed.
Prior to Subtext, Josie worked as an Audit Associate for a Big Four accounting firm where she ensured compliance, accuracy, and the proper use of controls for clients in the banking and capital markets sector.
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MAcc, University of Missouri
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B.S. in Accountancy, University of Missouri
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Assurance Graduate Certification, University of Missouri
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Active CPA in Missouri
Amanda wears many hats at Subtext, blending her roles as Human Resource Manager and Office Manager. Her outgoing nature, empathy, and creative problem-solving skills are instrumental as Subtext continues to expand its operations.
In her role, Amanda is dedicated to making Subtext an incredible place to work. She focuses on maintaining people & culture, benefits administration, office management, and event planning, ensuring a positive and productive environment for all team members.
Before joining Subtext, Amanda spent 10 years in the financial sector, holding various HR positions, including Human Resources Administrator, Onboarding Specialist, and Corporate Trainer. This experience equipped her with an understanding of HR practices and a knack for fostering a supportive workplace.
As the Senior Executive Assistant at Subtext, Candace provides vital support to the Principal Executive Team by efficiently managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and facilitating departmental communications. With a robust background spanning over 15 years in administrative roles, she has honed her skills through experience at Fortune 500 companies and a Big 4 accounting firm. Candace’s diverse professional journey also includes valuable contributions to startups and navigating through mergers. This wealth of experience equips her with a comprehensive understanding of business operations and teamwork dynamics.
Cole’s responsibilities include managing capital relationships at Subtext as well as overseeing the capitalization from inception to final disposition for development projects nationwide. He manages the analysis, organization, and structuring of debt, equity, and joint ventures, aligning the company’s long term investment strategy with capital markets initiatives.
Prior to Subtext, Cole worked as a lender at Stifel Bank & Trust and Wells Fargo. During that time he underwrote and managed $1B+ of commercial real estate debt nationwide across all property types.
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BS in Business Administration, University of Dayton
As an investment associate, Caleb evaluates new investment opportunities and manages relationships with capital partners. He spent nearly a decade in commercial real estate acquisitions and asset management before coming to Subtext. In this experience, he closed on $1 billion in real estate across various asset classes.
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B.S. Business Administration, Concentration in Finance, Georgia Tech