Michael has been in the construction industry for over 30 years with the last 10 years focusing on the multi-family sector. Since 2011, Michael has managed construction for over 700 units in high barrier-to-entry markets while functioning in the roles of Project Manager, Superintendent, and Project Engineer on projects totaling over $225 million in capital investments.

His primary role at Dogwood Residential is Vice President of Construction and Operations for new development projects as well as overseeing all property maintenance operations for the existing portfolio.

Michael graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Construction Engineering.

As Vice President of Strategy and Development at Dogwood Residential, Thomas focuses on underwriting, budgeting, market research, financial modeling, and identifying potential acquisition opportunities. He also assists in driving innovation to the operations of the organization.

Thomas is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a licensed real estate broker in North Carolina. When not at work, Thomas enjoys the outdoors by hiking or playing sports.

As Executive Board Advisor, Jim brings over 40 years of experience in multi-family development, finance and property management. Since 1993, he has initiated or co-developed 16 apartment projects for new construction or re-positioning. From 1998 to 2005, Jim was a founding principal of the University Housing Group, the property management firm for eight student properties with over 4,700 beds. He is a former partner in Trammell Crow Residential (Charlotte), where he led 21 debt and equity transactions. Jim received an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.