Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Awards
Timeline
Generic

Micah Howell

Atlanta

Summary

Innovative property management leader with over a decade of success in student housing operations, acquisitions, and strategic transitions. Trusted by partners to lead complex transactions and deliver exceptional resident and stakeholder experiences. Known for building high-performing teams, introducing scalable systems, and leveraging data-driven strategies to strengthen market positioning. Passionate about mentorship, organizational transformation, and elevating asset value.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Property Manager

Greystar
05.2022 - Current
  • As a tenured leader within Greystar’s Client Services division, I lead strategy, planning, and execution of property transitions, acquisitions, and dispositions for a national portfolio of student housing assets. I serve as a strategic advisor and trusted client partner, aligning operational readiness, performance, and systems with ownership and investor objectives.
  • Directed 100+ acquisition, disposition, and transition projects, including Blackstone portfolio disposition to KKR, with 3–12 months of post-transition oversight to ensure stabilization and client satisfaction.
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of 3rd-party, on-campus, and owned assets, ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and brand alignment across all property types.
  • Oversaw onboarding financial reviews, aligning operating and capital budgets, driving measurable rent growth through strategic rate-setting, operational efficiencies, and expense control.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally (Marketing, Accounting, Treasury, IT, Risk, Construction Management) to launch assets on time and under budget, ensuring PMA compliance.
  • Designed conversion strategies for conventional-to-student housing repositioning, including market-entry plans and compassionate resident transition programs.
  • Produced internal portfolio intelligence materials analyzing client performance, market trends, and asset positioning to support executive decision-making.
  • Built trusted relationships with UC Regents, Mapletree, Howard University, KKR, Kayne Anderson, MCB Real Estate, Goldman Sachs, and Tilden Properties to strengthen partnerships and portfolio growth.
  • Supported business development efforts: participated in 50+ management pitches, RFP responses, and created tailored decks to convey Greystar’s value proposition to institutional partners.
  • Hosted quarterly leadership development programs for Senior Leaders, Directors, and Regional Managers, delivering strategic oversight of Greystar’s transition playbook to standardize execution across the national portfolio.
  • Mentored and coached Regional Property Managers through every phase of the transition lifecycle, ensuring alignment with client vision, operational standards, and Greystar’s business objectives while strengthening leadership pipelines.
  • Directed vendor negotiations, contract management, and renovation initiatives, leveraging data analytics to improve outcomes.
  • Spearheaded technology migrations (Entrata, Yardi, Conservice), creating scalable workflows to increase onboarding speed, data integrity, and operational readiness.

Community & Asset Management Leadership

Greystar
10.2017 - 04.2022
  • Oversaw operations, client relations, and asset repositioning strategies for mid-rise and garden-style communities totaling 750+ beds in Atlanta, GA and Denton, TX. Recognized for stabilizing underperforming assets, leading capital projects, and providing portfolio-level support during transitions.
  • Directed full repositioning of a 423-bed community in Denton, TX during competitive market conditions, delivering 95% occupancy despite the introduction of 1,200+ new beds and COVID-19 challenges.
  • Led a 16-unit capital improvement project involving floor truss repairs and railing-to-louver conversions across three floors, ensuring compliance, safety, and minimal resident disruption.
  • Managed an $80K+ interior renovation project, elevating asset quality and driving NOI growth through targeted pricing strategies.
  • Served as key liaison for The Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) at a 330-bed mid-rise community, overseeing university partnerships, brand alignment, and client relations.
  • Provided stabilization leadership during Cactus portfolio transitions (15 assets), stepping in to lead communities and train staff to meet performance goals.
  • Developed operational systems improving reporting accuracy, vendor accountability, and response times across multiple properties.
  • Selected for national support deployments, traveling to multiple states to provide leadership training, transition support, and operational expertise.
  • Contributed to due diligence efforts on acquisitions and dispositions, supporting successful post-transition integration.

Leasing Leadership (Multiple Properties & Markets)

Greystar & American Campus Communities
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Managed leasing and marketing strategy for multiple garden-style and mid-rise student housing communities across Norman, OK; Tallahassee, FL; and Valdosta, GA, totaling 2,500+ beds. Known for launching lease-ups, driving occupancy growth, and executing creative marketing campaigns that outperformed competitive markets.
  • Launched and fully leased a brand-new 781-bed development in Tallahassee, achieving 98% pre-lease in year one and 100% pre-lease in year two, significantly outpacing competitors.
  • Turned around an 894-bed asset in Norman, raising pre-lease from 15% to 80% through targeted outreach, grassroots marketing, and community partnerships.
  • Created the award-winning “Life of Forum” marketing campaign, leveraging custom-designed print media, social media, and boosted ads to strengthen brand visibility and drive traffic.
  • Founded the Forum Housing Scholarship Fund, providing housing to top students and earning recognition from Tallahassee Community College.
  • Negotiated an exclusive athletic housing partnership with Valdosta State University, increasing occupancy and deepening university ties.
  • Contributed to accelerated property sales by exceeding proforma leasing goals and strengthening market positioning, resulting in a 4-year early sale of a high-performing Florida community.
  • Selected for special projects and lease-up support teams, providing on-site turnaround expertise and training in high-priority markets.
  • Played a key role in student outreach initiatives, building partnerships with campus organizations, athletic teams, and cultural associations to diversify traffic sources and improve occupancy.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Media – Broadcast Journalism

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA
01.2014

Skills

  • Operational Leadership
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Client Services
  • Talent Development, Mentorship & Team Building
  • Organizational Change Management
  • Acquisition, Disposition & Transition Leadership
  • Market Positioning, Brand Development & Sales Strategy
  • Due Diligence & Capital Planning
  • Technology Integrations (Entrata, Yardi7s, Salesforce, Conservice)
  • Budgeting & Financial Performance Optimization

Affiliations

  • Student Living Division DEI Committee Member – Greystar
  • Orientation Leader, Office of Student Affairs – Valdosta State University
  • Senator, Student Government Association – Valdosta State University
  • President, Black Student League – Valdosta State University
  • Committee Member, Diversity Council – Valdosta State University
  • Member, Sigma Alpha Pi (National Society of Leadership and Success)

Awards

Greystar Spirit Award (2018), Greystar Core Value – Teamwork (2017), Greystar Circle of Excellence – Stabilized Assets (2016, 2017), Greystar Systematic Excellence (2016)

Timeline

Regional Property Manager

Greystar
05.2022 - Current

Community & Asset Management Leadership

Greystar
10.2017 - 04.2022

Leasing Leadership (Multiple Properties & Markets)

Greystar & American Campus Communities
01.2013 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Media – Broadcast Journalism

Valdosta State University

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Micah Howell