Ted W. Rollins
Mr. Rollins is the Co-Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of our company. He and Mr. Hartnett founded Campus Crest in 2004 and established it as a leading developer, builder, owner and manager of high-quality, purpose-built student housing properties located in targeted U.S. markets. The company's focus since inception has been on building and enhancing its vertically integrated business model, prototypical property type, The Grove brand and leading residence life program, SCORES. Mr. Rollins has been instrumental in the company's significant growth and strategic direction, including its sustainability initiative. Prior to founding Campus Crest, Mr. Rollins co-founded and managed companies that have successfully developed and operated real estate, as well as directed several private real estate focused investment funds. Mr. Rollins is lead director, member of the audit committee and chairman of the governance committee of Fortegra Financial Corporation (NYSE: FRF), a leading insurance services company. He received his BSBA from the Citadel and his MBA from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University.
Mike Hartnett
Mr. Hartnett is the Co-Chairman of the Board and Chief Investment Officer of our company. He and Mr. Rollins founded Campus Crest in 2004 and established it as a leading developer, builder, owner and manager of high-quality, purpose-built student housing properties located in targeted U.S. markets. The company's focus since inception has been on building and enhancing its vertically integrated business model, prototypical property type, The Grove brand and leading residence life program, SCORES. Mr. Hartnett has been instrumental in the company's significant growth and strategic direction. Prior to founding Campus Crest, Mr. Hartnett co-founded and managed companies that have successfully developed and operated service-enriched real estate, including student housing and senior housing. Mr. Hartnett received his BS degree in structural engineering from the University of Maine and his MBA from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University.
N. Anthony Coles
Dr. Coles has been a member of the Campus Crest board of directors since the completion of the initial public offering. Since March 2008, Dr. Coles has served as president and chief executive officer of Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a publicly-traded biopharmaceutical company. From November 2005 until March 2008, Dr. Coles served as president and chief executive officer of NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a publicly-traded biopharmaceutical company. From May 2002 to October 2005, Dr. Coles served as senior vice president of commercial operations at Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Incorporated, a publicly-traded biotechnology company. Dr. Coles' public-company and business management experience makes him well-qualified to serve on our board of directors. Dr. Coles received his MD from Duke University, his MPH from Harvard University and his BS from Johns Hopkins University.
Richard S. Kahlbaugh
Mr. Kahlbaugh has been a member of the Campus Crest board of directors since the completion of the initial public offering. Since April 2010, Mr. Kahlbaugh has served as the chairman, chief executive officer and president of Fortegra Financial Corporation ("Fortegra"), an insurance services company. Since June 2007, Mr. Kahlbaugh has served as the chief executive officer and president of Fortegra and from 2004 until June 2007, he served in various roles at Fortegra, including chief operating officer from 2004 until June 2007, executive vice president from 2006 to 2007 and senior vice president from 2004 to 2006. Mr. Kahlbaugh's senior management experience, as well as his experience in general business finance and operations, make him well qualified to serve on our board of directors. Mr. Kahlbaugh received his BA from the University of Delaware and his JD from the Delaware Law School.
Denis McGlynn
Mr. McGlynn has been a member of the Campus Crest board of directors since the completion of the initial public offering. Since October 1996, Mr. McGlynn has served as a member of the board of directors and as the president and chief executive officer of each of Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. and Dover Motorsports, Inc. Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. is a publicly-traded gaming and entertainment company. Dover Motorsports, Inc. is a NYSE publicly-traded holding company that markets and promotes motorsports entertainment in the U.S. Since November 1979, Mr. McGlynn has served as president of each of Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. and Dover Motorsports, Inc. Mr. McGlynn's public company and business management experience makes him well-qualified to serve on our board of directors. Mr. McGlynn received his BBA from Pace College.
William G. Popeo
Mr. Popeo has been a member of the Campus Crest board of directors since the completion of the initial public offering. Since June 2006, Mr. Popeo has served as the president, chief executive officer and a member of the board of directors of CSC Trust Company of Delaware, a specialty provider of corporate trust, escrow and agency services. Since December 2005, Mr. Popeo has also served as a vice president of CSC Trust Company of Delaware's parent, Corporation Service Company, where he oversees the independent director and passive investment company businesses. From June 2004 to December 2005, Mr. Popeo was a principal with Sam Park & Company, a commercial real estate development company. Mr. Popeo's commercial real estate experience, legal background and experience with financial accounting make him well-qualified to serve on our board of directors. Mr. Popeo received his BA, JD and MBA from Boston College and is a certified public accountant and licensed attorney.
Daniel L. Simmons
Mr. Simmons has been a member of the Campus Crest board of directors since the completion of the initial public offering. In January 2002, Mr. Simmons co-founded Harbor Retirement Associates, LLC, a senior living development and management company, and Mr. Simmons has served as a principal of HRA Holdings, LLC, the holding company of Harbor Retirement Associates, LLC, since its founding. Prior to forming HRA Holdings, LLC, Mr. Simmons served as a consultant to CNL Financial Group, Inc., where he provided advice on the formation, registration and strategic direction of CNL Retirement Properties, Inc., an unlisted REIT. Mr. Simmons' REIT, property development and management experience makes him well-qualified to serve on our board of directors. Mr. Simmons attended Florida State University and the University of South Florida.
