Mike Paluga

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University/College: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Favorite Hobby: Loves watching the Cubs and the Dodgers.
Fun Fact: Mike is an aviation aficionado.

Mike is an accomplished real estate executive with over 20 years of diverse development experience on varying real estate asset product types, including for-sale and rental multi-family, and student housing. Mike has been with the Company for five years.

Ashly Poyer

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University/College: Sam Houston State University
Favorite Hobby: Working through my bucket list of visiting every Presidential library.
Fun Fact: I’m a proud American Samoan.

As Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Ashly drives the Company’s Sales and Leasing strategy, as well as property/portfolio marketing support by providing leadership to our Digital/Web Marketing, Customer Experience, Communications and Creative Marketing teams. A PeakMade veteran, Ashly has been with the Company for 12 years and started her career on-site in Huntsville, TX. She also chairs Peak Link, the Company’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council and is a founding member of the W Collective, a resource and networking forum for women in student housing.

Mandy Elmore

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University/College: Pellissippi State Community College
Favorite Hobby: Loves entertaining and hosting at her farm.
Fun Fact: Lives on a 40 acre farm.

As SVP, Mandy is responsible for property operations and support. Most recently, Mandy created and launched an Executive Mentorship and Development program, Cultivate, for the company’s emerging leaders. Mandy has been with the company for 13 years.

Sandra Barfield

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University/College: Jacksonville State University
Favorite Hobby: Spending time with family and friends.
Fun Fact: She is a diehard University of Alabama football fan.

As one of the longest tenured associates at PeakMade, Sandra leads the company’s centralization platform and is responsible for Corporate Marketing. She is the Executive Sponsor of the company’s Innovation Committee. She has been with the company for 18 years.

Jeff Eckard

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University/College: Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Favorite Hobby: Playing Basketball and Golf.
Fun Fact: Coached 30+ Youth Sports teams with my sons/daughter.

As CTO, Jeff is responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of property, corporate and business intelligence technology solutions, initiatives, and infrastructure services across all PeakMade businesses.

Jennifer Hill

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University/College: University of Georgia
Favorite Hobby: Yoga, outdoor adventures & book lover
Fun Fact: She performed in the opening and closing ceremonies of the 1996 Olympics.

As the CPO & General Counsel, Jennifer is focused on Peak’s ‘people experience’ and creating a space where all people continue to evolve. Jennifer is on NMHC’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee & OPTECH Planning Committee, and she sits on the Education Advisory Board for NAA. Jennifer has been with the company for 17 years.

Wendy Walker

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University/College: Hampton University
Favorite Hobby: Spending time helping the community.
Fun Fact: Member of the National Association of Black Accountants.

As the CFO, Wendy is responsible for managing all aspects of the company’s finances to include tracking cash flows, financial planning, managing financial risks, and reporting. She is a member of the NABA and the Lead Teen Advisor for Buckhead Atlanta Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Wendy has been with the Company for 16 years.

Casey Petersen

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University/College: University of Minnesota
Favorite Hobby: Music – Listening to it, playing it and experiencing it.
Fun Fact: Green Bay Packers Shareholder.

As COO, Casey is responsible for all aspects of the operating platform, including marketing, leasing, training, property management operations, and support functions. He is also responsible for our client services team. He is an active member of the NMHC Student Housing Committee and is the NMHC Emerging Leaders Student Housing Liaison. He has been with the Company for 16 years.

Jeff Githens

Jeff Githens. Head of Development at PeakMade Real Estate

University/College: Georgia Tech
Favorite Hobby: Enjoys the outdoors, college sports, and spending time with friends and family.
Fun Fact: Jeff grew up in heavy civil construction doing everything from manual labor to operating heavy equipment.

As President of PeakMade Development, Jeff oversees all aspects of new developments. He is a member of NMHC and ULI. As a graduate of Georgia Tech, Jeff remains a loyal supporter of his alma mater. He has been with the Company for 15 years.

Bob Clark

Bob Clark. CEO of PeakMade Real Estate management company leader smiling in suit

University/College: Frostburg State University
Favorite Hobby: Playing golf and watching University of Georgia football.
Fun Fact: Bob married his high school sweetheart, Tracey.

As CEO, Bob is responsible for the vision, strategy, and execution of all the PeakMade Real Estate companies. He is the current the Chair of the ULI Student Housing Council and regular speaker at student housing conferences. Bob has been with the company for 19.5 years.