Peak Performance
As a nationally recognized leader in student housing, we’ve made quite the name for ourselves in the past decade—and we’re just getting warmed up.
Peak Campus sets the standard for the development and management of coveted lifestyle communities.
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Jan 2011
Peak Campus was Founded
The Peak Campus brand launches with a 39 asset portfolio
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Mar 2013
Best Places to Work
Recognized with the 1st of many ‘Best Places to Work’ awards by Atlanta Business Chronicle
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Nov 2014
Fastest Growing Company
Awarded Fastest Growing Company in the United States by Inc5000
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Jul 2015
Healthiest Company
The first of four Healthiest Companies in Atlanta awards by Atlanta Business Chronicle
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Nov 2015
Top Management Company
Awarded Property Management Company of the Year by Multi-Housing News
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Jan 2016
Peak Campus Brand Refresh
Updated brand to a cleaner, modern design!
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May 2016
Pacesetter
Awarded Pacesetter Awards by Atlanta Business Chronicle
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Mar 2018
Ronald McDonald House Charities Partnership Formed
Established national philanthropy - Peak Cares
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Oct 2019
“Peak goes Pink”
First annual campaign to raise awareness for women's breast cancer in association with the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Over $40k was raised in the first year!
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Jan 2020
ORA Student Top 10
Awarded ORA Student Top 10 by J. Turner for excellence in online reputation
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Oct 2020
PeakMade Real Estate Launched
New brand PeakMade Real Estate debuted and conventional multifamily brand PeakMade Communities launched
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Jan 2021
Peak Campus Celebrates 10 Years
Peak Campus celebrates 10 amazing years as one of the largest student housing management companies in the country
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Feb 2021
ORA Student Top 10, Again!
Awarded ORA Student Top 10 by J. Turner for excellence in online reputation for a second year in a row
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Sept 2021
Recipient of the NAA 2021 IDI Grant
PeakMade Real Estate selected as the recipient of the NAA 2021 Innovation in Diversity and Inclusion grant
Peak Mindsets
Five key mindsets create a compass for how we do business every day. They guide our company culture, growth, and quality of work.
People Matter Most
We are passionate about making people our top priority in everything we do. We treat our teams, residents, partners, and communities with the respect that they deserve and we value our relationships.
Create Moments
We take everyday experiences and make them exceptional. We empower our teams to create memorable moments with a personal touch.
Do the Right Thing
We will never compromise when it comes to our integrity. We do the right thing because it’s the right thing to do.
Own It
We seize opportunities to do what needs to be done. We finish what we start and follow through on our promises, choosing more responsibility over less.
Evolve
We are in a passionate pursuit to be the best version of ourselves; as individuals and as an organization. We must learn and adapt to continue to succeed.
Made for people.
Our commitment to people is obvious when you look at the care and attention we pour into our communities and employees.
At Peak, we always try to Do the Right Thing. One way we do that is by giving back through our philanthropic arm, Peak Cares.
The home office and our communities participate year-round in a variety of charitable efforts, including our national partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities where we cook meals for families and help support their holiday toy drive. We also support the Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer awareness, Toys for Tots, and Clean Out for a Cause in addition to supporting local schools through reading programs and school supply drives. Our communities participate in local community support programs that put them in the running for our annual Spirit of Service award.
Ultimately, we’d like to leave this world a little better than we found it.
At Peak, we’re super proud to have won a Healthiest Company in
America Award several years in a row! We consider it proof that our
Live Well program, which helps employees achieve their healthy
living goals, is indeed a success.
Our annual Biggest Loser and Move It to Win It programs bring our
community teams and corporate support teams together for healthy
competitions that promote healthy lifestyle habits while also
fostering teamwork across the country.
On-site gym access and yoga classes for employees at our Atlanta headquarters, discounts at numerous gyms and specialty studios nationwide, as well as virtual workout options, are just a few of the resources the program provides.
Your onboarding experience begins before your first day and we strive to make a good impression on you from day one. We know the opportunity for development not only enhances a person’s confidence in their role but also their sense of worth within an organization. That’s why Peak offers numerous learning and development programs to our employees at every level of the business—from interns to executives.
Interviewing with us? Be sure to ask about our Executive Coaching, LeaderSkills, FastTrack, Senior Recognition, and New Leader Development programs.
A company is only as good as its leaders. Fortunately, amazing leaders aren’t in short supply at Peak.
Bob Clark
Chief Executive Officer
Bob Clark
Chief Executive Officer
As CEO, Bob is responsible for the vision, strategy and execution of all the PeakMade Real Estate companies. He is the current Chair of the NMHC Student Housing Council and also Chair of ULI Student Housing Council. Bob is passionate about golf and University of Georgia football. He married his high school sweetheart, Tracey. Bob has been with the Company for 18 years.
Jeff Githens
President of Development
Jeff Githens
President - Peak Development
As President of Peak Development, Jeff oversees all aspects of new developments. He is a member of NMHC and ULI. A graduate of Georgia Tech, Jeff remains a loyal supporter of his alma mater. Jeff and his wife, Amy, are very involved in children’s education and safety initiatives throughout metro Atlanta. He has been with the Company for 14 years.
Casey Petersen
Chief Operating Officer
Casey Petersen
Chief Operating Officer
As Chief Operating Officer, Casey is responsible for all aspects of the operating platform, including marketing, leasing, training, property management, operations support and client services. He has been with the Company for 14 years. Casey is a frequently requested speaker at industry events and is an active member of the National Multifamily Housing Council. He is the past Student Housing liaison for the NMHC Emerging Leaders Council. Casey, along with his wife and two young children, are die-hard Green Bay Packers fans and shareholders.
Wendy Walker
Chief Financial Officer
Wendy Walker
Chief Financial Officer
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 National Association of Black Accountants and serves her community as the Lead Teen Advisor for Buckhead Atlanta Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Wendy has been with the Company for 13 years.
Jennifer Hill
Chief People Officer & General Counsel
Jennifer Hill
Chief People Officer & General Counsel
Jennifer is Chief People Officer & General Counsel for PeakMade Real Estate. In her role, she is focused on Peak's ‘people experience’ and creating a space where all people continue to evolve. She also oversees legal, risk & compliance for the companies. Jennifer is celebrating her 15 year anniversary this year. Jennifer is on NMHC's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee & OPTECH Planning Committee, and she sits on the Education Advisory Board for NAA. Jennifer is on the Board of Everybody Wins!, an organization focused on childhood literacy, and she volunteers with several nonprofits in Atlanta.
Jeff Eckard
Chief Technology Officer
Jeff Eckard
Chief Technology Officer
A veteran in the real estate industry for more than 32 years, Jeff Eckard began his career working in a hotel as a front desk and night audit associate. Prior to joining Peak Made Real Estate, Jeff held senior technology leadership positions at InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) for 22 years. As Chief Technology Officer for Peak Campus, Jeff will have responsibility for overseeing the successful delivery of property, corporate and business intelligence technology solutions, initiatives, and infrastructure services across all Peak Campus.
Sandra Barfield
Senior Vice President of Marketing & Sales
Sandra Barfield
Senior Vice President of Marketing & Sales
As SVP, Sandra is responsible for Marketing and Sales with a team of over 30 talented and passionate individuals who support our on-site teams to ensure maximum performance. She has over 30 years of management experience in both student and multifamily and is a member of the Grace Hill Leadership Council. Sandra loves college sports and is a diehard University of Alabama fan. She has been with the Company for 15 years.
Mandy Elmore
Senior Vice President of Operations
Mandy Elmore
Senior Vice President
As SVP, Mandy is responsible for property Operations and support. She has over 20 years of student housing experience and has been with the Company for 11 years. Mandy and her husband live on a 40-acre farm in East Tennessee with four kids ranging in age from 8-15. Her happy place is her swimming pool with a breathtaking view of the mountains.
Mike Paluga
Senior Vice President of Development
Mike Paluga
Senior Vice President
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. He possesses an extensive knowledge of all phases of real estate development from sourcing opportunities to development oversight. Mike is also an avid aviation aficionado and is most happy in both Cubs and Dodger blue. Mike has been with the Company for four years.
Mark Winkelmann
Vice President of Client Services
Mark Winkelmann
Vice President
Mark oversees all aspects of Client Services, assisting current and future partners with Consulting, New Development Planning, and property sales and transitions. He is an avid sports fan -- mostly the Cardinals and Notre Dame Fighting Irish, but his passion is anything that has to do with health and fitness. Mark has been with the Company for 7 years.
Robert Kochansky
Vice President of Construction & Development
Robert Kochansky
Vice President of Construction & Development
As VP of Development with 25 years of student and multifamily construction and development experience, Robert plays a critical role delivering new developments into our portfolio. He received his MBA from Georgia Tech’s Scheller College of Business and is an Advisory Member of the Georgia Tech School of Building Construction. In his spare time, Robert enjoys working on his 1979 Mercedes G that he built from the ground up. Robert has been with the Company for three years.
Ashly Poyer
Vice President of Sales
Ashly Poyer
Vice President of Sales
Ashly joined the company in 2010 as a part-time leasing consultant in Huntsville, TX and quickly became the first regional marketing and leasing specialist for the Company. After relocating to Atlanta, GA, she has led Peak’s national Sales team since 2016 in both Director and Senior Director capacities. She is the architect and visionary behind the Company’s Sales department and is an active leader in other areas of the Company and the broader multifamily and student housing industries.
Tami Finan
Regional Vice President
Tami Finan
Regional Vice President
Tami brings over 25 years of student housing experience and is responsible for operational oversight of over 20 properties while also supporting four regional managers. She earned her CPM designation through IREM. She is the mom to three GenZ kids who keep her very in touch with current trends and pop culture...that’s three guaranteed future leases for Peak! Tami has been with the Company for 3 years.
Kelly Muller
Regional Vice President
Kelly Muller
Regional Vice President
A 20 year student housing veteran, Kelly focuses her time on supporting six regional managers and 25+ properties while managing the daily operations and investing time in client relations. She is a native of Nebraska and loves the Huskers but opted for sunny Arizona where she resides while enjoying her pool when she is not visiting her teams. Kelly has been with the Company for 9 years.
Steven Lewis
Regional Vice President
Steven Lewis
Regional Vice President
As RVP, Steven is responsible for overseeing overall property operations and client relations of a portfolio of properties, while supporting four Regional Managers. He brings over 22 years of student housing experience spanning from the East Coast to the West Coast. Steven is an avid sports fan and spends his weekends coaching his two sons or searching for his golf balls on the golf course. Steven has been with Peak over 7 years.
Bob Clark
Chief Executive Officer
Casey Petersen
Chief Operations Officer
Jeff Githens
President of Development
Wendy Walker
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Jennifer Hill
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Jeff Eckard
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Mandy Elmore
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Bob Clark
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