BALTIMORE, MD - Continental Realty Corporation (CRC), a Baltimore-based real estate investment and management company active in 14 states with a portfolio valued at more than $4.2 billion, has appointed Dana Caudell as Executive Vice President and Head of Multifamily Operations.
An industry veteran with more than 30 years of diversified real estate experience, Caudell will oversee operations of a multifamily portfolio comprising more than 10,000 apartment homes across 38 communities throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions.
“Our firm has ambitious growth goals, and Dana’s experience, skills, and innovative spirit will help propel us forward,” said Haley Gallagher, CRC’s Chief Operating Officer. “She has an exceptional track record of championing innovation and new technologies, as well as a stellar reputation and deep connectivity within the industry. Her leadership in delivering successful operational outcomes makes her an outstanding addition to our team.”
Caudell’s primary responsibilities will include overseeing all operations and strategic direction of CRC’s multifamily management platform. She will play a pivotal role in advancing the company’s financial goals and growth initiatives by ensuring scalable operations, strong fiscal performance, occupancy targets, and an enhanced resident experience. Caudell will also engage with investors and stakeholders to further strengthen and expand CRC’s national brand.
“Dana is a rare individual who brings energy, enthusiasm, and expertise to every endeavor, combined with the utmost respect from her peers and the multifamily industry,” stated JM Schapiro, CEO of Continental Realty. “Her product knowledge, industry relationships, and operational acumen will elevate the way CRC does business. Dana is also an active industry leader, holding key leadership roles and sharing her expertise across the multifamily sector.”
Caudell joins CRC from Pegasus Residential, where she served as Chief Strategy Officer. Previously, she spent six years as President of The Bainbridge Companies, leading the expansion of the firm’s residential portfolio from 12,000 to 30,000 multifamily units. She has also held senior leadership roles with Aventon Companies, Daniel Corporation, Park Partners Residential, and Wood Partners.
“This is a career-defining opportunity to leverage my knowledge of the multifamily real estate industry and my strategic relationships with a fast-growing organization that has a best-in-class reputation,” Caudell said. “I was impressed with CRC’s entrepreneurial spirit, the sophistication of its investment platform, and its exceptional track record as an early mover in high-growth markets. I am thrilled to join the CRC team and look forward to driving growth, enhancing the resident experience, and delivering exceptional results for our investors.”
About Continental Realty Corporation: Founded in 1960, Continental Realty Corporation is a privately held, full-service commercial real estate and investment company specializing in the acquisition and operation of retail and multifamily properties. The firm owns and manages a diversified national portfolio consisting of more than eight million square feet of retail space and more than 10,000 apartment homes across 14 states, with a total portfolio value exceeding $4.2 billion. For additional information, visit www.crcrealty.com