Campus Advantage Expands Leadership Team to Continue Significant Growth


AUSTIN, TX--(Marketwired - Jun 25, 2015) - Campus Advantage, a leading student housing provider, today (June 25) announced the addition of Rosemary Whaling as vice president of communications and marketing to help continue its outstanding growth.

Year to date, Campus Advantage has added more than 3, 500 new beds to its considerable student housing portfolio. According to Student Housing Business, Campus Advantage is the 10th largest manager and 13th largest owner of student housing assets. Campus Advantage creates value for property owners and investors with its market-proven management processes and high student satisfaction that result in strong resident retention and occupancy rates.

"We've built Campus Advantage into a thriving business by setting a higher standard," said President and CEO Mike Peter. "Rosemary is a sophisticated marketer who understands the consumer and the importance of brand storytelling. She joins us during a period of unprecedented growth. This is the perfect time for us to tell our story and fortify our position as leaders."

Whaling recently joined Campus Advantage to lead the company's awareness-building activities, including corporate marketing, public relations and employee communications. Whaling joins the company with more than 20 years of consumer marketing and public relations experience at industry-leading companies, such as Procter & Gamble, Dell, Commemorative Brands and Sweet Leaf Tea.

"I'm excited to have joined the Campus Advantage team," Whaling said. "As a parent with a child just entering the college years, I was immediately impressed by Campus Advantage's Students First™ program. The company has been an innovator in the industry in creating a sense of community where students live and providing opportunities to learn life skills that prepare them for the world beyond school." 

About Campus Advantage

Campus Advantage is an Austin-based, privately held real estate firm that offers student housing management, development, acquisition and consulting services. The company works to create winning partnerships between colleges, universities, investors, developers and owners in an effort to help students achieve their academic and personal goals. For additional information, please visit http://www.campusadv.com or contact Rosemary Whaling at rwhaling@campusadv.com

Contact Information:

Mark Evans
mark@thelyst.com

Campus Advantage Vice President of Communications and Marketing Rosemary Whaling