The wait is over—Tailwind Talks is back and better than ever! After a long hiatus, we’re thrilled to kick off Season 2 with an exciting new set, a fresh lineup of episodes, and even more great conversations. To launch the season, our President and Chief Executive Officer, Brandon Smith, sits down with Krystal Pierce, Vice President of Investor Relations & General Counsel, for an episode you won’t want to miss. Krystal’s career has taken some unexpected turns—from a childhood on an Ill...

Tailwind Group is excited to announce the sixth episode of Tailwind Talks! Hosted by Devan Schaly-Brumbaugh, Director of Leasing and Marketing, this episode with Lane Gravely, Chief People Officer, dives into Lane’s leadership philosophy and the unique vision he brings to Tailwind Group. In this episode, Lane shares personal stories, including some about his family, his active lifestyle, and his early career. He also reflects on his leadership principles, emphasizing servant leadership, team ...

Tailwind Group’s Corporate Marketing Team is thrilled to release the fifth episode of Tailwind Talks, featuring an insightful conversation with Jon Fahning, our Director of Development and Commercial Real Estate. This episode, hosted by Brandon Smith, Chief Executive Officer, dives into Jon's journey, team, and expertise in managing our commercial real estate portfolio. In this episode, Jon shares his career experiences, starting with a landscape architecture degree at Iowa State Unive...

Tailwind Group is excited to announce the fourth episode of Tailwind Talks and our first on-the-road episode, which was recorded in Dublin, Ohio! Hosted by Devan Schaly-Brumbaugh, Director of Leasing and Marketing, this episode features a special conversation with Colleen Lewter, Director of Corporate Operations. In this episode, Devan and Colleen explore a range of insightful topics. Colleen shares her background, highlighting the struggles and successes that shaped her journey to Tailwind. ...

Tailwind Group’s Corporate Marketing Team is elated to share the third episode of our podcast, Tailwind Talks. This episode hosted by Brandon Smith, Vice President of Operations and Development, and features our special guest, Michael Sather, one of the four founding partners of Tailwind. In this episode, Brandon and Michael cover a range of topics, including Michael's background, the formation and growth of Tailwind Group, as well as his current focus and future plans within the company. Add...

Tailwind Group is thrilled to announce the release of the second episode of our podcast, Tailwind Talks. Hosted by David Hughes, Director of Information Technology and featuring Bryce Andrews, Investors Relations Associate. As we continue to innovate and grow, we recognize the importance of embracing new mediums to connect with our audience. This podcast serves as a dynamic platform for our employees, investors, valued partners, potential hires, and the broader student housing community. We d...

In this inaugural episode of Tailwind Talks, join hosts Brandon Smith, Vice President of Operations & Development, and Devan Schaly-Brumbaugh, Director of Leasing & Marketing, as they dive into the purpose and creation of the podcast, highlight our recent acquisition in St. Louis, break down our Operations and Budget Summit and talk about some exciting things in the pipeline at Tailwind. Highlights Include: Acquisitions and Expansion: Dive into the strategic acquisitions that prope...