David Adelman

Biography: CEO, Campus Apartment As CEO of Campus Apartments, David Adelman is one of the nation’s leading experts on student housing and a driving force in college and university real estate development. His long-term vision and aggressive growth plan drove Campus Apartments to where it is now: one of the largest, privately held student housing companies in the country. Through a three-pronged model based on strategic acquisitions, creative developments and owner-operator consolidation, Adelman has increased the company’s footprint to include properties in 25 states. Under Adelman’s direction, Campus Apartments has redefined university living through superior housing for undergraduates, graduates, faculty and professional staff. In response to the growing demand for vibrant retail, hotel and office space in university communities, Adelman broadened the company's focus to include mixed-use development. Capitalizing on the growing trend toward ownership and investment opportunities, Adelman initiated a faculty and student condominium development program. As a result, Campus Apartments is widely recognized as a leader in the industry, and universities are rapidly turning to Campus Apartments for off-balance-sheet privatized solutions to their housing challenges. Adelman’s strength lies in his ability to structure deals and establish formidable relationships with financial institutions, and he has successfully grown the company’s holdings to more than 34,500 beds across the United States. In 2006, Campus Apartments entered into a $1.1 billion venture with GIC Real Estate Pte Ltd, the real estate investment arm of the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation, through which they continually deploy funds for strategic acquisitions and development projects. Adelman is an active private investor and entrepreneur, serving as chairman of Franklin Square Capital Partners, a nationwide distributor of alternative investment products designed for the individual investor