Travis Roberts is President of University House Communities (UHC), a development, acquisition and management organization dedicated to the creation of authentic communities in university markets across the United States. As President, he is responsible for the operations, strategic direction and growth of the company, and development of future business initiatives.

Roberts began his career with UHC as a Financial Analyst in 2002, and has been promoted six times during his tenure. He moved from Financial Analyst to Finance Manager and then became Vice President of Capital Markets, Managing Director - Capital Markets and Executive Vice President of UHC. Prior to joining UHC, Roberts served as Senior Consultant for Ernst & Young, and Senior Analyst for CoStar Group.

He has successfully secured financing of over $1 billion of acquisitions and developments throughout his career, and played a pivotal role in the recapitalization of UHC in 2007.

Roberts holds both a bachelor's degree and master's degree in business administration from Texas Christian University. He also is a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) candidate.

Troy Manson is Chief Investment Officer for University House Communities (UHC). He is responsible for investment activities and assists with strategic planning and execution for the company.

Manson has more than 12 years of experience in student housing and has closed more than $1.5 billion in real estate transactions. He previously spent seven years in various roles at UHC and its predecessor company, Inland American Communities. There, he was heavily involved with financial transactions and investments, and eventually became managing director of operations. Prior to joining UHC, Manson was managing director and co-head of the national student housing investment sales practice at HFF, a leading provider of commercial real estate and capital markets services.

Manson holds a bachelor's degree in business administration, and a master's degree in business administration from Millsaps College.

David M. Pierce serves as Executive Vice President of Development for University House Communities (UHC). He leads the development team and is responsible for implementing the long term strategic direction of University House Communities' developments and investments. He manages all aspects of the development process including site selection, land acquisition, market analysis, entitlements, construction oversight and asset management.

Mr. Pierce brings over 20 years of development, architecture, construction and design to his role. Prior to joining UHC in 2004, Mr. Pierce was a Principal of Pierce Goll Architecture in Dallas, Texas. Under his leadership, Pierce Goll produced award-winning commercial, mixed-use, multi-family and residential projects across the U.S. and in Mexico. He also has held leadership positions in local architectural firms, winning recognition for excellence in design in the U.S. and abroad. He has been recognized locally for his volunteer efforts and affordable housing design work in helping the East Dallas Community Organization develop quality affordable housing in the re-emerging neighborhoods of historic East Dallas.

Mr. Pierce earned a bachelor's degree in architecture from Texas Tech University and a master's degree in architecture and urban design from Syracuse University. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects, the U. S. Green Building Council, the National Apartment Association, the Urban Land Institute, Preservation Dallas, East Dallas Community Organization, and has served on the City of Dallas Urban Design Advisory Committee, the Executive Committee of the Dallas AIA, and as board member of the Lakewood Heights Neighborhood Association.

Carlie Cresse brings more than 15 years of property management experience to her role as Senior Vice President of Operations for University House Communities (UHC). In her current role, she oversees the operations of UHC's entire student-housing portfolio where she is responsible for employee and team performance, annual property budgets, leasing strategies and operations. Cresse also participates in due diligence for new investments, including review of development proformas and property design.

She started in 2001 with UHC, serving in community and area management, as well as training for all on-site positions. At each step of her career Cresse has been recognized for outstanding marketing plans and team-building. Before joining UHC, Cresse held positions of increasing responsibility with Sterling University Housing where she managed student communities.

Cresse earned a bachelor's degree in mass communication from Louisiana State University.

Rachel Kihn serves as Vice President of Marketing for University House Communities (UHC). She manages corporate-level marketing, as well as marketing and leasing initiatives for all conventional and student properties owned or operated by University House Communities, including management of the University House and CiTYViLLE nationwide brands. Kihn serves as the point person for the marketing/pre-leasing efforts of new communities under construction. The newest University House community in Orlando, Florida, with 997 beds, achieved 100% pre-leased status three months prior to the grand opening.

Prior to the formation of University House Communities in 2007, Kihn was responsible for corporate and property-specific marketing efforts for the student housing division of FirstWorthing (University Partners), consisting of more than 16,000 beds in 17 markets nationwide.

Before joining UHC in 2004, Kihn was Director of Client Services for Denmark Advertising & Public Relations in Atlanta, Ga. While at Denmark, she specialized in creating and managing strategic marketing plans for a number of real estate and consumer product clients.

Kihn earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of New Mexico's school of management, with a concentration in marketing.

Alfred Scheer serves as Vice President of Design for University House Communities (UHC). Scheer is responsible for managing design and quality control of projects from inception to leasing, in order to ensure a successful product. Scheer also is responsible for developing design concepts for models and amenity areas.

Scheer joined UHC in 2000 as a Project Manager, before being promoted to Director of Design Development for UHC and then into his current role. Previously Scheer served as a Project Manager for Humphreys and JH+P Architects.

A graduate of the University of Texas, Scheer holds a bachelor's degree in architecture science.

Mark E. Riley serves as Vice President of Development for University House Communities (UHC). He is primarily responsible for sourcing prospective sites and managing development activities for off-campus student housing projects in the eastern United States. Riley also is responsible for analyzing new markets, financial underwriting, contract negotiations, due diligence, securing entitlements, product design and construction administration.

Riley joined UHC in 2005 as the Managing Director - Investments. Prior to UHC, Riley served as Principal - Acquisitions for Southeast Capital Partners, Inc., and as Senior Vice President for Homestead Village, Inc. While at Homestead Village, Inc., Riley was responsible for the operation of 23 properties in the southeast with a $15 million annual operating income and 250 employees.

A graduate of Wake Forest University, Riley holds a bachelor's degree in math and economics. Riley also earned a master's of business administration from Emory University.

Kristen Penrod serves as Vice President of Development for University House Communities (UHC) where she is responsible for overseeing all aspects of development projects, including due diligence; market analysis; budgets and capital structures; design and entitlements and negotiation of development agreements/contracts with partners, lenders, municipalities, third party vendors and contractors.

Penrod joined UHC in January 2006 as an Analyst, providing market and financial analysis for potential student housing acquisitions and developments in more than 25 university markets. She was later promoted to Development Associate for UHC, working on student housing and conventional acquisitions and developments.

A cum laude graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, Penrod earned a bachelor's degree in marketing and minored in real estate finance. Penrod is a member of both the National Multi-Housing Council Emerging Builders and the United States Green Building Council. She is active with Habitat for Humanity, the Hollywood Santa Monica Preservation Neighborhood Association, as well as the Texas Exes - The University of Texas Ex-Students Association.

Ross L. Robb serves as the Vice President of Development - Public Private Partnerships for University House Communities (UHC). He identifies and fosters successful public-private partnership development relationships with colleges, universities and municipalities within UHC's targeted higher education markets.

Robb joined UHC in 2008 as the Managing Director - Special Projects, where he oversaw the development of Century Hall, a 318-bed, 84,000 sq. ft. freshman residence hall, and Citrus Dining Pavilion, a 20,000 sq. ft. dining hall, on the Polytechnic campus of Arizona State University.

Previously, Robb served as co-managing member of Riverfront Holdings, LLC, and as managing partner with Benton-Robb Development Associates, LLP. Since 2000, Robb has served on the Board of Arizona Capital Facilities Finance Corporation and as Board President since 2005.

A graduate of the University of Buffalo, Ross holds a bachelor's degree in accounting, as well as a master's degree business administration from Arizona State University. Ross also serves as chairman of the Caitlin Robb Foundation, a 501c3 organization supporting pediatric cancer research and worthy patient and family need programs across the United States. He also currently serves as a governing board member of the Kyrene School Board in Arizona.

Joel Brown serves as Vice President of Asset Management for University House Communities (UHC). Brown is responsible for all asset management aspects for UHC including working with a variety of internal and external resources to identify opportunities for value creation, expense control, revenue enhancement and capital projects. Brown also handles dispositions and participates in the acquisition and development process to ensure these investments align with the company's long term goals.

Prior to joining UHC in 2015, Joel worked as Financial Analyst for Bank of America. Most recently, Joel was Vice President of Asset Management for American Campus Communities, Inc., where he worked on various projects in the development, acquisitions and disposition sector with a total market cap in excess of $1.1 billion.

A graduate of Texas A&M; University, Brown holds a bachelor's degree in agribusiness. Brown also earned a master's of land economics and real estate in 2006.

Dustin Aukland serves as Vice President of Acquisitions for University House Communities (UHC), where he is lead on all off-campus student housing acquisitions. He is responsible for sourcing possible acquisitions, negotiating all acquisition contracts and managing due diligence process.

Aukland joined UHC in 2004 and has held positions including AVP of Acquisitions and Asset Manager. He has led student housing acquisitions of more than $250 million and 2,700 beds, performed due diligence and underwriting on more than $1.5 billion of completed acquisitions and acted as Asset Manager for more than $600 million in multifamily and over $500 million in student housing assets.

Aukland is currently a member of the NAA, NMHC, and the DePaul Real Estate Alumni Alliance. He was honored as the NMHC Student Housing 40 Under 40 in 2013.

A graduate of Michigan State University, he holds a bachelor's degree in finance, and a master's of business administration from DePaul University with a concentration in real estate investment and finance.

Kelly Dwyer serves as Vice President of Capital Markets for University House Communities (UHC). Kelly is responsible for debt related matters including sourcing construction and permanent financing, creating and maintaining relationships with lenders, and collaborating with other team members on loan closings. Kelly interfaces with UHC's joint-venture partners as well as with UHC's parent company and equity investor, InvenTrust Properties. His interactions with InvenTrust include company and portfolio reporting, corporate strategy, and internalization of corporate functions such as risk management and insurance practices. In addition, Kelly is also responsible for tracking peer performance, benchmarking best practices, and industry research.

Prior to his current position, Kelly was the Director of Asset Management for UHC, a role he held since August of 2013. Kelly was responsible for starting asset management functions for UHC, and continued to handle all asset management related functions until March of 2015. During his time as Director of Asset Management, UHC's portfolio nearly doubled in size.

Before joining UHC, Kelly worked for various entities within the Inland Real Estate Group including Asset Manager for Inland American REIT's Multifamily Portfolio where he was responsible for all asset management responsibilities of a portfolio of approximately 4,500 apartment units. Kelly worked on the disposition the multifamily portfolio, which concluded with a complete exit from the apartment sector. The portfolio disposition involved multiple transactions and totaled over $900 million.

He earned a bachelor's degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.