(Mankato, MN) Tailwind Group is pleased to announce key updates to its Investment Management department, reflecting its continued growth and commitment to strong leadership and long-term value creation.
Nick Sheak Promoted to Vice President of Investments
Nick Sheak has been promoted from Director of Investments to Vice President of Investments. Nick has been with Tailwind Group for five years and has played a significant role in building and expanding the company’s investment platform while fostering strong collaboration across departments.
In his new role as VP of Investments, Nick will oversee the full investment lifecycle, provide strategic leadership on new investment opportunities, and continue to serve as a key partner in advancing Tailwind Group’s long-term growth strategy. He will maintain oversight of the Acquisitions and Asset Management teams. Together, the investment leadership team will work closely to ensure a seamless and integrated investment process.
“Nick’s leadership and contributions have been instrumental to our success,” said Michael Sather, Partner and Chief Investment Officer. “This promotion reflects both his impact and the confidence we have in his continued leadership as we grow our platform.”
Tailwind Group Welcomes Kate Moran as Director of Asset Management
Tailwind Group is pleased to welcome Kate Moran as Director of Asset Management. Kate brings 17 years of asset management experience, including deep expertise in student housing, further strengthening the firm’s investment capabilities.
In her role, Kate will lead the execution of asset strategies across Tailwind Group’s portfolio, with a focus on performance optimization and long-term value creation.
“Kate brings extensive experience in asset management, and her expertise will provide the vision and direction our team needs as we enter the next chapter,” said Nick Sheak, Vice President of Investments. “We’re excited to welcome her to Tailwind Group and look forward to the impact she will make.”
“I am extremely excited and proud to see Nick step into his elevated role. He has been instrumental in Tailwind’s rapid growth over the past five years and will continue to be in the future. His promotion, along with adding Kate to our leadership, is an integral part of our strategic growth initiatives over the next several years,” commented Brandon Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer.
Tailwind Group is a vertically integrated real estate company. Its core focus is off-campus student housing, in which it is a top twenty owner and manager in the country. Its current real estate portfolio consists of approximately $1.5B in assets under management, 20,000 student housing bedrooms, and nearly 700,000 square feet of commercial real estate. Its reach spans 16 states and 23 different college communities.
