TAILWIND NEWS
Tailwind Group Announces Leadership Transition to Drive Continued Growth and Innovation
Brandon Smith Appointed President & Chief Executive Officer (Mankato, MN) In a recent all-company meeting, Tailwind Group’s Managing Principals announced and appointed Brandon Smith as its President and Chief Executive Officer. Brandon’s duties as CEO will begin effective immediately. Lane Gravley will continue his role as president over [...]
Flight Fundraiser: Elevate Your Impact, Elevate Your Experience
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 Prepare for liftoff at the Flight Fundraiser, an extraordinary event that combines luxury, entertainment, and philanthropy under one expansive hangar at the prestigious Mankato Airport, happening on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 beginning at 5:30 p.m. As you step into this unique venue, you'll [...]
Tailwind Group’s Fourth Student Housing Acquisition in 2024
Tailwind Group and its partners are pleased to announce the recent acquisition of Campus Trails, a 156-unit, 480-bedroom property in Starkville, MS. The property is located right across the street from Mississippi State University’s campus. The asset consists of 2-bedroom and 4-bedroom units. The asset was purchased from an undisclosed [...]
Tailwind Group Acquires The Gramercy in Manhattan, Kansas
Tailwind Group and its partners are pleased to announce the recent acquisition of The Gramercy, a 228-unit, 700-bedroom property in Manhattan, KS. The property is located right across the street from historic Bill Synder Family Stadium near Kansas State University’s campus. The asset consists of 2-bedroom and 4-bedroom units. [...]
Tailwind Group Acquires Second Property in Lawrence, Kansas
Tailwind Group and its partners are pleased to announce the recent acquisition of The Reserve on West 31st, a 192-unit, 720-bedroom property in Lawrence, KS. The property is located near the University of Kansas and consists of 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units. The asset was purchased from an undisclosed seller [...]
Tailwind Group Unveils Transformed Clubhouse and New Property Name in Baton Rouge, LA
Tailwind Group acquired The Sterling in Baton Rouge, LA on March 29, 2023 and quickly put a plan in place to improve the resident experience through an improved amenity package. These upgrades, completed over the last 10 months, included updating outdoor furnishings, a brand-new fitness center and brand-new clubhouse with [...]
2024 Tailwind Group Operations & Budget Summit Awards
The 4th Annual Tailwind Group Operations & Budget Summit took place April 15 – April 18 in Mankato, Minnesota, Tailwind Group headquarters. Property Managers, Resident Services Managers, and corporate team members traveled from various locations for three days of learning, collaboration, and celebrations! Our employees celebrated with a dinner [...]
Tailwind Group’s First Acquisition of 2024
Tailwind Group and its partners are pleased to announce the acquisition of 3949 Apartments, a 197-unit, 256-bedroom property in St. Louis, MO. The property is located just steps away from St. Louis University and consists of studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. This acquisition is Tailwind Group’s first of 2024 [...]
Empowering Talent: Meet the Spring 2024 Leading Edge Program Participants
Tailwind Group is dedicated to fostering talent and propelling careers forward. Our Leading Edge program, established in 2021, stands as a testament to that commitment. Designed to empower our top Leasing Managers, this program offers a unique opportunity for growth, enabling participants to extend their expertise to new properties [...]
Celebrating Excellence: Tailwind Group’s Century Chasers Rewarded with a Cancun Retreat
As snow, ice, and cold temperatures affected most of the United States in the middle of January, our 2023-2024 group of ‘Century Chasers’ enjoyed a weekend getaway in beautiful Cancun, Mexico. This trip served as the annual reward for our on-site teams who achieved 100% preleased and maintained an [...]
