Continental Realty Corporation (CRC), a Baltimore-based real estate investment and management company, has announced the promotion of Cindy Odom to Regional Portfolio Manager for the company’s Southeast Region. Ms. Odom, who has worked for CRC since 2019, was formerly Community Manager at The Grand Reserve at Tampa Palms in Tampa, Florida.
In her new role, Ms. Odom will function as point person for issues related to the daily operations of CRC’s communities located throughout the Southeast portion of the United States. This area encompasses five multifamily communities in four states comprising more than 3,100 multifamily homes.
During her tenure at The Grand Reserve at Tampa Palms, Ms. Odom oversaw all operations of the asset, including managing the activities of the on-site team. She directed the comprehensive renovation of the community’s 390 multifamily homes, clubhouse and amenity package valued at more than $2.5 million. Ms. Odom, who has more than 25 years of experience in the multifamily industry, formerly worked as a Community Manager for Greystar and as an Area Manager for Campus Advantage.
“Cindy consistently demonstrates an extremely high level of professionalism, and she tackles every assignment and challenge with tremendous enthusiasm, motivation and pride,” explained Scott Hamlin, Vice President, Multifamily for CRC. “Elevating her to this new position with significantly greater responsibilities reflects the extreme confidence CRC has in her management abilities. Cindy is eager to share strategies and technique with team members and her experiences related to policy and procedure have proven to be successful. Her diverse background in property management and strong relationships have prepared her well to take this next step in her career as Regional Portfolio Manager.”
Ms. Odom graduated from the University of Nevada at Las Vegas and is involved with several non-profit organizations in the Tampa area, including Metropolitan Ministries and The Children’s Home Association. She is a member of the Tampa chapter of the National Apartment Association, serves as Secretary of the Bay Area Apartment Association Executive Committee, chairs the Membership Committee and is a member of the Government Affairs Committee. As a delegator, Ms. Odom also meets with politicians in Tallahassee and Washington, D.C. to discuss policies impacting the multifamily industry and to lobby key issues.
Continental Realty Corporation (CRC) is focused on acquiring value-add retail and multifamily properties located throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions of the United States. Headquartered in Baltimore and founded in 1960, CRC is a full-service commercial real estate and investment company. The privately-owned firm owns and manages a diversified portfolio of retail centers consisting of more than five million square feet of commercial space, as well as nearly 10,000 apartment homes. Positioned throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions, the portfolio’s value exceeds $2 billion. For additional information, visit www.crcrealty.com
