PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Guardian, a leader in the Pacific Northwest in multifamily operations, development, and investment, is pleased to announce the hiring of Josh Lloyd as Chief Operating Officer. In this new role, Lloyd will lead the company's property management operations, overseeing 125 properties across four states.

Lloyd brings more than 25 years of experience in the real estate industry, working previously as the Executive Vice President at Wood Partners, where he led operations for a portfolio of 36,000 residential units across 20 states. Before that, he oversaw a portfolio of 17,000 residential units as President of Holland Residential. Lloyd also serves on the Board of Directors for Multifamily NW, an industry membership organization.

The strategic addition of this leadership position is aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and increasing cross-functional collaboration across Guardian's expanding portfolio. Lloyd's addition will help Guardian focus on the growth of their acquisitions, development, asset management, and senior living divisions.

"This transition represents an important evolution in how we operate, positioning us for continued success," said Tom Brenneke, president of Guardian. "Josh's extensive experience with large-scale operations at high-profile companies like Holland Partners and Wood Partners will be a tremendous asset to our team as we continue to elevate our operations and pursue new opportunities."

With a track record of success managing operations across a wide portfolio spanning groundbreaking Class A assets, mixed-use properties, and affordable residential communities, Lloyd is regarded in the industry for his ability to work across business units and identify opportunities to maximize scale, efficiency, and performance. At Wood Partners, Lloyd's business development strategies expanded Wood's portfolio by 160%. There, Lloyd led 112 successful lease-ups and implemented a 4-point reputation management strategy that achieved the industry's coveted #1 ORA ranking for four consecutive years. Having overseen a number of new developments at both Wood and Holland and served as President of the Board at Multifamily NW, Lloyd has extensive experience working with state and city officials as well as community advocacy groups to develop policies that address local housing needs.

"The growing need for multifamily housing across demographic segments and life stages is reflected in Guardian's recent and forecasted expansion, but each property represents a distinct business objective just as its residents possess a unique set of living needs," said Lloyd. "I look forward to balancing those priorities to cement Guardian's position as a leader in the multifamily industry as we simultaneously establish our reputation for building high-quality communities that serve residents well."

About Guardian

Guardian is a developer, owner, and operator of multifamily properties, providing innovative real estate solutions dedicated to community and housing for all. Based in the Pacific Northwest, our customer-focused team is committed to supporting and lifting the communities we serve. Since 2002, Guardian has developed or acquired 11,000 multifamily units and 350,000 square feet of commercial space. With more than 400 team members, our management portfolio consists of 125 communities across four states. For more information, visit gres.com.

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