From Lawn Care to Leadership in Multifamily - Chief Investment Officer of Ginkgo Residential, Scott Wilkerson

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Leslie chats with a Chief Investment Officer whose career in multifamily housing spans over 38 years. He reveals his humble beginnings as an exterior decorator, cutting grass, and how his hard work, dedication, and strategic involvement in apartment associations paved the way for his rise to leadership. He shares how his early exposure to apartment associations, starting as a student involved in accounting, helped him build a network of invaluable relationships that he continues to lean on throughout his career. Throughout the conversation, he shares some of his favorite motivational quotes that have guided his journey. This episode is packed with wisdom and insights that are sure to inspire anyone.Scott serves as Chief Investment Officer for Ginkgo Residential. His multifamily experience spans more than 38 years including 14 years as President and CEO of BNP Residential Properties, a publicly traded REIT. He received a BS degree in accounting from UNC Charlotte and is both a CPA and a real estate broker. Scott has served as a Regional Vice President for the NAA and President of both the Apartment Association of NC and the Greater Charlotte Apartment Association. LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/dswncWebsite: http://www.ginkgores.com/Hear from Scott about: His start in the industry as an Exterior Decorator.The invaluable relationships he's made and kept.His huge support and involvement in local, state, and national apartment associations.How you are the CEO of you.Most of your success is just showing up. Being ready and prepared is what comes next. Learning more from our mistakes then from our successes.His phrase: "Use your eyes, plagiarize."A funny story about his blue crab trap and the lesson he learned.His many favorite quotes that are great reminders to everyone.Connect with us!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesliemathisStreamline Website: https://www.streamlinemultifamily.comEmpowHER Website: https://empowhermultifamily.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/empowhermultifamily https://www.instagram.com/streamlinemultifamilySubscribe and leave a review for the Multifamily Streamlined Podcast here.Streamline Multifamily Group is your specialized consulting partner for multifamily operations, training, and more! We offer consultative support in project management, construction, development, renovations, auditing, and also organize industry events. Remember, no matter how well your property is doing, it could be doing better. Contact Leslie at [email protected] for more information.