Equity Residential (www.equityresidential.com) has joined the RPM Advisory Board at Ball State University. Sarah Khu, Recruiter in the Vienna VA regional office, will serve as the advisory board representative.

Robert Grealy, Area Vice President, explains Equity's decision to join the board:

"Equity Residential is the largest publicly traded owner, operator and developer of multifamily housing in the United States. Equity Residential recognizes that its success is largely attributed to hiring an educated, reliable and motivated workforce. To ensure its success as the industry leader, Equity Residential seeks graduates who are as invested in their career through education as Equity Residential is in their employees. Students graduating from Ball State University's program acquire a strong academic foundation and are prepared with the relevant competencies that will enable them to excel in their future careers in property management."

The RPM Program and Equity had already collaborated previously when RPM student Kate Grossman completed her internship in Austin, TX at an Equity apartment community. She returned to Austin after graduation where she continues to be employed by Equity Residential. This new relationship allows Equity Residential to have an even greater connection to the RPM program, the students, and the alumni.

The RPM Advisory Board is comprised of property management companies, apartment industry vendors, and related industry organizations from around the country.  For more information about joining the advisory board, contact Dr. Howard Campbell, Advisory Board Coordinator at hlcampbell@bsu.edu