Rob Gayle serves as Vice President of Operations and is directly responsible for the firm’s multifamily operations that include owned assets and third-party assignments. In this role, Rob is responsible for building and fostering client and employee relationships related to CARROLL’s vertically integrated suite of solutions. Additionally, he oversees the procurement and implementation of services related to the continued growth of owned and third-party assets. Rob, who joined CARROLL in 2022 as Vice President of National Business Development, places a major emphasis on relationship-building and is passionate about contributing to a team-oriented culture.

Relevant Experience – Rob brings more than 20 years of multifamily experience and leadership in property management. Prior to joining CARROLL, Rob served 14 years as the Chief Operating Officer at Preferred Apartment Communities, Inc and Preferred Residential Management, LLC after beginning his career at Post Properties, Inc. Rob has real estate management experience in different markets throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, West Coast, and Southeast, and has managed all asset classes and types of multifamily communities.

Education/Affiliations – Rob received his Bachelor of Administration with an emphasis in Marketing and Sales Management from Georgia Southern University. He is also an executive board member for the Atlanta Apartment Association and the Georgia Apartment Association.

Interests – Rob loves spending time with his wife of more than 20 years and their two kids. As a family, they like traveling together and learning about the new places. He is a very passionate Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta Braves fan, and he enjoys volunteering at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Day Rehab Center as Santa to bring joy to the kids. He also enjoys fly fishing, hiking, and attending his kids’ sporting events. His true passion is the people he works with and trying to make them better every day.