Hawkeye Partners Welcomes Brandi Healey as New Senior Housing Leadership Executive

Brandi Healey Enhances Leadership at Hawkeye Partners

Hawkeye Partners, a prominent real estate investment platform, has recently expanded its leadership team with the appointment of Brandi Healey as the new Managing Director of Asset Management for its senior housing sector. Long recognized in the industry, Healey comes with an impressive array of experience in senior housing and healthcare real estate, boasting over 15 years in the field.

Before joining Hawkeye Partners, Healey excelled as a Director at Harrison Street, where she played a key role in managing a vast senior housing portfolio valued at roughly $3 billion. This portfolio encompassed various investment strategies including core and opportunistic avenues. Throughout her career at Harrison, she successfully oversaw significant transactions, notably $1.7 billion in asset dispositions and $2 billion in debt refinancings, all while implementing impactful operational strategies across the portfolio.

Healey's professional journey also includes pivotal senior asset management positions at esteemed organizations such as Sabra Health Care REIT, Ventas, Care Capital Properties, and Omega Healthcare Investors. Each of these roles has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of real estate management, contributing to her robust expertise in the senior housing sector.

Steve Blazejewski, a partner and the Head of Senior Housing at Hawkeye Partners, praises Healey's hiring, stating, “Brandi is among the most experienced asset management professionals in the senior housing sector. Her extensive background at leading healthcare real estate firms adds considerable depth to our platform.” According to Blazejewski, Healey’s ability to fuse institutional asset management knowledge with a keen operational perspective will provide a competitive edge as the firm continues its growth in the senior housing industry.

Scott McArtor, Co-Managing Partner of Hawkeye Partners, echoes these sentiments, remarking that Healey’s addition solidifies the firm's commitment to creating a top-tier senior housing platform led by experts with profound sector knowledge. As the team pushes forward with the Hawkeye Senior Housing Fund I, McArtor believes that combining robust investment management capabilities and solid operator relations will set their platform apart in this increasingly competitive market.

Hawkeye's Senior Housing Group is poised to focus on collaborations with leading operators and developers, choosing their capital partners with discernment. The aim is to harness their vast collective experiences and established industry contacts to uncover exclusive, relationship-driven investment opportunities.

Hawkeye Partners has established itself as a leader in real estate investment, focusing on nuanced investment strategies while working alongside experienced teams. The firm has historically driven significant growth, nurturing platforms that have cumulatively amassed over $10.6 billion in fee-paying equity across various funds and accounts.

In its evolution from merely seeding independent investment managers to developing comprehensive institutional-quality platforms internally, Hawkeye continues to prioritize alignment, governance, and fostering long-lasting institutional partnerships. The senior housing platform of Hawkeye targets innovative, needs-driven investments in the United States’ high-demand markets, emphasizing operational excellence and strategic relationships.

For those interested in learning more about the developments at Hawkeye Partners or exploring partnership opportunities, additional information is available on their website: www.hawkeyepartners.com.