Mike Schaef

Mike Schaef has extensive work experience in the construction and property management industry. Mike is currently working as the Vice President of Capital Management at MAXX Properties since 2021. Prior to this, they worked at OpenPath Investments as the Director of Construction from 2019 to 2021, where they oversaw maintenance and capital project execution for 32 communities with 11,000+ units. Before that, they held the position of Regional Capital Improvement Director at Camden Property Trust from 2013 to 2019, where they managed maintenance and capital projects for 28 communities with 8,000+ units. Mike also has experience working as a Regional Manager at Archstone from 2008 to 2013, overseeing multiple multi-family properties and leading capital projects within budget and schedule. Additionally, they worked as a Project Manager at KB Home from 2004 to 2008, managing multiple communities and leading a team of superintendents and subcontractors. Mike started their career in the construction industry as a Project Manager at PulteGroup from 2000 to 2004, responsible for overseeing daily schedules and inspections for multi-family and single-family homes. Prior to that, they worked as a Project Superintendent at Fortney & Weygandt, Inc. from 1998 to 2000, supervising various commercial projects. Mike began their professional journey as a Builder First Class in the US Navy Seabees, where they gained hands-on construction experience and performed various builder duties from 1990 to 1998.

Mike Schaef has attended Cuyahoga Community College, where they studied Construction Management. Mike also attended ITT Technical Institute-Tampa, where they focused on Computer Aided Drafting. Mike has obtained certifications such as CPO (Certified Pool Operator), EPA, OSHA 10 Hour (from Camden Property Trust), and SWIPP (unspecified institution). The specific years of enrollment, degrees obtained, and months of certification are not provided.