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William Bayless
Chief Executive Officer at
American Campus Communities Operating Partnership LP
Profile
Founder of American Campus Communities, Inc., William C. Bayless is a businessperson who has been at the helm of 8 different companies and currently is Chairman of American Campus Charity Foundation, Chief Executive Officer & Director at American Campus Communities, Inc., President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at American Campus Communities Operating Partnership LP (a subsidiary of American Campus Communities, Inc.), President of 26 West REIT LP, President for The Block REIT LP, President of Callaway REIT LP, President at Crest at Pearl REIT LP and President for VT Castilian REIT LP. He is also on the board of The Rise School of Austin and Member of Mensa International Ltd. In his past career he was Operations Director-Student Housing Division at Century Development, VP-Asset Management & Advisory Services at Wachovia Securities LLC, Resident Manager at Allen & O'Hara, Inc., Marketing Director-Student Housing Division at Cardinal Industries, Inc. and Controller & Vice President at Southern Union Co. Mr. Bayless received an undergraduate degree from West Virginia University.
William Bayless active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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American Campus Communities Operating Partnership LP
 American Campus Communities Operating Partnership LP Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Owns, manages and develops student housing properties | Chief Executive Officer | - |
American Campus Charity Foundation | Chairman | - |
The Rise School of Austin
 The Rise School of Austin The Rise School of Austin is a nonprofit organization that provides inclusive early education and therapy services for children aged six months to six years, including those with developmental disabilities such as Down syndrome. The non-profit company is based in Austin, TX. The school operates a year-round program with individualized instructional plans delivered by master's level special education teachers, supported by teaching assistants and adults with developmental disabilities as classroom assistants. It uses evidence-based curriculum models such as 3Ls, loose parts, STEAM, music, and conscious discipline to foster cognitive, social-emotional, motor, and communication development. Music therapy is integrated into the program to enhance sensory processing, speech, and social skills. The school educates children with and without disabilities together in an integrated environment, supported by a multidisciplinary team of educators and therapists. Community involvement is emphasized through events, fundraising initiatives, scholarships, volunteer opportunities, and an endowment fund. Comprehensive family resources are provided to support its mission. | Director/Board Member | - |
Mensa International Ltd. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
26 West REIT LP
 26 West REIT LP Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Acts as a Real Estate Investment Trust/REIT | President | - |
Callaway REIT LP
 Callaway REIT LP Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Acts as a Real Estate Investment Trust/REIT | President | - |
Crest at Pearl REIT LP
 Crest at Pearl REIT LP Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Acts as a Real Estate Investment Trust/REIT | President | - |
The Block REIT LP
 The Block REIT LP Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Acts as a Real Estate Investment Trust/REIT | President | - |
VT Castilian REIT LP
 VT Castilian REIT LP Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Acts as a Real Estate Investment Trust/REIT | President | - |
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Training of William Bayless
Experiences
Positions held
Active
Inactive
Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
66
1st degree connections
16
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 16 |
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Southern Union Co.
 Southern Union Co. Gas DistributorsUtilities Engages in natural gas gathering, processing, transmission and distribution industries | Utilities |
American Campus Communities, Inc.
 American Campus Communities, Inc. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Develops, owns and manages student housing communities | Finance |
American Campus Communities Operating Partnership LP
American Campus Communities Operating Partnership LP Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Owns, manages and develops student housing properties | Finance |
Wachovia Securities LLC
 Wachovia Securities LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
Cardinal Industries, Inc.
 Cardinal Industries, Inc. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Operates as a non-classified establishment | Miscellaneous |
West Virginia University
 West Virginia University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Allen & O'Hara, Inc.
 Allen & O'Hara, Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Manages and develops student housing communities. | Health Services |
Century Development
 Century Development Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Develops, manages, and builds commercial real estate | Finance |
Mensa International Ltd. | |
The Rise School of Austin
The Rise School of Austin The Rise School of Austin is a nonprofit organization that provides inclusive early education and therapy services for children aged six months to six years, including those with developmental disabilities such as Down syndrome. The non-profit company is based in Austin, TX. The school operates a year-round program with individualized instructional plans delivered by master's level special education teachers, supported by teaching assistants and adults with developmental disabilities as classroom assistants. It uses evidence-based curriculum models such as 3Ls, loose parts, STEAM, music, and conscious discipline to foster cognitive, social-emotional, motor, and communication development. Music therapy is integrated into the program to enhance sensory processing, speech, and social skills. The school educates children with and without disabilities together in an integrated environment, supported by a multidisciplinary team of educators and therapists. Community involvement is emphasized through events, fundraising initiatives, scholarships, volunteer opportunities, and an endowment fund. Comprehensive family resources are provided to support its mission. | |
26 West REIT LP
26 West REIT LP Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Acts as a Real Estate Investment Trust/REIT | Finance |
The Block REIT LP
The Block REIT LP Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Acts as a Real Estate Investment Trust/REIT | Finance |
Callaway REIT LP
Callaway REIT LP Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Acts as a Real Estate Investment Trust/REIT | Finance |
Crest at Pearl REIT LP
Crest at Pearl REIT LP Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Acts as a Real Estate Investment Trust/REIT | Finance |
VT Castilian REIT LP
VT Castilian REIT LP Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Acts as a Real Estate Investment Trust/REIT | Finance |
American Campus Charity Foundation |
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