Bob Ferris
About Bob Ferris
Bob Ferris serves as the Vice President of Asset Management at Preferred Apartment Communities, Inc. He has a background in engineering and finance, with experience in various roles across the real estate and rental industries.
Current Role at Preferred Apartment Communities
Bob Ferris serves as the Vice President of Asset Management at Preferred Apartment Communities, Inc. (NYSE: APTS) since 2022. His role is based in Atlanta, Georgia, where he oversees asset management strategies and initiatives. This position follows his previous tenure at the same company, where he held the same title from 2016 to 2017.
Previous Experience in Asset Management
Prior to his current role, Bob Ferris accumulated extensive experience in asset management. He worked at Situs as Vice President from 2012 to 2016, managing various real estate assets. He also held a position as Senior Associate at TriMont Real Estate Advisors from 2004 to 2005 and worked as an Associate in Acquisitions at Colonial Properties Trust from 2005 to 2006.
Education and Expertise
Bob Ferris earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he studied from 1991 to 1995. He later pursued a Master of Business Administration in Finance at the Georgia Institute of Technology from 2000 to 2002. His educational background supports his expertise in asset management and finance.
Military Service Background
Bob Ferris served in the United States Army as a Captain from 1995 to 2000. His military experience provided him with leadership skills and discipline, which he has applied throughout his career in asset management and real estate.
Career Progression in the Rental Industry
Bob Ferris has experience in the rental industry, having worked at Yancey Rents CAT Rental. He started as an Associate Fleet Manager for four months in 2017, then progressed to Fleet Manager from 2018 to 2022, where he managed fleet operations in Austell, Georgia.