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RedHawk50-2026

#41-Cardinal Group Companies

Headquartered in Denver, CO, Cardinal Group Companies is a premier real estate platform specializing in student housing nationwide. Founded in 2006 and driven by its award-winning culture, Cardinal delivers full-service property management, real estate, utility, and agency solutions. Today, the platform oversees more than 57,000 housing units and 117,000 student beds across the country.

RedHawk50-2026

#41-Cardinal Group Companies

Real Estate

Founded: 2009
Growth: 22.59%
Denver, CO

alex o'brien

Alex O'Brien, Co-Founder and CEO

Class of 2002
Farmer School of Business