Cardinal Group Announces Partnership With Ferguson Centers For Leadership Excellence
DENVER, CO – February 11, 2026 – Cardinal Group Companies recently partnered with Ferguson Centers for Leadership Excellence (CLE), an organization dedicated to expanding access to leadership development, professional readiness, and career pathways for undergraduate students pursuing careers in real estate and related industries.
The partnership reflects a shared commitment to developing the next generation of leaders by connecting students with meaningful mentorship, professional development, and exposure to real-world career opportunities within the real estate industry.
According to the Ferguson Centers for Leadership Excellence 2024–2025 Annual Impact Report, CLE’s current Ferguson Fellowship supports 221 high-achieving students from universities across the country, representing a diverse and growing pipeline of future leaders in real estate and business. The organization also maintains 25+ active university partnerships nationwide, helping ensure consistent access to engaged, high-potential students aligned with CLE’s mission.
“At Cardinal, we believe strong leadership is built through access, opportunity, and intentional development,” said Brandon Horton, Director of Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning of Cardinal Group Companies. “Partnering with Ferguson Centers for Leadership Excellence allows us to support students early in their professional journeys while contributing to a stronger, more prepared future workforce for our industry.”
Through this partnership, Cardinal will collaborate with CLE to support leadership programming and engage directly with Ferguson Fellows through mentorship, professional development initiatives, and industry exposure. The collaboration aligns with CLE’s 2026 long-term vision to work alongside corporate partners to attract, retain, and develop future leaders, with the ultimate goal of seeing Ferguson Fellows advance into senior leadership roles, including boardrooms and C-suite positions, where they can help drive meaningful and lasting change.
Together, Cardinal and CLE aim to strengthen the bridge between education and industry, reinforcing a shared focus on leadership development, access, and long-term impact.
About Ferguson Centers for Leadership Excellence
The Ferguson Centers for Leadership Excellence (CLE) are dedicated to expanding access to leadership development and professional opportunities for undergraduate students. Through mentorship, education, and industry engagement, CLE equips students with the skills needed to pursue meaningful careers and become impactful leaders.
About Cardinal Group Management
Cardinal Group Management (Cardinal Group) is a fully integrated real estate management, investment, construction, consulting, and marketing firm focused on multifamily and student housing throughout the country. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, CGC affiliate companies are all firmly built atop the company’s “Cardinal Culture.” Since 2007, CGC has been operating successful partnerships, focused on creating efficiency and above-market performance via their commitment to challenging the status quo of the industry. To date, Cardinal Group Companies has developed several best-in-class initiatives, which have earned the company national recognition year after year. Cardinal Group Companies’ management platform oversees over 55,000 units nationwide, including 14,000 conventional and affordable housing units and over 110,000 student housing beds across the U.S., including Cardinal Group, Companies’ owned portfolio and third-party managed properties.
To learn more about Cardinal Group Companies, please visit www.CardinalGroup.com.
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