About Us

The strength of Cardinal is rooted in our identity. We know who we are – we are a culture-based company that attracts top talent, strives for excellence through team performance, and allows the percolation of the best ideas throughout the organization as a means of constant improvement in and throughout our businesses. We launch new opportunistic ventures in synergistic and complementary sectors. Our culture and our commitment to excellence have built a strong-and-valuable reputation in the labor, client, and equity markets.

Cardinal Group has partnered with Agency FIFTY3, an award-winning marketing agency that caters exclusively to the multifamily space, from student to multifamily to affordable housing. This collaborative effort allows Cardinal to focus on core operational strategies while allowing our marketing partner to develop supporting campaigns that maintain a collective standard of excellence.

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Total Beds
89,000 +
Total Units
35,000 +
U.S. States
38
Team Members
1,600 +
Awards
50 +

Community Service

Believing in doing the right thing applies to more than just business practices. Cardinal CARES is made up of team members who volunteer within the communities Cardinal touches most.

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What We Stand For

Have Passion

Passion and determination are far more important than natural ability. We never quit; we persevere and thrive on adversity. If knocked down, get back up every time! It's rarely the most talented or smartest who "wins," but rather those who stick it out through sheer force of will.

Understand People

We pride ourselves on hiring the best and brightest people with exceptional character. We don’t want to be viewed as just an “employer” but rather a place of excitement. This is an engaging think tank and a group of people looking to challenge each other and grow together.

Be Humble

Always maintain an air of uncertainty about our business. Under promise and over-deliver. People of character never boast; if you desire to have people talk about you and the company, say little and do the right thing. Let the scoreboard do the talking.

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Marketing
Awards
Won

Our Awards

Best Place to Work - Employees' Choice Awards

2024
Glassdoor
Excellence Awards Winner

Rising Star, Bronze - Madison Meier

2023
Multi Housing News
Excellence Awards Winner

Best Marketing Campaign, Bronze - Committed

2023
Multi Housing News

Best Place to Work - Employees' Choice Awards

2023
Glassdoor
Excellence Awards Winner

Best Marketing Campaign, Gold - Home is Where the Beat Drops

2022
Multi Housing News
Gold Winner

Crisis Communications Social Responsibility, Community Building & Engagement

2021
Communicator Awards
Integrated Campaign

Home Is Where The Beat Drops

2022
Vega Digital Awards
Digital Marketing Campaign

Home Is Where The Beat Drops

2022
Vega Digital Awards
Gold Winner

DEI - Most Impactful Corp Initiative - Cardinal Safe Space Sticker Campaign

2022
Anthem Awards
Excellence Awards Winner

Corporate Social Responsibility - Pandemic Hero Award

2021
Multi Housing News
Gold Winner

Communications or PR Campaign of the Year

2021
Golden Bridge Business Awards
Silver Winner

Team of the Year

2021
Golden Bridge Business Awards
Silver Winner

Team of the Year

2020
Golden Bridge Business Awards
Gold Winner

PR Campaign of the Year

2020
Golden Bridge Business Awards
2020 Gold

Social - News and Information

2020
W3
2020 Silver

Social Campaigns and Series - Best Use of Stories

2020
Davey Awards
2017 Best Winner

Best Turnaround Project

2017
Student Housing Business Innovator Awards
2020 Best Winner

Best Turnaround Project

2020
Student Housing Business Innovator Awards
2020 Best Winner

Best Marketing and Lease-Up

2020
Student Housing Business Innovator Awards
2020 Best Winner

Best Social Media Campaign

2020
Student Housing Business Innovator Awards
2019 Best Winner

Best Renovation of Existing Project

2019
Student Housing Business Innovator Awards
2nd Place: Cardinal Group

Open Door Project 

2020
Dot Comm
Second Place Social Media Video

Some People Like Moving

2018
Vega Digital Awards
Second Place Video

We Are Westmar

2018
Vega Digital Awards
Second Place Corporate Video

The Cardinal Story

2018
Vega Digital Awards
Second Place Website

Thrive Lubbock

2018
Vega Digital Awards
First Place Video

Find Your Adventure from Cottages at Lake Tamaha

2018
Vega Digital Awards
Voted #18

Best Places to Work

2019
Multifamily Leadership
Voted #16

Best Places to Work

2018
Multifamily Leadership
Voted #5

Best Places to Work

2018
Denver Business Journal
2018 Best Winner

Best Mobile Marketing

2018
Student Housing Business
Voted

Top Places to Work

2017
The Denver Post
Voted #3

Best Places to Work

2016
Denver Business Journal
Voted

Fastest Growing Companies

2016
Real Estate Forum
Voted #5

Best Places to Work

2015
Denver Business Journal
Best In Medium Companies

Top Company Cultures

2015
Entrepreneur CultureiQ
Excellence Awards Winner

Best Value-Add Renovation

2015
Multi Housing News
Excellence Awards Winner

Best Marketing Program

2015
Multi Housing News
2015 Best Winner

Best Mobile Marketing Campaign

2015
Student Housing Business Innovator Awards
2014 Best Winner

Best Turnaround Project

2014
Student Housing Business
2014 Best Winner

Best Renovation of Existing Project

2014
Student Housing Business
Voted #17

In the State of Colorado

2014
Inc. 5000
Voted #647

In the Nation

2014
Inc. 5000
Excellence Awards Winner

Best Value-Add Renovation

2013
Multi Housing News
2014 Best Winner

Best Leasing & Marketing Program

2014
Student Housing Business
2014 Best Winner

Best Social Media Campaign

2013
Student Housing Business
2014 Best Winner

Best Mobile Marketing Campaign

2014
Student Housing Business
Excellence Awards Winner

Best Marketing Program

2012
Multi Housing News
2012 Best Winner

Best Turnaround Project

2012
Student Housing Business
2012 Best Winner

Best Marketing & Lease-Up Program

2012
Student Housing Business

The Cardinal Story

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A FEW YOUNG MEN

Shared a vision predicated on the belief that...

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Hard work combined with ethics and integrity would build a successful company that would make their mommas proud.

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That vision came to life with the purchase of a single-family home in southern California in 2004.

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Since the days of maintaining this home themselves, Cardinal Group has grown into a fully-integrated real estate investment, development, management, construction, and marketing firm that operates a diverse and growing portfolio of multifamily properties around the country, from student to multifamily to affordable housing. Momma approves!

FROM THE BEGINNING

Cardinal Group has been committed to effective ownership and operations run by people who believe in the same thing that founded this company...culture! We can’t speak highly enough about the environment Cardinal evokes and the people it attracts. We are 2,000+ strong in determination, creativity, teamwork, knowledge, and fun. We want to achieve nothing but the best on every project we take on and with every client we meet. Because to us, that’s all part of doing the right thing. We want our reputation as an organization to speak for us and continue to attract exceptional team members as we continue to grow and do our best every day.

What Our Clients Say About Us

Rooted in Denver

Cardinal Group has long been rooted in the Mile High City. We started building our current headquarters in 2012 to represent our award-winning culture and give our people an HQ they could be proud of. As we built our home and our brand, we were inspired by the adventure and innovation that drives this city—from the lively culture of Downtown Denver to the wide-open expanses of the Rocky Mountains. Today, we grow and innovate from 5,430 feet, overlooking the beautiful city and mountains we call home.

[We’re headquartered in Denver, but our portfolio reaches coast to coast.]

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