University Student Living Names Jim Malesich Vice President of Finance

Marlton, N.J.—Jim Malesich has joined The Michaels Organization as vice president of finance for Michaels’ student housing company, University Student Living LLC. Malesich will have primary responsibility for overseeing the financial analysis of all new student housing developments, acquisitions and joint venture activities and will report directly to University Student Living president, Joseph Coyle.

Malesich previously served as the senior vice president of finance for College Park Communities, the student housing division of GMH Communities Trust, where he oversaw the budgeting, financial analysis and asset management for more than $1.6 billion of owned student housing properties and managed over 20 student housing properties on behalf of third-party owners. Before that, he served as College Park Communities’ Vice President of Operations, directing over 1,100 operating personnel nationwide, including property managers, facilities managers, leasing agents, food service personnel and resident and community assistant staff. Prior to joining GMH, Malesich was a senior manager with Ernst & Young.