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rad Noyes is an executive vice
Who were your mentors and influencpresident and co-leader of the
ers when you first got started? How did
higher education practice group
they assist you?
at Brailsford & Dunlavey, a national
While there have been many, many
development advisory and program
ACUHO-I professionals at hundreds
management firm based in Washingof institutions who have taught me so
ton, DC. In his 24 years with the firm,
much, I chose three influencers for
Noyes has collaborated with campus
three unique reasons from different peleaders across the country on the planriods over the past 25 years. Pat Mielke
ning through implementation of over
at the University of Maryland took the
25 million square feet of quality-of-life
time to teach me about the complexfacilities. Additionally, he has lectured
ity and impact of residential life proand written extensively - including for
gramming. Rhonda Mingo of Converse
ACUHO-I on multiple occasions - on
College took the time to teach me the
topics ranging from consensus building
details and intricacies of building comto the design, programming, financing,
munity in residential life facilities. And
and construction of student housing
Ana Hernandez from the University of
projects
South Florida took the time to discuss
Combining expertise in project
student affairs leadership and advocacy
planning and economics with an un- Brailsford & Dunlavey
in the context of senior campus leaderderstanding of the range of various feaship.
sible potential deal structures, Noyes
has also established himself as an expert in higher education What were the major issues in the field during the time you
public-private partnership (P3) developments. Along with his were on the executive board / most involved with the associacolleagues at B&D, Noyes collaborates with college and uni- tion? How do they differ from what practitioners face today?
versity leaders on a process that includes careful adherence to The most significant issue in the field was investing in research
a school's strategic mission and vision, providing a thorough that empowers student life professionals and demonstrates the
understanding of planning, process management of partner value of the on campus residential experience. The issue reselection and negotiations, and support during project imple- mains relevant for practitioners today.
mentation. Since B&D began this P3 advisory practice, Noyes
has collaborated with institutions on the planning and im- In six words, how would you describe ACUHO-I?
plementation of over one million square feet of development Compassion, commitment, community, capability, character,
across the country.
and classy.
Noyes has a BA in architecture from the University of Virginia. He and his wife Lauren live in Arlington, Virginia with
their four children.

Outstanding Corporate
Friend Award

Brad Noyes

What is the first memory that jumps into your mind when
you think about your career in campus housing?
The first memory that comes to mind is my unsuccessful application to become a Resident Advisor while an undergraduate student at the University of Virginia.
When do you first remember being aware of ACUHO-I and
why did you get involved with the association?
I first became aware of ACUHO-I in 1993 when doing research on residential life programming during work with our
first client, DePaul University.

We need your help to recognize the
leaders in our profession! Watch for
information this September about
nominating individuals for the 2019
ACUHO-I awards. The nomination
timeline is changing, so start thinking
about those colleagues who have made
a difference for you, for students, and
for the profession as a whole.

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