Delight Merrill

Ms. Merrill joined Redwood Capital Group in 2020. A results-driven business and growth implementation specialist, Ms. Merrill brings 19 years of real estate experience in student and multifamily industries to the Redwood team. With expertise in all areas of operations, she has proven ability to build and develop exceptional real estate professionals lead properties to success. Highly skilled in niche products including luxury student housing, co-living, co-working, with a penchant for lease ups, and marketing. Ms. Merrill is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Redwood Residential portfolio. Her aim is to tailor the operation of specific communities to meet the goals of owners and investors. Bolstering valuation and providing ample cash flow are top of mind priorities. These objectives are met by constantly honing and improving operations with focus on team engagement and development, prospect experience, resident satisfaction, strategic use of management tools, software, policy and procedure. Ms. Merrill champions the Redwood team’s commitment to operate at the highest standards of excellence. Prior to Redwood, Ms. Merrill worked at Akara Partners as Vice President of Property Management where she launched the company’s property management platform and branding of the Kenect product, an urban core, luxury mixed-use product and provided consultation services regarding the company’s Active Adult product. She also served as the Director of Operations for Ollie, a co-living start up in New York City. Before her work in the multifamily sector, Ms. Merrill worked with The Michaels Organization as a Training and Operations Specialist. In this role, she was a part of the core leadership team for University Student Living and held various onsite and regional positions. Ms. Merrill received her Bachelor of Music degree from The University of Montana and her Master of Music from The University of Colorado, Boulder. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Chicago Apartment Association