The candidate has been President and Chief Executive Officer of USAA Real Estate Company since May 2013. He oversees all operations of the company, including acquisitions, private equity, capital markets and portfolio management. The candidate also oversees the management of USAA’s co-investment value-added funds including the Admiral Fund and Crimson Real Estate Fund. Previously, he served as President and Chief Operating Officer of the company for two years, overseeing the firm’s acquisitions, investing, capital markets and portfolio management. Prior to joining USAA Real Estate, Mr. O’Donnell was President and Chief Executive Officer of Crimson Capital Ltd. and Principal of Crimson Real Estate Fund in Houston. He also worked 10 years as an investment sales broker in Washington, DC. The candidate is a graduate of the University of Delaware.