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At Centinel, we create communities where people can live, work and thrive. Nashville-based with a nationwide presence, we are dedicated to providing privatized military housing and lodging that meet modern needs and enhance the lifestyles of military members and their families.

Housing and Lodging

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Cadence Communities

Spanning seven U.S. Army installations across six states and Puerto Rico, Cadence Communities offers more than 340 homes.
340+ homes
1,190+ residents
681K+ square feet of real estate
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Campbell Crossing

Located in Kentucky, Campbell Crossing provides over 4,450 homes to service members and families stationed at U.S. Army installation Fort Campbell.
4,450+ homes
14,560+ residents
7.4M+ square feet of real estate
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Cavalry Family Housing

Made up of 11 neighborhoods, Cavalry Family Housing provides more than 5,610 homes to service members and families stationed at U.S. Army installation Fort Hood in Texas.
5,610+ homes
18,870+ residents
8M+ square feet of real estate
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Fort Drum Mountain Community Homes

Fort Drum Mountain Community Homes in New York comprises four neighborhoods for service members and families, as well as the U.S. Army’s first apartment community dedicated to single and unaccompanied soldiers.
3,790+ homes
192 apartment homes
11,790+ residents
6.3M+ square feet of real estate
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Hickam Communities

Located at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam and Bellows Air Force Station in Hawaii, Hickam Communities includes five neighborhoods and nearly 2,500 homes.
2,490+ homes
7,440+ residents
4M+ square feet of real estate
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Island Palm Communities

Island Palm Communities spans seven U.S. Army installations, 12 communities and 42 neighborhoods in Oahu, Hawaii, and is one of the largest residential privatized project awarded by the Army.
7,580 homes
23,720+ residents
12.3M+ square feet of real estate
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Knox Hills

Knox Hills offers more than 2,380 homes to service members and families stationed at U.S. Army installation Fort Knox in Kentucky.
2,380+ homes
7,100+ residents
3.6M+ square feet of real estate
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North Haven Communities

North Haven Communities are made up of 11 communities across two U.S. Army Installations in Fort Wainwright and Fort Greeley, Alaska.
1,960+ homes
5,670+ residents
4M+ square feet of real estate
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Privatization of Army Lodging (PAL)

Through the PAL program, Centinel and IHG® Army Hotels have delivered more than 70 hotels across the U.S. for service members, their families, and government travelers.
12,000+ hotel rooms
3.6M+ guests served annually
70 hotels across the U.S.
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Soaring Heights Communities

Soaring Heights Communities is spread across two southwestern states and located at two U.S. Air Force bases – Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona and Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico.
2,210+ homes
6,280+ residents
3.5M square feet of real estate
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Tierra Vista Communities

Collectively called Tierra Vista Communities, this project provides housing at Los Angeles Air Force Base and Schriever and Peterson Space Force Bases.
1,520+ homes
5,170+ residents
2.8M square feet of real estate
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Chief Commercial Officer Kevin Davis is responsible for Centinel’s commercial services, including transactions, operations and government relations. He also oversees risk and compliance, along with leadership of Environment, Health and Safety, and Marketing and Public Affairs. Kevin spent 18 years with Lendlease in senior business development, commercial and legal roles, following earlier experience in private law practice and service in the U.S. Air Force.

With nearly two decades of experience in marketing and communications, Meryl Exley leads Centinel’s brand, communications and public affairs strategy as Executive Vice President, Marketing and Public Affairs. She oversees corporate communications, client and customer engagement, public relations, media, and crisis management, strengthening the company’s reputation and community connections. Before Centinel, Meryl held senior marketing leadership roles at Lendlease, where she advanced growth and visibility for its military housing and lodging platform.

Matthew Garrett is Executive Vice President responsible for Centinel’s Air Force Housing and Privatization of Army Lodging (PAL) portfolios. He directs operations and strategic initiatives across both programs. Before joining Centinel, Matt held senior leadership roles at Lendlease, where he expanded its student housing platform and managed a military housing portfolio of more than 40,000 homes. He also led federal lobbying and outreach efforts, engaging with congressional and Department of Defense stakeholders. Earlier in his career, Matt served as a U.S. Army officer, earning a Bronze Star for Valor during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Leading Centinel’s legal, compliance and governance functions, Heather Niemeyer provides strategic counsel to support growth and manage risk across the portfolio. She brings more than 15 years of experience advising global organizations, including senior legal roles at Lendlease and earlier practice with two international law firms.

As Centinel’s Chief Financial Officer, Jeremy Martin is responsible for financial strategy, operations and reporting, guiding the company’s long-term growth and performance. He has more than 20 years of experience in corporate and real estate finance, with expertise in financial planning, compliance and risk management. Jeremy served as CFO for Lendlease (US) Public Partnerships Holdings LLC prior to the company’s acquisition by Centinel, where he directed financial operations for Lendlease Communities.

Gretchen Turpen serves as Executive Vice President, Asset Management, where she directs operations and asset, property and development management for Centinel’s Army housing portfolio of more than 25,000 homes. In this role, she leads corporate strategy, financial performance, and client and customer relationships. Previously, Gretchen was Head of Lodging, where she delivered the Privatization of Army Lodging (PAL) program including the renovation of over 12,000 hotel rooms across 40 military installations nationwide.

In his role as President, Phillip Carpenter guides operations for Centinel’s Military Housing Privatization Initiative (MHPI) and Privatization of Army Lodging (PAL) portfolios. He is responsible for property management, asset management, development, construction, and environmental health and safety. With more than 40 years of experience supporting the Department of Defense, Phillip has held senior leadership positions with Lendlease and J&J Worldwide Services, bringing expertise in real estate, development and facilities management. 

Justin Kern, Chief Executive Officer of Centinel, sets the company’s strategic direction with a focus on long-term sustainment and outcomes for customers, partners and employees. He has more than 20 years of leadership in real estate finance, construction and operations. Prior to Centinel, Justin served as President and CEO of Lendlease (US) Public Partnerships Holdings LLC, where he oversaw asset management, property management and development for military housing and lodging communities.