The Customer Experience Manager is immersed in day-to-day operations to understand and identify opportunities for improved customer experiences. The role creates data-driven initiatives with clearly defined outcomes, guides on-site leadership in their customer centricity and facilitates the Resident Advisory Boards. Additionally, the role assists our operations teams in the implementation of customer-focused operational excellence (OpEx). The role requires a blend of independent and collaborative efforts across our CX team, the on-site and corporate cross-functional teams, our operating partner (Winn), and our residents.   

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.