Buckingham Companies Promotes Kristie Arnst to CAO

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Arnst joined the company in 2020 as Senior Vice President of Property Management

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (July 6, 2026) - Buckingham Companies, an Indianapolis-based real estate investment firm, announced the promotion of Executive Vice President Kristie Arnst to Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).

Arnst joined Buckingham in September of 2020 as Senior Vice President of Property Management. In March 2024, she was promoted to Executive Vice President, overseeing a broad portfolio that includes property management, asset management, business solutions, information technology, innovation, business development, and human resources.

“In each of these roles, she has acted with consistency, accountability, and a genuine passion for the people around her,” said Buckingham Companies Founder and CEO Brad Chambers. “I have watched Kristie lead steadily through challenges and change. She builds trust across every level of the organization, communicates clearly, and holds herself and her teams to a high standard.”

More than quadrupling Buckingham’s net operating income, Arnst has had a huge impact since coming aboard. As a member of Buckingham’s Investment Committee, she was the driving force behind the execution and launch of 15 new developments, six occupied renovation projects, and more than 4000 new units.

Arnst was also instrumental in establishing Buckingham’s first BTR Fund to create new opportunities for families wanting the benefits of home ownership without being locked into a mortgage.

As CAO, Arnst will continue her current areas of responsibility while taking on expanded organizational leadership duties. In this role, she will help advance Buckingham's strategic priorities, including strengthening operational performance, enhancing customer service, diversifying revenue opportunities, and supporting long-term growth. She will also oversee the systems, processes, and people driving Buckingham's operations, upholding high accountability standards company-wide.

“It’s inspiring to be surrounded by people who share my desire to grow in an environment where everyone, regardless of their position, can offer ideas, solutions, and collaborate as a team,” she says.

Arnst served three terms as a member of the National Apartment Association’s Board of Directors and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Indiana Apartment Association.

Before joining Buckingham, Arnst served as president of Pepper Pike Capital, president of RESSCO, and director of multifamily management at The Hayman Company, with additional career stops at McKinley Inc. and Levalon Properties.

About Buckingham Companies:
Celebrating over 42 years in business, Buckingham Companies is a fully integrated real estate investment firm specializing in the development, acquisition, management, and construction of multifamily, mixed-use, commercial and hospitality projects across the United States. Buckingham has managed over $4 billion of real estate assets comprising over 125 properties, more than 28 million square feet, and over 25,000 rental units nationwide. The Indianapolis-based company has nearly 400 employees. Additionally, the affiliated Buckingham Foundation annually supports more than 50 nonprofit and civic organizations through philanthropic outreach in the areas of affordable housing, community and economic development, and arts and culture. For more information, visit www.buckingham.com.