Michael Burkentine
OWNER, BURKENTINE REAL ESTATE GROUP
Dynamic and results-driven executive with extensive experience in residential and commercial real estate development. Proven success building a $2B real estate portfolio through strategic growth planning, risk assessment, driving organizational excellence, and a comprehensive knowledge of complex local, state, and federal regulations.
Passionate about building sustainable and attainable communities, mentoring our next generation of leaders, and honoring our Veterans.
SKILLS
Real Estate Development & Community Planning
Strategic Growth Strategy
Infrastructure & Construction Management
Organizational Leadership & Team Development
Stakeholder Relations & Public Affairs Regulatory Compliance
EXPERIENCE
2020 – Present
Owner, Burkentine Real Estate Group
Expanded family office from 30 rental units to 5,000+ assets across the Eastern Seaboard, scaling portfolio value to $2B.
Lead a vertically integrated, cross-functional team of 200+ professionals delivering 1,300+ units annually with full in-house management.
Direct community planning and infrastructure initiatives to enhance livability, safety, and long-term asset value.
2009 – 2020
Product Manager to Vice President, Burkentine Real Estate Group
Directed full lifecycle development of residential and mixed-use projects, from land acquisition through construction.
Managed multi-million-dollar budgets, infrastructure design, and regulatory compliance.
Led sales, risk management, and operations teams driving year-over-year growth in residential communities.
EDUCATION
B.S. Civil Engineering
Penn State University, Main Campus
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Board Member, America First Policy Institute’s ‘Make Housing Great Again’ initiative
Board Member, CollisionMinistries focused on bringing Jesusback into the lives of our youth
Aide to Dr. Mehmet Oz’s Health Corp Program focused on enhancingthe well-being of youth in America
REFERENCES
Secretary Doug Burgum
Department of the Interior
Dr. Ben Carson
National Adviser Department of Agriculture
Former HUD Secretary
Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator for CMS