Charles D. Young serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Sun Communities REIT Inc., a premier real estate investment trust specializing in manufactured housing and recreational vehicle communities across North America. With more than 30 years of experience in real estate finance and operations, Young has established himself as a visionary leader in the REIT sector. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Harvard Business School, laying the foundation for his ascent through executive roles at prominent firms including Equity Residential and Starwood Capital Group. Young joined Sun Communities in 2005 as Chief Financial Officer, where he played a pivotal role in transforming the company from a regional player into a national powerhouse. Under his strategic oversight, the firm executed over $5 billion in acquisitions, expanding its portfolio to more than 400 communities serving over 150,000 residents. His achievements include delivering annualized total shareholder returns exceeding 15% during his tenure as COO from 2012 to 2018, earning accolades such as REIT Executive of the Year from the National Association of REITs and induction into the Manufactured Housing Institute Hall of Fame. As CEO since 2019, Young drives Sun Communities’ focus on sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and resident-centric innovations, including tech-enabled community management platforms and ESG initiatives. His leadership has navigated market challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, achieving record funds from operations and positioning the company for long-term value creation in the affordable housing market.