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SMU Awards Valiant Residential With Ranking on Dallas 100 List

Written by Valiant Residential | Oct 3, 2024 2:56:19 PM

DALLAS, Tx.,  November 19th, 2021 - Valiant Residential, an industry-leading multifamily property management group headquartered in Dallas, TX announced today that the company was ranked #74 on Southern Methodist University’s Dallas 100™ 2021 list.

“As a company with deep roots in DFW, we are honored to be recognized by a prestigious institute of higher education,” said Craig Lashley, President and CEO of Valiant Residential. “Valiant Residential provides multifamily property management solutions for our clients while simultaneously supplying living spaces for over 40,000 residents. Whether our residents have lived in our communities for one year or 20, we’re providing more than a place to live – we’re providing a place to call home.”

For over 30 years, the Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship at the SMU Cox School of Business has recognized Dallas-based privately-held companies that celebrate the innovative spirit, determination, and business savvy of area entrepreneurs.

“In today’s competitive business environment, it takes a lot more than a high level of acumen to succeed,” stated Todd Parks, Vice President of Business Development at Valiant Residential. “You’ve got to have the right mix of high-caliber talent and ample resources in a supportive environment. At Valiant, our team members are inspired to bring their unique talents and those intangible aspects of the Valiant spirit to the table every day.”

To qualify for SMU’s Dallas 100™ list, companies must be headquartered in DFW and be independent, privately held corporations, proprietors or partnerships. Companies that submit an application are judged on their growth over the last three years, as well as other criteria including character satisfactory to the Dallas 100™ judges.

Craig Lashley also stated, “Valiant Residential’s competitive yet compassionate culture is a key factor in driving our company’s presence. We offer our team members additional perks and benefits outside of the industry norm, including a merit-based college scholarship to dependents of Valiant team members. Our recognition by SMU aligns with our values of creating the next generation of leaders through training and education.”

About Valiant Residential

Valiant Residential is a fully integrated real estate management organization based in Dallas, Texas. Over its 34-year history, the company has become a successful and recognized name in the multifamily industry by delivering institutional grade management results with a boutique level of care. Valiant Residential manages over 25,000 multifamily units and operates in Texas, Florida, Oklahoma, and Colorado.