Rob Gayle

President of Dream Live Prosper Communities

As President of Dream Live Prosper Communities, Rob Gayle leads a rapidly expanding multifamily portfolio's strategic growth and operational performance. With over 25 years in the industry, Rob is a champion for building thriving communities and transforming lives through innovative housing solutions.

Previously, Rob served as Vice President of Operations and national Business Development at The RMR Group and as COO and SVP at Preferred Apartment Communities. He co-founded Preferred Residential Management and led the company through an IPO, a $2.5B portfolio expansion, and a decade of top-quartile NOI growth.

Rob’s leadership spans operations, leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, compliance, and marketing strategy. A respected voice in the industry, he serves on executive boards for the Georgia and Atlanta Apartment Associations and is the chair-elect for 2025. Based in Atlanta and St. Augustine, Rob is committed to driving impact through excellence, culture, and collaboration.

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