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Two Residents of Campbell Crossing Named as 2016 WinningEdge Scholars

Campbell CrossingFort Campbell, KY – Two Campbell Crossing residents have been selected as recipients of the 2016 WinningEdge Scholarship sponsored by WinnCompanies.

Nia Gibbs-Francis and Caitlin Hertzendorf, were among 43 national winners of the scholarship awarded annually by WinnCompanies, the national property management firm that serves Campbell Crossing

(L) Nia Gibbs-Francis, recipient of the $1,000 WinningEdge Scholarship, will continue her studies in Social Work at Austin Peay University. (R) Caitlin Hertzendorf, recipient of the $1,000 WinningEdge Scholarship, will attend Colgate University this fall.
(L) Nia Gibbs-Francis, recipient of the $1,000 WinningEdge Scholarship, will continue her studies in Social Work at Austin Peay University. (R) Caitlin Hertzendorf, recipient of the $1,000 WinningEdge Scholarship, will attend Colgate University this fall.

Created in 2012, the WinningEdge Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to residents who are high school and GED graduates and who are pursuing studies at a post-secondary educational institution. Recipients are chosen based on academic performance, character, and proficiency in their chosen field of study

Nia Gibbs-Francis, 18, a graduate of Fort Campbell High School, will apply her scholarship toward her continued education in her sophomore year at Austin Peay State University where she studies Social Work.

“This opportunity truly means so much to me,” said Nia. “This scholarship is helping me build my future and accomplish my goals. I do not have to worry about how I am going to pay for school; I can actually be a student and emerge myself in my studies. This opportunity is a true blessing because it enables me to be able to stay focused and pursue my dreams of helping others and uplifting communities. It is good to know that there are people that are supporting my dreams and want to see me succeed. I am truly grateful for this opportunity and all the people that are behind making my dreams a reality.”

Caitlin Hertzendorf, 18, a graduate of Fort Campbell High School, will apply her scholarship toward her education at Colgate University, where she is interested in studying Biology or Education.

When asked what receiving this scholarship meant to her, Caitlin said, “This opportunity is allowing me to further my education, and helping me to follow my dreams.”

A total of $42,000 was awarded to WinnCompanies residents nationwide through the WinningEdge Scholarship Program this year. Of the 43 recipients, 21 are residents of military communities managed by WinnCompanies.

About Campbell Crossing

Campbell Crossing LLC, the partnership between developer Lendlease and the Department of the Army, is the premier housing community for the Soldiers and families of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and home to the first zero-energy homes project ever constructed on a military installation.

Lendlease took over operations of Fort Campbell’s on-post housing in 2003 as part of the Military Housing Privatization Initiative (MHPI), a program aimed at improving the quality of life for Soldiers and their families. Since then, the Community has received numerous recognitions, including the Army’s 2012 RCI Project of the Year, National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) National Green Building Award and the National Council for Public-Private Partnerships Innovation Award.

Lendlease will own, manage, renovate, develop, and sustain the more than 4,450 homes of Campbell Crossing until 2053. www.campbellcrossingllc.com

About WinnCompanies

WinnCompanies is a visionary national real estate company dedicated to the highest standards of excellence. Through its companies, WinnDevelopment, WinnResidential and WinnMilitary, Winn develops, acquires and manages multifamily, affordable, senior, mixed-income, market rate, as well as commercial properties throughout the United States.

Founded in 1971, WinnDevelopment has since acquired and developed real estate holdings valued in excess of $2.5 billion. WinnResidential is the 5th largest residential property manager in the country. The company’s portfolio includes more than 96,955 residences across 23 states, and it has converted more than 5 million square feet of property into prime commercial space.

WinnCompanies’ work is defined by a commitment to innovative financing and the highest standards of professionalism. www.winncompanies.com

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