Mike Watson currently oversees all facets of management, marketing and fiscal responsibility for more than $200 million worth of real estate in Texas. He served on the Board of Directors and as Vice President at Large for the Austin Apartment Assocation in 2011-2012 and has been a member of the University Area Partners since 2008. In addition, Mike was nominated as Professional Designate of the Year in 2011 by both the AAA and TAA. 

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Prior to joining San Miguel Management, Mike spent twelve years managing various real estate portfolios for organizations like Billingsley Company and ARC including retail, office, residential, and mixed use developments. He has managed several startups and new construction projects and specializes in purpose-built student housing and distressed asset management. 

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Mike holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of North Texas, is a Texas Real Estate Sales Agent and currently holds the Certified Apartment Manager® (CAM) and Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor® (CAPS) designations.  He has proudly served on the Austin Apartment Association's Board of Directors and was also a VP at Large. He taught NAA Certification courses and was a featured speaker at the TAA Education Conference.