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Single Family Rental East
May 18-20, 2026
Loews Miami BeachMiami, FL

James Davis
CEO at Awarded
Speaker

Profile

James M. Davis built Awarded after his proposals secured contracts with the City of Los Angeles and the City and County of San Francisco. He leads RFP strategy and proposal development for property management firms acquiring government and institutional contracts.

With 18 years in operations; James has implemented new software across portfolios, doubled unit counts, and expanded property management firms into new markets. As Regional Vice President at Bell Properties and former Interim COO at his previous firm, James led multi-market expansion, modernized maintenance and operational systems, and implemented EOS-based management frameworks. He developed the high-performance SOPs now used across multiple property management firms.

Awarded translates operational capability into competitive, compliant, high-scoring RFP submissions. James brings a rare combination of deep operational experience and procurement strategy that allows his clients to win contracts and execute them with confidence.

He speaks at industry conferences including IMN SFR (Austin, Phoenix) and Build Expo (Fort Lauderdale), and has been featured on Keys to the City of Angels, Mr. Deed Podcast, and Sir Lancelot Group Podcast. He was recognized in Who's Who in America.

James works with property management firms who are increasing revenue, building efficiency, and expanding to new markets.

Agenda Sessions

  • Plan, Select, Execute: A 2026 New Market Growth & Risk Management Blueprint

    10:15am