Leadership team

Meet the professionals behind Windstone Capital's success in co-living real estate investment and management.

Evgeny Budnik

Co-Founder & CEO

Nova Scotia, Canada
Entrepreneur and real estate operator with 20+ years in global IT and startups. Investor and coach with experience across Canada, the U.S., and the Dominican Republic. Leads co-living properties in Florida’s top markets, specializing in acquisitions, weekly rental operations, and investor-driven value creation.
Entrepreneur and real estate operator with 20+ years in global IT and startups. Investor and coach with experience across Canada, the U.S., and the Dominican Republic. Leads co-living properties in Florida’s top markets, specializing in acquisitions, weekly rental operations, and investor-driven value creation.
Expertise:
Co-living acquisitions, international investor relations, cross-border capital strategy.
Education:
Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science, MBA Strategic Management
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Mark Rollins

Co-Founder & President, U.S. Operations

Florida, USA
Entrepreneur and private equity executive with 10+ years in real estate and retail. Raised $20M+ in capital and scaled multimillion-dollar ventures. Specializes in strategic acquisitions, portfolio growth, and investor-driven value creation.
Entrepreneur and private equity executive with 10+ years in real estate and retail. Raised $20M+ in capital and scaled multimillion-dollar ventures. Specializes in strategic acquisitions, portfolio growth, and investor-driven value creation.
Expertise:
Strategic acquisitions, portfolio growth, investor-driven value creation.
Education:
Bachelor of Business Administration, University of Maryland
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Kayley Arn

Executive Operations & Compliance Manager

Florida, USA
Executive Operations Manager with expertise in investor and lender relations. Known for driving execution, strategy, and seamless operational performance.
Executive Operations Manager with expertise in investor and lender relations. Known for driving execution, strategy, and seamless operational performance.
Expertise:
Investor and lender relations, strategic operations execution.
Education:
Bachelor of Science - BS, Psychology, University of Houston
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Irina Budnik

Director of Property Management

Nova Scotia, Canada
Director of Property Management overseeing diverse real estate portfolios. Focused on asset performance, investor relationships, and disciplined operations. Delivers consistent results and long-term value for clients and partners.
Director of Property Management overseeing diverse real estate portfolios. Focused on asset performance, investor relationships, and disciplined operations. Delivers consistent results and long-term value for clients and partners.
Expertise:
Capital strategy, operations and partnership management.
Education:
BA, Accounting, Analysis and Audit, MBA, Strategic Management
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Raul Entrana

Director of Construction & Renovations

Florida, USA
Construction executive with 10+ years managing multimillion-dollar projects. Former Fortune 500 leader known for precision, efficiency, and operational excellence.
Construction executive with 10+ years managing multimillion-dollar projects. Former Fortune 500 leader known for precision, efficiency, and operational excellence.
Expertise:
Construction management, value engineering, schedule and budget control.
Education:
High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates, G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School
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Jacob Stern

Real Estate General Counsel

Florida, USA
Former investment banker with 15+ years in real estate and structured finance. Led $500M+ in transactions across North America. Specializes in cross-border investment structures and value-add strategies.
Former investment banker with 15+ years in real estate and structured finance. Led $500M+ in transactions across North America. Specializes in cross-border investment structures and value-add strategies.
Expertise:
Business and real estate law, transactions, entity formation.
Education:
BBA Finance, Florida International University, Doctor of Law - JD, Law, Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law
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