RedPeak Welcomes Josh Foley as New Chief Executive Officer
RedPeak, Denver’s premier multifamily owner, developer, and manager, announced Josh Foley as its new chief executive officer following an extensive national search to find the company’s next leader. The search was led by RedPeak’s managing board in collaboration with Ferguson Partners.
The appointment marks a pivotal transition as Mark Windhager, RedPeak’s CEO and co-founder, steps into retirement after 25 years of building the company from the ground-up. Under Windhager’s leadership, RedPeak grew from its 2001 founding into a portfolio of over 50 communities serving more than 5,000 residents. Windhager will remain as a Senior Advisor to RedPeak for a short period to assist with the transition.
“After an extended search, Josh stood out for his exceptional operational expertise in managing large portfolios and his proven ability to build strong, lasting teams,” said Windhager. “I’m confident he’s the right leader to take RedPeak to new heights while honoring our core values.”
Foley brings over 25 years of leadership experience from California’s most competitive markets, including senior roles at The Irvine Company and Essex Property Trust. Throughout his career, he has focused on creating environments where both employees and residents choose to stay, emphasizing genuine service and lasting relationships.
“What drew me to RedPeak was seeing how Mark and this team built something truly authentic,” said Foley. “This isn’t just about managing properties—it’s about creating places where people thrive. I’m honored to carry forward this legacy and lead such a remarkable organization.”
Foley’s commitment to community extends well beyond business. A business graduate with an MBA from Pepperdine University, he has consistently gravitated toward active communities like Denver. When not working, he can be found on tennis courts, hiking trails, or ski slopes. He has also dedicated years to supporting organizations addressing homelessness, gaining firsthand insight into how quality housing transforms lives.
Under Foley’s leadership, RedPeak will build on its foundation of putting people first—residents, employees, and community partners alike—while continuing to set new standards in Denver’s evolving multifamily landscape.
Local Design Leader David Morris Joins HKS
HKS, a global design firm named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Architecture Firms, has announced the appointment of David Morris as principal and office director of its Denver studio. Known for his contextual design approach, talent-forward leadership, and landmark projects like 1401 Lawrence and 1701 ‘One Platte’, Morris’s arrival signals a bold new chapter for HKS in the Mountain West region and one that’s sure to grab the attention of the mixed-use market.
With a career spanning architecture, interior design, and urban planning, Morris is widely recognized for shaping some of Denver’s most iconic and forward-thinking buildings and interiors. At HKS, he will lead the firm’s regional growth strategy while cultivating strong design teams and client relationships across mixed-use, commercial office, residential, hospitality, and health.
“HKS has a long and proud history of delivering transformative work in Colorado—from Four Seasons Denver to the Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch and the Hutchinson Family Stockyards Event Center at the National Western Center Campus,” said Sam Mudro, president and CFO of HKS. “David’s innovative leadership and strong connections within the Denver design community are poised to further enhance our practice in the region.”
The hire reflects HKS’s ongoing investment in the America West, where the firm has designed more than a dozen major projects, including:
- Lincoln Property Company Denver Innovation Campus (ongoing) – A 790,000-SF innovation district with masstimber amenity center and three tenant buildings
- US Air Force Academy Falcon Stadium (2024) – A transformative renovation introducing a dramatic new entrance, heritage plaza, and reimagined fan experience
- Aurora Highlands Master Plan (2023) – A 350-acre mixed-use vision anchored by health care and community-centered development
- Denver Health Outpatient Medical Center (2020) – A 275,000-sf facility integrating specialty clinics, telehealth, and surgical services
- Le Méridien / AC Hotel Denver (2017) – A 474-key dual-branded hotel in downtown Denver
- 100 St. Paul, Cherry Creek (2015) – A LEED Gold mixed-use office and residential complex
- Four Seasons Denver (2010) – A luxury hotel and private residences tower in the city’s heart
- Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch (2001) – A premier mountain resort with hotel and private residences
“I’ve long admired HKS’s ability to pair innovation and technical rigor with thoughtful, intentional design,” said Morris. “This is a firm that embeds deeply in the places it works, and that alignment with Denver’s evolving identity is what excites me most.”
With Morris at the helm, the HKS Denver studio is poised to grow its influence in urban development, sustainable design, and community-building across the America West, serving as both creative catalyst and strategic partner.
