About Centricity

Dan Oltersdorf, President of Centricity, has been in the property management and residential housing industry since his start as a Resident Assistant at Colorado State University, subsequently earning a master’s at Florida State University. For over 25 years, Dan has spent his career leading and innovating in the areas of operations, human resources, learning and development, and the customer experience. Leveraging his passion for creating successful communities, Dan now partners with other companies to remove obstacles, add resources, and strengthen the foundation for achieving their vision. As a leader in the space, Dan is also a published author and an experienced public speaker.

When he is not equipping and supporting others to create experiences, he loves spending time with his family, enjoying the outdoors, camping, rowing, and walking his dog, Keanu.

Clark’s experience includes companies engaged in construction, manufacturing, technology services, wholesale distribution, and retail sales. He specializes in building financial and operational capacity through effective planning, sound strategy, combined with effective implementation. His previous experience includes leadership positions for Adjacent Technologies, Austin Ribbon & Computer Supplies, Architectural Granite & Marble, Cold Spring Granite Company, Centex Corporation, and Mobil Chemical Company. Clark holds a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Texas at Austin.

Clark fills his time away from the office sailing the Caribbean and watching college sports.

Thomas brings 8 years of real estate industry experience as well as more than 13 years of sales expertise to his role as Chief Sales Officer of Centricity. He started his career in B2B and B2C start-up sales and contributed to several successful companies before most recently serving as Vice President of Business Development at Catalyst Marketing. There, he was responsible for more than $6 million in new business and 200 new clients and has seen and solved for almost every scenario imaginable in the real estate space. Thomas holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science and international relations from Texas State University.

Originally from Massachusetts, Thomas is a die hard New England Patriots fan and loves going back north with his wife and two daughters to celebrate the 4th of July on Cape Cod.

Aaron Wells oversees the management of the company’s finance, accounting, budgeting, planning, tax, and billing. Prior to joining Centricity, Aaron served as CFO at ONIT Home Services and VP, Finance at Protect America. He has over 13 years of accounting, finance, and leadership experience in the home service and hospitality industries. Aaron received a bachelor’s degree in hospitality administration from Lamar University and is currently working toward an MBA and MS in finance at Indiana University, Kelley School of Business. Aaron is a licensed CPA in Texas.

On the weekends you can find Aaron spending time with his children, on the lake, or both.

A graduate of Texas Tech University’s Rawls College of Business with a degree in accounting, Chris embarked on his career in the oil and gas industry, dedicating a decade to mastering joint venture accounting and financial reporting. In December 2021, he took his experience to Campus Advantage, assuming the role of Director of Property Accounting. Leading by example, Chris coached his team through an ERP migration, while ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of financial packages to clients. His focus on streamlining accounting processes has ensured the scalability and stability of the accounting department.

Off the clock, Chris enjoys quality time with his family, often traveling and discovering new and scenic destinations.

As the Vice President of Project Management, Raka is responsible for structuring and successfully executing projects for Centricity partners. She brings over 20 years of experience in process improvement and operational optimization across industries spanning semiconductors, computers, and information technology. Previously, Raka was responsible for managing and executing significant projects at companies such as Motorola Corporate Offices, AMD, Dell, and Northrop Grumman. Raka is a Project Management Institute (PMI) certified Project Management Professional (PMP). She has an MS in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering from the University of Texas, Austin and a BS in Electrical Engineering.

Outside of work, Raka is a trained yoga instructor and active supporter of several local organizations.

Originally from India, Birva relocated to the USA in 2012. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Franklin University (in Ohio), and VNSGU (in India), along with her SHRM-CP certification. Her career began in 2012, overseeing operations at a senior medical daycare. In 2021, Birva transitioned to student housing, bringing over a decade of HR and operations experience. As an HR leader, she now drives strategic initiatives that support organizational growth and employee success.

Outside of work, Birva enjoys spending quality time with her rescue pup, Churro, and has a passion for cooking, exploring the outdoors, and traveling — always seeking her next adventure.