Oppidan Expands Board with Senior Housing and Real Estate Leader Tami Kozikowski

Minneapolis – (April 30, 2025) – Oppidan Investment Company, a national property development firm headquartered in Excelsior, Minn., announces the appointment of Tami Kozikowski to its Board of Directors.

Tami brings more than 36 years of leadership and commercial real estate experience to Oppidan, along with a track record as a board member, strategic thought leader, and transformative executive. Her career spans both the public and private sectors across service and retail industries, with leadership roles at companies ranging from $60 million startups to $40 billion enterprises.

Most recently, Tami served as CEO of The Waters, a developer, owner, and operator of high-end senior living communities. There, she successfully led the company through greenfield expansion, the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the strategic sale of its operating company. She began her real estate career at Trammell Crow Company and has held senior real estate roles at Musicland, Best Buy, Advance Auto Parts, and Life Time Fitness.

“Tami brings a unique blend of commercial real estate expertise, bold leadership, and customer-centric thinking to Oppidan,” said Joe Ryan, CEO of Oppidan. “Her ability to lead through change, drive innovation, and empower teams will be invaluable as we continue to grow and evolve.”

Tami holds an MBA in Marketing and Finance from the UCLA Anderson School of Management and began her career as a CPA after graduating with honors from the Carlson School of Business at the University of Minnesota. Known for her inclusive, team-oriented style and unwavering curiosity, she fosters innovation and continuous improvement in every organization she serves.