Scott Carson is a Director, Portfolio Management for the Principal Asset Management real estate team. He is responsible for portfolio strategy, investment activity, performance, and client and consultant communication for the Principal U.S. Property Aggregate, the firm’s core, open-end strategy. Scott joined the firm in 2003. Prior to his current role, Scott served in various roles within Principal Real Estate spanning real estate operating company (REOC) investment management, commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) portfolio management, new business development, and securitization. Scott received a bachelor's degree in finance from Iowa State University. Scott has earned the right to use the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and is a member of the CFA Institute.