Kelsey is passionate about managing real estate requirements and transactions for occupiers locally in Oregon and Washington, and partnering throughout the globe. In her role she actively manages transactions for several portfolio client accounts. Kelsey identifies client needs, negotiates new leases, renewals, relocations, expansions, and subleases, conducts property tours, and partners with other Cresa service lines to provide full-service consulting.
Before joining Cresa’s Portland office, she gained seven years of experience in brokerage, property management and project coordination.
Kelsey earned her B.A. with a major in Accounting and minor in Criminal Justice at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. While in college she was on the Dean’s List, in Delta Mu Delta Honor Society, a 2010 MIAC Academic All-Conference award recipient and a recipient of both the Christian Brother’s Leadership Scholarship as well as the President’s Scholarship.
Kelsey is on the Board of Directors for CREW, where she is the Director of the programs committee. She is also on the Central Catholic High School Alumni Board.
Kelsey is passionate about managing real estate requirements and transactions for occupiers locally in Oregon and Washington, and partnering throughout the globe. In her role she actively manages transactions for several portfolio client accounts. Kelsey identifies client needs, negotiates new leases, renewals, relocations, expansions, and subleases, conducts property tours, and partners with other Cresa service lines to provide full-service consulting.
To get to know Kelsey on a more personal level, we asked her the following questions.
What is your favorite restaurant in Portland?
Yalla - their hummus with burnt beef ends is AMAZING
What activities do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Soccer at The Plex, riding my Peloton, Barre3, Underdog Sports Leagues, running local races, weekend getaways. I like to be on the go.
Why did you decide to become a commercial real estate broker?
I’ve always been interested in businesses, real estate and entrepreneurial ideas. I love knowing what’s going on in the local business community. I started out in property management and it exposed me to the brokerage community and that led me to pursuing my broker’s license in OR & WA.
What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
To never take anything personally. It’s tough sometimes!
What do you like best about working for Cresa?
I love the empowerment from my coworkers to grow professionally and personally.
Would you rather have a dog with a cat’s personality or a cat with a dog’s personality?
A cat with a dog’s personality. I actually already have that - my cat Nova plays fetch with her crinkle balls.
