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Clise Properties Names Kathy O’Kelley SVP of Portfolio Operations

Clise Properties, a family-run long-term owner and developer in the Puget Sound region, has hired Kathy O’Kelley as Senior Vice President of Portfolio Operations.

In this newly created position, O’Kelley is tasked with driving strategic initiatives focused on delivering value, performance, and efficiency across the company’s diverse portfolio. Additionally, she will focus on talent acquisition and development as the firm grows the team.

“Kathy was the clear choice to lead this next chapter of growth,” said A.M. Clise. “Her extensive background and future-focused mentality will greatly help us as we forge our path forward, setting an even greater standard of service across all Clise properties.”

Kathy comes to Clise with over 30 years of real estate experience, with the bulk of her career having been at Hines, where she most recently served as Senior Vice President of Management Services. Kathy is a current Downtown Seattle Association board member, having previously served as Board Chair as well as MID Board Chair.

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Jasmine Kilman is Content Director of Connect Commercial Real Estate, covering Chicago and greater Chicagoland, the Midwest, Seattle, and the Pacific Northwest. She covers industry trends, transaction deals, market research, and produces daily news stories. With experience in marketing and communications for academic nonprofits and corporate clients, including Hearst Media, Hilton, and Coldwell Banker, Kilman has written about commercial real estate, environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG), technology, healthcare, and philanthropy. She was born and raised in California and graduated with a degree in public relations. In her spare time, Kilman enjoys hiking and traveling to new locations with her family.