Goldrich Kest, one of Southern California’s largest privately owned real estate investors, developers and property managers, appointed Kent Crandall as its new CFO. The Orange County resident will handle all matters relating to the company’s cash flow, financial planning, forecasting, long- and short-term strategizing, taxation issues and overall business operations.

“We are delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Crandall, a consummate professional whose many years of experience in our industry has uniquely qualified him for this position,” said chief portfolio officer Paul Dubord, who said Crandall’s career highlights includes having been named “CFO of the Year” by the Orange County Business Journal. “His extensive financial background aligns perfectly with our vision for the future, and we are excited to welcome him aboard.”

Before joining Goldrich Kest, Crandall accumulated three decades of experience in the field, including serving as CFO of Lafayette Real Estate, a private equity firm managing $2 billion in assets.

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