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Mr. Kelly is the senior due diligence officer for all acquisition and development activities and is also responsible for economic and market research. His duties include the review of operating histories and rental market and sales comparables; the verification of entitlements; building inspections; and the preparation of pro forma operating statements. He also performs the asset management function for the existing portfolio and is involved in the strategic redistribution of assets from one market to another. He is the commercial property manager for the non-multi-family assets. Prior to joining Essex in 1984, he was Director of Property Management for the Lucky Company and the Grupe Company, real estate investment companies headquartered in Northern California, and Western Regional Property Manager for Aetna Diversified Properties and Fox & Carskadon Management Corporation. Mr. Kelly received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Industrial Management from San Jose State University and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Santa Clara. Mr. Kelly has been awarded the designation of Certified Property Manager from the Institute of Real Estate Management. | 