Kelly P. Kite Jr. is Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Kite Capital Partners and the principal architect of its opportunistic real estate investment platform. He defines the firm’s strategic direction and maintains ultimate authority over capital formation, investment selection, and capital deployment. Under his leadership, Kite Capital Partners has originated and placed more than $500 million in investment capital.
With nearly 20 years of experience structuring and raising private investment capital, Kelly has developed enduring relationships with institutional and high-net-worth investors, driving the capitalization of multiple real estate investment vehicles. He directs the origination and structuring of complex, distressed, and special-situation transactions, enforcing disciplined underwriting standards, risk-adjusted pricing, and institutional-grade execution.
Prior to founding Kite Capital Partners, Kelly served as Managing Director of Kite Properties, a merchant development firm focused on ground-up hospitality projects. He holds a B.A. from the University of Florida and a J.D. from New York Law School with a concentration in Commercial Real Estate. He has served on the board of multiple nonprofit organizations, including The Indian River Land Trust, which is dedicated to preserving and protecting scenic and environmentally sensitive lands in Indian River County, and Vero Film, which hosts the annual Vero Beach Film Festival as well as promoting year-round cultural engagement through student programs and events.
