Category: Team Recognition

Kelley Commercial Partners Northwest Adds New Shareholder Partners

Posted on 01/20/21

Kelley Commercial Partners Northwest office is pleased to announce the appointment of two new shareholder partners, Jay Pearcy and Matt Strom. They will be joining existing partners Jordan Jeter and Philip Schmidt, and CEO Hank Kelley Jr.

“I am thrilled with the continued growth in our Northwest Office and delighted that Jay and Matt could join our other partners, Jordan Jeter and Philip Schmidt in Northwest Arkansas. I appreciate the hard work of these partners and associates during 2020. Their leadership in this office made the difference in 2020 and we look forward to a bright future working together to serve the needs of our clients throughout the state and region,” said Kelley.

Jay Pearcy, NWA Principal Broker, Partner

Jay Pearcy began his real estate career in 2005 as a sales associate at Pinnacle Realty Group, a subsidiary of Hunt Ventures. He joined Kelley Commercial Partners in 2016 as property manager. In 2020 he became the principal broker. Pearcy is the lead property manager and oversees the management of 1,500,000 square feet and 35 commercial properties.

A native of Texarkana, Texas, Jay has lived in Northwest Arkansas for more than 20 years. He serves as a board member for the Washington County Planning Commission and is an active member of Cross Church Fayetteville.

“It is great to work for a company that has supported me along the way and helped me reach my professional goals,” said Pearcy.

Matthew Strom, CCIM, NWA Agent, Partner

Matt Strom graduated from the University of Arkansas with a degree in Finance and an emphasis in Real Estate. After graduating, Strom moved to Denver, Colo. where he earned his Series 7 and Series 63 license to sell non-traded REIT investments. After returning to northwest Arkansas, he continued his commercial real estate career as an agent at Kelley Commercial Partners in 2016. He received his CCIM designation in 2018. Strom’s extensive sales experience with real estate investments has made him a great asset to our team.

“It has always been a goal of mine to become a member of the leadership team here at Kelley Commercial Partners NW. I’m very grateful for the opportunity and look forward to our company’s future,” said Strom.

Kelley Commercial Partners Adds New Shareholder Partners

Posted on 01/04/21

Kelley Commercial Partners is pleased to announce the appointment of two new shareholder partners, Jessi Miller and Gary Smith. They will be joining existing partners Hank Kelley, Daryl Peeples, Maggie Hogan, Nick Kelley, Cynthia Lu, Brooke Miller, Kevin Pledger, Eric Varner, and Cheryl White.

Jessi Miller, Director of Human Resources and Accounting Manager

Jessica Miller joined Kelley Commercial Partners in 2007 and worked her way through accounting, brokerage, and property management departments before settling into accounting in 2013. In 2018, she was promoted to accounting manager and director of human resources. Miller works in conjunction with the executive committee to set policy for employees and manage day-to-day human resources issues.

A native of South Dakota, Jessica and her family chose Arkansas as their home state after her husband’s retirement from the U.S. Air Force. Miller earned a bachelor’s degree in human resource management from Park University in 2012 — an accomplishment she is especially proud of as she was able to complete the degree in four years while working full time at Kelley Commercial Partners and raising two children.

“I am grateful to work for a company that has supported and encouraged me in my professional and personal goals. I look forward to the opportunity to contribute to the company and the team.”

Gary Smith, Director of Business Development

Gary Smith began his commercial real estate career as an agent Kelley Commercial Partners in 1998 and was promoted to director of business development in 2005. He is a committed professional skilled at identifying and meeting his clients’ commercial real estate goals. Smith attributes his success to establishing trust and negotiating transactions with the best interest of all parties in mind. He works closely with the Little Rock Port Authority and was part of the team that helped bring Amazon’s new distribution center to the port.

Smith received a bachelor’s degree in sociology from East New Mexico University where he was a member of the golf team. Smith is still an avid golfer and has contributed his passion and talent for the game into serving his community. For several years, he has served as chair and member of the golf committee for the Centers for Youth and Family Foundation Annual Golf Tournament. He and his wife, Jennifer, are also active members of their church, where they lead the greeting team.

“It is an honor to be named a partner and I am proud to be a member of the team of professionals at Kelley Commercial Partners.”

Bill Puddephatt Joins the Brokerage and Leasing Team

Posted on 09/29/20

Bill Puddephatt, CCIM joins KCP

Kelley Commercial Partners is pleased to announce the addition of the newest member of the brokerage and leasing team, Bill Puddephatt, CCIM. After a distinguished 45-year banking career serving national and state financial institutions in Central Arkansas, Bill Puddephatt, CCIM, has joined Kelley Commercial Partners and is excited to use his experience structuring and financing real estate projects in the brokerage field. His emphasis on strong relationships, attention to detail and big-picture thinking result in solutions-oriented outcomes for his clients.

With a strong sense of commitment to the community and having served in statewide and national leadership positions for banking and commercial real estate professional organizations, Bill brings a unique skillset and business perspective to the KCP team.

During his commercial banking career, Bill originated more than $1 Billion in loans with zero loan losses. He financed office buildings, office parks, multi-family projects, assisted living and retirement properties, hotels, retail centers, condominium projects, subdivision developments, and more.

Kelley Commercial Partners rebrands and looks forward

Posted on 07/23/20

We recently sat down the Daily Record to talk about Kelley Commercial Partners’ recent rebranding efforts and how excited we are about the future of the firm. CEO and executive broker of KCP, Hank Kelley, emphasized that while our name has changed, the company will continue to operate much in the same way it has for the better part of three decades. Most of the firm’s current partners have been in place for several years, and in order to underscore the value of their knowledge, experience, and hard work, Kelley wanted to include the word “partners” in our new name.

And before the ink could dry on our new business cards, an unexpected global pandemic hit and we knew our clients and tenants needed our support more than ever. Property managers and brokers worked closely with tenants to help them understand the process and red tape involved in obtaining state and federal assistance, while our facilities team helped to ensure the health and safety of the occupants in more than 7.4 million square feet of property managed by our firm. Kelley Commercial Partners has also been involved in negotiations that will bring Costco and Amazon to Little Rock.

All in all, it’s been a challenging year for everyone, but Kelley Commercial Partners still sees a bright future for Arkansas and we will continue to serve our community for decades to come.

Hank Kelley recognized by UALR School of Business

Posted on 06/24/20

Hank Kelley, CEO, Executive Broker, and Partner at Kelley Commercial Partners
Whitney Burgess, Vice President of Client Services and Strategy at Team SI

Today the University of Arkansas Little Rock School of Business announced it will honor Kelley Commercial Partners’ CEO, Hank Kelley, as Distinguished Alumnus of the Year for his the mark he has made in business and for his service to the community and UA Little Rock. Whitney Burgess, vice president of client services and strategy at Team SI, will receive the Dean’s Award for Excellence. Awards will be presented at the Distinguished Alumni Luncheon to be held Oct. 16.

Kelley received his MBA from the UA Little Rock School of Business in 1984, the same year he joined the firm which is now Kelley Commercial Partners. He has stayed connected at UA Little Rock over the years by serving on the Business Advisory Council and as adjunct instructor at the School of Business. Last year, Kelley and his wife, Stephanie, made a generous donation to A.P. Vibhakar Endowed Scholarship.

“I’m honored to be recognized by the university and appreciate the efforts of the faculty and administration to engage and stay connected to the business community,” said Kelley.