Kelly Nealis

Kelly Nealis is a seasoned professional in real estate investment and strategic transactions, currently serving as Senior Vice President at Pearlmark since October 2024, focusing on west coast originations. Prior to Pearlmark, Nealis held roles at CIM Group as Vice President of Investments and Associate Vice President, where responsibilities included leading west coast operations. Experience also includes serving as Assistant Director at The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, focusing on real estate strategy and transactions, and positions at PGIM Real Estate and Jones Lang LaSalle. Nealis began a career in fund management at The Carlyle Group. Educational qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Urban Planning from the University of Pennsylvania, architecture studies at Columbia University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, International Business, and Economics from Florida State University.