Mike Kingsella

Mike Kingsella is the Founder and CEO of Up for Growth, a national network dedicated to addressing the housing shortage and affordability crisis through data-driven research and evidence-based policy since December 2017. Previously, Mike served as Government Affairs Manager at Holland Partner Group from March 2015 to February 2019, overseeing the firm's policy engagement efforts. Prior experience includes being an Asset Manager at Stabilis Capital Management, LP, managing distressed commercial real estate investments, and holding managerial positions at KPMG US, Regency Capital Partners, PNC, and Piper Sandler, where Mike focused on commercial real estate finance, underwriting, and public finance for affordable housing. Mike holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Community Development and Real Estate Development from Portland State University, graduating Cum Laude.