Ronda Kunsman serves as Vice President of Residential Operations, where she oversees all residential operations with a focus on enhancing performance and driving business growth. She is responsible for guiding teams to achieve exceptional results and reach new levels of success.
Upon joining the Kane Realty team in 2025, Ronda brought nearly 20 years’ worth of leadership experience in the property management industry, including prior roles as Vice President of Operations with Bell Partners and Assistant Vice President with Post Properties. She has a proven track record of managing large portfolios, building strong teams, and delivering excellent results for clients.
Ronda holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from George Mason University and maintains professional certifications including Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor (CAPS) and Accredited Commercial Manager (ACoM). Outside of work, Ronda enjoys watching her son play baseball, working on her non-profit organization, Dugout Donations, and traveling and spending time with her family, including her boxer, Maris.
As the Director of Midtown Property Services for Kane Realty, Joseph oversees the day-to-day operations of the custodial, maintenance and public safety departments. In his role, Joseph leads an enhanced, operations and people-focused culture with Midtown Property Services. This community-first approach helps drive significant business results that keeps our communities safe, clean and inviting.
Prior to Kane Realty, Joseph spent 17 years in the hospitality industry with Darden Restaurants. He was the managing partner of two Capital Grille locations that each grossed over $8 million in revenue. He also assisted in eight restaurant openings across the U.S. During his time as Managing Partner, he was responsible for all daily operations, facility maintenance, training, revenue generation, and building relationships in the community. There he developed his passion for leading a large and diverse team, as well as property and facility management.
Joseph is a graduate of Johnson and Wales University and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality. Joseph is an active part of his community. He currently lives in Apex with his wife Courtney and two children, Jake and Austin.
As EVP of Kane Residential, Rob oversees the operations and business development of Kane Realty’s multifamily management division. He is involved in the strategic growth and overall operating success of the individual multifamily assets in our portfolio and leading the team. He works closely with the development team in the development of future multifamily communities, and also works closely with external third-party ownership clients to help them realize their strategic vision.
Prior to joining Kane Realty, Rob was Assistant Vice President for Medalist Capital, a commercial real estate financial services company that specializes in mortgage banking, investment advisory and defeasance. In this role, Rob was responsible for arranging a variety of financing solutions for developers, investors, and owners of commercial and multifamily real estate assets. Prior to Medalist Capital, Rob served as a senior political, legislative, and communications strategist in Washington, DC advising numerous policymakers, elected officials, and campaigns.
Rob and his wife, Sydney, both graduated from Wake Forest University and currently live in Raleigh with their children, Graham and Winnie, and their dog, Muggsy.
As Managing Director of Development at Kane Realty, Drew is primarily responsible for the oversight of new development. Drew works closely with all stakeholders of the development process by leading projects through design, entitlements, budgeting, financing, construction administration, and stabilization. Since joining Kane Realty in 2015, Drew has been involved in the capitalization and development of projects totaling +$1 billion and has held various leadership and support roles across the company’s development pipeline and operating properties.
Prior to joining Kane Realty, Drew worked for a REIT in New York City where he obtained a strong background in real estate finance. During his tenure he was responsible for the underwriting and acquisition of +$5 billion in commercial real estate throughout the U.S. and Western Europe.
Drew is a graduate of UNC Chapel Hill Kenan-Flagler’s Undergraduate Business School where he studied finance and entrepreneurship. Drew lives in Raleigh with his wife, McCauley, and their two daughters, Laine and Tilly.
Since joining Kane Realty in 2014, Kallie has risen through the ranks to her current position as Managing Director of Development, managing mixed-use development projects throughout Raleigh from conception to completion. During her tenure, she has overseen over $1 billion in development, with projects including The Dillon in Downtown Raleigh and Peace Apartments & Publix grocery store in Downtown’s revitalized Smoky Hollow neighborhood. Her largest project to date is the North Hills Main District Expansion, which replaces underutilized retail and parking with a dense, urban redevelopment focused on outdoor space and walkability.
She is passionate about urban infill, maximizing utility of underused sites and infusing her community with lasting vitality. A creative problem solver, she loves putting together the many, varied pieces of a complex project.
Originally from Atlanta, Kallie found her way to North Carolina after graduating from the University of South Carolina and now considers Raleigh home. She lives in Five Points with her husband and two dogs, and when she is not working toward a bright future for her home city, you can find her traveling and saltwater flyfishing.
As Director of Asset Management at Kane Realty, Allen is primarily responsible for driving long-term asset value by optimizing the financial, operational, and placemaking performance of Kane’s portfolio. Since joining Kane Realty in 2016, Allen has been involved in the capitalization and development of projects totaling +$1 billion and has held various leadership and support roles across the development pipeline and operating properties.
Prior to joining Kane Realty, Allen held various positions in the financial services industry at Bank of America, First Citizens Bank, and Prudential.
Allen is a graduate of North Carolina State University where he holds a BS in Business Administration and of Wake Forest University where he holds a MBA. Allen has been a licensed real estate broker in the State of North Carolina since 2009 and completed Leadership Raleigh and Bell Leadership Institute’s cornerstone program.
Allen lives in Raleigh with his wife, Katie, three children, Hallie, Bo and Liza, and beagle Badin.
As Vice President of Construction, Sean oversees all new construction for Kane Realty including multi-family, office and mixed-use developments.
He has experience managing and delivering over one billion dollars of completed or under-construction development projects. Sean’s notable projects include Midtown Plaza, The Dillon, Advance Auto Parts Tower, The Eastern and North Hills Expansion.
Prior to joining Kane Realty, Sean spent six years with an Atlanta-based general contractor, Holder Construction Company, working on a variety of product types in Virginia and North Carolina. His management experience includes large-scale higher education facilities for the University of Virginia, Virginia Tech and UNC-Charlotte as well as commercial office building experience where he worked on the new Bank of America Tower in North Hills.
Sean is a graduate of Clemson University with a degree in Civil Engineering and a minor in Business Management. He is involved with several non-profit organizations in Raleigh including Healing Transitions and Emmaus House. In his spare time, Sean enjoys golfing, fishing and spending time with his wife Sarah and son Lawson.
As Managing Director of Capital Markets, Josh is responsible for ensuring capital sources support the growth of the company. In this role, Josh leads the origination and structuring of debt and equity financing, the execution of capital transactions and develops strong relationships with lenders, investors, and brokers. Since joining Kane Realty, Josh has worked on over $2.5 billion in capital transactions, including equity joint ventures, debt financing, and asset sales.
Josh is a proud graduate of East Carolina University and lives in Raleigh with his wife and two kids.
As Head of Design and Brand Strategy, Josie oversees the project design and placemaking elements of Kane Realty’s new urban development projects including Mixed-Use Residential, Retail, Office, and Public Realm spaces. With oversight of interior and exterior design, building programming, and branding and positioning, Josie has direct experience with more than two billion dollars of Kane Realty’s completed or under-construction development projects in Greater Raleigh including North Hills, The Dillon, the Smoky Hollow District, and the upcoming Downtown South Entertainment District.
With a passion for story-telling and contextual urban design, Josie works across the full Kane Realty team and alongside a myriad of architects, interior designers, landscape architects, graphics teams, contractors, specialty trades – as well as local and regional artists and artisans – with the goal of creating memorable places that enhance the day-to-day experiences for those who “live, work and play” in Greater Raleigh.
Josie is a graduate of North Carolina State University and is active in the Raleigh community. She resides in Raleigh with her husband, Charlie, and two sons, Henry and George.
As Head of Talent & HR, Betsy Reade Creech is responsible for Human Resources with a major emphasis on employee attraction, retention and development, all centered around Kane Realty’s Mission and Values. She loves working with the various teams companywide, recruiting and onboarding new team members, and partnering with leadership to drive employment engagement throughout the growing company. Before joining Kane Realty in 2016, Betsy Reade enjoyed contributing in a variety of settings including large global companies and smaller, fast-paced, startup technology companies.
Betsy Reade attended UNC-Chapel Hill where she received her BS in Psychology & Industrial Relations. In 2019, she completed the NCSU Business Coaching Certificate Program. Her professional certifications include SPHR & SHRM-SCP. Betsy Reade’s community involvement includes White Memorial Presbyterian Church and WakeEd Partnership Board of Directors. One of Betsy Reade’s favorite things is spending time with her husband, Gray, their children + spouses, and grandchildren (2 grandsons and a recent addition of identical twin girls!), preferably on the North Carolina coast.
