President
Russ McKee
President
DRE# 00717005
Russ McKee, founder and Chairman of McKee Properties, has been a licensed California real estate broker since 1980. Through several strategic acquisitions, including Pacific Coast Management Systems, Strand Crown Realtors, Prudential California Realty Coronado, and McMillin Property Management, Mr. McKee has grown the company from a small San Diego based property management company into a diverse real estate enterprise including residential, commercial, and retail management and brokerage throughout San Diego County. In 2004, McKee launched McKee Private Capital to form group investments for the acquisition and operation of multi-family investments across the U.S.
In 2010, Mr. McKee turned day to day operations over to his sons, Patrick and Brendan, who work closely managing the two divisions of the company; McKee Properties and McKee Private Capital. McKee spends his time traveling, both for work and enjoyment, and is always looking for new investment opportunities. He enjoys spending time with his family, including four grandchildren.
Mr. McKee’s education includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Rochester Institute of Technology, and a Master’s Degree in Real Estate and Finance from National University. He holds the CCIM designation awarded by the CCIM Institute.
Broker / Vice President of Property
Management & Sales
Brendan McKee
Broker / Vice President of Property
Management & Sales
DRE# 01882732
Brendan McKee is Vice President of Property Management & Sales for McKee Properties. As Managing Broker, he oversees all brokerage activities, business development initiatives and the day-to-day operations of the company’s residential division.
Brendan has over 15 years of residential property management and sales experience, starting his real estate career leasing luxury apartments in Chicago, IL while attending DePaul University where be obtained his bachelor’s degree in public relations. In 2010 he joined McKee Properties as a sales and leasing agent. In 2015 he obtained his California Broker’s License.
He is an active member of the National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM), Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), and is a current candidate for the Certified Property Manager (CPM) designation.
Vice President of Asset Management
CCIM (Candidate), NAHP, CPO, HCCP
Patrick McKee
Vice President of Asset Management
CCIM (Candidate), NAHP, CPO, HCCP
DRE# 02094362
Patrick McKee has been active in the multifamily industry since 2012. His primary role at McKee Private Capital is asset management of a multifamily portfolio spanning eleven states. He is responsible for sourcing local third party management relationships in each market where we invest. Additional responsibilities include investor communications, investment underwriting, and risk management.
Patrick has assisted numerous clients with successful 1031 exchange transactions across the country. He travels extensively both in the pursuit of new investment opportunities and management of McKee Private Capital’s existing portfolio.
Patrick holds a Bachelor of Science in Music Performance from Berklee College of Music. He holds an active California broker’s license and recently earned his CCIM designation.
CFO
Director of Accounting
Laurren Grum
CFO
Director of Accounting
Laurren is the Chief Financial Officer for McKee Private Capital, McKee Properties and McKee Commercial. She has over 15 years of experience in the accounting industry and is an invaluable asset to our organization. Laurren has been a Certified Public Accountant for the past 7 years and has a strong background in financial statement analysis, budgeting and forecasting. She oversees all aspects of the company’s financial operations and strategy for both our residential and commercial divisions. She is dedicated to ensuring the company’s long-term financial success. Laurren graduated with honors from San Diego State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and minor in Mathematics.
Regional Property Manager
Ben Price
Regional Property Manager
DRE# 02113264
Coming soon…
Director of Maintenance Services
Michael Paggen
Director of Maintenance Services
Michael Paggen serves as the Director of Maintenance Services at McKee Properties. In this role, Michael is responsible for managing both large and small-scale maintenance projects, including preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, vacant unit turnovers, and unit renovations. He works directly with both property owners and tenants to achieve these goals, ensuring that the highest standards of property upkeep are maintained.
Before transitioning to Property Management in 2020, Michael built a career in the hospitality industry, where he held various positions in operations and hotel management. His experience managing several hotel properties through comprehensive renovations and serving as the community manager for new-construction lease-up properties has equipped him with a keen understanding of maintenance operations and construction practices.
Michael holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from the University of Minnesota.
Resident Relations Coordinator
Briana Blakney
Resident Relations Coordinator
Briana has dedicated over 17 years to being part of the team at McKee Properties. While Briana has worn many hats during her career with McKee, she has been the Resident Relations Coordinator for the past 11 years, giving her a wealth of knowledge about our properties, clients and the company procedures.
With a background in Business Office Administration, Briana has been key in ensuring McKee Properties continues to run efficiently on a day-to-day basis. She has also held a Notary Public Commission since 2016 which allows McKee Properties to extend the additional service of legal notarization to our clients.
As the Resident Relations Coordinator, Briana continues to provide excellent customer service daily. Her commitment to excellence and her passion for serving others remains unwavering, making her an asset to the company.
- Allied Gardens
- Bay Park
- Bonita
- Chula Vista
- Clairemont
- College Area
- Coronado
- Del Cerro
- Downtown San Diego
- Eastlake
- Hillcrest
- Imperial Beach
- Kearny Mesa
- La Jolla
- La Mesa
- Linda Vista
- Mission Hills
- Mission Valley
- National City
- North Park
- Otay Ranch
- Pacific Beach
- Point Loma
- San Carlos
- San Diego
- South Park
- University City
