Kelly Nierman

I bring 30+ years of experience in property management, sales, marketing, and staff leadership, with a proven ability to drive business growth and maximize profitability through strategic execution. I’m known for a customer-focused approach that strengthens partnerships, improves client loyalty, and enhances retention.

As Senior Vice President – Residential Property Management at Inland Residential Real Estate Services, LLC, I led the residential real estate management division for investment programs sponsored by Inland Real Estate Investment Corporation (Inland Investments) and fee-managed properties. I oversaw a diverse portfolio of 90 properties across 21 states, employing 500+ staff members, ensuring communities operated competitively while adhering to Inland’s values, policies, and procedures.

I’ve consistently coached and developed leadership teams to deliver operational excellence, financial performance, and strategic growth initiatives. I spearheaded innovative initiatives and streamlining efforts to enhance property performance, positioned Inland’s residential division as a leading management solution nationwide, and brought expertise across new construction, acquisitions, and stabilized asset management.

Across my career, I’ve also built strong multi-site operations capabilities through roles including Vice President at Foresite Realty Partners, where I oversaw a 4,500-unit Midwest portfolio. I’ve managed multi-million-dollar capital projects, led leasing/marketing/advertising strategies, ensured budget accountability and variance reporting, recruited and managed property leaders, and maintained high-quality service through inspections, audits, and performance reviews.