Leadership

Kelsey serves as Vice President of Finance at Core5, where she oversees the company’s financial processes, including securing and managing financing for development projects, leading the annual business planning and reforecasting efforts, and directing treasury and cash management functions. In this role, she ensures the organization has the capital and forward-looking financial insights needed to pursue strategic growth opportunities and respond effectively to changing market conditions. Her leadership in liquidity and cash flow management supports the company’s financial stability and day-to-day operations.

Kelsey began her career in public accounting before transitioning into the real estate industry, driven by a long-standing interest in the field. She joined Core5 as a Staff Accountant and has grown with the organization over the past decade, advancing into finance leadership. She has contributed to the successful closing of more than $2 billion in loan commitments, helping to expand the company’s development portfolio and support its strategic objectives. She is currently celebrating her tenth year with the company.

Kelsey earned a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Alabama and a Master of Accounting from Kennesaw State University.

Outside of the office, Kelsey enjoys spending time with her husband and their three young children. As a family, they share a passion for travel, inspired in part by the three years she and her husband lived overseas.