Russ McKee, founder and CEO 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, looking for new investment opportunities and classic cars to add to his collection.
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, as well as the National Affordable Housing Professional and Certified Occupancy Professional designations awarded by the National Affordable Housing Management Association.
