The NAIOP Research Foundation announces the appointment of Kenneth Stiles, CEO and Board Director, Stiles Corporation, to join the Foundation’s Governors. Individuals who demonstrate their commitment to the Foundation’s mission by making a substantial contribution to its endowment fund are invited to accept this lifetime distinction. Stiles will be honored at NAIOP’s CRE.Converge conference, October 26-29, 2021, in Miami Beach, Florida.

Kenneth Stiles is CEO and Board Director of Stiles Corporation in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Stiles is a full-service commercial real estate firm that is recognized for developing and constructing more than 48 million square feet of award-winning office, industrial, retail and mixed-use properties as well as luxury residential communities throughout the Southeast. As CEO, Stiles serves on the company’s board of directors, executive committee, investment review committee and business development committee. As part of his chief responsibilities, he manages the company’s ongoing communication with financial services partners and works directly with the investment team to identify new business opportunities. As a board member, Stiles works closely with the family and fellow members in the development and implementation of the company’s 50-year sustainability and growth plans. In addition, he oversees the Stiles family office.

“The Research Foundation and its Governors play a vital role in providing resources to help shape our communities, and I’m pleased to welcome Kenneth to this outstanding group,” said Marc Selvitelli, CAE, executive director of the NAIOP Research Foundation. “His generous contribution, coupled with his extensive industry knowledge and insights, builds on the already powerful Foundation leadership.”

The NAIOP Research Foundation was established in 2000 as a 501(c)(3) organization that accepts tax-deductible contributions. Its mission is to provide practical research and education that allows commercial real estate owners and developers to successfully capitalize on new trends and address challenges in the industry. Recent reports include The Evolution of the Warehouse: Trends in Technology, Design, Development and Delivery; Midyear Economic Impacts of COVID-19 on the Commercial Real Estate Development Industry; Using Capital Improvements to Create Competitive Advantage in the COVID-19 Era.

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NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, is the leading organization for developers, owners and related professionals in office, industrial, retail and mixed-use real estate. NAIOP provides unparalleled industry networking and education, and advocates for effective legislation on behalf of our members. NAIOP advances responsible, sustainable development that creates jobs and benefits the communities in which our members work and live. For more information, visit www.naiop.org.