Cathy Phillips Kerr
About Cathy Phillips Kerr
Cathy Phillips Kerr is the Vice President of Operations at Amherst Holdings, bringing extensive experience in real estate operations. She has held senior roles at Greystar and FitechGelb, demonstrating a solutions-oriented approach and a strong understanding of multifamily and single-family real estate.
Work at Amherst Holdings
Cathy Phillips Kerr serves as Vice President of Operations at Amherst Holdings. She has held this position since 2022, working remotely from Charlotte, North Carolina. In her role, she applies her extensive experience in real estate operations to enhance the company's operational efficiency and effectiveness. Her solutions-minded approach and cultural awareness contribute to the organization's strategic goals.
Previous Experience at Greystar
Prior to her current role, Cathy Phillips Kerr worked at Greystar for 19 years, from 2000 to 2019. She served as Senior Director of Enterprise Services | Global during her tenure. Earlier in her career, she also held a position in Property Operations at Greystar from 1995 to 1998. This extensive experience provided her with a solid foundation in multifamily and single-family real estate operations.
Experience at FitechGelb
Cathy Phillips Kerr worked at FitechGelb as Senior Director of Real Estate Advisory Services for one year, from 2021 to 2022. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, she focused on providing advisory services within the real estate sector. This role further expanded her expertise in navigating complex issues and challenges in the industry.
Background in Property Management
Before her time at Greystar, Cathy Phillips Kerr was employed by The Dinerstein Companies as Regional Property Manager from 1998 to 2000. This role involved overseeing property management operations in Houston, Texas. Her background in property management has equipped her with in-depth business knowledge relevant to her current and past positions.
Education and Expertise
Cathy Phillips Kerr studied at Louisiana State University. Her educational background, combined with her extensive experience in real estate operations, has equipped her with the skills necessary to address complex challenges in the industry. She possesses expertise in both multifamily and single-family real estate operations, contributing to her effectiveness in her current role.