Joe La Fico
About Joe La Fico
Joe La Fico serves as the Regional Director of Operations at Kennedy Wilson, where he has worked since 2013. He has a background in managing significant asset portfolios and has received multiple awards for his contributions to real estate development and operations.
Work at Kennedy Wilson
Joe La Fico has served as the Regional Director of Operations at Kennedy Wilson since 2013. In this role, he oversees operations in the Houston area of Texas. His responsibilities include managing various operational aspects and ensuring the effective execution of strategies within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Joe La Fico studied at Texas State University-San Marcos, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Marketing and Management. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his career in operations and asset management.
Background
Before joining Kennedy Wilson, Joe La Fico held significant positions in the financial sector. He managed a $250 million portfolio of commercial and residential assets at the Resolution Trust Corporation. Additionally, he played a key role in the purchased loan activity for a holding company managing nine banks across the nation.
Achievements
Joe La Fico directed the redevelopment of the Figueroa Courtyard office garden complex in downtown Los Angeles, which received the BOMA (Toby) award for Building of the Year in 1999. He also received the NAIOP Award of Excellence in the Repositioned/Renovated Category for the First National Bank Building in downtown St. Paul, Minnesota. His management of a team overseeing foreclosed property assets valued at over $775 million nationwide further highlights his expertise in asset management.