National private equity commercial real estate firm First National Realty Partners has named industry veteran Jeff Kellams as director of leasing. In this role, Kellams will lead leasing initiatives across the firm’s retail portfolio, supporting FNRP’s mission to deliver exceptional value through targeted tenant strategies.
Kellams has more than 35 years of commercial real estate experience, with a proven track record of driving revenue growth and maximizing portfolio occupancy through strategic leasing. He most recently served as vice president of leasing at Washington Prime Group, where he led multimillion-dollar lease negotiations and supported asset-level execution for retail properties nationwide.
“Jeff brings a wealth of leasing knowledge and on-the-ground experience that will sharpen our execution across the portfolio,” said Sam Collier, chief revenue officer at FNRP. “His ability to structure deals, navigate market dynamics and build strong retailer partnerships will be a tremendous asset as we continue to grow. We’re excited to have him on the team.”
Throughout his career, Kellams has been recognized for his ability to leverage market insights and competitive intelligence to close complex lease transactions. His leadership will further enhance FNRP’s vertically integrated platform, which is built around acquiring and managing necessity-based, grocery-anchored retail centers, the company said. He is a graduate of Indiana University.
