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James Campbell Company Announces the Appointment of Kevin Penn as Chief Executive Officer

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James Campbell Company LLC (JCC) announced the appointment of Kevin Penn as the new chief executive officer, effective Jan. 8, 2024. With over 25 years of executive leadership experience in real estate and business strategy, Mr. Penn most recently served as the chief of business operations for the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC).
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HONOLULU--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- James Campbell Company LLC (JCC), a $5.3 billion, nationally diversified real estate company based in Hawaii, announced today the appointment of Kevin Penn as the company’s new chief executive officer, effective Jan. 8, 2024. With more than 25 years of executive leadership experience in real estate and business strategy, he most recently served as the chief of business operations for the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC).

James Campbell Company appoints Kevin Penn as Chief Executive Officer. (Photo: Business Wire)

James Campbell Company appoints Kevin Penn as Chief Executive Officer. (Photo: Business Wire)

“With a diverse background that spans nearly three decades, we are confident in Kevin’s vision and ability to lead James Campbell Company during a time of extraordinary opportunity for the organization,” said Liz Holland, James Campbell Company's board chair. “We are pleased to welcome Kevin as chief executive officer and we look forward to working with him to further diversify and grow the company’s national real estate portfolio including our Hawaii assets and development opportunities.”

As the chief of business operations for the USOPC, Mr. Penn was responsible for leading and developing the strategic plan and long-term planning efforts for the USOPC, setting the path for the organization through the 2028 Summer Games to be held in Los Angeles, CA. Prior to the USOPC, Mr. Penn spent nearly two decades at Highwoods Properties, Inc. (NYSE:HIW), a publicly traded real estate investment trust with 28.5 million square feet of high-quality office space, where he held a variety of positions, ultimately serving as the chief strategy and administration officer, senior vice president, responsible for the company’s strategic plan including its market and portfolio diversification.

Mr. Penn has served as vice-chair on the Colorado Springs Tourism Bureau; board of trustees and executive committee, Colorado Springs School; chair and board member, North Carolina Triangle District Council, Urban Land Institute; and chair, North Carolina Leukemia Lymphoma Society. He received his master of business administration from Duke University, and his bachelor’s degree in English from Boston University.

Mr. Penn succeeds Donald E. Huffner, Jr. whose last day at the company will be Dec. 31, 2023.

About James Campbell Company LLC

The James Campbell Company LLC is a private, Hawaii-based, and nationally diversified real estate company with properties in Washington, D.C. and 12 states across the U.S. Its affiliate, Kapolei Properties LLC focuses on the development of the City of Kapolei. For more information, visit www.jamescampbell.com.

Angela Behm

angela@strykerweiner.com

(808) 341-3045

Source: James Campbell Company LLC

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Who is the new chief executive officer of James Campbell Company LLC (JCC)?

Kevin Penn has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of James Campbell Company LLC (JCC), effective Jan. 8, 2024.

What is the background of Kevin Penn?

Kevin Penn has over 25 years of executive leadership experience in real estate and business strategy. He most recently served as the chief of business operations for the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC).

What was Mr. Penn's role at Highwoods Properties, Inc. (NYSE:HIW)?

At Highwoods Properties, Inc., Mr. Penn held a variety of positions and ultimately served as the chief strategy and administration officer, senior vice president, responsible for the company’s strategic plan including its market and portfolio diversification.

What are Mr. Penn's educational qualifications?

Mr. Penn received his master of business administration from Duke University, and his bachelor’s degree in English from Boston University.

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