Gerald A. Kilkenny
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Strategic and results-driven real estate executive with 15+ years of experience in commercial and retail real estate, transaction management, lease negotiations, and portfolio optimization. Proven ability to lead leasing operations, guide cross-functional teams, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements (PSAs) and commercial leases across diverse asset classes. Adept at partnering with franchisees, landlords, and brokers to drive growth, secure quality locations, and maximize long-term asset value. Highly proficient in real estate financials, stakeholder engagement, market analysis, and site selection strategy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President of Leasing, Metro DC
Brandywine Realty Trust
01.2021 - 12.2024
- Lead leasing, marketing, and asset strategy for Brandywine’s Metro DC portfolio.
- Collaborate with internal teams, brokers, and external partners to structure deals, finalize commercial leases, and identify redevelopment opportunities.
- Provide transaction oversight from LOI to lease execution, ensuring alignment with business goals and stakeholder expectations.
- - Negotiated over 1 million SF in commercial lease agreements from 2021 to 2024.
- - Directed regional redevelopment efforts that won the 2020 NAIOP Project Redevelopment Award.
- - Developed strategic leasing plans to increase occupancy, retention, and market visibility.
- - Partnered cross-functionally on-site positioning, feasibility studies, and market entry.
Director of Leasing
Brandywine Realty Trust
01.2013 - 01.2021
- Co-led capital investment and leasing strategies with a focus on tenant retention and value creation.
- Served as the lead liaison to JV partners to align leasing and development priorities and participated in high-impact branding and growth initiatives.
- - Successfully managed lease negotiations and PSA terms with commercial tenants and partners.
- - Guided cross-department collaboration and drove consistent leasing performance.
- - Served on committees for rebranding, executive development, and innovation (ADVANCE, Challenger Brand, Rebranding Initiative).
Senior Associate
Brandywine Realty Trust
03.2007 - 01.2013
- Managed day-to-day leasing tasks including property tours, financial modeling, and lease term negotiation.
- Delivered market insights and data-driven strategies to optimize leasing outcomes and long-term value.
- - Built dashboards and reporting tools to inform executive decisions.
- - Founding member of NAIOP Northern Virginia’s Developing Leaders subgroup.
Education
High School -
LaSalle College High School
College -
Lycoming College
Skills
- Commercial Leasing
- Contract Negotiation
- Purchase & Sale Agreements (PSA)
- Site Selection
- Franchise & Retail Real Estate
- Tenant Retention
- Broker Relations
- Portfolio Optimization
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Real Estate Strategy
- Market Analysis
- Team Leadership
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Team leadership
- Relationship building
Certification
- Licensed Real Estate Broker – Virginia
- Licensed Real Estate Broker – District of Columbia
Affiliations
- CREBA (Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Association), Board Member, 01/01/18, 12/31/24
- NAIOP Northern Virginia, Board Member, 01/01/16, 12/31/25
Timeline
Vice President of Leasing, Metro DC
Brandywine Realty Trust
01.2021 - 12.2024
Director of Leasing
Brandywine Realty Trust
01.2013 - 01.2021
Senior Associate
Brandywine Realty Trust
03.2007 - 01.2013
High School -
LaSalle College High School
College -
Lycoming College
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