McLean Real Estate Firm KETTLER Names New Vice President As Company Expands

MCLEAN, VA — KETTLER, a McLean-based real estate development, investment and property management company, announced Tuesday that it has promoted Peyton Kettler to a newly created executive position as the company continues expanding its operations nationwide.

Kettler has been named vice president of enterprise risk management, a position intended to strengthen oversight of the company's investments, regulatory compliance and business operations.

The promotion comes as KETTLER's property management operations have expanded to nearly 20 states, creating additional challenges involving state and local regulations, insurance requirements and investment risks.

New Position To Oversee Companywide Risks

"Growth creates opportunity, but it also brings greater responsibility to our investors, partners and the communities we serve," KETTLER President Cindy Fisher said in a statement. "Peyton's combination of legal training, investment experience and understanding of our business makes him well-suited to lead this effort."

In his new position, Kettler will work across the company's development, investment and property management divisions to identify and address potential business risks.

His responsibilities will include reviewing investment opportunities, evaluating contractual agreements, addressing regulatory requirements and coordinating insurance-related matters.

The position is also intended to improve communication among the company's business divisions and reduce demands on its legal department.

"The more markets we enter and the more partners we work with, the greater our responsibility to understand the risks we're taking," Kettler said. "I want to make sure we're looking at those risks across the entire company, not just within individual departments, so we can protect our employees, our investments and the strong reputation we've built."

Kettler Joined Company In 2023

Kettler joined the company in 2023, initially working with its legal team before moving to the investments division in 2024.

As a senior associate, he worked in legal operations and real estate investment underwriting, experience the company said prepared him for his expanded responsibilities.

He earned a law degree from American University's Washington College of Law in 2021 and a bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in business administration from Elon University.

McLean Firm Manages About 30,000 Apartments

Founded in 1977 and headquartered in McLean, KETTLER has developed more than 25,000 multifamily residential units, 8 million square feet of commercial space and more than 78,000 homes in 25 master-planned communities, according to the company.

The firm currently manages approximately 30,000 apartments across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast and Southwest regions.

Its business includes real estate development, investment and property management, with a focus on multifamily housing and mixed-use developments.

The newly created executive position reflects the company's efforts to coordinate risk management across its growing national portfolio.

For more information about the company, visit KETTLER's website.