Grubb & Ellis: Patrick Kelly

ORLANDO - Grubb & Ellis|Commercial Florida has appointed Patrick Kelly executive vice president and managing director in the firm's Tampa office.

Kelly is a sixth-generation Floridian who earned his bachelor's degree in hospitality management from Florida State University and has more than 30 years of experience in commercial real estate.

Kelly is the former president of Rubin Real Estate in Pinellas County. He was also the Florida and regional partner of Vantage Companies (VRS) - a national development and realty services company - for 18 years before selling his interest in 2000.

Kelly's responsibilities will include supervision of distressed assets, recruitment, business development and productivity in the firm's Tampa office.