Executive Leadership
John A. Kite
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Kite has served as Chairman of the Board since December 2008, as a trustee since our formation in March 2004, and as our Chief Executive Officer since our IPO in August 2004. He also served as our President from our IPO until December 2008. From 1997 to our IPO in 2004, he served as President and Chief Executive Officer of our predecessor and other affiliated companies (the ‘‘Kite Companies’’). Mr. Kite is responsible for the Company’s strategic planning, operations, acquisitions and capital markets activities. Mr. Kite began his career in 1987 at Harris Trust and Savings Bank in Chicago, and he holds a B.A. in Economics from DePauw University.
Thomas K. McGowan
President & Chief Operating Officer
Thomas K. McGowan has served as President since 2008 and Chief Operating Officer of Kite Realty Group since 2004. He is primarily responsible for new project development, land acquisition, leasing, real estate property management, and general operational and organizational functions of the development and construction departments. Before joining the Kite Companies, Mr. McGowan worked for real estate developer Mansur Development Corporation for eight years. During his more than 30-year career in real estate investment, Mr. McGowan has coordinated the development of shopping centers, Class A office buildings, medical facilities, industrial buildings, planned unit developments, and full-service hotels. Mr. McGowan received a B.A. in Political Science from Indiana University.
Heath Fear
President and Chief Financial Officer
Heath R. Fear has served as President and Chief Financial Officer of Kite Realty Group since March 2026, prior to which he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since November 2018. His responsibilities include overseeing the following aspects of the Company’s business: finance, accounting, tax planning, financial budgeting, information technology, investments, legal, corporate communications, and administration. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Fear served as Chief Financial Officer at GGP Inc. from 2017 until 2018, where he was responsible for the oversight of all of GGP’s financial activities, including capital markets, accounting, investor relations, internal reporting, treasury and information technology. From 2015 until 2017, Mr. Fear served as Chief Financial Officer at RPAI, where he oversaw the company’s financial activities, including capital markets, accounting, investor relations, internal audit, internal reporting, and treasury. Mr. Fear has over 20 years of experience in both the retail real estate industry and with publicly traded REITs. Mr. Fear received a B.A. in Political Science and English from John Carroll University and a J.D. from the University of Illinois College of Law.
Mellissa Boggs
Executive VP, Employee Experience
Mellissa Boggs, SPHR has more than 25 years of management, operations and human resources experience. As Executive Vice President of Employee Experience, Ms. Boggs provides strategy and direction in human capital initiatives through large growth, acquisitions and mature business environments with a special focus on understanding how internal initiatives impact customer experiences and company performance.
Prior to joining KRG, Ms. Boggs was the Director of HR Consulting at MJ Insurance, where she started the HR Consulting Division. She provided extensive hands-on expertise as well as leading workshops in the areas of management, leadership, compliance and what it means to be an “Employer of Choice.” Prior to joining MJ Insurance, Ms. Boggs was one of the founding principals of a full-service human capital organization called Human Capital Concepts, LLC.
Senior Leadership
Randy Burke
SVP, Construction
Randy Burke is Senior Vice President for Kite Realty Group. Mr. Burke leads the company’s construction department, which includes development, redevelopment and tenant coordination projects throughout the portfolio. Previously, Randy served as Kite Realty Group’s Director of Construction Operations.
Prior to joining KRG in 2016, Randy managed e-commerce and industrial distribution development projects with Browning Investments. He also served as Operations Manager with Duke Realty for seven years managing their National Retail, National Build to Suit, and Government Solutions Groups; where he was involved in the development of open-air malls and retail power centers.
Randy’s 40-year construction career includes the development of hospitals, data centers and high-rise hotel projects with Pepper Construction Company and McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
Randy is a Purdue University Alumni and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management.
Sean Daly
SVP, Asset & Property Management
Sean Daly serves as Senior Vice President, Asset & Property Management at Kite Realty Group, where he leads the Company’s asset and property management functions, driving portfolio performance, growth, and operational execution across the platform.
Sean brings more than two decades of experience across asset management, leasing, and development. Prior to joining KRG in 2026, he served as Executive Vice President of Asset Management at American Realty Advisors, where he co-led asset management for a national retail portfolio and oversaw investment strategy and performance.
Sean holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, a Master of Science in Accounting from the University of Virginia, and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Illinois.
Kimberly Fuhrman
SVP, Property Marketing & Specialty Leasing
Kim Fuhrman is Senior Vice President of Property Marketing & Specialty Leasing at Kite Realty Group (KRG). She joined the company following its merger with Retail Properties of America, Inc., where she served as Vice President, Marketing & Business Development. Prior to this, Kim served as Vice President, Marketing Services at General Growth Properties, Inc., and Brand Director at Marriott International / HMS Host. In her role, she is responsible for property marketing, brand development, digital content, marketing research and leasing materials, revenue growth platforms, and strategic partnerships across the portfolio. Kim is a graduate of Marymount University.
Tyler Henshaw
SVP, Capital Markets & Investor Relations
Tyler Henshaw is Senior Vice President of Capital Markets, Investor Relations and Corporate Finance for Kite Realty Group (KRG). He is responsible for facilitating capital market transactions, developing corporate finance strategy, managing investor relations, and leading financial planning and analysis within the organization. Prior to joining the Company in 2019, Tyler served in a variety of accounting and finance roles at Starwood Retail Partners, Walton Street Capital, and Ernst & Young. Tyler is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive) and graduated from Indiana University with Bachelor of Science degrees in Accounting and Finance.
Adam Jaworski
SVP, Chief Accounting Officer
Adam Jaworski serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer at Kite Realty Group, where he leads the Company’s accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls functions, supporting disciplined execution and scalable growth.
Adam has extensive experience leading accounting and financial operations for large-scale real estate platforms. Prior to joining KRG in 2026, he served as Chief Accounting Officer at GGP (formerly known as Brookfield Properties Retail), where he was responsible for financial reporting, treasury, and accounting operations across a multi-billion-dollar portfolio.
Adam holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master of Arts in Organizational Development from Ball State University. He is a Certified Public Accountant.
Mark Jenkins
SVP, Development
Mark Jenkins currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Development at Kite Realty Group Trust (KRG) in Indianapolis. Mark is responsible for overseeing the site acquisition process, managing all development and redevelopment initiatives, coordinating with public officials to seamlessly facilitate the permitting, incentive, and entitlement processes, and providing transaction negotiations for major anchor tenants.
Mark’s extensive development experience has grown to encompass a diverse selection of property types including: community shopping centers, free-standing retail, land lease, and mixed-use developments throughout Kite’s portfolio.
Bryan McCarthy
SVP, Corporate Marketing & Communications
Bryan McCarthy leads the Kite Realty Group Corporate Marketing team, overseeing the organization’s branding and messaging across all platforms. Partnering with all departments, Bryan is responsible for the company’s communication strategy at a corporate and local level. Prior to joining KRG, Bryan served as VP, Account Director at the Leo Burnett Group, developing campaigns and strategies for the agency’s portfolio of brand clients. Bryan graduated from Indiana University with a B.S. in Marketing and International Business.
Chris Naveja
SVP, Chief Administration & Transformation Officer
Chris Naveja serves as Senior Vice President, Chief Administrative & Transformation Officer at Kite Realty Group. In this role, he oversees core corporate functions – including information technology and corporate services – while leading enterprise-wide transformation initiatives focused on streamlining processes, advancing digital innovation, and strengthening collaboration across the organization.
Before joining Kite Realty Group in 2024, Chris was a partner at Saul Ewing LLP, where he focused on complex commercial litigation, corporate governance, and risk management. During his career, he has guided organizations through large-scale operational change, developed and implemented training and evaluation programs, and championed the use of technology to enhance efficiency and data integrity.
He holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business.
Dean Papadakis
SVP, Chief Legal Officer
Dean Papadakis is Kite Realty Group’s (NYSE: KRG) Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer. Prior to joining KRG in 2022, Dean served as founding partner of the Chicago-based law firm, Kaplan Papadakis & Gournis, P.C. for over twenty-five years. Dean’s practice and expertise cover a wide breadth of disciplines, with a concentration on retail leasing and transactional work. Throughout his career, he has successfully served as outside general counsel, addressing a wide variety of legal matters including litigation, employment matters, collections, insurance claims, zoning entitlements, and M&A work. As Chief Legal Officer, Dean leads all legal and insurance matters for KRG.
Dean holds a Bachelor of Arts, Economics degree from University of Illinois and a Juris Doctor from Chicago Kent College of Law.
Gregg Poetz
SVP, Leasing
Gregg Poetz is Senior Vice President of Leasing for Kite Realty Group Trust (KRG) based in our corporate headquarters in Indianapolis. He is responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to-day activities of the Leasing Department. This includes overseeing and managing the four regional Vice President’s, cultivating and managing key client relationships, and tracking the team’s productivity to ensure it aligns with the Company’s goals and direction. Gregg has been employed at KRG since 1997 and has been in the real estate business since 1989. Prior to joining KRG, Gregg was employed by Simon Property Group for eight years, where he worked in the peripheral development and leasing departments. Gregg graduated from Indiana University in 1989 with a B.S. in Finance and Real Estate.
Jack Rahner
SVP, Chief Technology & Innovation Officer
Jack Rahner serves as Senior Vice President, Chief Technology & Innovation Officer at Kite Realty Group, where he leads the Company’s technology strategy, including enterprise systems, AI, data, and emerging technologies, enhancing enterprise capabilities and operational efficiency.
Jack brings more than 20 years of technology leadership experience across real estate, healthcare, manufacturing, and private equity-backed environments. Prior to joining KRG in 2026, he served as Senior Vice President of Technology at Welltower, where he led enterprise technology, cloud, data, and AI initiatives supporting a large, multi-platform organization.
Jack holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University of South Carolina.
Mitch Rippe
SVP, Acquisition and Disposition
Mitch leads the Acquisition and Disposition department as Senior Vice President. He works closely with the Kite Realty Group executive team in establishing acquisition and disposition goals. He is involved in underwriting acquisition opportunities and setting pricing parameters. Another key responsibility is creating relationships with owners, brokers and sellers of retail projects in our core markets. Prior to joining KRG, Mitch was a VP of Acquisitions for Weingarten Realty Trust. Mitch is a graduate of the University of Michigan.
Theresa Severson
SVP, Insurance & Risk Management
Theresa Severson is the senior vice president, insurance and risk at Kite Realty Group. She joined the company following its merger with Retail Properties of America (RPAI) where she served in a similar capacity for 13 years. In her role, Ms. Severson oversees risk management and insurance program for operational and corporate exposures, claims management, Business Continuity and Enterprise Risk Management.
In March 2023, Ms. Severson was named RIMS’ Risk Manager of the Year, appeared on Captive Review’s Power 50-Captive Owners List and, on behalf of Kite Realty Group, accepted CICA’s, Outstanding Captive Award, presented to a captive insurance company that has shown creative uses for a captive, recognition, and a positive reputation among rating agencies, regulators, and colleagues in the captive industry
Ms. Severson received her B.S. in Economics from Illinois State University.