Kelly Hughes brings more than 18 years of multifamily housing experience to her role as Vice President of Property Operations at Preferred Apartment Communities. She is known for driving operational excellence, revenue growth, and client satisfaction through strategic leadership, financial acumen, and the development of high-performing teams.

Before joining PAC, Kelly served as Associate Vice President at Portico Property Management, where she led a high-performing team overseeing a boutique portfolio in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. Her expertise in market analysis, performance management, and business development has earned her numerous accolades and a reputation for delivering results.

Kelly’s commitment to elevating both team performance and asset value continues to enhance PAC’s operations and strengthen community experiences nationwide.