In her role as Gresham Smith’s Chief Growth and Client Experience Officer, Kelly Knight Hodges oversees firmwide growth initiatives and guides the firm’s market leaders in data-informed growth strategies that align client relationships, market expansions and business development with the firm’s long term strategic goals. Hodges previously served on the management team as the firm’s Chief Development and Engagement Officer.
Kelly has a proven track record of success over her 20+ years at the firm, having served in a variety of technical, operational and client-development roles, where she has consistently demonstrated a compassionate leadership style and an ability to foster enduring client relationships. Recognized and highly respected within the Nashville business community, she was named a “Woman of Influence” by the Nashville Business Journal for her outstanding contributions to Gresham Smith and her leadership in the community. Kelly is a member of the board of directors for the NAIOP Nashville chapter, where she serves as president of the Executive Committee. Additionally, she sits on the board of directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee and serves as a board member of the Nashville Downtown Partnership.
Before taking on her role as CDO, Kelly previously held the position of market vice president for the firm’s Life and Work Places group, where she led the market’s operations in Nashville, Atlanta, Charlotte and Tampa.
