Kilroy Realty Founder Jim Kilroy Dies at 94
John B. “Jim” Kilroy, Sr., founder of Kilroy Realty Corp. (NYSE: KRC), died on Sept. 29 at the age of 94.
Kilroy began his career in the real estate industry in 1947 with the founding of Kilroy Industries, which incorporated five years later. The privately held company focused on serving the defense and aerospace industries after World War II. It would be the predecessor to Kilroy Realty, which held its initial public offering in 1997.
Today, Los Angeles-based Kilroy Realty owns, develops, acquires and manages office and industrial real estate assets on the West Coast. Kilroy stayed with the company until he retired from his position as chairman of in 2013. Kilroy’s son, John Kilroy, Jr., took over as president of Kilroy Industries in 1981 and currently holds the title of CEO and chairman of Kilroy Realty.
“Jim Kilroy was a dynamic and spirited innovator who helped lead the way in modernizing real estate investment and development,” said Steve Wechsler, president and CEO of NAREIT. “His charm, wit and warmth will be sorely missed.”
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