Professional Profile Photo for Mike B. Kennedy, Principal

Mike B. Kennedy

Principal
Capital Markets Group Hospitality Industrial Land

  • Dallas
  • 1920 McKinney Avenue
  • Suite 1100
  • Dallas, TX 75201 US

Mike Kennedy is a seasoned leader at Avison Young, specializing in brokerage, capital markets, and development strategies across Texas and North America. As Capital Markets Principal, Mike has built and led high-performing teams responsible for executing some of the region’s most significant transactions. With a track record of success, Mike has overseen and closed over $140 million in transactions during 2022 and 2023, consistently driving exceptional results for clients.

Before joining Avison Young, Mike was a founding principal at BOKA Powell, where he led architectural teams in delivering award-winning projects across multiple sectors, including office campuses, hotels, multifamily housing, and mixed-use developments. His leadership in these projects, such as the Omni Hotel Dallas and W Hotel Austin, has earned him a reputation for excellence. Mike has also led relocation and expansion strategies for top-tier clients in Dallas, Austin, Washington D.C., Chicago, and London.

Mike is a respected voice in the industry, frequently speaking at major events like ICSC RECON, NAIOP, Urban Land Institute, TREC, Dallas Regional Chamber, and The Lodging Conference. He is also a regular contributor to D CEO magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and GlobeStreet.

Leadership in Key Transactions:

  • Spearheaded the disposition of Collin Creek Mall in Plano, Texas, a landmark deal in the region.
  • Directed debt and equity financing for the $90M Marriott Watters Creek Hotel and Convention Center in Allen, Texas.
  • Market Leader for the strategic sale of luxury retail properties and development parcels at The Gate Development on the Dallas North Tollway in Frisco, Texas.
  • Led the relocation strategy for FCG, a KKR Company, to their new 102,400 SF Headquarters in Charlotte, NC.
  • Represented seller on the $20M+ Brown St Turtle Creek Dallas property, to be developed as a 20-story residential tower. Worked with an architect to create development scenarios that yielded top-of-market pricing.
  • Brokered the sale of over 1,500 acres of high-value industrial, multifamily, residential, and mixed-use development parcels in Austin, Dallas, and Frisco, Texas.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Leadership in Large-Scale Transactions: Expertise in managing and leading teams through complex transactions across various real estate sectors.
  • Land: Representation for multifamily, industrial, single-family rental, residential, and data center development.
  • Investment Sales & Capital Raising: Debt, equity, and mezzanine financing.
  • Industrial & Multifamily Acquisitions: Evaluation and strategy.
  • Redevelopment: Strategies for retail malls and mixed-use properties.
  • Public-Private Partnerships (PPP): Advises industrial, hotel and multifamily clients on public-private partnerships, PFC structures and incentives.
  • Currently, Mike is leading efforts in land strategy and acquisitions for the rapidly expanding Texas data center market, guiding his teams to identify and capitalize on high-growth opportunities.

Awards & Recognition:

  • Avison Young Top Producer’s Circle of Excellence
  • DCEO Power Broker Award for outstanding leadership and transaction success in the real estate community.

Credentials

EDUCATION

  • University of Virginia, Masters in American Urbanism
  • University of Texas, Arlington, Bachelor of Science, Architecture

AFFILIATIONS

  • Urban Land Institute
  • NAIOP
  • Dallas Regional Chamber
  • The Lodging Conference

Properties

FM1626 @ Kohlers Crossing
FM1626 @ Kohlers Crossing
FM1626 @ Kohlers Crossing
Kyle, TX 78640
Residential, Retail, Other, Industrial, Office
Sale
Taylor Valley Rd & FM 93
Taylor Valley Rd & FM 93
Taylor Valley Rd & FM 93
Belton, TX 76513
Other
Sale
Farm to Market 506
Farm to Market 506
Farm to Market 506
La Feria, TX
Residential, Retail, Other, Industrial, Office
Sale
Capstone Marble Falls
Capstone Marble Falls
Ranch to Market 2147
Marble Falls, TX
Multifamily
Sale
2110 Thrasher Lane
2110 Thrasher Lane
2110 Thrasher Lane
Austin, TX 78741
Multifamily, Residential
Sale
1018 E Olympic Drive
1018 E Olympic Drive
1018 Olympic Drive
Pflugerville, TX 78660
Mid Rise
Sale
10.34 Acre Commercial Development Parcel
10.34 Acre Commercial Development Parcel
1018 E Olympic Drive
Pflugerville, TX
Multifamily, Retail, Industrial
Sale
8011 E Parmer Lane
8011 E Parmer Lane
8011 E Parmer Lane
Austin, TX 78653
Other
Sale
625 Grainger Road
625 Grainger Road
625 grainger road
Salado, TX 76571
Residential, Retail, Other, Industrial
Sale
For Sale
For Sale
17211 Blake Manor Rd
Manor, TX 78653
Multifamily
Sale
Bastrop 75 Hotel Development Site
Bastrop 75 Hotel Development Site
Duff Drive + Blakey Lane
Bastrop, TX 78602
Other
Sale
The Reserve at Balcones
The Reserve at Balcones
1580 Cr 287
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
Residential
Sale
Berry Creek Highlands Pods 8B & 9
Berry Creek Highlands Pods 8B & 9
2451 TX 195
Georgetown, TX 78633
Residential
Sale
I-20 hotel and commercial parcels near Palo Pinto State Park
I-20 hotel and commercial parcels near Palo Pinto State Park
I-20 & Hwy 16
Strawn, TX 76448
Other
Sale
Preston Rd & Rasor Blvd
Preston Rd & Rasor Blvd
Preston Rd & Rasor Blvd
Plano, TX 75024
Other
Lease
US 75 and Midtown Blvd
US 75 and Midtown Blvd
US 75 and Midtown Blvd
Dallas, TX 75231
Office
Sale
2100 W Princeton Dr
2100 W Princeton Dr
2100 W Princeton Dr
Princeton, TX 75407
Multifamily
Sale
106 Industrial Dr
106 Industrial Dr
106 Industrial Dr
Northampton, MA 01060
Manufacturing
Sale
1201 State Highway 360
1201 State Highway 360
1201 State Highway
Mansfield, TX
Other
Sale