Our Team

 

A culture of integrity, attention to detail and shared values.

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Kacy Keys

PRESIDENT & CEO

Kacy Keys, founder and CEO of Praxis Development Group, comes to the endeavor with more than two decades of experience in large and complex development projects, with a track record of success. Having been recognized as one of Los Angeles’ most influential women in real estate, Kacy has overseen the development of more than $1B in real estate assets (exclusive of land value) with experience in residential, retail, office and mixed-use product types.

Full Bio

“Kacy has superior planning instincts, especially in urban infill contexts, and backs them up with strong technical skills and boundless energy. She’s an asset to any team.”

— DANIEL TELLALIAN, FOUNDER AND CEO OF ANGEL CITY ADVISORS

Charles Wise

VICE PRESIDENT

Charles Wise is a real estate development professional and consultant with over 10 years of experience in the construction and development fields. Charles established himself in his role as Senior Development Manager for Seritage Growth Properties, where he oversaw the development of numerous projects throughout the West Coast. With project experience in overseeing an aggregate of $200MM in development budgets and managing a portfolio of over 2.1MM SF GLA across 6 states, Charles has obtained a comprehensive expertise in working with various jurisdictions and product types.

  • …In particular, Charles has focused his efforts within the Los Angeles area managing the completion of the Mark 302 (Santa Monica Sears adaptive reuse) core and shell construction, multiple Sears redevelopment projects, opening 5 retail tenants and working with the JH Snyder Co. construction team for the completion of The Vermont (464 unit high-rise apartments), Hollywood 959 (138,000 SF office complex), and 1601 Vine (low rise premier office). Charles provides valuable drive and insight into development of high-quality real estate with exceptional business practice.

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Advisors

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Daniel Tellalian

Daniel Tellalian is the Founder and CEO of Angel City Advisors. Angel City was created as a platform for investors, entrepreneurs, policy leaders, and community voices to come together in pursuit of a better world. Daniel comes to Angel City with over two decades of experience...

  • ...in impact investing, social entrepreneurship, business mentoring, financial transactions, and community economic development. He met Kacy Keys while both were attaining law degrees at UC Berkeley, and has informally collaborated with Ms. Keys on a number of real estate, planning, and economic development strategies in Los Angeles over the last 20 years.

Ed Sanders

Ed Sanders is the president of ES Advisors Group, a public affairs consultancy with over 20 years of experience implementing public policy, electoral, community-based and business growth initiatives in both the private and public sector. ES Advisors Group provides strategic...

  • ...advice to clients regarding business development and strategic growth initiatives, general public policy issues and the development of targeted outreach and community education strategies that impact issues on a national, state and local level.

    ES Advisors Group provides valuable perspective and insight for clients seeking to shape public opinion in support of business imperatives. Formerly a Special Assistant for two California Assembly Speakers: John A. Pérez and Karen R. Bass, Ed has a wealth of experience in developing public awareness campaigns.

    A native of Los Angeles, Ed began a career in public service as the Chief Deputy to a Los Angeles City Councilmember. Kacy provided economic development strategy to the Council Office, which is where Ed and Kacy first met and worked together.

Rebecca Torrey

Rebecca Torrey is the Founding Partner of The Torrey Firm, an employment law firm. She is an across-the-board employment lawyer with significant trial experience representing management in bet-the-company cases. She comes to the firm with nearly three decades of experience...

  • ...guiding businesses forward by aligning personnel practices with an organization’s culture, values and priorities to minimize legal risk. A frequent speaker and writer on key developments and cutting-edge legal issues, Rebecca is known for pragmatic, out-of-the-box solutions that support strategic growth. She began working with Kacy Keys when Kacy was an executive of JH Snyder and has supported her career moves, culminating in the formation of Praxis Development Group.

 

Daryl J. Carter

Daryl J. Carter is the Founder, Chairman and CEO of Avanath Capital Management, LLC, a California-based investment firm that acquires, renovates, and operates apartment properties, with an emphasis on affordable and workforce communities. Mr. Carter directs the overall...

  • ...strategy and operations of the Company. Mr. Carter has 37 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry; is a Past Chairman of the National Multifamily Housing Council; and is happy to serve as an advisor to Kacy and Praxis Development Group.

Dennis Roy

Dennis S. Roy is a Partner of Abram Roy Law Firm, and has focused his practice on real estate development and redevelopment for almost four decades. His clients include major commercial and residential developers in California and numerous...

  • ...Southern California cities and redevelopment agencies. Dennis has extensive experience with commercial and residential subdivision, entitlements and development, construction, infrastructure funding, financing and joint venture agreements, ground leasing and affordable housing. He has been involved in numerous public private joint ventures of regional significance, condominium subdivision, entitlement and development of mixed-use master planned communities, purchase and sale of all types of assets, and ground leases for office, retail, hotel and institutional development. Dennis also currently serves as Assistant City Attorney for the City of Cerritos. Dennis and Kacy have worked together on various real estate transactions, public private partnerships and development for at least 15 years.

Nabih Youssef

Nabih Youssef founder and President of Nabih Youssef Structural Engineers (NYA), an internationally recognized structural engineering firm with offices in Los Angeles, Irvine, and San Francisco. Mr. Youssef is a registered Civil and Structural Engineer...

  • ...and is a recognized expert in seismic design. He is one of the world’s leaders in the field of earthquake engineering, development of standards and innovative concepts.

    Mr. Youssef has been a leader for the concept of Performance Based Design, base isolation, and the use of steel plate shear-walls in areas of high seismic risk. Nabih’s dedication to his work and collaboration with peers are leading aspects of his character.

    Nabih and Kacy first crossed paths in the late ‘90’s working on adaptive reuse projects in downtown Los Angeles.