The Simon Konover Company

Construction of The Pike, in Newington, CT is completed. Konover Residential Corporation (KRC) has a two-year contract with Smith & Henzy Advisory Group to manage the property and was involved in the planning, marketing and operations strategy during construction. To date, 24 of the 151 luxury apartments have been leased.

In support of Breast Cancer Awareness month, employees at The Simon Konover Company came together to share lunch. Associates at the corporate headquarters dressed in pink and brought in a favorite dish to share. Many of the dishes were representative of their heritage. As a show of support for the event, TSKC made a donation to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.? #3BlueDiamondStrong #NationalBreastCancerAwarenessMonth

The Simon Konover Company is proud to support the Connecticut Affordable Housing Conference 2024. #3BLUEDIAMONDSTRONG

The Simon Konover Company's annual company outing was held at Anthony's Ocean View in New Haven. A beautiful day to celebrate our employees and enjoy the company of one another. #3bluediamondstrong

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Kelly Kilham Joins TSKC as SVP of Konover Residential Corporation The Simon Konover Company is pleased to announce that Kelly Kilham, formerly Kelly DeMatteo, has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Konover Residential Corporation (KRC). In this position, Ms. Kilham will lead the operations, marketing, and financial performance of KRC’s growing portfolio of over 6,500 residential units. Kelly brings over 20 years of experience in all aspects of residential property management and operations. Most recently, Kelly was a Vice President at Trio Properties and is the immediate Past President of the Connecticut Apartment Association’s (CTAA) Board of Directors and is still an active Chair of the CTAA Advocacy Committee. “We are excited to have Kelly head our experienced leadership team with her enthusiasm and dynamic management approach,” said Greg Konover, President of The Simon Konover Company. “Her strategic vision, expertise in property management, and high standard in delivering quality and value will help continue our growth and success in the residential marketplace.” In addition to being an active board member of the CTAA for almost 15 years and immediate past President, Ms. Kilham’s accomplishments include multiple CTAA Regional Property Manager of the Year and Property Management Company of the Year awards. She is a Tax Credit Specialist, Certified Credit Compliance Professional and a Certified Apartment Manager. Started almost 70 years ago, The Simon Konover Company is a fully integrated real estate organization nationally recognized as one of the premier real estate entities operating throughout the Midwest and Eastern United States. Headquartered in West Hartford, Connecticut, The Simon Konover Company cumulatively employs hundreds of people through its operating companies including Konover Commercial Corporation and Konover Residential Corporation. The Simon Konover Company and its related entities own and/or manage over 6,500 apartment units, 3.5 million square feet of office, industrial, retail space, and selected hospitality assets. For more information, visit www.simonkonover.com.

A group of employees at corporate headquarters watching the solar eclipse.

Jim Wakim, Esq., President, COO and General Counsel of The Simon Konover Company, announced his plan to retire later this spring. Mr. Wakim joined The Simon Konover Company in May of 2008 and has been responsible for the strategic growth of the company’s investment and management portfolio including the two operating divisions, Konover Commercial Corporation and Konover Residential Corporation. He will retire on May 31, 2024 but will remain with the company as a consultant through the end of 2024. Gregory Konover, a third generation Konover family member and grandson of company founder Simon Konover, will assume the leadership role as President of The Simon Konover Company. Greg started at the company in May of 2013 as an Acquisitions and Development Associate and was promoted to President of Konover Residential Corporation in October of 2019. Greg will continue in his capacity as President of Konover Residential Corporation. Scott J. Lynch, Chief Financial Officer, will assume the additional role of Chief Operating Officer, and will work closely with Mr. Konover to set the vision for the continuing success of The Simon Konover Company. Mr. Wakim stated, “While it is rare for family enterprises to effectively navigate a generational segue, The Simon Konover Company is very excited about the strength of our organization and the opportunities that lie ahead as we prepare to welcome third-generation family leadership.”?The Simon Konover Company is a nearly 70-year strong family-owned, vertically integrated real estate company specializing in ownership, development and management of residential and commercial assets for its own accounts and for third party owners. Mr. Wakim continued, “our leadership team at The Simon Konover Company is best-in- class and is poised to move the Company forward, creating value and opportunity for all. We look forward to announcing further exciting changes in the months ahead”. #3BLUEDIAMONDSTRONG

A kiosk property in downtown Hartford, owned by an entity of The Simon Konover Company, has been fully renovated to house the new Hartford Information and Welcome Center. The kiosk boasts bright moulding, a large Hartford map, along with eye-catching photos of attractions, shopping, landmarks and other places of interest in downtown Hartford. Information on activities, places to eat, historic landmarks, directions and more are easily available with a scannable QR code. On Friday, February 16th, the City of Hartford opened the new welcome center at the kiosk located on the corner of Main and Asylum Streets in downtown Hartford. Arunan Arulampalam, Hartford Mayor (right), Jordan Polon, Executive Director of Hartford Business Improvement District (left) were there for the opening along with Beth Judd (center), President of Konover Commercial Corporation (KCC). KCC is pleased to welcome The City of Hartford as a new Tenant at this central Hartford location.