Kasey Vena joined Newmark Zimmer in 2022 and currently serves as the Vice President of Operations in the company’s Kansas City office. A member of the Executive Team and Principal, Vena is responsible for upholding the organizational values of the company by leading business operations. With direct responsibility for the company’s operational excellence, she leads the accounting, marketing, human resources, information technology and business administration departments. Additionally, Vena manages the Property and Facilities Management division at Newmark Zimmer.
Vena came to Newmark Zimmer from Taubman where she served as the General Manager of the Country Club Plaza and led the overall operations and marketing for the historic mixed-use district. Prior to her experience in property management, Vena worked in marketing and business development with a focus in retail, sports and non- profit organizations.
Professional Affiliations
- Member, Board of Directors & People + Culture Committee, Starlight Theatre
- Former Co-Chair & Member, Business Advisory Council, Starlight Theatre
- Member, Board of Directors & President-Elect, CREW Kansas City
- Former Chair & Member, Board of Directors, Kansas City Public Schools Education Foundation
Professional Achievements
- 40 Under Forty, Ingram’s Magazine
Education
Vena graduated summa cum laude from the University of Kansas, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Journalism.