About
As KTGY’s Director, National Business Development, Jessica Candaele keeps her finger on the pulse of the market. She identifies national trends and creates a strategic level response that takes advantage of KTGY’s strengths. As KTGY expands, Ms. Candaele works to strengthen each studio and continues to establish the company’s unified brand presence. She is a connector at KTGY, matching talent to business opportunities and opening new opportunities by developing talent.
Beginning her career as an environmental consultant, Ms. Candaele has worked for over 20 years to hone her experience in project management, business development, marketing and outreach in roles with top-ranked ENR and architecture firms. Her background gives her a deep understanding of the development process from due diligence through construction administration. Her leadership, skills and experience make Ms. Candaele an indispensable partner as the company continues to grow. And her long-term strategic planning, nimble leadership, and tactical use of internal experts make Ms. Candaele the ideal business development director to help guide KTGY into the future.
Education
Master of Science
Environmental Studies
Emphasis in Policy and Planning
California State University
Fullerton, CA
Bachelor of Science
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA
Registrations & Certifications
Urban Land Institute, Pro Forma Fundamentals Certificate
LEED Accredited Professional
Certified Professional Services Marketer, CPSM
Affiliations
Urban Land Institute, ULI
Central City Association – Los Angeles
Society for Marketing Professional Services
Southern California Association of Non-Profit Housing
National Multifamily Housing Council, NMHC
Honors & Awards
Emergent Leader Award l MVP MISSION. VALUES. PASSION., ULI OC/IE, 2015
Spirit of Volunteerism, OneOC on behalf of Council on Aging – Orange County, 2015
Emergent Leader Award l Engineering, ULI OC/IE, 2013