We invest in our community by breathing life into historic properties

OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES

As a family-owned business, we specialize in commercial, industrial, and residential spaces in the Greater Portland market. Our focus is on adaptive re-use of historic properties, infill development, and collaborating with community stakeholders to breathe new life into these spaces. This approach aligns with our commitment to the circular economy, the idea that through minimizing waste and repurposing existing structures and land, we will maximize value and regenerate nature. Guided by hope and informed by science and data — we are unwavering in our commitment to shape a sustainable future for our community.

OUR PORTFOLIO

PK Realty Management is an award-winning, environmentally-conscious developer that is known to breath new life into underutilized historic buildings and properties. We are rooted in the local community, with 29 properties in Greater Portland.

Yard South

Inspiring history. Inspired future.

The historic 30-acre Liberty Shipyard, adjacent to Bug Light Park was once home to the New England Shipbuilding Corp., one of 17 shipyards across the country that was responsible for building a total of 2,751 Liberty Ships before and during World War II. The shipyard employed 30,000 people at peak production and built 244 Liberty ships during the four years in which the U.S. was at war. It gradually ceased operating after the war ended in 1945.

“It is humbling to have this opportunity to steward such an important piece of land into the future. Our family has a special affinity to this land as my grandfather enlisted as a merchant marine and worked on the Liberty Ships. My step grandfather worked on this very site. We are committed to working collaboratively with the community to ensure all of the hard work that has done into this land over the years is honored and respected.”

Jennifer Packard
Principal of PK Realty Management (PKRM)

“While we are still in the very early stages of considering possible best uses for the land, we believe there is exciting potential to develop something that will add to the vitality of our community for generations to come.”

Richard Packard
Founder of PK Realty Management (PKRM)

MEET THE PKRM TEAM

Established in 2017, PKRM specializes in commercial, industrial, and residential real estate in the Greater Portland market. Since its founding, the company has carved out a niche by collaborating with community stakeholders to breathe life back into historic properties.

JENNIFER packard

PRESIDENT, YARD SOUTH PROJECT LEAD

Jennifer Packard has navigated diverse landscapes. 25 years in Germany, 10 as a BMW AG consultant, followed by a decade managing a South African wine estate. In 2014, she co-founded Alodyne LLC and remains a board member, championing sustainable energy services. President and co-founder of PK Realty Management LLC, she is guided by principles of economic sustainability, renewal, and restoration across a diverse portfolio of real estate assets in the Greater Portland Area. She is project lead for the transformation of Yard South.

DAVID packard

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL, PKRM PRINCIPAL

David is responsible for managing legal matters for PK Realty Management and the Yard South project. He has a diverse range of experience in law, community development, and outreach. David is an actively engaged citizen who serves on several local boards, including Portland Downtown and the South Portland Chamber of Commerce. He resides in the Willard Square neighborhood of South Portland with his dog, Kurt.

Richard GILL

PROPERTY MANAGER

Rich has over 25 years of experience in project and venue operations management. At PKRM, he manages operations across 500,000 square feet of property, servicing all our properties and tenants. Rich is a graduate of Saint Michael’s College in Burlington, VT.

MARY GODFREY

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Mary brings over 20 years of diverse business experience in finance to PKRM’s management team, having graduated from Northeastern University in Boston, MA.

RICKY REID

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Ricky is our maintenance team lead bringing more than 20 years of experience in building and property maintenance, with expertise in fiberglass, carbon fiber, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry. He is truly a “Jack of All Trades” at PKRM.

AMY MAGIDA

YARD SOUTH PROJECT MANAGER

Amy Magida is the project manager for Yard South. She is responsible for coordinating our team of consultants and ensuring that project goals are met. Amy’s experience in architecture and landscape architecture brings site planning knowledge and a curiosity for the natural and built world to her role as project manager, as well as a focus on sustainability and equity. She’s an active board member of the Portland Parks Conservancy and enjoys biking to work from her home in Ferry Village and walks on Willard Beach with her dog Vivian.

KRISTEN BARTLETT

YARD SOUTH OUTREACH, EVENTS & ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR

Kristen wears many hats and brings a diverse background in administration, adult education, customer service, community involvement, and art to the PKRM team. She brings an eclectic vision to the potential for South Portland’s Eastern Waterfront. She is proud to be on the team developing a climate-resilient neighborhood that promises to deliver much-needed housing, public waterfront access, and an abundance of walkable amenities.