Our Team
Melan's Leadership
Experienced professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional property management results.
Byrdy Kelley, CPM
Founder & CEO
Byrdy Kelley is the Founder and CEO of Melan Property Management — a nationally recognized commercial real estate leader who turned a bold vision into one of the region's most dynamic property management firms.
With a career built on integrity, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, Byrdy founded Melan during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic — a testament to her entrepreneurial courage and deep belief in the power of purpose-driven work. Featured in BISNOW's profile of D.C. women who left major firms to launch their own CRE companies, Byrdy represents a new generation of commercial real estate leadership.
A Certified Property Manager (CPM®) through IREM, Byrdy has been featured on the front cover of the Renting in America special publication distributed through USA Today, and has contributed thought leadership to the Journal of Property Management on ethics, diversity, and organizational leadership.
At Melan, Byrdy leads with the firm's core values — Flexibility, Reliability, and Convenience — ensuring every client relationship is built on trust, transparency, and results.
Credentials & Affiliations
- Co-Founder & CEO, Melan Property Management
- IREM Certified Property Manager (CPM®)
- BOMA Member
- Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Network Member
- Industrious Member Spotlight Honoree
- IREM DC Chapter Member Spotlight
As Featured In
Taking The Leap: How 3 D.C. Women Left Big Firms To Launch Their Own CRE Companies During Covid
Guiding Light: Leading with Ethics in Diverse Organizations
Renting in America — Front Cover Feature
Versed in Diversity: Byrdy Kelley
Kimberley Hagwood, CPM
Co-Owner & Managing Partner
Kimberley Hagwood is the Co-Owner and Managing Partner of Melan Property Management — a results-driven leader with a proven record of transforming how properties are managed, operated, and experienced.
With deep expertise across multifamily, commercial, and healthcare real estate, Kimberley co-founded Melan on a simple but powerful belief: property management should be a strategic partnership, not a transactional service. Her approach is hands-on, data-informed, and always centered on the long-term success of her clients' assets.
A three-time BOMA TOBY Award recipient for Medical Office of the Year — recognized at the local, regional, and international levels — Kimberley is one of the most decorated professionals in healthcare facility management. She brings that same standard of excellence to every property in the Melan portfolio.
Under her leadership, Melan has become a trusted partner for investors and building owners across Maryland, Washington D.C., and Miami — delivering flexibility, reliability, and convenience at every stage of the property lifecycle.
Awards & Recognition
- BOMA TOBY Award — Medical Office of the Year (Local Level)
- BOMA TOBY Award — Medical Office of the Year (Regional Level)
- BOMA TOBY Award — Medical Office of the Year (International Mention)
Areas of Expertise
- JCAHO (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations) compliance expertise
- DNV (Det Norske Veritas) compliance audit support
- ICRA (Infection Control Risk Assessment) policies and procedures
- Outpatient surgical center project management
- Yardi property management software
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