Kim Bender
President
Preferred Apartment Communities

Kim Bender brings more than 30 years of industry leadership to her role as President of Preferred Apartment Communities, which she joined in 2024. She leads the strategy and execution of PAC’s national multifamily portfolio, combining operational excellence with a focus on creating standout experiences for residents, associates, and investors alike.

Before joining PAC, Kim spent 23 years at Fairfield, where she served as President of Property Management. There, she led a broad team across strategic operations, revenue management, affordable housing compliance, ancillary services, marketing, maintenance, and training – driving innovation and performance across the portfolio.

Earlier in her career, Kim held leadership roles with AIMCO, the NHP Foundation, and Hall Financial Group, deepening her expertise across both public and private real estate organizations.

She is a committed member of the National Multifamily Housing Council and the Institute of Real Estate Management. Kim also holds the Certified Apartment Property Supervisor (CAPS) designation from NAA, the Certified Property Manager® (CPM) credential from IREM, and is a licensed real estate professional in California.

Kim’s passion for people and performance continues to shape PAC’s growth, community impact, and resident experience.