Ken Grimes
Partner | Charleston Office Lead

Ken Grimes joined Patterson at the company’s launch and has served as a Partner since 2016. He brings a unique combination of expertise in real estate investment banking and strategic marketing, allowing him to identify, evaluate, and communicate complex investment opportunities with clarity and insight.

As the leader of Patterson’s Charleston office, Ken is also a member of the firm’s leadership team, collaborating with colleagues across the organization on client engagements, business strategy, and corporate initiatives that drive the firm’s continued growth.

Professional Experience

Before joining Patterson, Ken spent more than six years with Eastdil Secured, a premier real estate investment banking firm and wholly owned subsidiary of Wells Fargo & Company. During his tenure, he worked across multiple areas of the business, including multifamily investment sales, equity and debt placement, and capital markets transactions.

Prior to his career in commercial real estate, Ken built an extensive background in marketing, working on both the agency and corporate sides of the industry. He played a key role in brand development for boats.com, helped launch the Ketchum Sports Group, and managed strategic marketing initiatives for nationally recognized brands, including Delta, Bombardier, Clorox, Harley-Davidson, Lowe’s Home Improvement, Levi’s, Visa, Parke-Davis, and the Atlanta Super Bowl.

Education

• Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Vanderbilt University
• Master of Business Administration, Goizueta Business School at Emory University
  • Concentration in Finance and Real Estate

Industry Leadership

Ken is an active member of the Urban Land Institute at both the national and South Carolina levels. His leadership roles include:

• Board Chairman, Kiawah Capital Markets Conference
• Co-Chair, Small Scale Development Council Gold Flight

He also holds active real estate sales licenses in both Georgia and South Carolina.

Outside the Office

Originally from Jacksonville, Florida, Ken developed a lifelong appreciation for the outdoors and life on the water. Today, he and his wife and daughter call Charleston home. When he’s not working with clients or leading strategic initiatives, Ken enjoys spending time outdoors, playing golf, and exploring Charleston often at a leisurely running pace through the city’s historic streets.