Curry Real Estate Services Transfers Ownership

Curry Real Estate Services has completed a transaction transferring ownership of the company and a majority of its real estate interests to a family partnership led by Vice President Matt Pepper, company leaders announced today.

President Ellen Todd and Pepper said details of the July transaction were not disclosed. The change preserves Curry’s long-standing tradition of local ownership and stewardship, a defining feature of the company for more than a century.

“Much like the Curry family did with my father, Ray Brock, when they entrusted him with the company’s future in 1980, we are pleased to accomplish this and keep it ‘in the family,’ so to speak,” Todd said. “This transition keeps Curry locally owned and preserves the values and commitment to service that have guided the company for generations. Matt has demonstrated exceptional leadership and dedication to Curry’s employees, clients and communities, and I am confident the company is well-positioned for continued success.”

Pepper joined Curry Real Estate Services in 2022 and currently oversees the company’s commercial property management, leasing and advisory operations. He brings nearly two decades of commercial real estate experience and holds the Certified Commercial Investment Member designation and Certified Property Manager credential.

He has also served in leadership roles with the Institute of Real Estate Management and is involved with the Park Hill School District, Northland Community Foundation and Northland Neighborhoods, Inc.

Matt Pepper will lead the ownership group alongside his brother, Ben Pepper. As eighth-generation Northlanders, the brothers said the transaction represents an opportunity to invest in the community their family has called home for many years.

Ben Pepper, most recently with Country Club Bank, has been one of the Kansas City region’s leading commercial real estate lenders, with extensive experience financing commercial, multifamily and development projects throughout the Midwest.

“Ben and I are deeply honored by the trust Ellen has placed in us,” Matt Pepper said. “For more than 25 years as president, Ellen has led Curry Real Estate Services with an unwavering commitment to our employees, tenants, clients and community. Her leadership, work ethic and genuine care for people have earned the respect of everyone who has had the opportunity to work with her. We’re excited for the opportunity to lead the next chapter of this legacy organization.”

KPGZ News – Brian Watts contributed to this story.