Kim King Associates was founded in 1972 by D. Kimbrough King, the legendary Georgia Tech quarterback and beloved radio announcer better known as Kim — or as "Young Left-Hander" to football fans. For decades, his vision and dedication to Atlanta real estate helped shape the growing city into the dynamic capital it is today. Kim was a respected leader in his industry, community, and the business world at large: Georgia Trend magazine named him one of the “100 Most Influential Georgians” in 2001, and “Most Respected CEO” in 2004. The legacy of the late Kim King is now carried on by his three children: Beau, Angela and Abby. The second generation of Kings to helm the company ushered in a new, forward-thinking era for Kim King Associates with the help of their talented team.
President
The youngest daughter of Kim King, Abby King joined KKA in 2001 to assist with the marketing and sales of MidCity Lofts, an award-winning, 133-unit loft condominium development in Midtown Atlanta. She now serves as the company's President, managing real estate acquisitions, asset management, and new construction — as well as all commercial and residential brokerage initiatives. Her true passion is the acquisition and re-positioning of underperforming assets in the community. Abby holds a B.A. Degree from the University of Miami and is a Licensed Georgia Real Estate Broker.
Chief Financial Officer
Steve Calton joined Kim King Associates in 2014 as CFO. A licensed CPA, he holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Computer Science from Troy University. His current responsibilities include the management of all financial operations, reporting, forecasting and analysis, management of overall risks, expense control, cash flow, and tax compliance. Steve manages these aspects of the business for KKA and all related entities.
Director of Development
Dan Connor joined Kim King Associates in 2015 and currently serves as Director of Development. With broad-based experience in retail, mixed-use, hospitality and industrial real estate, he is responsible for all aspects of new project development. This includes site selection, entitlement, design coordination, debt sourcing and negotiation, joint-venture sourcing and structure, construction, asset management / lease-up oversight, and refinance/disposition. Prior to joining Kim King Associates, he was an Asset Manager for Atlanta-based O’Leary Partners, Inc. He earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia and later a Masters of Business Administration degree from Georgia State University.
Property Manager
Pano Karatassos joined Kim King Associates in 2025 and serves as Project Manager, supporting hospitality, residential, and mixed-use developments. Before joining KKA, he worked at CBRE in both Transaction Management and Property Tax, gaining experience in financial analysis, portfolio strategy, and asset valuation. He holds a B.S. from The University of Alabama and draws on his family’s deep roots in both real estate and hospitality to bring a thoughtful, operations-driven approach to every project.