A family business built on stewardship, people, and place
Since 1983, Kensington Investment Company has built and invested with a long-term mindset grounded in stewardship, leadership, and a responsibility to the people, places and communities our work impacts.
We’ve always believed that how you build matters as much as what you build.
Kensington Investment Company is a family business built for the long term. Across real estate and private investments, we focus on responsible growth, thoughtful design, and assets meant to endure.
Our approach is guided by stewardship over short-term gains, enduring partnerships over quick transactions, and meaningful impact over momentary success.
Across every investment, the philosophy remains the same: lead with integrity, build thoughtfully, and create lasting value over time.
Within a rewarding and challenging environment, we will manage core investments to create long-term wealth.
We will change people’s lives.
Open & Courageous
Open & courageous communication is critical for all of us to break down barriers, continuously improve at what we do, and drive a successful business.
We encourage all of our associates to communicate in a direct and candid manner that reflects their true thoughts and convictions. Simply saying the “politically correct” thing is detrimental to this environment and is not acceptable. We believe that recognizing our weaknesses and asking for help is a sign of strength.
Risk Taking
We ask all of our associates to move outside their comfort zones to try things they may not have tried before and to push themselves to attempt things they are not sure they can do.
Toward this end, we foster an environment where it is safe to make mistakes, which we believe are important learning experiences that we can build on. Failure results only when we do not even attempt the well-intended risks, or when we do not learn from the outcomes. Growth happens when we do.
Emotional Maturity
Emotional Maturity is having the ability to understand and regulate one’s own emotions in a healthy and constructive way.
It can be developed and improved over time through self-awareness, self-reflection, and practice. It involves being able to manage strong emotions such as anger, anxiety, and sadness in a productive and helpful way. Emotional maturity is also taking full accountability over one’s actions and owning their outcomes.
Teamwork
We believe in small groups of people who work together to create excellent results, solve difficult problems, support each other personally and professionally, and recognize their success.
In a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment, each member of the team is critical for success. Empowered teams are comprised of people who are committed to taking the necessary actions to assure that the team will reach its goals. Every member must be fully accountable for the team — and his or her own personal results.
Speed
We must be fast, flexible, and as time-competitive as possible to keep us ahead of our competition and be a leader in our industry.
We strive continuously take our speed to new levels in order to achieve the aggressive corporate goals we have set.
Quality
Our decisions must be made and actions taken in accordance with the highest standards of quality and service.
Quality can be subjective, and in our business quality often involves a compromise between speed and perfection. When the level of quality required is in question, we operate to the high standards expected by our customers. Excellence is the foundation for building strong partnerships, loyal customers (residents) and company growth.
About our founder
Founded in 1983. Still guided by the same conviction.
Kensington Investment Company was founded by Alan E. Lewis as the home for the Lewis family’s real estate, investment, and philanthropic work.
A social entrepreneur and lifelong advocate for leadership, opportunity, and human potential, Alan built KIC on the belief that business, service, and giving back were never separate pursuits. That philosophy continues to shape how we invest, operate, lead, and measure success today.
Where character meets high standards
Strong leaders are the difference-makers. At KIC, leadership means thinking independently, acting with integrity, making difficult decisions thoughtfully, and holding a high standard for both people and outcomes.
Build with us
We invest in people with integrity, strong judgment, and the confidence to lead. If you want to contribute to a culture built on values and long-term thinking, explore open roles.
Our responsibilities
We measure success not only by what we build, but by how we lead, invest, and contribute over time. These responsibilities guide the standard we hold across the business.
To our associates
We will provide an environment that fosters professional development as well as encourages personal growth for our associates. We will build and support a winning team by providing a rewarding and challenging workplace where associates are encouraged to provide meaningful feedback and to take risks that move the business forward.
We will maintain competitive compensation and benefits packages relative to the industry and community. We will conduct business with mutual respect for each other and our roles within the organization.
Financial responsibility
We will operate Kensington Investment Company and our entities, in a sound manner, to create growth, and increase value.
Social responsibility
We will commit time and resources to volunteerism and giving back to our local communities. We will focus on supporting environmental sustainability, social justice, and youth empowerment.
We believe that strong leaders make stronger communities. We will provide opportunities for associates to volunteer at work and encourage associates to volunteer in their own local communities. Through our volunteer efforts, we will help change people’s lives.
Environmental responsibility
We will strive to be an integrated model of conservation and sustainable energy. We will operate, build, and refurbish our real estate portfolio with a focus on energy efficiency. Quality of life and sustainability are at the forefront of what we do.
We will do our part to help save the earth we share by focusing on sustainable operations both in our offices and within our real estate portfolio.
Built over decades
Over four decades, Kensington Investment Company has grown from a series of foundational acquisitions in Boston into a diversified platform spanning real estate, investments, and community impact. Each phase reflects a disciplined approach to growth, long-term ownership, and a belief in building with purpose.
Formation and early expansion
Kensington Investment Company was founded in 1983, formalizing a disciplined approach to real estate development and long-term ownership. Early acquisitions in Boston, along with the establishment of an internal management platform, laid the groundwork for operational control and future growth.
Strategic assemblage and investment in core assets
Throughout the 1990s, KIC focused on assembling key sites and reinvesting in core assets across Boston. These efforts positioned the firm for future development and strengthened its long-term real estate portfolio.
Investment platform and strategic growth
KIC expanded beyond real estate into broader investment partnerships, building a diversified platform alongside continued development activity in Boston. This period reflects a more structured approach to growth, combining real estate expertise with institutional investment relationships.
Major developments and geographic expansion
The completion of The Kensington marked a defining milestone, followed by continued investment in Boston and expansion into Utah. This decade reflects both geographic growth and the development of larger, more complex projects aligned with KIC’s long-term strategy.
Scaling and flagship projects
Recent years reflect a period of acceleration, with new acquisitions, repositioning projects, and the delivery of Astra Tower. KIC continues to scale its platform while maintaining a disciplined approach to quality, long-term ownership, and operational excellence.