Ken is a Principal and Licensed Real Estate Broker of Vanguard-Fine, LLC and has been a Member of the company since its inception. In addition, he is a partner in Wood Partners, an Upstate NY real estate development company. Ken has been in the commercial real estate business for 28 years in the capacity of a broker, developer and advisor. Ken has been continually recognized as one of the top real estate brokers in Upstate New York by Co-Star and the Albany Business Review. His work in the real estate industry has been enhanced by his well-rounded experience in the industry, his willingness to travel, comprehension of new markets and his experience as a developer. From this varied experience, Mr. Brownell provides a unique perspective in finding comprehensive solutions to his client’s real estate needs. Ken has completed more than $1 billion in transactional real estate activity and another $100 million in development projects throughout his career. Mr. Brownell’s business experience also includes a number of entrepreneurial ventures that he has owned including a printing and publishing company, a quick service restaurant and a tanning salon. In addition, Ken is a partner in a venture capital firm, which funds growth companies. Ken is a graduate of the College of St. Rose in Albany, New York with a Bachelor’s Degree of Science with a concentration in Finance and accounting and a minor in Computer Science. Ken is still connected with his Alma Mater, currently serving on the Board of Advisors for the College of St. Rose’s Heuther School of Business. Ken has also been active within the real estate industry, serving on the Board of Directors of the Commercial and Industrial Real Estate Brokers (CIREB), an Albany, NY based real estate association for more than 10 years, serving as its President in 2004. Ken is an active community volunteer. He previously served on the Town of Guilderland (NY)’s Ethic’s Committee and is currently serving as the Chairman of the Town of Guilderland (NY)’s Land Use Committee for the past 4 years and was the Chairman of the Town’s Zoning Review Committee (ZRC) for 8 years prior. The Guilderland ZRC completed an extensive review and overhaul of the town’s planning, zoning and land use regulations, making recommendations for the town’s land use. Ken currently resides in Guilderland, New York with his wife Melissa. Ken has three children, Nick, Jessica and Anna and three stepchildren Carter, Garrett and Ainsley.
