Kelli Lawrence
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
+ Ball State University — College of Architecture + Planning: Bachelor’s Degree: Urban Planning + Development, Economics Major
+ Indiana University — Kelley School of Business: MBA: Marketing Focus
Kelli leads the strategic vision and growth efforts for Onyx+East, including strategy development and expansion into new markets and business lines, development of teams to execute the business, growing capital relationships and leading corporate culture to recruit and retain top talent.
Before joining Onyx+East, Kelli was a partner for 18 years at a private, Midwest-based multifamily development firm. While there, she led development, construction and overall market execution in the Louisville and Indianapolis markets.
In her 20+ years of real estate development, she has led the development and construction of more than 3,500 for-sale and rental homes valued at over $750M throughout the Midwest and Florida.
As an active member of the Indianapolis community, Kelli was named a Woman of Influence by the Indianapolis Business Journal in 2021. She is an active member, both nationally and locally, of the Urban Land Institute including serving as chair for the Indiana District Council and Vice Chair for a National Multifamily Product Council. She is a Past Chair of the Ball State University Alumni Association and is currently a Director for the Ball State University Foundation. She also currently serves on the Board of Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity and is a proud supporter of Riley Hospital, having served as Chair of the Riley Society Board.