Mr. Dao manages all aspects of the development of Integro communities, from market analysis to real estate acquisition to construction. He has been an integral part of Integro and LifeHouse’s growth and development since 2005.
Ken joined Integro/LifeHouse as a financial analyst and was promoted to Director of Mergers and Acquisitions in 2008. He became Vice President of Acquisitions and Integration in 2012.
He is responsible for the major renovations, development and construction of numerous senior living facilities, and capital reinvestments, acquisitions, facilities management, and capital purchases. During his 17 years with Integro, he has participated in over $400 million of M&A activity and $200 million of debt and equity financing transactions.
His other responsibilities as a senior executive include health-related oversight, budget development accountability, human resources management, resident and employee relations, property maintenance, risk management and marketing.
He also brings a focus on creating a work environment that encourages employees to grow and increase their skills.
Before joining LifeHouse, Ken worked at Morgan Stanley for multiple senior vice presidents on capital raising, managing equity and fixed income assets for corporations and high net-worth clients. He has also worked at the United Nations and the U.S. Department of Commerce in Washington D.C.
Ken has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Economics & Finance from University of California Riverside and was enrolled in the University of Hong Kong graduate studies program.