Knight Management, a Phoenix-based commercial property management firm,  expanded its executive leadership team  by appointing Edward Valerio as director of property management.

Valerio will  handle the operations and client service for the company’s wide range of customers and properties throughout the valley.

He brings more than 17 years of professional real estate experience to Knight Management. Most recently, Valerio served as vice president of Property Management Operations for Irgens, serving the Wisconsin and Illinois markets.

Robert F. Knight, founder of Knight Management, will focus on marketing and new business generation.

“Our company specializes in providing exceptional management of assets for owners located both in the Valley and out-of-state,” Knight said. “We have experienced high growth due to the increasing number of investors in our marketplace. Adding Ed to our leadership team will help us continue to provide the highest level of quality service to our clients. He provides a wealth of expertise and management skills and will be a great fit for the Phoenix market.”