Lee Martin

Lee Martin joined Kaye/Bassman International in 2004 and has specialized in the Construction and Real Estate markets for over 17 years. He achieved the company's highest level as Managing Director and was the youngest to achieve the title in 2014. Most recently, in July 2026, he was named Managing Director & Practice Leader of the North Division within the Construction and Real Estate practice, where he leads the continued growth of the firm's Commercial Real Estate, Building Construction, and Construction Technology practices across the Northern United States.

Martin has achieved Pacesetter status every year since being eligible in 2005, and his accomplishments have resulted in numerous professional awards. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Kaye/Bassman Foundation, and has spearheaded the Foundation's milestone accomplishment of donating over $2 million since its inception. Martin consults on hiring, training, and organizational management growth for the next generation of leadership within the organization as part of the managing partner group.

Over the past year, Martin has expanded the reach of the Construction North Division beyond its Midwest foundation, building relationships and delivering senior-level talent across the Northern United States. His track record of client partnership and market expertise has positioned him as a key leader within the firm's Construction and Real Estate practice.

Career History

• Managing Director & Practice Leader, North Division, Construction and Real Estate Practice, Kaye/Bassman International (July 2026–present)
• Managing Director, Midwest Construction and Real Estate Market, Kaye/Bassman International (2014–2026)
• Managing Partner, Kaye/Bassman International
• Senior Search Consultant, Kaye/Bassman International (2004–)

Martin graduated with a double major in Marketing and Organizational Management from Abilene Christian University in 2004. Prior to attending Abilene Christian, he spent his formative years with his family doing mission work in South Africa, where he was born and partly raised.

What Lee Martin could bring to his expanded North Division Practice Leader role: With over two decades at Kaye/Bassman and a proven track record of being the youngest to achieve Managing Director status, Martin brings deep client relationships, regional market expertise spanning from Midwest to national reach, and a demonstrated ability to scale recruiting operations across geographies. His involvement in organizational development, leadership mentoring, and foundation governance positions him to drive integrated growth across the firm's Commercial Real Estate, Building Construction, and Construction Technology practices while maintaining KBIC's culture and values.

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