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01 October 2010
Kelly Richardson follows a long family tradition of being a community leader in Auburn. Having grown up in the area as a child, Kelly returned as an adult to become the third generation of Cassidys (her maiden name) to live and work in Auburn. Her family's legacy began in the early twentieth century when they owned the Auburn Journal. The newspaper was first operated by her grandfather and then her father until the family sold the paper in the 1960s. Though the family has not been involved with the organization for over 40 years, a conference room has been dedicated to the Cassidys honoring their contribution over the years.
Kelly has enjoyed her own success in business as a residential realtor in Placer County for over 20 years. Seven years ago, she became a founding member of Hometown Realtors, a mid-size real estate agency serving Auburn and the surrounding areas. Since the recession began two years ago, Kelly has remained busy with work, but as she describes it, "a different kind of busy." She has seen a shift in the types of service people need and has adapted to meet the needs of her clients. In addition to helping people buy and sell homes, she spends a third of her time counseling individuals and couples on short sales and loan modifications.
Attracted to the real estate industry by her interest in meeting new people, Kelly strives to be the best in her profession. She holds the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation, the highest designation awarded to sales associates in the residential sales field, and the Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation. She has also been awarded membership to the Placer County Association of REALTORS® Masters Club, which is reserved for professionals who have earned a level of excellence in real estate sales.
When she's not working, Kelly actively volunteers with the Placer Community Foundation serving as a board member for 17 years and heading the Grants Committee. The Foundation helps local non-profits grow by providing financial support through grants. In addition, the organization has developed a comprehensive arts initiative to enhance and sustain a vibrant arts culture in Placer County.
As head of the Grants Committee for the Placer Community Foundation for the past three years, Kelly reviews grant applications and makes recommendations to the board about which organizations should be awarded grants as well as award amounts. Over the last year, with the guidance of the Grants Committee, the Placer Community Foundation has awarded 50 grants totaling $150,000. Currently the Foundation's endowments total $5 million, with approximately $100 million pledged over the next 20 years.
Kelly loves living in Auburn and enjoys all of the wonderful things the area has to offer including its outdoor activities. In addition to enjoying her work with clients and her philanthropic work with local non-profits, Kelly spends time with her adult children whenever possible. Her eldest daughter, Amy, lives in San Diego with Kelly's two grandchildren and her youngest daughter, Annie, is a firefighter for CAL FIRE in Sacramento. Kelly's son, Max, is carrying on the family tradition as a newly hired intern for the Auburn Journal. So it appears that through Kelly's children, Auburn will see a fourth generation of family members contributing to the local community.