Rafe Reginald Ellison *01

Reggie died Aug. 24, 2024.

Born Oct. 21, 1973, in Rochester, N.Y., after high school Reggie enlisted in the Army, where he served in South Carolina, Georgia, Colorado, and Germany. He graduated from the University of Buffalo with a degree in economics in 1999. After participating in the summer program at Princeton’s School of Public and International Affairs, he went on to complete a master’s degree in public affairs at SPIA in 2001.

In Prince George’s County, Md., Reggie worked at federal agencies including the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. His efforts focused on expanding affordable housing options and helping first-time homebuyers.

Reggie’s passion for real estate led him to earn a master of science degree in real estate and infrastructure from Johns Hopkins in 2008. He purchased rental properties in Prince George’s County, practicing fair tenant policies and expanding his property management business. In 2022, he retired from federal service and founded Kingstree to continue his work in real estate development and consulting.

Reggie is survived by his parents, Rafe and Mazina Ellison; his siblings Nate, Jackie, and Leslie; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and a great-nephew.

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