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Assistant Property Manager – Cushman & Wakefield

March 6, 2025 In Job Posts

Sr. Counsel, Sr AVP for Design & Construction Management – Wells Fargo Bank

Wells Fargo is seeking an experienced attorney to support the Design and Construction Management function within the Corporate Properties Group. The attorney will lead contract negotiations, dispute resolutions, and ongoing support related to construction and Corporate Properties Group operations more broadly, including the property tax appeal process for Wells Fargo’s domestic corporate real estate portfolio.

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February 11, 2025 In Luncheon Summary

February 2025 Luncheon: “Shaping Charlotte’s Future: Economic Growth, Industrial Trends & the Riverbend Preserve Project”

Submitted by Keiko Pace, Stephens Office Systems

 

At CREW Charlotte’s February Luncheon, industry experts Cliff Brumfield (Lincoln County Economic Development Association), Gretchen Carson (Charlotte Regional Business Alliance), and Natalie Ceva (JLL) discussed Charlotte’s booming economy, industrial real estate trends, and the transformative Riverbend project.

Charlotte remains one of the nation’s fastest-growing metro areas, bolstered by its business-friendly environment, extensive connectivity, and top-tier research institutions. With one of the world’s busiest airports and some of the lowest corporate tax burdens in the Southeast, the region continues to attract companies and talent.

Charlotte’s industrial real estate sector remains strong, with a 7.7% vacancy rate and an 82% increase in rental rates since 2018. Currently, over 5.6 million square feet of industrial space is under construction, contributing to a market that has grown by 30% since 2010 as manufacturing companies increasingly choose the Carolinas.

A highlight of the discussion was the Riverbend Preserve, a decade-long public-private collaboration set to bring 800+ homes, millions of square feet of industrial and office space, and a shared tax base between Gaston and Lincoln counties. This development aims to balance residential expansion with industrial growth, ensuring sustainable economic development for the region.

 

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January 15, 2025 In Announcements & News

Introducing New South’s Top Producers of 2024… Holly Alexander and Kenny Smith!

 

What a year they’ve had – breaking records and setting new standards! Their teamwork is unbeatable, and their dedication is unmatched. We’re incredibly proud to have them as part of the New South family. Congratulations to our dynamic duo, our dream team, and our powerhouse partners! If you’ve had the pleasure of working with Kenny and Holly, we’d love to hear about your experience! Leave us a Google review and share your story using the link below! Let’s celebrate this powerhouse pair!
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January 14, 2025 In Luncheon Summary

January 2025 Luncheon: Fireside Chat with Bank of America’s Kieth Cockrell

Submitted by Keiko Pace, Stephens Office Systems

Kieth Cockrell, Bank of America’s Charlotte Market President, kicked off our 2025 luncheons by speaking about his family, his career with Bank of America, and how Charlotte’s growth and development is making the region an attractive place for companies and families to move.

 

He was bullish about the Charlotte region, stating that our industry growth and financial banks have helped make Charlotte the 2nd largest financial capital in the US. He said Charlotte needed to “continue to be bold and outrageous”, meaning that we needed to continue to attract companies, create entertainment districts for people to gather and enjoy, and make Charlotte not only a livable city, but a city people view as a destination with attractive shopping districts.

 

Bank of America’s mantra is to “Deliver profits with a purpose”. The banking company engages their employees and the clients to be the best that they can. He feels Charlotte is on the same track with record levels of people moving to Charlotte everyday and becoming not only a financial hub but a medical hub with Wake Forest School of Medicine being constructed in a mixed use development called The Pearl.

 

Kieth credited the Charlotte Business Regional Alliance for their hard work in helping Charlotte grow as they serve as a voice for business growth and development. When asked about DEI practices at Bank of America that could be used in other businesses and practices, he said that they listen to their employees on how to make things better. They take their advice and suggestions and are constantly strategizing ways to improve processes. Bank of America’s ability to stay focused on their employees and clients contribute to their success.

 

He believes Charlotte needs to continue to invest in our youth and education and provide a safe environment where they can continue to grow life skills. Kieth’s heavily involved in a lot of organizations and non-profits because he wants to engage in the community and broaden his impact by building deeper relationships. Building those deep relationships help create more business.

 

Kieth’s family is extremely important to him and while he has many successes in his career, it was evident that his proudest success is his family. He spoke of his loving, supportive wife, Serena who helped him raise 3 grown and very successful children. Serena placed a high priority on education and Kieth wanted his children to get involved in something they were passionate about. His motto to his kids were: “If you are going to do it, do it well.” Kieth was very proud of Bank of America’s role in sponsorships of various sports organizations around town. They just recently announced their partnership and sponsorship for the Men’s World Cup in men’s soccer for 2026 and spoke of ACC moving their headquarters to Charlotte. He understood that Charlotte needs a strong center city with entertainment and shopping districts.

 

He concluded the discussion saying that his family is his biggest accomplishment and his children are his legacy. His career advice is to go deep: learn as much as you can and put everything into it.

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January 10, 2025 In Job Posts

Loan Originator – F Street Investments

Title: Loan Originator

Location: Remote

Company Overview: F Street is an investment firm based in Milwaukee, WI, with a track record of successfully investing in various industries, with a primary focus on real estate-related investment products. Our team is
composed of experienced professionals who are passionate about generating exceptional returns for
our investors. We are seeking a motivated and results-oriented Loan Originator to join our sales team to help F Street expand into the NC market. Our growth
and market expansion has created an immediate need for a top-notch Loan Originator to join our team and help strengthen our lending team. As Loan Originator, you will be responsible for helping to secure and close loans for real estate investors.

Responsibilities:
● Source potential borrowers through marketing, networking, and referrals.
● Respond to loan inquiries in a timely manner and follow-up with all potential leads.
● Work with Loan Processors to prepare the application package and submit to underwriting
for loan approval.
● Build relationships and maintain contact with borrowers throughout the application and
underwriting process. Follow up with them throughout the servicing of the loan.
● Develop relationships with real estate agents, appraisers, and other professionals involved in
real estate to further enhance the ability to learn and build a network, as well as generate
additional funding leads.
Qualifications:
● Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
● A hustle mentality
● Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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December 30, 2024 In Job Posts

Bookkeeper/Office Manager – Cox Schepp Construction

The ideal candidate will be well organized and comfortable dealing with financial data. This individual will be responsible for overseeing the accounts payable and receivable, processing payroll and conducting other tasks related to finance. They should be excellent at recording data and have an ability to product clear financial reports.

Responsibilities

– Track expenses, budget, taxes, cash flow, receipts and other financial dealings of company
– Provide regular financial reports (weekly, monthly and yearly)
– Monitor accounts payable and receivable
– Ensure timely processing of payroll

Qualifications

– Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
– 3+ years of experience in related field
– Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and View Point
– Strong organizational and analytical skills Detail oriented

Please send resumes to Office@CoxSchepp.com

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December 10, 2024 In Luncheon Summary

December 2024 Luncheon: “Cultivating Prosperity: Development Insights from Cabarrus and Iredell Counties”

Submitted by Julie Pruett, Marlboro Development Team

Grant Miller, Executive Vice President at Colliers, moderated an engaging panel discussion on economic development and key projects in Cabarrus and Iredell Counties during CREW Charlotte’s final luncheon of 2024. Miller was joined by Jay Blanton, Managing Partner at Insite Properties, LLC; Jenn Bosser, President & CEO of the Iredell County Economic Development Corporation; and Irene Wong, Economic and Community Development Director for the City of Kannapolis.

The panel highlighted the recent growth in the thriving northeastern communities within the Charlotte MSA. Jenn Bosser shared how Iredell County has prioritized industrial product development over the past five years, noting that they were “in the right place at the right time” with strong support from elected leaders. Similarly, Irene Wong emphasized that Kannapolis has experienced its most significant economic development project announcements in history within the last few years. With major additions like Eli Lilly and Red Bull, Cabarrus County is flourishing. Meanwhile, Jay Blanton detailed how his team at Insite Properties capitalized on this growth by acquiring property surrounding The North Carolina Research Campus and proposing substantial residential development on many of the adjacent parcels.

 

A common theme among the panelists was the importance of collaboration in making communities attractive for development. They emphasized strong relationships with governmental bodies, including economic development organizations, permitting offices, and elected officials. Additionally, they discussed how existing and planned infrastructure improvements—including utilities—have been and will continue to be a key driver of growth in these communities.

 

The insights shared by the panel underscored the importance of strategic planning, collaboration, and visionary leadership in shaping the future of these vibrant communities. Cabarrus and Iredell Counties hold tremendous potential for continued growth, further strengthening the Charlotte Region as a dynamic hub for business and development.

 

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October 9, 2024 In Announcements & News, Press Releases

CREW Charlotte Announces 2024 Impact Award Winners

CREW Charlotte announces the 2024 winners of the annual Impact Awards which honor members and projects that have a meaningful impact on the Charlotte area community and CREW Charlotte.

Impact Award Honorees

Emerging Leaders – Hannah Breed, Urban Design Partners
Carrie Sharp Power Connector – Barbara Briccotto, Progressive Companies
Career Advancement for Women – Mary Wilken, Insite Properties
Entrepreneurial Spirit – Ashley Cooper and Caitlin McCain, Cooper + McCain
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – Allison Simpson, Primax Properties
Community Project Impact – for profit – Crescent Communities and Nuveen Real Estate for One Independence Center
Community Project Impact – non profit – The Ella B. Scarborough Community Resource Center
Creative Design – LS3P for Ten30 Corporate Campus
Circle of Excellence – Nancy Olah, Nancy Olah Law

 

Hannah Breed with Urban Design Partners was selected for the Emerging Leader Award.  The Emerging Leader Award honors a CREW Charlotte member that embodies excellence, spirit and energy in the field of Commercial Real Estate and the CREW Charlotte Chapter.

Barbara Briccotto with Progressive Companies was awarded The Carrie Sharp Power Connector Award. This award honors a CREW Charlotte member that goes above and beyond networking to actively establish or strengthen relationships with fellow CREW members and sponsors by intentionally connecting members and sponsors to other members and sponsors through business and referral generation.

Mary Wilken, COO at Insite Properties, is the 2024 recipient of The Career Advancement for Women Award. This award honors a CREW Charlotte member who consistently exemplifies CREW Charlotte’s commitment to elevating the status of women in commercial real estate by working to advance the careers of other women. This award is presented to an individual that has had significant impact on one or more women, giving them the skills or confidence to pursue and succeed in new opportunities.

Ashley Cooper & Caitlin McCain, co-founders of Cooper + McCain, are the joint winners of The Entrepreneurial Spirit Award.  This award honors CREW Charlotte members who achieve a unique career success or milestone as the result of an exceptional entrepreneurial spirit. Often risk takers, they are willing to step outside the box to create something new or different – providing services, creating products, or improving practices by innovatively organizing, developing, or deploying resources either within their own company, as part of a larger organization their industry or community.

Allison Simpson with Primax Properties was selected for the DEI Impact Award. This award honors a CREW Charlotte member who tirelessly helps to advance the organization’s goals to increase diversity, equity and inclusion in membership and leadership.

Crescent Communities and Nuveen Real Estate’s development of One Independence Center is the unanimous winner of The Community Project Impact Award -for Profit. This award honors a building or project that positively affects not only its inhabitants, but the surrounding community. The winner of this award exemplifies meaningful change in our city in the physical space, whether it is a development with great green space or a building that services those in need in our community.

The recently completed Ella B. Scarborough Community Resource Center is the winner of the CREW Charlotte Community Project Impact Award – non-profit.  This award honors a building or project that positively affects, not only its inhabitants, but the community surrounding it. The winner of this award exemplifies meaningful change in our community in the physical space on the non-profit side.

The Creative Design Award winner for 2024 is LS3P for Ten30 Corporate Campus.  Creative design of a building comes in many forms, including exterior architecture, interior design, art, branding, and furnishings. How a space is designed immediately impacts people and their experience. This award goes to the project that inspires the world around it and moves the needle in creativity. Ten30 was developed by Centene with design serviced provided by LS3P. This new 80-acre campus paves the way for the next generation of offices focused on top-tier recruiting, retention, and agile operations. The campus development includes approximately one million SF of office space within two office buildings with dining, café, fitness facilities, and clinic amenities.

The site orientation creates contiguous clusters of buildings in an east/west orientation wrapping a water feature which serves as a central activity hub. The exterior prioritizes transparency to create a sense of “working in a treehouse.” Vertical façade elements abstract a tree’s trunks and branches. Inside, the awe-inspiring entry lobby atriums act as the buildings’ primary organizational element and serves as the central and most significant collaboration space. “Treehouse” meeting space experiences scattered throughout the buildings provide unique collaboration opportunities as people rise through the buildings on monumental open staircases.

Nancy Olah, founder of Nancy Olah Law is the winner of The Circle of Excellence Award. This award recognizes a CREW Charlotte member or sponsor who consistently delivers excellence and whose efforts advance the commercial real estate industry and support our mission. This individual sets and achieves the highest standards of performance, accomplishing superior execution and results. The award winner is trusted and respected by others, and is seen as a thought leader, change agent, and champion of diversity.

 

 

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October 8, 2024 In Luncheon Summary

October 2024 Luncheon: Inspiring Fireside Chat with April Simpkins on Mental Health and Suicide Awareness

 

Submitted by Julie Pruett, Marlboro Development Team

 

April Simpkins, a dynamic advocate for mental health, spoke at CREW Charlotte’s October luncheon. April is certified in QPR Suicide Prevention Training, Mental Health First Aid, and Emotional CPR. After the heartbreaking loss of her daughter, Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst, who battled depression, April co-authored the deeply moving memoir By The Time You Read This: The Space Between Cheslie’s Smile and Mental Illness, now a New York Times bestseller. At the luncheon, April shared powerful insights from her story and highlighted important mental health resources.

April emphasized that there were two emotions she refused to allow on her grief journey: guilt and blame. “You cannot blame an illness,” she explained, focusing instead on gratitude for the 30 years she had with Cheslie. She also addressed the coping mechanism of staying “busy” and the importance of transferring grief from the mind to the heart, urging the audience to truly feel their grief in order to heal. April credited empathetic women leaders and her close-knit community of friends for supporting her through her grief, reminding us all not to be afraid to lean on others.

April stressed the importance of speaking openly and frequently with children about mental health, ensuring they feel seen and heard. She advised against talking at your children about your own experiences, which may not resonate with the challenges they face today. Instead, she encouraged teaching children that it’s okay not to be okay, while guiding them toward healthy coping strategies, such as expressing their emotions and identifying next steps.

To best support others, April recommended familiarizing yourself with helpful resources, such as:

– National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

– Dial 988 – Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

– Emotional CPR resources on AprilSimpkins.com

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September 10, 2024 In Announcements & News

Bryan Johnson Rejoins CBRE

CBRE announced today that industry veteran Bryan Johnson has rejoined the company as Americas Healthcare Leader for its Advisory & Transaction Services line of business.

Mr. Johnson, a seasoned real estate professional with extensive healthcare experience, will lead CBRE’s healthcare growth and client service strategy. His diverse background spans all corners of healthcare real estate, including roles in brokerage, outsourcing, finance, and market leadership. GlobeSt.com recognized him as a Top Healthcare Real Estate Influencer in 2020.

“Healthcare remains an important growth sector for our business, and Bryan’s deep experience will enhance CBRE’s ability to deliver the specialized services and expertise our healthcare clients require,” said Manish Kashyap, Global President of Advisory & Transaction Services.

Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Mr. Johnson returns to CBRE after serving as executive managing director and market leader for Colliers’ North Carolina. Previously, he was a leader in CBRE’s GWS Healthcare Solutions group, where he helped lead the company’s efforts to grow the GWS Healthcare business and provide strategic solutions to healthcare clients nationwide.

“Healthcare is at a pivotal stage with the rapid evolution of technology and the focus of delivering empathetic care,” said Mr. Johnson. “I am eager to combine my passion for healthcare with CBRE’s people, products and services by creating real estate solutions for the healthcare community.”

About CBRE Group, Inc.
CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2023 revenue). The company has more than 130,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves a diverse range of clients with an integrated suite of services, including facilities, transaction and project management; property management; investment management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting; property sales; mortgage services and development services. Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

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