About
Professional Summary
I specialize in the sale, leasing, and development consultation of retail properties across the state. I manage the Colliers SC Retail Team, which delivers retail brokerage and consultation services to clients through Colliers’ four South Carolina offices.
I pride myself in my ability to maintain excellent communication with my clients throughout the entire real estate process and even after a transaction is completed. I find that success in my work is defined by making sure that when it is all said and done my clients had an enjoyable and profitable experience. I consider my relationship with my clients as a partnership to help them achieve their goals.
Accomplishments
I have served the Central Carolina REALTORS® Association in many ways over the years, including being its Commercial Chair from 1999-2000. I am also an active member in the Innovating Commerce Serving Communities, serving as the State Operations Chair from 2003-2006 and Chairman of the Carolina’s Idea Exchange in 2006. I have served on the Colliers International U.S. Retail Services Group as its National Chairman. I received the Clearly Colliers Award in 2003, Colliers Chairman’s Choice Award in 2004 and participated in the largest retail multi-city assignment in Colliers in 2006. In 2017, I was recognized as a CoStar Power Broker for being a top retail leasing broker in Columbia, South Carolina. In 2018, I received the Colliers | South Carolina Production Award for being a Top 10 Producer.
Education
Originally from Greenville, SC, I graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Marketing and Management. I always knew that I wanted to be in a business that allowed me to help shape communities and have an impact on the commercial real estate landscape. What led me to retail brokerage was my desire to duplicate the feeling that people get when they travel to a new place. I realized that this feeling is largely based on the role retail spaces play in creating the atmosphere or sense of place in a community.
Memberships & Involvements
ICSC – Innovating Commerce Serving Communities
CCRA – Central Carolina REALTORS® Association
SCRA – South Carolina REALTORS® Association
NAR – National Association of REALTORS®
I am inspired by people who share a common interest and come together to support a cause. This is the reason for my involvement in may different organizatons. My community involvement includes being a Board member of Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community Board of Trustees, Vice-Chair of the Advisory Board for Coastal Carolina University Grant School of Real Estate and Economics, Heathwood Hall Episcopal School Board of Trustees, Past Board Chair, as well as volunteering with the American Cancer Society. I am also Past President of the Columbia Sertoma Club, a graduate of Leadership Columbia, Past Chirman of the Richland County Library Board of Trustees, Assistant Scout Master and Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America, Sunday School teacher and past Stewardship Chair at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral.
Clients
AT&T, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Advance Auto, Walmart(disposition), Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
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My Team
My Team
As a Senior Brokerage Associate for Colliers International | South Carolina, I specialize in the leasing of neighborhood shopping centers. I am a member of the Colliers Retail Services Team and am responsible for increasing the Colliers retail portfolio in South Carolina. I strive to always do the best that I can, no matter the size of a deal, and I am motivated to continue to do so by exceeding my clients’ expectations.
I find that working with retail, a brokerage associate must be knowledgeable in recognizing a client’s needs as well as the trends of the market. I believe that I offer valuable insight into the market, excellent communication and the ability to read situations well.
As a Brokerage Associate, I work with tenants, landlords, sellers and purchasers to lease, purchase and sell retail properties of all sizes and am responsible for increasing the Colliers retail portfolio in South Carolina. I work closesly with team members Rox Pollard and Danny Bonds and am a member of the Colliers | South Carolina Retail Services Team.
Columbia is primed for economic growth; our team is focused on bringing vital businesses to the area and helping local businesses take advantage of the opportunities here through advanced data analytics and creative solutions.
I am constantly seeking to make new connections and I enjoy meeting new people every day in the commercial real estate business. I enjoy developing strong, lasting relationships that extend far beyond a transaction.