As Managing Director of Avison Young’s South Region—comprised of offices across North and South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, and Florida--Chris plays a pivotal leadership role in shaping the firm’s regional strategy. His deep understanding of market dynamics and close connection to regional trends and information, give him the perspective needed to advise colleagues and clients on industry activity and emerging opportunities. He is a passionate leader and problem solver committed to empowering others to succeed and driving success across the organization.

Chris is also Market Leader for Charleston, Greenville, and Savannah, GA markets, and is heavily involved in the community, having served in volunteer leadership roles throughout these markets including areas of education, arts and economic development.  Most recently, Chris was Chair of the Charleston Regional Development Alliance, a tri county economic development agency for the Charleston, SC region.  He is a current member of the Palmetto Beacon Venture Fellowship, focused on developing the life science cluster in the region.

With decades of office leasing, development, and management experience, he provides sound experience-based advice to his clients.  As an early adopter of technology tools and processes, Chris uses data and analytics to inform his work and his team to better serve clients.

Affiliations et certifications

• Palmetto Beacon Venture Fellowship
• Immediate Past Chair of the Charleston Regional Development Alliance
• 2022 & 2021 Charleston Business Magazine's 50 Most Influential and Hall of Fame inductee
• 2021 CREW Charleston Distinguished Leader Award
• 2021 SC Biz Real Estate Power List
• 2019 REALTORS® of Distinction Award
• Chairman of the Trident Technical College Foundation
• Member of Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Charleston Industry Round-table
• Former President of the Charleston Trident Association of Realtors
• 2014- 2021 Board and Executive Committe member of Gaillard Management Corporation
• 2014 Chairman of The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce
• 2010-2012 Chairman of the Charleston County School District Board of Trustees
• 2007-2008 Chairman of the SC State Housing and Finance Authority