Featured North Carolina Commercial Real Estate Tenant Representation Brokers*

Brief Bio: Connected and Experienced, we are client focused and we get deals done.

Full Bio: Experience and Integrity matter. We will do what we say and work creatively and focused until the deal is closed and beyond. We offer sales and leasing direction and have placed national tenants in spaces and done site selection for them also. We close sales deals. Investment property, retail, office, industrial, mixed use, multi family, and land are all areas of experience. Give me a call and let's do a deal!

Brief Bio: I am a business champion and I believe that every business deserves a chance, starting with a good home.

Full Bio: I have a strong background in market research, strategy and business development, coupled with solid communication and relationship building skills. Mostly, I am a business champion and I believe that every business deserves a chance, starting with a good home.

Brief Bio: Julie M. Augustyn is a recognized innovator and leader in retail real estate. She has a deep understanding of key retail markets in Southeast US.

Full Bio: Julie M. Augustyn is a recognized innovator and leader in retail real estate. She has a deep understanding of key retail markets such as South Florida, Atlanta and the Carolinas. Her involvement in the real estate tech community, will provide additional services to Foundry Commercial clients. Prior to joining Foundry Commercial, Julie was the senior director of real estate for Office Depot, where she was responsible for managing the retail portfolio for Office Depot and OfficeMax brands for the Eastern United States. This included managing her team with a portfolio of over 700 stores in 20+ states. At Woolbright Development, Inc., a south Florida based real estate investment company she was Development Manager. Julie was responsible for planning and obtaining approvals for 850,000 sf of retail and lifestyle center development. Upon completion of her degree, she worked as a Civil Engineer in Florida and Texas for Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. Julie transitioned to the role of site selection and store development while at RaceTrac Petroleum, Inc. Julie Augustyn is an active member and regional panelist for International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). Additionally, she currently serves on University of Florida Real Estate Advisory Board as well as the City of Raleigh - Retail Task Force. Real Estate Forum recently named her to Top Women in Retail (May 2016). For South by Southwest (SXSW 2016) she hosted Connected Retail: Clicks & Mortar Meet up. Julie was named by Duke Long to list of “Top 10 Most Influential Online Commercial Real Estate People 2015” and serves as a CRE//Tech Intersect advisor. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) with honors from the University of Florida COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT & AWARDS Active member and regional panelist for International Council of Shopping Centers (@ICSC) Serves on University of Florida Real Estate Advisory Board (@BergstromCenter) City of Raleigh - Retail Task Force member and volunteer with TechGirlz (@TriTechGirlz) Advisor to CRE//Tech Intersect (@CRETechIntersec) Member of HQ Raleigh Community (@HQRaleigh) Network of Executive Women member (@NEWNational) Real Estate Forum named her Top Women in Retail in 2016 Named by Duke Long to list of “Top 10 Most Influential Online Commercial Real Estate People 2015”

Brief Bio: Nearly 2 decades of experience working with buyers, sellers, tenants, and landlords. Dependable, responds to emails, and answers the phone! Licensed NC/SC

Full Bio: Sam Barnett has been one of the area’s top producing real estate brokers for nearly two decades. He holds a degree in Business Information Technology from Virginia Tech. Having owned and sold multiple businesses, Sam sees real estate brokerage through business eyes. Sam started his real estate career in 2002 with Coldwell Banker, a large national real estate brokerage firm. He later went on to start his own real estate and property management firm which he eventually sold in 2014 to one of the most highly regarded firms in the area. Sam joined G Brokerage because of its stellar reputation in the commercial real estate industry. Armed with the best tools and the largest database of buyers, sellers, tenants and landlords, Sam has all the resources to provide the finest in commercial real estate brokerage. Sam’s vast experience in the field along with his understanding of the local markets makes him an invaluable asset to his purchase and leasing clients.

Brief Bio: Contunually guiding medial/healthcare investors and users in making smart decisions.

Full Bio: Responsive and creative, I work closely with clients and brokers to collaborate on objectives, leading to positive outcomes.

Brief Bio: North Carolina commercial real estate broker.

Full Bio: Whit Brannon started his real estate career at Morris Commercial in 2016, primarily focused on sales and leasing. Having grown up in Chapel Hill and now residing in Durham, Whit brings local knowledge to Real Estate Associates. He loves spending time with his wife and three dogs. Together, they enjoy running and competing in local races, such as The Tarheel 10 Miler and The Bull City Half Marathon.

Brief Bio: North Carolina commercial real estate professional.

Full Bio: ?Mary Kay first started in the commercial real estate industry over 30 years ago with Coldwell Banker (now CBRE) in Stamford, Connecticut. Licensed in both North Carolina and Florida, she also worked for the National Association of Realtors in Washington, DC and Stoneacre Acquisition Company. A graduate of Siena College in upstate New York, Mary Kay has a B.S. Degree in Marketing Management. Mary Kay, a former Foster Care parent, is a member of the Kiwanis Club of Lake Norman and resides in Huntersville

Brief Bio: I am an investment sales specialist for retail and Industrial income producing properties in southern region area and Nevada.

Full Bio: I have been in the commercial real estate & business for several years. I specialize in Business brokerage and landlord representation of retail and Industrial income producing properties and large residential development land tracts. Please contact me if you have a property or Business that needs a valuation and market analysis or if you are interested in purchasing leasing or selling a property in the greater Nc Sc Nv Ga Tn Va market.

Brief Bio: SVP | Broker-in-Charge with CityPlat Commercial Real Estate who can assist with Investment Sales, Leasing, Multi-Family, 1031 Exchange, Development, Prop Mgnt

Full Bio: CityPlat, the Triangle's premier commercial real estate company, enthusiastically welcomes Tommy as Broker-in-Charge to lead the Brokerage Department. He joins the firm bringing +30 years of management experience in sales, marketing, and service support. He started in real estate in the early 90’s and is a US Army veteran. “He is an incredible asset to our team, bringing expertise, leadership & innovation through curated approaches to relationships & the market,”stated Nikita Zhitov, Principal.

Brief Bio: Serving the Greater Triangle NC Area

Full Bio: Brian has been a Triangle resident since 2000. Brian began his commercial real estate career in the Triangle area with the majority of his business clientele from the Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Morrisville, and Apex areas. Brian has been successful in both representing tenants and buyers as well as landlords looking to lease or sell their properties. The client can expect a dedicated professional driven to meet and exceed their specific real estate requirements. Brian brings 20 years of sales, marketing, and management experience to all his real estate transactions.

Brief Bio: Offerings include development project facilitation, commercial sales/leasing as well tenant representation.

Full Bio: Kenneth has been selling real estate since 2005. Having grown up in Wilmington, Kenneth's knowledge of the area, understanding of construction, and overall expertise has served his clients quite well over the years. Kenneth and his team operate across every segment of the real estate market and strive to provide industry leading service. Offerings include development project facilitation, commercial sales/leasing as well tenant representation. Kenneth graduated from Appalachian State University in 2004 with degrees in Marketing and Business Management. Kenneth is a member of Cape Fear Realtors, RCA SENC, ICSC Member and a CCIM Candidate Member.

Brief Bio: Vandan Gandhi strong relationships with national and local retailers, developers, and their brokers, combined with his market knowledge has established Vandan!

Full Bio: Commercial Broker, CCIM, and Consultant. Our bread and butter business is TENANT REP work in the Industrial, Retail, and Office spaces. Our extensive experience to consult and assist developers in building communities that people work, shop, and live in! My consultations have allowed buyers to purchase large tracts of land (40 acres to 120 acres) at a fair value. Our relationships with soil scientists and civil engineers have helped my investors make sound decisions in a timely manner Specialties:investment real estate, NNN, net leased, build to suit, real estate development, commercial real estate, shopping centers, retail real estate, 1031 exchanges, Tenant in Commons, financial analysis, passive income, redevelopment, and asset turnaround,

Brief Bio: Kathy provides focused real estate services to ensure clients receive paramount value with every assignment.

Full Bio: For over nineteen years Kathy Gigac has held leadership positions in the Triangle commercial real estate industry. In addition to being a top producing broker, she served as Executive Officer of the Triangle Commercial Association of REALTORS®, on the TCAR Board of Directors, and as the Director of Marketing for Anthony & Co. Kathy understands issues that are important to landlords and tenants, bringing perspective and expertise that add value and enhance returns. Her services include: • Tenant representation • Corporate relocations and expansion • Build-to-suits and build-to-own • Lease audits & site evaluation • Owner representation • Consolidations • Lease comparison analysis • Own vs. lease Clients rely on her for expert market knowledge and aggressive negotiation strategies. She tailors a strategy to meet each of her client’s specific needs.

Brief Bio: Commercial Broker actively working the Lake Norman area market.

Full Bio: Russ Graham is a seasoned business development and management professional offering extensive resources as a consultant in buying, selling, leasing or investing in commercial real estate. Through his twenty years in real estate development and building both commercial and residential in the Lake Norman area, he has developed a deep knowledge of the market and built a strong multi-industry network. With a passion for people and helping them thrive in their businesses, Russ uses his wealth of real estate experience, business acumen, and local area knowledge to provide strategic real estate solutions for his clients.

Brief Bio: I broker all of the following; Investment, Office, Industrial, Land, Multifamily and Retail.

Full Bio: Steve Hall works for Maus, Warwick, Matthews & Company Commercial Real Estate in Wilmington NC. He has been fortunate to have worked for some of the largest nationwide companies along with individual property owners here in Southeastern NC in leasing and sales of their commercial real estate. Please feel free to contact him if you need assistance as Buyer/Tenant Agent or Listing Agent for your next commercial real estate endeavor.

Brief Bio: I provide location and facilities advice to buyers/sellers and occupants of commercial real estate/office space/industrial space/retail space.

Full Bio: I'm the Executive Vice President and Broker-in-Charge at Tessier Associates. Hoffman began his real estate career in Tampa, Florida, over 30-years ago where he worked for The Paragon Group, a privately held commercial real estate developer who was later acquired by CBRE. Michael served as First Vice President, Asset Services, for more than 15 years until moving to North Carolina in 2011. Michael was a Senior Vice President with SVN/HPW Commercial Real Estate in Raleigh before moving to Asheville in 2015, where he served as Executive Director/Broker-In-Charge for SVN/Blackstream. He currently holds real estate licenses in North Carolina and Florida and is the recipient of numerous awards, including the prestigious Co-Star Power Broker Award. At Tessier, we are here to make good things happen for our clients. We believe the reason we are in business is to serve our clients by providing exceptional service through all facets of the real estate process. We provide unrivaled support utilizing our advanced technology, our professional experience, and leveraging our resources to assure total client satisfaction. We manage everything from site selection to lease or purchase contract negotiations, to development services, to move-in logistics and property management. Our team of professionals works with buyers, sellers, owners, and tenants.

Brief Bio: Specializing in commercial real estate in the Charlotte, NC region.

Full Bio: Since 1989, I have been assisting commercial property buyers and sellers, landlords and tenants with their CRE needs. Sales, leasing management and construction services provided. Developer and builder assistance with site location and entitlements.

Brief Bio: Personalized and Dependable Service to All Clients

Full Bio: Helping Investors Make Clear Profitable Decisions Helping Private Property Owners Get Fair and Market Values Representing Buyers and Sellers | Tenants and Landlords

Brief Bio: Goral understands that this is a numbers game. Using his experience in finance & negotiations, He works to help businesses find good deals.

Full Bio: Goral finds enjoyment with helping growing companies acquire commercial space. As a leasing broker he strives to provide excellent service in finding & negotiating good deals for his clients. He also enjoys working with land lords to maximize their property values. Goral uses his skills of market analysis and extensive negotiations to assist private equity firms in acquisitions of commercial properties. He uses these skills to help these firms maximize their portfolio values. These properties include Office, Retail, & Industrial. Goral Khatta comes from a family of real estate entrepreneurs. He grew up with a family business centered around real estate investments in residential & commercial markets. He also has family members in other business trades such as gas and oil. He started his career working for his father and uncles, understanding the different aspects of real estate investing, then slowly transitioned into residential multifamily property management. Later on he moved to Los Angeles and started a career in commercial finance. Goral also has a business as an equities & commodities trader managing his own private fund. He has experience in real estate management, finance, and evaluating capital markets.

Brief Bio: Peter and his team are positioned to assist with your real estate needs throughout the state of North Carolina. Focused on securing long term relationships.

Full Bio: Peter and his commercial real estate team, Kima Commercial @ KW Commercial along with his residential company, Kima Real Estate Group allow Peter greater resources to solve your real estate needs. His relationships with builders, developers, investors, civic leaders, other agents and the 185,000+ Realtors at Keller Williams (largest real estate company in the world) there is little doubt Peter and his team are prepared to help you. When Peter is not helping one of his clients he can be found volunteering his time running a charity Lobster Bingo event, cooking burgers at the fire station to benefit children in the community, swinging a hammer for Habitat For Humanity, ringing the bell for The Salvation Army, collecting school supplies for the children in need, or delivering dictionaries to every 3rd grader in Wake county through the Kiwanis Club, coaching one of several travel ball teams. His favorite pastime however, is spending time with his wife Jennifer and coaching their two sons, Cole and Camden, on the hardwoods and diamond. Peter has resided in Germany, California, Georgia, Indiana, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Oregon, and Vermont. Having lived in North Carolina for 10 years, Peter definitely refers to North Carolina as home. Don’t underestimate the value of Peter’s experience. He and his team understand the rigors involved in making sound business decisions. Rely on his experience to help you. Count on Peter Kima for all your real estate needs. He has A High Energy Approach to Commercial Real Estate that will make your experience one that will last. EDUCATION: Becker College - Leicester, MA Western Carolina University - Cullowhee, NC HPW Real Estate School - Raleigh, NC Superior School of Real Estate - Raleigh, NC MEMBERSHIPS: North Carolina Association of REALTORS National Association of REALTORS Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS ASP Triangle Commercial Association of REALTORS Past President, Kiwanis Foundation Member, Kiwanis Past Member, Western Carolina University Alumni Board

Brief Bio: Been in Commercial sales and leasing for over 25 years with over $100 million in sale and leases

Full Bio: Been in Commercial sales and leasing for over 25 years with over $100 million in sale and leases

Brief Bio: W. Michael Lewis, CCIM, SIOR, is President of Raleigh, NC-based The Lewis Group CORFAC International. Mike formed The Lewis Group in 2000 to provide office and

Full Bio: W. Michael Lewis, CCIM, SIOR, is President of Raleigh, NC-based The Lewis Group CORFAC International. Mike formed The Lewis Group in 2000 to provide office and industrial property owners, occupiers and investors with institutional-quality services in an entrepreneurial environment that favors agility, principal involvement and local decision making. Lewis started his career in 1984 with Cushman & Wakefield, Raleigh-Durham, NC and later was a principal and one of the two founding brokers for what is now the Cassidy Turley (DTZ) office in The Triangle. In addition to landlord representation and tenant representation, Lewis provides transaction management services and development advisory services. He has been involved in numerous local and regional development projects, which include a 60,000-square-foot Class A office building and several low-rise industrial/flex projects in the Raleigh area. During his career, Lewis has participated in over 8 million square feet of office lease and sale transactions, more than 300 million square feet of industrial property deals and purchased or sold over 5,000 acres of land for clients. Some of his clients have included Thermo Fisher, Fed Ex, General Electric, Georgia-Pacific, Panattoni Development, Philips, U.S. Postal Service, SYSCO, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Verizon, and others. The Lewis Group is the exclusive CORFAC International affiliate in North Carolina and Mike has been a member of the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) and Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) since 1993 and 1994, respectfully. He has been recognized for more than a dozen career accomplishments and awards, such as Largest Office Transaction (1998, by Carolinas Chapter SIOR), Largest Industrial Transaction (1999, REDY Awards/Deals of the Year), Largest Chapter Referral (2003, Carolinas Chapter SIOR) and TCAR Million Dollar Club in 2011, among others. Lewis possesses a North Carolina Real Estate Broker’s License and since 1984 has maintained affiliations with the National Association of Realtors, North Carolina Association of Realtors and the Raleigh Board of Realtors/TCAR. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Brief Bio: I am a customer focused commercial real estate professional with experience in marketing, site selection, property management, leasing, and tenant rep.

Full Bio: I am a customer focused commercial real estate professional with experience in marketing, site selection, property management, leasing, and tenant representation. - Proactive - Goal Oriented - Able to prioritize tasks - Always looks for mutual benefit - "Seek first to understand and Then to be understood" - Looks for synergies - Always continues to learn and grow

Brief Bio: Lesley's expertise in finance, pricing and client relationships help her communicate with and serve her clients needs in a broad spectrum of CRE transactions.

Full Bio: Lesley brings her expertise in finance, pricing, and client relationships to the Keller Williams Commercial team. Lesley’s former career in investment management and her education in finance has helped her realize tangible benefits for her clients. She is able to understanding and analyze local dynamics and broader economic trends then effectively communicate to her clients how these affect each project. Lesley enjoys working with a wide array of clients including retail, office, and development providing a high level of service from the beginning to end of each transaction. Lesley received her BA in Economics from Stanford University and an MBA with a concentration in Financial Engineering from MIT Sloan School of Management.

Brief Bio: When dealing with CRE in the Boone area work with a professional with local market knowledge to represent your best interest.

Full Bio: James Milner, CCIM is the President & Owner of Appalachian Commercial Real Estate, LLC. He has been actively involved in Commercial Real Estate in the High Country area since 2008. His firm provides commercial real estate brokerage, leasing, consulting, and appraisal services throughout western North Carolina. He has worked with a wide spectrum of clients from local investors to national franchises. James currently serves on the Board of Directors for North Carolina CCIM Chapter. He was the 2022 NC-CCIM Chapter President and Chair of the Professional Standards Committee for the CCIM Institute. He is currently the 2023 Vice-Chair of the Designation Committee for the CCIM Institute. From 2007 to 2017 he served on the Town of Boone Board of Adjustment. He has previously served on number of local and national boards. His interests include all matters #CRE tech and social media. James is a member at Boone United Methodist Church, and is married to Catharine Milner. Together, they have two boys, Peter and Ian.

Brief Bio: 35 years experience managing/leasing of regional mall properties

Full Bio: I provide full level of service ranging from new leases, renewals, workouts, landlord billing reviews, and possibly construction facilitation to retail tenants, principally in regional malls.

Brief Bio: Associate Advisor with SVN Commercial Real Estate in Lake Norman/Charlotte NC

Full Bio: Specializing in Retail tenant & Landlord rep. Buyer & Seller representation for retail, industrial, Land,office and Mobile home parks.

Brief Bio: Jill is known for her intuition and diligence as she creates a positive experience for both sides in any property transaction.

Full Bio: Jill is known for her intuition and diligence as she creates a positive experience for both sides in any property transaction. Her business approach is direct and successful: she listens to the client's needs and matches them to the right property. Jill’s career in Commercial Real Estate is complemented by her experience as the Director of Operations for a local Electrical Contractor. Prior to earning her Real Estate License, Jill earned an Associate’s in Business to Business Marketing followed by her Bachelor’s and Master’s in Business Administration.

Brief Bio: A business professional with over 30 years experience as an executive in high technology and government businesses and owner of North Wake Commercial Realty.

Full Bio: Roger is a business professional with over 30 years experience as an executive in high technology and government businesses and is the owner of North Wake Commercial Realty. His focus at North Wake Commercial is working with property and business owners, large and small, to support their real estate brokerage needs. Roger's focus is in the towns of Wake Forest, Rolesville, Youngsville and Louisburg and northern and eastern Wake County. His services are available for the entire State of North Carolina, in particular the greater Research Triangle area, including all of Wake and surrounding counties and the cities of Raleigh, Cary, and Durham. Roger and his wife Peggy reside in southern Franklin County just outside of Youngsville. Roger and his family attend St. John's Episcopical Church in Wake Forest, participate in community events, volunteer with the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, and enjoy the relaxed lifestyle afforded by the Triangle Area.

Brief Bio: Mark seeks out opportunities for his clients, and utilizes his relevant experience to help create sound strategies for acquisition and sales of properties.

Full Bio: Mark's experience in real estate dates back to his beginnings as a broker in 1985 when he worked for several years with the Riverside Realty Group in Durham, NC. He later went on to start and ultimately sell several companies in Florida and Virginia, thus honing his skills as a professional in the business world. Marks primary focus is small to mid-market commercial properties in both sales and leasing of office, retail, restaurant, industrial, light manufacturing, warehouse, and flex use types. He also has experience in wide variety of other commercial real estate such as mixed use developments, and vacant land.

Brief Bio: Our philosophy is simple: clients come first. We pledge to be in constant communication with our clients, keeping them fully informed throughout the process.

Full Bio: That’s why our team of highly-seasoned real estate professionals is dedicated to providing exceptional, personalized service for all of our clients. We take great pride in the relationships we build and always work relentlessly on the client’s behalf to help them achieve their real estate goals. Our team of experts represents the best and brightest in the industry, and we’re always striving to lead the field in research, innovation, and consumer education. Today’s buyers and sellers need a trusted resource that can guide them through the complex world of real estate. With our extensive knowledge and commitment to providing only the best and most timely information to our clients, we are your go-to source for real estate industry insight and advice.

Brief Bio: Mark Wright is the founder and owner of MW Commercial Realty, LLC, a full-service commercial real estate firm licensed in both North & South Carolina.

Full Bio: Located in Monroe, NC just south of Charlotte, NC, MW Commercial Realty, LLC has successfully represented a wide variety of commercial properties throughout the region. Utilizing some of the most advanced marketing services available he has performed over 150 transactions in excess of $10 million dollars in just the past 2 years alone. His accomplishments have been recognized by the Charlotte Regional Board of Realtors with the coveted Deal Makers Awards in both 2015 & 2016. Mark is a focused, energetic broker who truly values the importance of his relationships with his clients. His decades of corporate management experience and real estate brokerage help him to evaluate and understand what makes any commercial real estate transaction successful.