Bringing more than three decades of retail experience to our clients, Chris leads our retail development, marketing and leasing practice.
In this role, he focuses on market analysis, site acquisition, negotiating major tenant and specialty tenant leases, property disposition, implementing marketing plans and third-party owner relationships. Chris has extensive experience in shopping center development, retail site selection, tenant representation, as well as structuring and negotiating transactions. Sought after for his leadership skills, Chris inspires his clients and team members to seek opportunities where we can positively impact people’s well-being, health and attitude towards their environment.
B.S. Business Administration | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Young Executives Institute, Kenan Flagler School of Business
Childress Klein
Partner, Retail, 2004 - Present
Sr. Marketing Principal, 1998 – 2004
Belk, Inc.
Manager - Real Estate, 1984 - 1993
Vice President - Real Estate, 1993 - 1998
Licensed Real Estate Broker (North Carolina & South Carolina)
TreesCharlotte, Board of Directors
Sharon Towers, Board of Advisors, Past Facilities and Programs Chair
YMCA of Greater Charlotte, Board of Directors, Past Board Chair Harris YMCA
International Council of Shopping Centers - Past Carolinas Retail Chairman
UNC Kenan Flagler Alumni Council
SouthPark Coalition Executive Committee
NAIOP Charlotte, Board of Directors, Past President
Catawba Lands Conservancy, Board of Directors
Did you know?
I worked in a restaurant for the father of the owners of our new lead restaurant at Apex SouthPark when I was 15 years old here in Charlotte!
