Vision + Experience
Crosland Southeast has assembled a team of committed and visionary professionals who love working together. They each have honed their talents to collaborate in our mission to develop thriving, best-in-class retail and commercial projects.
Peter B. Pappas
Managing Partner
Professional Experience
As Managing Partner of Crosland Southeast, Peter is responsible for the strategic direction of the company. With a significant background in leasing and sales, Peter is passionate about the desired mix of retailers and restaurants which, when integrated with innovative site planning and timeless architectural design, results in exceptional place making. He has participated in the development of over 10 million square feet of retail space throughout the Southeast United States. Prior to the formation of Crosland Southeast, Peter served as President of Crosland Retail where he had supervisory and management responsibility for the company's retail development, management, leasing and acquisition initiatives.He has over 30 years experience in the shopping center industry and is active on multiple professional and philanthropic boards.
Affiliations and Accreditations
- International Council of Shopping Centers, Member
- Urban Land Institute, Member
- Charlotte Regional Commercial Board of Realtors (CRCBR), Member
- Licensed North Carolina Real Estate Broker
- Mecklenburg County BSA Council, Board Member
- Mecklenburg County BSA Council, 2010 Friends of Scouting Campaign, Chairman
- AHEPA Marathon Chapter No. 2, Chairman 2009-2011
- AHEPA Marathon Chapter No. 2 Foundation, Vice Chairman
Education
- MBA, University of South Carolina
- B.S., Industrial Management, The Georgia Institute of Technology
- 704.561.5272
- ppappas@csere.com
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- 801 East Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28205
Tim B. Sittema
Managing Partner
Professional Experience
Tim is a Managing Partner of Crosland Southeast and is responsible for strategic growth, management and capital markets. Tim is also very involved operationally in all development and acquisition efforts. Prior to the formation of Crosland Southeast, Mr. Sittema served as President of Crosland Investment Services. From 2005-2009, he served as a Lead Developer for Crosland Retail where he focused on identifying and leading development efforts for new retail and mixed-use opportunities throughout the Carolinas, Tennessee and Kentucky.Prior to joining Crosland, Sittema served as President for Sittema Properties, Inc., in Colorado. While there he specialized in retail development projects in the Rocky Mountain States including several complex land assemblage projects. Previously he was a Managing Partner for Sittema-Bullock Realty Partners and Marketing Principal for Trammell Crow Company. Mr. Sittema has over 30 years' experience in the shopping center industry, is married and has 4 children and is very involved in his community and in philanthropic endeavors.
Affiliations and Accreditations
- International Council of Shopping Centers
- Urban Land Institute
- Board Member – The Barnabas Center
- Board Member – Rivers of the World
- Board Member – Project 658
Education
- MBA, University of Colorado
- M.S., Civil Engineering, Purdue University
- B.S., Civil Engineering, Purdue University
- 704.561.5297
- tsittema@csere.com
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- 801 East Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28205
Austin Williams
Partner
Professional Experience
Austin is a founding Partner of Crosland Southeast and is based in Wilmington, North Carolina. Austin leads our grocer-driven and storage investment and development activities. He also leads various mixed-use, master-planned, single-tenant, and medical office projects throughout our geography. Prior to the formation of Crosland Southeast, Austin served as Vice President of Crosland's Retail division and Director of Operations for Crosland's Raleigh-Durham regional office.He began his career in Atlanta, where he built a diverse resume through development and commercial brokerage experience. In 2003, Austin moved to Charlotte to work closely with former Crosland CEO Todd Mansfield in a special projects role. He found a passion for retail development and joined Crosland's retail division in 2004.
Affiliations and Accreditations
International Council of Shopping Centers
Leadership Charlotte Class XXV
Urban Land Institute
Licensed Broker-In-Charge – North Carolina
Board of Directors – Red Hot & Blue Restaurants, Inc.
Education
M.S., Real Estate, Georgia State University
B.S. Architecture / Building Construction Minor, Georgia Tech
- 919.256.3020
- awilliams@csere.com
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- 801 East Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28205
Barry James
Partner
Professional Experience
Barry is a Partner of Crosland Southeast and is responsible for the design, development and construction for the company’s wide-ranging, growing portfolio of projects and oversees the design and construction project management team. He brings an impressive international background to the job. Before joining the Crosland Southeast team, he spent 13 years with American Asset Corp. in Charlotte, most recently as executive vice president, where he was responsible for the development of 3.7 million square feet of retail, office and industrial property. Mr. James also was involved in planning 1,000 acres of mixed use projects in North and South Carolina.Previously, Barry also worked for Transwestern Investment Co., underwriting more than $250 million of acquisitions and $100 million in development projects. As an architect, he also was part of the RTKL Associates team, the award-winning architectural firm that worked on the schematic design, design development and construction documentation for mixed-use and retail projects across the United States as well as in China, Germany, Korea, Spain and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.
Affiliations and Accreditations
- North Carolina Real Estate Brokerage License
- North Carolina General Contractors License
- Urban Land Institute
- International Council of Shopping Centers
Education
- B.A., Art History, Beloit College
- M.A., Architecture and Architectural Design, University of Illinois at Chicago
- MBA, Finance, University of Wisconsin
- M.S., Real Estate Finance and Urban Economics, University of Wisconsin
- 704.414.7477
- bjames@csere.com
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- 801 East Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28205
Andrew Laing
Vice President, Commercial
Professional Experience
As Vice President, Commercial, Andrew is responsible for leading all Commercial projects and Project Managers. Andrew’s passion for servant leadership and excellence sets the tone on his projects and with his team. He has spent over 25 years in the Commercial Real Estate business leading office, data center, life science, manufacturing, medical and retail projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Andrew is always looking for ways to have positive impacts on Clients, Coworkers, and projects.Prior to joining Crosland Southeast, Andrew was Managing Director for Cushman & Wakefield, leading their North and South Carolina practice. Andrew began his career in Development right out of college in Atlanta, then when on to work for a General Contractor for a few years before coming back into Project Management and Leadership. Andrew is married to Lauren and they have 4 children.
Affiliations and Accreditations
- Licensed Real Estate Broker – North Carolina
- LEED Accredited Professional – US Green Building Council
- Certificate, Construction Management – UC Berkely
- Board of Directors – Charlotte Institute of Faith and Work; Project2Heal; and USGBC Charlotte
Education
- B.A., History, University of Virginia
- Certificate, Construction Management – UC Berkely
- 801 East Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28205
Andrew Rigas
Project Manager
Professional Experience
As a Project Manager on the Single Tenant program, Andrew manages the day-to-day ongoing construction for all single tenant/build to suit retail projects. Andrew has over 15 years of experience working on all types of residential/commercial projects ranging from new construction, renovations, and commercial up fits. Andrew works closely together with clients, design professionals and project related personnel on coordination, scheduling, and implementation of the project details to build successful projects and ensure client satisfaction.Prior to joining Crosland Southeast Andrew has work alongside family as a co-owner of Tommy’s Tailoring, and as an Associate/PM for a General Contractor.
Affiliations and Accreditations
Licensed General Contractor (Building) in North Carolina
Education
Bachelor of Science in Biology-University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Minor in Forensic Anthropology
- 801 East Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28205
Barbara Ewert
Director of Accounting
Professional Experience
As Finance Manager, Barbara is responsible for the daily accounting and finance operations for Crosland Southeast, including financial statement preparation, cash management, bank draws, project budgeting and proforma tracking, audit preparation and divisional budgeting. Prior to the formation of Crosland Southeast, Barbara has worked for Crosland in their accounting department for 20 years supporting the Retail and Tennessee divisions as Senior Development Accountant.
- bewert@csere.com
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- 801 East Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28205
Bobby Speir
SVP, Mixed-Use Investment
Professional Experience
As Senior Vice President of Mixed-Use Investment, Bobby is responsible for sourcing, underwriting, and managing acquisition opportunities for Crosland Southeast. He has spent his career focused on real estate development and acquisitions, most recently serving as Lead Fund Manager of UNC Kenan-Flagler’s real estate private equity fund. Prior to business school, Bobby served as Director of US Real Estate for Krispy Kreme, where he managed new store development and asset management for Krispy Kreme’s domestic real estate portfolio. He began his career as a financial analyst and investment associate for Burroughs & Chapin, Inc., a real estate development and investment firm headquartered in Myrtle Beach, SC.Affiliations and Accreditations
- Urban Land Institute
- International Council of Shopping Centers
Education
- MBA, Real Estate & Corporate Finance, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill
- B.S., Analytical Finance, Wake Forest University
- bspeir@csere.com
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- 801 East Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28205
Brad McGinnis
Sr. Vice President
Professional Experience
Brad serves as Senior Vice President and is based in the Raleigh office. Brad’s focus is the pursuit of new investment and development opportunities in the Triangle and eastern North Carolina regions, land brokerage, and day-to-day management of key tenant relationships. Brad has extensive experience in the development of medical parks and mixed-use projects, having developed over 200,000 square feet of medical office buildings and several anchored retail projects including Stone Creek Village in Cary, NC, winner of the “2007 Retail Project of the Year” in the Raleigh market.Prior to entering the real estate development field, Brad spent over 10 years in the design build / landscape architecture industry, and served as Vice President of a general contracting firm specializing in medical development and construction.
Affiliations and Accreditations
- North Carolina Real Estate Brokerage License
- International Council of Shopping Centers, Member
- Cary Chamber of Commerce, Board Member 2005-2008
- Cary Community Foundation, Board Member and Past President
- Cary Page Rotary Club, Board Member and Past President
- The Miracle League of the Triangle, Board Member and President Elect
- Cary Family YMCA, Advisory Board Member
- Cary Visual Art, Board Member
Education
- B.L.A., Landscape Architecture, University of Georgia
- bmcginnis@csere.com
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- 4700 Six Forks Road
Suite 150
Raleigh, NC 27609
Brandon Hueber
SVP, Florida Division
Professional Experience
As Sr. Vice President, Florida Division, Brandon is responsible for sourcing, underwriting and managing new development opportunities in Florida for Crosland Southeast, with a particular focus on market rate multifamily and affordable housing developments. Prior to joining Crosland Southeast, Brandon practiced real estate law, most recently at Greenberg Traurig, where he represented several leading U.S. and international real estate developers, investors and lenders in developments, transactions and financings for projects located in several markets across North and Central America.Affiliations and Accreditations
- Member of Florida Bar
- Licensed Florida Real Estate Sales Associate
Education
- J.D., cum laude, University of Florida
- BBA, University of Texas at Austin
- bhueber@csere.com
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- 227 S Orlando Avenue
Suite 200
Winter Park, FL 32789
Brent Bowman
SVP, Capital Markets & Operations
Professional Experience
As Senior Vice President of Capital Markets & Operations, Brent is primarily responsible for sourcing debt and equity for Crosland Southeast’s diverse array of developments and investments. Additionally, Brent is heavily involved in the firm’s day-to-day operations and oversees funds management and investor relations.Prior to joining Crosland Southeast in 2022, Brent was a Managing Director with JLL Capital Markets where he was responsible for advising institutional commerical real estate clients on balance sheet strategy and entity-level financing solutions as well as originating project-level capital for transactions across the U.S.
Before JLL, Brent spent almost 16 years at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in Charlotte and San Francisco in a variety of corporate banking, commercial real estate lending and syndicated finance capacities. Over the course of his career, Brent has arranged and closed on over $20 billion of capital.
Affiliations and Accreditations
Registered Securities Representative (Series 7 & 63)
Charlotte Leadership Forum, Class of 2014
Board Member – Project 658
Board Member – Hope Community Clinic of East Charlotte
Education
MBA, Texas Tech University
BBA, Finance, Texas Tech University
- 801 East Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28205
Chris Taft
Vice President
Professional Experience
Chris is Vice President at Crosland Southeast based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is focused on providing tenant-driven marketing strategies in the retail sector. Chris is responsible for leading site acquisitions for new developments, representing key retailers in site selection and providing investors and landlords in comprehensive marketing strategies. He also sources creative development and re-development opportunities for Crosland Southeast. Chris’ regional focus is in Raleigh-Durham and Eastern North Carolina, as well as throughout our multi-state footprint. Before joining the Crosland Southeast team, he spent 3 years as a landlord broker in the office/flex sector in Raleigh, and 2 years as a retail tenant representative and retail listing broker in Raleigh and Eastern NC.He began his career in Raleigh, where he worked for SunTrust Bank for 3 years in retail banking and as a commercial credit analyst. In 2006, Chris received his real estate license while working at SunTrust Bank and in 2007 started his real estate career.
Affiliations and Accreditations
- University City Kiwanis Club
- International Council of Shopping Centers, Member
- Licensed North Carolina Real Estate Broker
Education
- B.S. Business Management, Finance Analysis Concentration, North Carolina State University
- ctaft@csere.com
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- 801 East Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28205
Christina Bruce
Project Manager
Professional Experience
Christina Bruce brings a diverse experience base as the Project Manager for Affordable Housing. Christina was an architectural designer for 12 years with a focus on multi-family housing. Before joining Crosland Southeast, she was a Construction Administration Manager at Housing Studio managing architectural projects from permitting through construction. Her passion for affordable housing stems from the belief that access to quality housing is key to reducing poverty, improving economic mobility, and decreasing homelessness through thoughtful design and development. Christina is married and has two sons. Painting is one of her favorite hobbies. She serves in ministry at New Foundation Church International.Affiliations and Accreditations
National Organization of Minority Architects,
LEED Accredited Professional
National Council for Architectural Registration Boards
Education
Masters in Architecture – University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Bachelor of Science in Economics – Rutgers University
- 801 East Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28205
Corey Baker
SVP, Single Tenant
Professional Experience
As a Senior Vice President, Corey’s focus is on the single-tenant build-to-suit development program. His strengths in streamlining processes and program management allow us to take a more structured approach to our single-tenant clients. Prior to joining the Crosland Southeast team, Corey spent over 13 years in the civil engineering consulting industry working with local Charlotte developers and National retailers on small and large commercial developments across North and South Carolina. Corey was responsible for upfront client coordination, site selection, conceptual design, entitlements, construction documents, permitting and construction.Corey brings extensive experience in project management, site design, site selection and program management having performed a similar role for his previous clients.
Affiliations and Accreditations
- Licensed Real Estate Broker – North Carolina
- International Council of Shopping Centers
- Six Sigma Greenbelt
- NICET, Certified Engineering Technician
- cbaker@csere.com
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- 801 East Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28205
Ellen D. Cervera Allred
VP, Mixed Use Design & Construction
Professional Experience
As Vice President of Mixed Use Design & Construction, Ellen oversees all design, project document development, design team assembly and general contractor oversight for construction execution. Ellen has spent 15 years in the architecture and construction industry, designing and building for-sale and rental units including garden, urban infill, mid-rise, adaptive reuse and mixed use throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions. She has been involved in all aspects of planning, design, estimating, and building over 7,500 multifamily units with total hard costs exceeding $1B. She is a licensed architect (NCARB/AIA) and is LEED AP.Prior to joining Crosland Southeast, Ellen worked for Wood Real Estate Investors serving as a Senior Preconstruction Manager for the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, and prior to that worked for JLL. Ellen began her career in real estate as a practicing architect with a focus on multifamily and mixed use projects.
Affiliations and Accreditations
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards – NCARB
American institute of architects – AIA
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design – LEED, AP
NC Board of Architects
Education
B.S. Architecture, University Of North Carolina at Charlotte
B.S. Arts and Architecture, University Of North Carolina at Charlotte
- 801 East Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28205
Eric Fisher
VP, Multi-Family Design & Construction
Professional Experience
As Vice President, Multi-Family Design & Construction, Eric oversees project document development, design team assembly and general contractor oversight for construction execution. Eric has spent 20 years in the multifamily industry building for sale and rental units including garden, urban infill, mid-rise, adaptive reuse, and mixed use throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. He has been involved in aspects of planning, design, estimating, and construction of over 10,000 multifamily units with total hard costs exceeding $1B.Prior to joining Crosland Southeast, Eric worked for Wood Real Estate Investors serving as Construction Vice President, South Division and Kaufman Lynn Construction serving as Project Executive. Eric began his career in the environmental and demolition sectors, serving as Regional Operations Manager for MARCOR Environmental in Western New York.
Affiliations and Accreditations
- Licensed General Contractor – Florida
- Qualified Commercial Building General Contractor – Virginia
- LEED Accredited GA
- efisher@csere.com
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- 801 East Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28205
Haynes Peery
SVP, Single Tenant
Professional Experience
Haynes has over 25 years’ experience in commercial brokerage and development. Serving as a Senior Vice President, Haynes is responsible for single-tenant retail and shopping center development throughout the Southeast.Prior to joining Crosland Southeast, Haynes was a Vice President of Development at Pavilion Development Company, where he oversaw the development of many single-tenant build-to-suit projects throughout the Carolinas and Texas. Previous to that, Haynes managed investment sales and big box industrial build-to-suit projects as a Senior Broker at Kirco Development.
Affiliations and Accreditations
- International Council of Shopping Centers, Member
- North Carolina Real Estate Brokerage License
- Charlotte Regional Commercial Board of Realtors (CRCBR), Member
- Blessings in the Storm (501C3 non-profit), Past Board Chairman
- Cashco Valve Inc., Board Member
Education
- Business Administration, Appalachian State University
- hpeery@csere.com
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- 801 East Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28205
Jamie Dillen
Sr. Project Manager
Professional Experience
Jamie serves as a Project Manager and is based in the Charlotte office. Jamie oversees the day-to-day construction of the single-tenant build-to-suit program. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, he brings a variety of knowledge and skills to the position. His design and management experience includes retail, office, industrial, and built-to-suit projects.Prior to joining Crosland Southeast, Jamie spent over 15 years with a local civil engineering firm as a designer and project manager, where he worked closely with clients from the initial coordination, site selection, conceptual planning, construction document and permitting phase on through construction. Previous to that, Jamie spent 7 years with a survey/engineering firm in Rock Hill, SC.
Affiliations and Accreditations
- US Green Building Council, LEED Accredited Professional
Education
- A.A.T., Specialized Technology, Triangle Tech, DuBois
- jdillen@csere.com
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- 801 East Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28205
John Butler
Partner,CSE Communities
Professional Experience
John is a Partner of CSE Communities, and is focused on the development of its mixed-income multifamily product. From 2012-2017, John was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Housing Partnership (CMHP), one of the larger not-for-profit developers of mixed-income housing in the Southeast. In addition to his financial responsibilities, John had oversight of CMHP’s development and construction activities. He was heavily involved in the development of a number of federal low-income housing tax credit projects (LIHTC) and the acquisition of other multifamily properties. He was also responsible for the successful financial turnaround of Brightwalk, a sixty-four acre master planned community redevelopment project, in one of Charlotte’s most challenged neighborhoods.Prior to changing his focus to mixed-income housing, John had a twenty-year history as EVP/CFO of a variety of successful start-ups and turnarounds. These included Clearwire, which grew from an excel spread sheet to its ultimate sale four years later at a market cap value in excess of $17.0 billion, and two other start-ups that went public on NYSE and NASDAQ with market caps at exit well in excess of $1.0 billion.
Affiliations and Accreditations
- Wake Forest University Business School, Visiting Professor of the Practice
- Licensed CPA in Texas
- Urban Land Institute, Member
Education
- MBA, Finance/Marketing, University of Texas at Austin
- BBA, Accounting, University of Notre Dame
- 801 East Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28205
John Lineberger
Development Associate, Mixed-Use Investment
Professional Experience
John is a Mixed-Use Investment Associate responsible for managing the mixed-use portfolio and underwriting new acquisitions and development opportunities. Prior to joining Crosland Southeast, John worked in multi-tenant retail investment sales with Berkeley Capital Advisors where he underwrote, valued, and helped manage the dispositions of shopping centers across the southeast. He then returned to school and earned an MBA with a Commercial Real Estate focus from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business school before joining CSE in 2021. John spends the evenings and weekends with his fiancée and two big dogs.Affiliations and Accreditations
Urban Land Institute
ICSC
Education
B.A., Economics, Communication, Wake Forest University
MBA, UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
- 801 East Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28205
Josalynn Petko
Development Service Coordinator
Professional Experience
As the Development Service Coordinator for Crosland Southeast, Josalynn is responsible for supporting the Single Tenant Development Team in the loan and entitlement acquisition process for single tenant build-to suit properties.She came to Crosland Southeast from Ally Financial where she supported the CFO of Ally for 11yrs. While working for Ally she had the privilege to help lead the CFO engagement team in selecting and planning events to help local charities around the Charlotte area. She was instrumental in planning all CFO events as well as running the day-to-day office operations over her tenure at Ally.
She enjoys spending time with her husband, two teenage sons and her handful of French bulldogs
- 801 East Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28205
Julia Melerine
Office Manager
Professional Experience
Julia is the Office Manager for Crosland Southeast. She maintains and oversees the day-to-day functions of the office and works closely with all members of the team. Prior to the formation of Crosland Southeast, Julia worked as Executive Assistant to the Crosland lead developers.Education
- A.A.S., Business Administration, University of New Orleans
- jmelerine@csere.com
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- 801 East Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28205
Kevin McNally
Development Associate, Single Tenant
Professional Experience
Kevin is a development associate based in the Charlotte office, focusing on single-tenant BTS projects. After graduating from Western Carolina University in the Fall of 2018, Kevin joined the team, bringing with him a multifaceted educational background in Entrepreneurship, Marketing, and Finance. Kevin’s uniquely diverse business education, paired with an enhanced problem-solving aptitude, grants him the ability to navigate the dynamically complex Southeastern Real Estate environment. Kevin’s current role involves identifying new opportunities for our BTS clients, as well as to assist in facilitating the development of existing projects.Affiliations and Accreditations
- International Council of Shopping Centers – Member
- Licensed Real Estate Broker – North Carolina
Education
- BSBA, Marketing, Western Carolina University
- B.S., Entrepreneurial Leadership & Innovation, Western Carolina University, Minor degree in Finance
- kmcnally@csere.com
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- 801 East Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28205
Kristin Wood
Administrative Coordinator
Professional Experience
As Administrative Coordinator for Crosland Southeast, Kristin is responsible for conducting market research for the development team, maintaining the CSERE website and creating marketing collateral and presentations. Kristin has been in the real estate industry for over 22 years. She came to Crosland Southeast from Faison Commercial Real Estate, where she assisted the Sr. Managing Director of Property Management. Prior to that, Kristin worked for Crosland as a Property Administrator for the Leasing Team.
- kwood@csere.com
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- 801 East Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28205
Michael Isaac
Sr. Project Manager
Professional Experience
As a Project Manager, Michael oversees the planning, design and construction of projects out of the Raleigh office. He brings broad experience to this role having spent most of his career in the commercial construction industry as a superintendent, estimator and design engineer. His resume includes retail, office, medical and hospitality projects.Prior to joining Crosland Southeast, Michael worked as a Senior Construction Engineer for Parsons Corporation on a nationwide Real Estate and Construction Management Program for the US Postal Service.
Affiliations and Accreditations
- Registered Professional Engineer in North Carolina
- Licensed General Contractor in North Carolina
Education
- B.S., Construction Engineering and Management, NC State University
- misaac@csere.com
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- 801 East Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28205
Mike B. Wiggins
Partner Emeritus,Crosland Southeast
Professional Experience
Mike was one of the founding partners of Crosland Southeast in 2011 and focused on single-tenant BTS developments and grocery-anchored retail developments. Prior to the formation of Crosland Southeast, Mike served as Senior Vice President of Crosland's Retail division where he led the company's expansion into Florida. He also has extensive development experience in Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia.Previously, Mike served as Vice President of Retail Development for Crescent Resources, LLC where he launched a retail division for the Duke Energy subsidiary. While at Crescent, Mike completed 750,000 square feet of retail with an additional 500,000 square feet in predevelopment, including 16 grocery-anchored neighborhood centers. Previously, he was Vice President of Retail Development for Edens & Avant from 1992 to 1999 and prior to that he was an independent consultant in the field of commercial real estate sales, development and consulting. He has 26 years experience in the shopping center industry.
Affiliations and Accreditations
- Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)
- International Council of Shopping Centers, Member
- Licensed Real Estate Broker- North and South Carolina
- Philips Academy, Board Member
- Goodwill Industries, Business Enterprise Committee
Education
- B.A., Political Science, The Citadel, Military College of the South
- mwiggins@csere.com
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- 801 East Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28205
Nick Carroll
Project Manager
Professional Experience
Nick serves the Crosland Southeast team as a Project Manager, primarily focusing on commercial retail developments. Each day is spent managing a variety of these projects from the initial design and permitting phase, all the way through construction and the closeout process. Having started his early career on the construction side of the industry, Nick brings a unique mindset when approaching projects and problem solving.Prior to joining Crosland Southeast, Nick worked as an Assistant Project Manager for Shelco, LLC, where he was a part of multiple large commercial new construction projects within North and South Carolina. His project experiences range from elementary through collegiate renovations and new builds, to ground up high-rise office towers.
Affiliations and Accreditations
- Certified Healthcare Constructor
Education
- B.S., Building Construction Management, Purdue University
- B.S., Mechanical Electrical Construction Management, Purdue University
- B.S., Healthcare Construction Management, Purdue University
- 801 East Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28205
Paul Baalman
Partner,CSE Communities
Professional Experience
Paul is a Partner in CSE Communities, Crosland Southeast’s mixed-income housing subsidiary, and is responsible for strategy and financing for mixed-income housing activities. Prior to joining Crosland Southeast, Paul had a 30 year career in the financial industry with the last 17 years at Bank of America. For the last 10 years, he was a Managing Director/ Executive in the Corporate Treasury division with a variety of responsibilities, including structured finance, capital management, chief operating officer, insurable risk management, etc.Paul is married with one son and is looking forward to using his financial acumen to help provide mixed-income housing across Crosland Southeast’s footprint.
Affiliations and Accreditations
- Chartered Financial Analyst
- CFA Society of North Carolina, Member
- Charlotte Family Housing, Board Member
- Catholic Diocese of Charlotte Housing Corporation, Board Member
Education
- B.S., Business, Wichita State University
- 801 East Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28205
Peter Stipicevic, CCIM
Vice President, CSE Communities
Professional Experience
Peter is responsible for sourcing, underwriting, and overseeing development activities at CSE Communities. Mr. Stipicevic began his career in brokerage, advising investors and users on both acquisitions and leases and has been recognized by the CRCBR for being a Multi-Million Dollar Producer for six consecutive years.Affiliations and Accreditations
Certified Commercial Investment Member
Member, Alumni Board, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
A part of American Leadership Forum’s Class XIX.
Education
MBA, Science in Real Estate, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- 801 East Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28205
Ryan Moreno
Project Manager
Professional Experience
Ryan joined the CSE team in 2022 after working with a local general contractor. During his time in the field, he worked on several healthcare projects, most notably the Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center Bed Expansion. His experience in healthcare construction later proved to be helpful during the pandemic, allowing him to successfully complete fast-paced office renovations with limited resources. While attending App State, Ryan’s love for the outdoors drove him to hike extensively throughout the western North Carolina mountains. He regularly returns for backpacking trips in between enjoying the many amenities of life in Charlotte.Education
Education – B.S., Building Science, Appalachian State University
- 801 East Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28205
Ryan Oliva
Project Manager
Professional Experience
Ryan serves as a Project Manager and is based in the Charlotte office. Ryan oversees the day-to-day construction as a part of the Multifamily program within the company. With 10 years of experience in the construction industry, he brings a variety of knowledge and skills to the position. His field management experience includes multifamily, hospitality, medical, and office interior projects.Prior to joining Crosland Southeast, Ryan worked as a Superintendent for JE Dunn Construction on the project Apex at SouthPark, and multiple office interior builds as well as being a part of the project team with Balfour Beatty Construction for 300 South Tryon - Kimpton located in Uptown Charlotte.
Education
B.S., Science/Building Sciences/ Construction Management, Appalachian State University
- 801 East Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28205
Stephanie Repak
SVP, Finance
Professional Experience
As the Director of Finance & Accounting Stephanie is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company’s financial organization. Prior to joining Crosland Southeast, Stephanie served as Vice President – Finance where she assisted the CFO with a wide variety of financial modeling, analysis and reporting as well as collaborating on real estate financings and dispositions. Before that she managed the internal budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting functions for ProLogis Trust, a $7 billion publicly traded REIT.Affiliations and Accreditations
- Beta Gamma Sigma International Honor Society
Education
- B.S., Accounting, University of Texas at El Paso, Magna Cum Laude
- srepak@csere.com
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- 801 East Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28205
Tonia Alexander
Manager of Accounting.
Professional Experience
As Manager of Accounting, Tonia is responsible for the daily accounting and finance operations for Crosland Southeast, including accounts payable, bank draws, cash management, project budgeting and proforma tracking, and financial statement preparation. Prior to Crosland Southeast, Tonia worked for GEM Management, a full-service property management services provider that specializes in multifamily affordable housing properties as a Senior Property Accountant before being promoted to Assistant Controller in their accounting department for three years. Tonia began her accounting career at Crosland, LLC and has 23 years’ experience in multifamily real estate, commercial/retail real estate, and development/construction accounting. Tonia enjoys reading, walking, and spending quality time with her family.Affiliations and Accreditations
Basic Concepts of Information Technology I, Defining Projects, and Project Organizational Planning
Certificate of Completion – AIA Contracts, Affordable Housing and Tax Credit – Lorman
Education
University of Phoenix: Skills of Professional Development: Accounting
B.A., Winston Salem State University, Winston Salem, NC
- 801 East Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28205
Yates Dunaway
SVP, Multi-Family
Professional Experience
As Senior Vice President of Multifamily, Yates is responsible for sourcing, underwriting, and managing market-rate multifamily development and acquisition opportunities for Crosland Southeast. Prior to joining Crosland Southeast, Yates was a Principal with TriBridge Residential, an Atlanta-based owner, developer, and operator of market-rate apartments throughout the Southeast. While at TriBridge, Yates led investments in North and South Carolina, while also covering North and Central Florida. Yates began his real estate career in Chicago with Greenfield Partners, a manager of opportunistic real estate funds. Yates is married with three children, and enjoys active weekends with them.Affiliations and Accreditations
- Urban Land Institute
- Board Member – House of Mercy
Education
- B.S., Business Administration, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill
- ydunaway@csere.com
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- 801 East Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28205