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Meet the Trusted Team at
NAI Chase Commercial

NAI Chase has been operating in Alabama since its founding in 1985. Our team has helped us grow to become one of the top full service commercial real estate companies in the area.

Our reputation for excellent service is a product of having great people on our team. NAI Chase Commercial is well known for the integrity, character, and expertise of our commercial real estate professionals.

Leadership

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PRESIDENT | HUNTSVILLE, AL

Charles Grelier, Jr. CPM, SIOR, CCIM

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VICE PRESIDENT | HUNTSVILLE, AL

Tracy Hunter, CPM

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EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT- BROKERAGE | BIRMINGHAM, AL

Randy Thomas

PRESIDENT | HUNTSVILLE, AL

Charles Grelier, Jr. CPM, SIOR, CCIM

CAREER SUMMARY
Charles Grelier, Jr. is a managing member of Chase Group, Inc. a diversified holding company providing resources to four real estate service companies specializing in commercial real estate brokerage, development, property management and construction. Chase Group serves North and Central Alabama including the cities of Birmingham, Huntsville-Decatur, Tuscaloosa and Cullman. The service companies, (more commonly known as NAI Chase Commercial) leases, manage and/or represent over 2.5 million square feet of commercial property located primarily in North and Central Alabama.

EDUCATION
Mr. Grelier graduated from the University of Alabama-Birmingham in 1986 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Real Estate Finance. After moving to Huntsville, Alabama shortly after college, by 1991 Charles was selected by the Chamber of Commerce Foundation to attend Leadership Huntsville/Madison County Class IV, a program tailored for those in the community viewed as emerging new leaders. He received a designation as a CCIM in 1995; an SIOR designation in 1998; and also became a certified property manager (CPM) in November 2009.

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE
Commercial Development, Office, Property Management
Specialties: As President of NAI Chase Commercial, Charles manages the commercial real estate leasing and management operations for NAI Chase Commercial covering the company’s office, retail and industrial portfolio. He supervises day to day activities related to leasing, property management and property sales as well as coordination with landlord and tenant relations.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
SIOR- Society of Industrial and Office Realtors
CCIM-Certified Commercial Investments Member
CPM- Certified Property Manager
PARTIAL CLIENT LIST
Arrow Electronics
Sikorsky Helicopters
Selex Sensors and Airborne Systems
Textron Aerospace

RECENT SALE TRANSACTIONS
78,000 SF Office Building – Park Place Office Park
110,000 SF Office Building – Verilink Corporation
250,000 SF Industrial Plant – Chrysler Corporation
60,000 SF Industrial Plant – Scientific Utilization
55,000 SF Office Building – John Hancock
100,000 SF Office Park – Lincoln National

VICE PRESIDENT | HUNTSVILLE, AL

Tracy Hunter, CPM

CAREER SUMMARY
As Vice President of Property Management for NAI Chase Commercial, Tracy contributes over 17 years’ experience in property management for commercial, retail, industrial and medical properties. She oversees the full service, fee management of all the company’s inventory, consisting of approximately 1.4 Million square feet of Class A and B office properties, retail, medical and flex space.

Additionally, she is responsible for facilities management services for corporate and industrial clients, corporate headquarters buildings and owner occupied buildings.

SPECIALTIES
Accounting, Property Management, Accounting Administration, Facilities Management, Lease Administration

EDUCATION
University of Georgia and Austin Peay University
Member of AEU Honors Society

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE
In all phases of property management including budgeting, general operations, lease administration, contracting, tenant relations, retention programs and construction supervision, Tracy excels at providing a quick response to all Landlord and Tenant requirements.

She is an experienced supervisor and manages both the inventory and the staff in an efficient manner. Tracy’s sound business practices, coupled with her influence with the vendor community provide our clients first class expertise in the operation and maintenance of their buildings.

Career highlights include seven years in residential property management and development (Smith Barney Real Estate Corporation, Abbitt Management, Piedmont Equity Corporation), three years as a customer service field representative for a national title company (Safeco Title), seven years as owner of a company servicing government and commercial customers for non-destructive testing equipment, four years as Executive Director for SAHMA (Southeastern Assisted Housing Management Association, a trade association for management firms servicing HUD housing). Tracy started at Chase Commercial in August of 2000.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
New America Network
Buildings Owners and Managers Association
Institute of Real Estate Management

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT- BROKERAGE | BIRMINGHAM, AL

Randy Thomas

CAREER SUMMARY
Randy provides leadership and management within the NAI Chase Commercial Birmingham market by providing continuous evaluations of short- and long-term strategic objectives. Randy specializes in Tenant relations, property management, leasing and sales of all types of commercial properties.

EDUCATION
Western Illinois University- Bachelor of Science in Business
Department of Defense (DOD) Special Agents Training, Quantico, VA
John E Reid College- Degreed in Detection of Deception
Alabama Real Estate Licensed 1996

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE
Randy is a former NCAA Division I collegiate wrestler and a graduate of Western Illinois University receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business. He is a former United States Federal Agent and later employed in the U.S. Government’s defense industry.

Randy began his commercial real estate career in 1996, specializing in Landlord and Tenant representation as it pertained to commercial office property leasing. He was a former member of the NAI Brokerage Team in the late 90’s.

In 1999, he joined Colonial Properties Trust (CLP), a publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) which was valued at over 5 billion dollars in commercial property assets throughout the southeastern United States. Randy maintained a successful brokerage career for over 15 years, representing CLP’s office properties located in Alabama. Additionally, while at CLP, he was contracted by several large commercial real estate holding institutions to provide brokerage services for their Alabama property assets as managed by GE Capital, Berkadia and private investment funds.

In 2012, when CLP sold off all owned commercial assets and dissolved their REIT, Randy joined Colliers International, Alabama where he continued his career in providing various aspects of commercial brokerage services maintaining a level of production as one of Colliers top performers.

Early in 2017, Mr. Thomas returned to NAI Chase Commercial Realty, Inc. where he accepted his current role as their Senior Vice President, managing the Brokerage Production Team. In August of 2019 Randy accepted a position with Ponder Properties as a Partner/Broker in Birmingham. In August of 2020, Randy spearheaded a merger between Ponder and NAI Chase Commercial, making the Chase Ponder merger, under the NAI platform, one of the largest commercial real estate firms in the Birmingham market.

PARTIAL CLIENT LIST
AT&T
IBM
American Express Financial Services
Semiconductor Boeing Aerospace
Chrysler Corporation
GE Aviation
Corporation GE Capital
Dynetics
Georgia Tech
Northrup Grumman
Raytheon
Stanley
LINE-X
Lidos Corp.

Birmingham Brokers

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SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT | BIRMINGHAM, AL

Charles Grelier, Sr.

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RETAIL SPECIALIST | BIRMINGHAM, AL

Vanessa Morris

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LEASING & SALES | BIRMINGHAM, AL

Rick Needham

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DIRECTOR OF SALES, LEASING & DEVELOPMENT | BIRMINGHAM, AL

Glenn Ponder

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ASSOCIATE BROKER | BIRMINGHAM, AL

Terry Ponder

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DIRECTOR OF LEASING & OPERATIONS | BIRMINGHAM, AL

Michael Romano

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT | BIRMINGHAM, AL

Charles Grelier, Sr.

SPECIALTIES
Development, Investment, Retail

SCOPE OF SERVICE EXPERIENCE
Charles Grelier, Sr leads NAIChase Commercial development & anchor leasing activities in Alabama with over 30 years of commercial real estate experience and knowledge. Origination and execution of sound marketing, brokerage, development and investment strategies for national clients and partnerships in Alabama, Tennessee and Florida have contributed materially to the success of Chase Group operations and holdings. Tenant and Client representation for “design-build” and “turnkey” programs including acquisition, major tenant leasing and development of commercial properties are a specialty and provide added value to his retail, office and industrial clients when serving as their tenant representative on expansions and new locations.

EDUCATION
Attended Auburn University from 1958 – 1960
Graduated from the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga in 1963; B.S. degree in Business Administration.

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE
CHASE GROUP PARTNERS LLC “CGP” and its affiliates have been involved over the last 30 years in the acquisition, development, leasing and management of over 400 million dollars of commercial real estate projects, including office, retail, industrial and residential properties. Charles is a principal in numerous partnerships and companies that own and manage commercial real estate. His direct involvement in the development, leasing & management of over 3.0 million square feet of investment grade shopping centers, office and industrial properties in our region is a notable accomplishment. Charles served as development coordinator of their commercial portfolio, and as co-manager and development partner of a 750 acre master planned residential community and 18 hole championship golf course known as The Ledges in Huntsville, Alabama.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & DESIGNATIONS
International Council Shopping Centers
NAI Global Retail / Office Councils

RETAIL SPECIALIST | BIRMINGHAM, AL

Vanessa Morris

SPECIALTIES
Tenant/Buyer representative and Seller/Landlord representative, specializing in Retail and Restaurants representation and development.

EDUCATION
Graduate of Jacksonville State University, FL
Graduate of Florida State University, FL
Graduate of Spring Hill College, AL

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE
Vanessa has been in the Commercial Real Estate Industry since 2003 and holds a Brokers License in Alabama and is also licensed in the state of Georgia and Florida.

Vanessa joined the NAI Chase Commercial Birmingham Office as a Retail Specialist. Vanessa is bringing with her a tremendous amount of experience in project management, along with retail development. She has served as a Tenant/Buyer representative and Seller/Landlord restaurant representative.

Vanessa has over 1.5 million sq ft of retail shopping centers in Alabama and Georgia.

2009 to March 2020-Southeast Commercial
Birmingham, AL
– Vanessa had an extensive client list, specializing in restaurants and other retailers in Alabama.

2005 to 2009 – Brigham- Williams Commercial Properties
Birmingham, AL
– Managed and leased development portfolio of commercial properties.

Prior to her real estate career Vanessa was a professional tennis player, and instructor for over 15 years.

Vanessa is married, and resides in Birmingham with her family. In her spare time she likes to play golf and tennis.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & DESIGNATIONS
Continuing her education through CCIM
ICSC Member
CREW Member

PARTIAL CLIENT LIST
Alfa insurance
Bargain Hunt
CATO
Crab Barrack
Cricket Wireless
Cuts by Us
D-1 Sports Training
Deermans BBQ
Dollar General
Dollar Tree
Dominos Pizza
Fresh Value Supermarket
Girkeys Meat Market
Hibbets Sports
I love Sushi
Los Arcos Mexican Restaurant
Metro PCS
Montessori Kids Universe
Nail Salons
Ollies
Papa John’s Pizza
Rent To Own
Roses
Rue 21
Snap Fitness
Sushi Village
The Beer Hog
Thé Egg & I Breakfast lunch
Urban Home Market
US Marine Corps Recruiting Office
Verizon
Workout Anytime

LEASING & SALES | BIRMINGHAM, AL

Rick Needham

SPECIALTIES
Tenant Representation and Landlord Representation, Sales and Leasing.

Prior to becoming a Licensed Real Estate Agent, Rick started his career as a law enforcement officer. He went on to establish and operate a multi-state licensed, corporate investigative agency which has serviced the business community in the Southeast for the past 30 years.

EDUCATION
University of Southern Mississippi
Auburn University
Montgomery Police Academy
Law Enforcement Chaplains Academy
Alabama Real Estate School

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE
Rick has over 30 years of experience in client relationship development, marketing and new business services growth. He offers creative insight into strategizing and assisting clients to locate properties which will meet their business needs.

Rick played college football, he is married with four children. He was a candidate for Shelby County Sheriff in the 2014 elections. He also enjoys songwriting, acting and scriptwriting.

ASSOCIATIONS
Birmingham Association of Realtors
Risk Management and Insurance
Local Chamber of Commerce groups

PARTIAL CLIENT LIST
Auto Manufacturers and Dealers
Construction Companies
Government
Grocery Stores
Health Care
Industrial
Insurance Companies
Law Firms
Restaurants
Retail
Self-Insureds
Service Industries

DIRECTOR OF SALES, LEASING & DEVELOPMENT | BIRMINGHAM, AL

Glenn Ponder

SPECIALTIES
Sales, leasing, development and asset portfolio management and representing clients throughout Birmingham, and other major cities throughout Alabama and as far away as California and London.

EDUCATION
W.A Berry High School – Honors Diploma
University of Alabama, Birmingham
CCIM 101: Financial Analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate
CATV Senior Technician Certification, Electronics Technician, Bench and Field Work, Certified Satellite Installer, Video Surveillance Systems and CCTV Design & Install, Electrical Mechanical Training Courses, Petroleum Storage Tank Operator Program Certificate, Site Development and Construction Project Manager.

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE
Glenn has been in the Commercial Real Estate industry since 2001. In August of 2020 Glenn joined the NAI Chase Commercial Birmingham Office, as Director of Sales, Leasing and Development, where he will continue to devote his work full time as he did with Ponder Properties for twenty years. Glenn will provide executives and entrepreneurs expertise to improve their position in the commercial real estate market.

After completing his first full year with Ponder Properties in 2002 he was named “Rookie of the Year” to the Birmingham Association of Realtors’ Commercial Million Dollar Sales Club. By constantly surrounding himself with a team of extremely talented people who share his vision, he has been highly successful in helping his clients achieve their commercial real estate goals.

Prior to Glenn’s career with Ponder Properties he helped a top national retail industry veteran grow a local startup company into a multi-million-dollar brick and mortar retail chain. After twelve consistent years of record-breaking success, the company was purchased by an outside investor. Afterward, Glenn turned a lifelong hobby into another line of work, this time joining local and national telecommunication and mechanoelectrical industry leaders. During this time, he was able to advance his prior knowledge of building systems engineering even further and by integrating his past successes in consumer logistics enjoyed creating new business divisions and increase company sales and margins.

Glenn continues to remain active throughout the Birmingham community with numerous organizations. He enjoys anything outdoors, tinkering with things and learning how they work, and spending time with family. He and his wife Jackie have been together almost thirty years, have a daughter, two grandchildren and most recently a great grandson!

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Birmingham Commercial Realtors Council Board Member
Commercial Real Estate Club Past President
Birmingham Remodelers’ Council Past President
Birmingham Apartment Association
Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders
Vestavia Merchants Association
Life Member – Commercial Million Dollar Sales Club

PARTIAL CLIENT LIST
Local and national retail CEO’s
Bank special asset managers
Healthcare Industry CFO’s
Local and national real estate developers
GSA (Government Services Administration) Insurance
Financial services
Law firms
Educational organizations
Construction industry executives

ASSOCIATE BROKER | BIRMINGHAM, AL

Terry Ponder

SPECIALTIES
Commercial leasing and sales, land sales, property development, medical, retail, restaurant sales and leasing, property management and light industrial development.

EDUCATION
Dekalb College
Georgia State College

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE
With over 30 years of retail and commercial real estate experience, in August 2020 Terry agreed to a merger and accepted position as Associate Broker with NAI Chase Commercial in the Birmingham office.

Terry is founder of Ponder Properties Commercial Real Estate LLC, a full service commercial real estate firm. He has leased and relocated numerous stores, developed and sold many shopping centers in the Birmingham Metro area while working for landlords all over the USA. In addition, represented a number of tenants, chain stores, and firms in their search for additional locations.

Terry was employed by Sherwin Williams, starting as a clerk in the Atlanta Regional office and ending up as National Retail Sales Manager with the responsibility of 1,752 stores and 23,000 employees. Tiring of traveling constantly and missing his family, he moved to Birmingham to go into business for himself. Terry founded an independent paint and decorating store with one part time employee. As the years passed it grew to five stores and a payroll of $1.5 million per year.

He sold the stores in November 1996 and turned his focus to real estate development. Since that time, Terry has helped develop, lease and sell numerous shopping centers, office complexes, etc., and has handled thousands of leases. He has sold many millions of dollars of property including buildings, land, offices, shopping centers, etc.

In 1996, Terry’s first year in Commercial Real Estate, he won the award of Rookie of the Year with the Birmingham Association of Realtors with 26 deals under his belt.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member Birmingham Commercial Real Estate Club
Member Birmingham Area Assoc. Realtors
Member NAR – National Realtors Association
Life Member Commercial Million Dollar Sales Club Birmingham Association of Realtors

PARTIAL CLIENT LIST
La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries
Bedzzz Express
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore Paints
Kabel Hearing
Birmingham Internal Medicine
Regional Paramedics
Boost Stores
Mayer Electric
*Numerous medical, dental, professional office users, banks and retailers.

DIRECTOR OF LEASING & OPERATIONS | BIRMINGHAM, AL

Michael Romano

CAREER SUMMARY
Michael has been in the real estate industry since 2009 with a specialty in leasing and sales. Michael has been instrumental in saving his clients time and money, by utilization of best practices and an array of other resources available through the NAI Global platform.

SPECIALTIES
Industrial, Office

EDUCATION
Michael attended Jackson State University

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE
Michael began his professional sales career more than 25 years ago in the construction material industry as a manufacturer’s representative for national and regional supplies.

PARTIAL CLIENT LIST
Alabama Mens Clinic
American Shingle – Corporate Services
Avnet- Tenant Representation
Combined Insurance Group
G4S Group
Layer 8
Speedy Cash
The Men’s Clinic – Corporate Services

Huntsville Brokers

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LEASING & SALES SPECIALIST | HUNTSVILLE, AL

Erik Amason

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SALES & LEASING SPECIALIST | HUNTSVILLE, AL

Bhagyesha Darji (Buh-gay-sha)

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, RESEARCH PARK- LEASING & SALES | HUNTSVILLE, AL

Rick Davis

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SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, RETAIL | HUNTSVILLE, AL

Mark Elrod

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LEASING & SALES SPECIALIST | HUNTSVILLE, AL

Ashley Farrell Athon

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EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT- BROKERAGE | HUNTSVILLE, AL

Douglas McCullough

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DIRECTOR of RETAIL | HUNTSVILLE, AL

Eric Gonzalez-Tablada

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SALES & LEASING SPECIALIST | HUNTSVILLE, AL

Clarke Todd

SALES & LEASING SPECIALIST | HUNTSVILLE, AL

Lorraine Funes

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SALES & LEASING SPECIALIST | HUNTSVILLE, AL

Joshua Bray

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SALES & LEASING SPECIALIST | HUNTSVILLE, AL

Greg Hess

LEASING & SALES SPECIALIST | HUNTSVILLE, AL

Erik Amason

CAREER SUMMARY
Real Estate specialist with NAI Chase Commercial. Advises on tenant representation, landlord representation, leasing, and sales.

EDUCATION
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, BS: Government & International Relations.
Catholic University of Paris, French Language Studies.

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE
Erik specializes in the Huntsville area market. He has brokered numerous national credit company leases to small startup company leases with high growth needs. Erik also works with many investment groups purchasing, buying, and supporting through leasing and strategies. These groups have ranged from multi family purchases, ground up development, value add and income producing transactions with individual investors to national REITs. Before real estate Erik served 9 years as a Navy SEAL and transitioned as a Lieutenant Commander select. Prior to the Navy he raced slalom kayaks with the US Team from the Athens to Beijing Olympics.

SALES & LEASING SPECIALIST | HUNTSVILLE, AL

Bhagyesha Darji (Buh-gay-sha)

SPECIALTIES
NAI Chase Commercial Sales & Leasing Specialist,  specializing in investment sales, leasing and general brokerage.

EDUCATION
University of Alabama – B.S. in Accounting

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE
Bhagyesha (Buh-gay-sha) joined NAI Chase Commercial in 2021 as a leading member of Chase’s accounting and finance department.  Recently she transitioned into the brokerage area to take advantage of her keen financial background.  She became licensed in 2022 and will specialize in investment sales, leasing and general brokerage.

Miss Darji attended the University of Alabama in Birmingham, graduating in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree.  Prior to becoming a full-time member at NAI Chase,  she worked with the leadership team for 4 years on taxation and other financial matters.  Her in-depth background in finance, complicated tax scenarios and financial strategies makes her a perfect match for commercial and investment real estate sales.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, RESEARCH PARK- LEASING & SALES | HUNTSVILLE, AL

Rick Davis

SPECIALTIES
All leasing & sales activities for Corporate Park, Park Place, 4900 Bradford and 4811 Bradford Drive, all Chase properties within or adjacent to Cummings Research Park, the nation’s second-largest research park.

EDUCATION
University of Tennessee – B.S. in Communications, and earned Economic Development certification from Georgia Tech.
Graduate Leadership Class 22, and Focus Class 3, affiliated with Leadership Greater Huntsville

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE
Rick Davis, who previously served as Executive Director of Cummings Research Park from 2003-2011 for the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber, has been appointed as Executive Director for Research Park Properties for NAI Chase Commercial. Prior to joining NAI/Chase Commercial, Davis was the Chief Operating Officer of the Baron Critical Weather Institute, a 501(c)(3) founded in 2018 to create a high-density network of weather sensors and web cams throughout Alabama. Since returning to Huntsville from Birmingham Davis was also associated with Averbuch Realty, one of the community’s oldest real estate firms, since December of 2019.

In 2011 Davis joined the Birmingham Business Alliance as Senior Vice President for Economic Development, a position he held until January 2019.

In his eight-year tenure as CRP Director, Davis managed the sale of more than 480 acres of CRP’s 900 acres available for development. Those companies that purchased property in the park also represent more than 5.2 million square feet of office, research, and manufacturing space and more than 52 new construction or expansion starts. The relevant capital investment during this period is more than $1.2 billion.

Prior to joining the Chamber of Commerce, Davis was Director of Communications for Teledyne Brown Engineering, a premier aerospace and defense contractor in Huntsville. Teledyne Brown is widely recognized as the first “high-tech” company in Huntsville, tracing its roots back to 1953.

Before his employment with Teledyne Brown, Davis spent numerous years in a range of responsibilities in mass media, including sportscasting in radio, television, college football and basketball, and professional baseball (Class AA Huntsville Stars), and sports writing and business writing for The Huntsville Times. Davis was recognized with multiple awards for his work during his time in the media, including being awarded a Special Achievement Award for his media work by the Huntsville/Madison County Athletic Hall of Fame.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Board of Directors for the Alabama chapter of (NAIOP) National Association of Industrial and Office Properties
Involved in numerous boards for civic and nonprofit organizations

PARTIAL CLIENT LIST
ADTRAN
Aegis Technologies
Aerojet Rocketdyne
Analytical Services
Autocar
Boeing
CAS
COLSA
DC BLOX
deciBel Research
Delta Research
Digium
Dynetics
Evonik
GATR (now Cubic)
Honda
HudsonAlpha Institute
Kamtek
Lockheed Martin
Mercedes Benz
Northrop Grumman
Oxford Pharmaceuticals
Radiance Technologies
Raytheon
Rockwell Collins
SAIC
Sparta (now Parsons)
Verizon Wireless

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, RETAIL | HUNTSVILLE, AL

Mark Elrod

SPECIALTIES
Retail, Restaurants, Landlord & Tenant Representation, Development

As Senior Vice President of Retail, Mr. Elrod is responsible for the leading the Company’s growth of the Retail Division in our core business: Landlord Leasing, Tenant Representation, Acquisitions, and Development/Re-development opportunities in Birmingham, Huntsville, Nashville, Memphis, Chattanooga, and Atlanta.

EDUCATION
Mark graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Corporate Finance & Investment Management.

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE
Since 1995, Mr. Elrod has achieved success in every level of retail real estate. He has leased over two million square feet of retail space with two large REITs and two boutique developers. In addition, Mark has leased or
sold many restaurants and out parcels.

Mark is responsible for representing restaurants and other retailers, and the leasing of all NAI Chase Commercial’s retail space. Mark is also responsible for the development of grocery anchored centers, drug stores, unanchored strip centers, and assemblage and acquisitions of development & re-development opportunities.

In 2008, Mark became President of a subsidiary of NAI Chase Commercial called Restaurant & Hotel Specialists. RHS is a restaurant and hotel real estate and consulting company designed to provide a higher level of service to its clients.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
ICSC
NAI Retail Council
Board of Directors- Make A Wish Foundation of Alabama
WBCNA Business Coach

LEASING & SALES SPECIALIST | HUNTSVILLE, AL

Ashley Farrell Athon

CAREER SUMMARY
Ashley graduated cum laude from Southern Wesleyan University where she received a BS in Business Management. She has been in the Commercial Real Estate Industry since 2000 and holds a real estate license in the State of Alabama and South Carolina. Ashley has completed the last class requirement for her CCIM designation and will be testing for the pin in the coming year. Ashley is a part of a Commercial Real Estate Team with Douglas McCullough CCIM, where she offers licensed support on properties in Alabama and across our NAI Global platform. She has successfully served as a Tenant / Buyer Representative and a Seller / Landlord Representative, providing client-centered attention in sales and leasing transactions to include office, industrial, land, retail, property management and investment properties.

EDUCATION
Nov 2017- MICP Designation – Atlanta, GA
Masters in Commercial Property -Lipsey School of Real Estate
May 2017- AL Reciprocal Salesperson License – Birmingham, AL
Dec 2004- Southern Wesleyan University- Charleston, SC
B.S., Business Management, graduated cum laude
Nov 2003- SC Real Estate Salesman License-Charleston, SC
Jun 1988- Graduated Summerville High School-Summerville, SC
CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member)
Feb 2020 CI 102 Market Analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate
July 2019 CI 104 Investment Analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate
May 2019 CI 103 User Decision Analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate
Jan 2008 CI 101 Financial Analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate
BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE
Mar 2013 to Apr 2018
Landmark Enterprises Brokerage Group, LLC
Mount Pleasant, SC
Sales Agent/Property Manager/Marketing

Feb 2010 to Feb 2013
Carolina Commercial, LLC (formally NAI Batten & Moore, LLC)
Mount Pleasant, SC
Office Manager/Marketing/Bookkeeper/Sales Agent/Property Manager

Oct 2000 to Feb 2010
NAI Batten & Moore, LLC
Charleston, SC
Sales Agent/Property Manager (Oct 2007–Feb 2010)

Ashley has strong verbal and written communication skills. She is motivated and has the ability to achieve goals with attention to detail and ability to focus. Work with potential clients and customers to win business.

Ashley has successfully served as a Tenant / Buyer Representative and a Seller / Landlord Representative, providing client centered attention in sales / leasing transactions, to include office, industrial, land and retail properties. Clients have experienced tremendous value in her skills in acquisition and disposition of commercial property, offering effective negotiating and selling skills.

Ashley has Property Management knowledge, to include bookkeeping for multiple companies (A/P, A/R, payroll), managing 10+ bank accounts (operating, savings and escrow), hiring and managing employees, conduct performance reviews, coaching, record keeping, data entry, marketing of properties, advertising, supply ordering and general office duties, rent collection, site visits, leasing, renewals, escalations, property maintenance, vendor/tenant/landlord relationships, paying invoices and scheduling work as needed for repairs, tenant relations, preparing budgets, NNN charges and various spreadsheets for TICAM reconciliation.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
CCIM Applicant, Certified Commercial Investment Member
NALCOM Member, North Alabama Commercial
PARTICAL CLIENT LIST
EquipmentShare
Southern States Leasing Company
Burn Boot Camp
McClellan Independent Living Facility
Quality Circle Property LL, LLC
Center for Vein Restoration

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT- BROKERAGE | HUNTSVILLE, AL

Douglas McCullough

SPECIALTIES
Investment Analysis and sales, Office/Corporate Service Tenant Representation, Agent Recruiting

EDUCATION
University of Alabama – Tuscaloosa; Business Management & Marketing
Athens State University – Athens, BB – Management of Technology

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE
Doug attended the University of Alabama 1969 through 1972 studying Business Management and Marketing. He graduated from Athens State University in May 2001 with a Bachelor’s degree in Management of Technology.

In mid-1999 he joined Chase Commercial Real Estate Services. At that time he brought over twenty two years of experience with property leasing, disposition and management of commercial real estate. He celebrated his fortieth year in August 2017.

Throughout his career, he’s been responsible for tenant and landlord representation, office, industrial and retail leasing, brokerage and investment sales and property management.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
CCIM Applicant
NAI Leadership Board (since 2013)
NALCOM – North Alabama Commercial – 2016 President

PARTIAL CLIENT LIST
Agilent Technologies
All American Semiconductor
American Express
Centillium Communications
Charles Schwab Investments
Classrooms Direct
Cornerstone Solutions
Correctional Medical Services
Edward Jones Investments
Foster Wheeler Corporation
Hewlett-Packard
Household Beneficial Finance
IBM
JACO Electronics
KAYA & Assoc.
KMC Telecom
Lanier Worldwide
Mantech
Northrop Grumman
RedHat
Rockwell Collins
SONA International
Source Medical
Strayer University
Tecelote Research
USRA
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

DIRECTOR of RETAIL | HUNTSVILLE, AL

Eric Gonzalez-Tablada

CAREER SUMMARY
Eric Gonzalez-Tablada is a commercial real estate agent at NAI Chase Commercial, located in Huntsville, Alabama. With eight(8) years of experience in the industry, Eric is highly skilled in Retail leasing, sales, development, and land. Before his successful career in real estate, Eric worked as a project manager for a charter school company and served in the Marines for six (6) years. He is a proud graduate of the University of Alabama, where he earned his degree in accounting.

Eric’s leadership skills and deep industry knowledge have established him as the President of the North Alabama Commercial Brokerage Association (NALCOM), where he is committed to advancing the interests of the commercial real estate industry in North Alabama.

When looking to buy, sell, lease, or invest in commercial real estate in Huntsville, Eric has the expertise and resources to guide you through the process and ensure a successful outcome. Contact him today to learn so he can help you succeed in the commercial real estate market.

EDUCATION
2020- Salesperson License- Real Estate School, Huntsville, AL
2010- 2013- The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
2010 – 2018 – Marine Corp- USMC, Parris Island, SC
Corporal Reserve, MOS-0621
2015-2016 Communications Chief for Kilo Battery 2/14
2015 – Honor Graduate in Corporal’s Course for the USMC – Summer
2011 – Field radio operator; Graduated top 10% in Communications School

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE
August 2020 – Present
NAI Chase Commercial Real Estate Services, Inc.- Huntsville, AL
Tenant Services Coordinator

Responsible for assisting with the completion of property budgets and finding new clients for the firm. Meet with potential investors and clients to obtain new business for the firm.
August 2019- July 2020
Quest Renewables, LLC- Atlanta, GA
Director of Business Development

Led the sales team operation, which included acquiring new clients and maintaining existing clients. Assisted the ownership with finances and marketing initiatives.
October 2018 – August 2019
Titan Global Enterprises, Inc.- Atlanta, GA
Director of Business Development

Responsibility of recruiting new staff, heading sales and marketing using social media. Recruited new staff to coincide with new contracts acquired. Maintained working relationships with State Farm Arena, Atlanta Botanical Garden, UGA Stadium, Atlanta History Center, Hyatt Regency and several more. Consulted with clients on pre and post event logistics, which provided great results. Lead teams to successfully facilitate day of event operations.
January 2015 – October 2018
Spots Development Group, LLC – Atlanta, GA
Business and Marketing Director

Responsible for promoting and marketing of online service. Promoted Spots at various colleges and universities. Met with potential investors, and obtained financial backing for Spots.
January 2015 – January 2018
Academica Management, LLC- Miami, FL
Service and Support Coordinator

Responsible for the opening and maintaining of charter schools in the Northeast region, including Washington, D.C. and Atlanta, GA in the Southeast. Worked as Project Manager, coordinated the opening of SLAM Huntsville, the first approved charter school in Alabama. Successfully helped bring up Ward 8, D.C. school from a failing school to a rising winner, by teaming up with the school board to bring about necessary changes. Assisted with public relations for the various schools, including handling the opening of Somerset Jefferson in Monticello, FL.

LANGUAGES
Fluent in Spanish

SALES & LEASING SPECIALIST | HUNTSVILLE, AL

Clarke Todd

SPECIALTIES
Single-Family Investment Sales, Multi-Family Acquisition, Office Acquisition

EDUCATION
Wofford College, B.A. of Economics

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE
Licensed Realtor in Alabama, Wyoming, and Idaho

Participated in Ground-Up Multi-family Development, Acquisition and Disposition of Single-Family Rentals, Multi-tenant Office Buildings, Industrial Warehouse

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
ABR, RENE, REALTOR

 

SALES & LEASING SPECIALIST | HUNTSVILLE, AL

Lorraine Funes

CAREER SUMMARY
As an accomplished professional with a diverse background, Lorraine has seamlessly transitioned from a full-time registered nurse at Cleveland Clinic Florida to a successful career in real estate investment sales. In 2018, she made the shift to part-time residential investment sales, and by 2020, she had established herself as a full-time residential investment sales agent. Now, she is embarking on an exciting new chapter in commercial real estate.

With real estate licenses in both Florida and Alabama, she has demonstrated her commitment to expanding her professional horizons and serving clients in different markets. Currently, she is focusing on enhancing her skills in commercial leasing and sales, undergoing specialized training in this domain. Moreover, her dedication to professional development is evident through her membership in CCIM, where she is actively pursuing certification as a commercial investment member graduate.

Adding to her industry involvement, she is also a member of the North Alabama Commercial Brokers Association (NALCOM), a testament to her desire to connect with fellow professionals and stay abreast of the latest trends and opportunities.

With her extensive background in the medical field, strong real estate foundation, and ongoing pursuit of knowledge, Lorraine brings a unique perspective and a wealth of expertise to her role in the commercial real estate sector. Her diverse skill set, unwavering work ethic, and commitment to client satisfaction position her for continued success in her evolving career.

SALES & LEASING SPECIALIST | HUNTSVILLE, AL

Joshua Bray

EDUCATION
Joshua studied marketing and business management at Auburn University and Athens State University.

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE
Joshua has 10+ years’ experience in marketing, business development, advertising, and public relations.

He also has previous experience working in the legal, non-profit, healthcare, property management, and hospitality industries.

SALES & LEASING SPECIALIST | HUNTSVILLE, AL

Greg Hess

COMING SOON

Property Management

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VICE PRESIDENT | HUNTSVILLE, AL

Tracy Hunter, CPM

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VICE PRESIDENT, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT- BIRMINGHAM | BIRMINGHAM, AL

Jay Hornbuckle, CPM

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PROPERTY MANAGER | HUNTSVILLE, AL

Beth Pippin

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PROPERTY MANAGER | BIRMINGHAM, AL

Keith Ponder

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PROPERTY MANAGER | BIRMINGHAM, AL

Patti Rosenow

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PROPERTY MANAGER | HUNTSVILLE, AL

Chris Windom

VICE PRESIDENT | HUNTSVILLE, AL

Tracy Hunter, CPM

CAREER SUMMARY
As Vice President of Property Management for NAI Chase Commercial, Tracy contributes over 17 years’ experience in property management for commercial, retail, industrial and medical properties. She oversees the full service, fee management of all the company’s inventory, consisting of approximately 1.4 Million square feet of Class A and B office properties, retail, medical and flex space.

Additionally, she is responsible for facilities management services for corporate and industrial clients, corporate headquarters buildings and owner occupied buildings.

SPECIALTIES
Accounting, Property Management, Accounting Administration, Facilities Management, Lease Administration

EDUCATION
University of Georgia and Austin Peay University
Member of AEU Honors Society

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE
In all phases of property management including budgeting, general operations, lease administration, contracting, tenant relations, retention programs and construction supervision, Tracy excels at providing a quick response to all Landlord and Tenant requirements.

She is an experienced supervisor and manages both the inventory and the staff in an efficient manner. Tracy’s sound business practices, coupled with her influence with the vendor community provide our clients first class expertise in the operation and maintenance of their buildings.

Career highlights include seven years in residential property management and development (Smith Barney Real Estate Corporation, Abbitt Management, Piedmont Equity Corporation), three years as a customer service field representative for a national title company (Safeco Title), seven years as owner of a company servicing government and commercial customers for non-destructive testing equipment, four years as Executive Director for SAHMA (Southeastern Assisted Housing Management Association, a trade association for management firms servicing HUD housing). Tracy started at Chase Commercial in August of 2000.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
New America Network
Buildings Owners and Managers Association
Institute of Real Estate Management

VICE PRESIDENT, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT- BIRMINGHAM | BIRMINGHAM, AL

Jay Hornbuckle, CPM

SPECIALTIES
Accounting, Property Management, Vendor Management, Lease Administration

SCOPE OF SERVICE EXPERIENCE
As Vice President of Property Management for NAI Chase Commercial, Jay has over 20 years’ experience in property management for commercial, retail, industrial and residential properties. He is responsible for procuring, facilitating, and managing the office, industrial, and retail inventory within the Birmingham Metro Market including Tuscaloosa, Gadsden, Anniston, and Central Alabama.

Additionally, he is responsible for evaluating the short and long-term strategic financial objectives for the property management division in the Birmingham office.

EDUCATION
University of Alabama

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE
Jay began his career on the financial/accounting side of the industry becoming proficient in financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, lease administration and tenant communications for retail, office, industrial, and mixed-use properties all over the country. After ten years of working on the financial/accounting side, Jay moved over to the operations/management side of the industry where he developed a passion for improving the value of properties through vendor management and strong communications with both tenants and ownership groups. Jay obtained the prestigious CPM designation from the Institute of Real Estate Management in 2019.

Jay is an experienced supervisor who builds trust and confidence among staff and vendors with a management foundation built on integrity and transparency. The positive relationships he has built increased the value at properties through higher efficiency and production levels from all involved in the management and operation of his client’s assets.

Career highlights include six years as Director of Property Management (Retail Specialists, LLC and Sloss Real Estate, LLC), ten years as a Financial Analyst/Property Manager (Bayer Properties, LLC), 4 years as a Senior Accountant (Trammell Crow Company, LLC). Jay started at Chase Commercial in November of 2020.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Buildings Owners and Managers Association
Institute of Real Estate Management

PROPERTY MANAGER | HUNTSVILLE, AL

Beth Pippin

CAREER SUMMARY
Beth brings more than 20 years of experience in commercial real estate, specializing in the construction, management and leasing of office and industrial properties throughout Madison County and southern Tennessee.

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE
Beth has had an in-depth career in the day to day operations of closely held real estate entities; land development, construction design, re-fits, project management, as well as the leasing and property management of 1.5 million square feet of office and industrial assets make up here commercial real estate background.

PARTIAL CLIENT LIST
GM Springhill Manufacturing
Federal Express
Sara Lee/Bimbo Bakery
US Census Bureau
Banking and government contractor clients

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Beth has 10 years of service on the Madison County Personnel Board, for which she’s been elected Chairman for the past 4 years. She also serves on the Huntsville Community Council of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

She enjoys spending her time with her 3 children and their various activities and sports, is an avid equestrienne and enjoys gardening and hiking.

PROPERTY MANAGER | BIRMINGHAM, AL

Keith Ponder

SPECIALTIES
Property Management, Marketing, Advertising

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE
Keith brings over 19 years of real estate experience to the NAI Chase Commercial Birmingham Office, where he recently accepted a position in August 2020 as Property Manager. Prior to accepting his position, Keith was with Ponder Properties Commercial Real Estate in Birmingham, where his real estate career began in 2000. During the company’s very early stages of growth, he was responsible for lease drafting, marketing, and all other administrative duties.

In 2004 he helped Glenn Ponder jump-start the new Property Management division and handled multiple duties until the division grew to the point where additional help was required. With Keith’s vast knowledge and expertise, he was responsible for oversight of the Property Management division, and in addition, he created and synchronized all of Ponder Properties’ marketing and advertising.

PROPERTY MANAGER | BIRMINGHAM, AL

Patti Rosenow

SPECIALTIES
Property Management, Collections, Tenant Retention Programs, Administration

Patti currently assists the Vice President of property management with all phases of property management including budgeting, tenant relations, CAM reconciliations and assists with the management, and day to day maintenance of the Birmingham properties.

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE
Two years experience as an account specialist for a small aggregate company. The following tasks were demonstrated:

Collections, processing credit applications and setting up new customers. Monthly ALDOT highway letting, where we would bid with construction companies to provide the aggregate for the projects.

Providing daily summary of all accounts and orders taken, as well as verify pricing in order to invoice customers.

Colonial Properties, Birmingham, AL – 20+ years
Held many roles through my tenure there from a temporary position to assist the leasing agents with a special project of lease administration. Temporary position lead to a 20+ year career at Colonial. Scope of work through the
years:

Manage and resolve problems with clients’ accounts receivable and collections. Review and process leases. Review rent roll each month for accuracy. Ensure customer satisfaction; and client maintenance request. Handle confidential information, monthly reporting. Office management: ordering supplies – submitting payroll – tracking real estate taxes for properties and submitting for payment – managing two office assistants, working with vendors to ensure best prices for our office supplies, office machines, travel arrangements, planning annual meetings, etc. Sound decision making – able to assess the situation and respond in a productive and efficient manner. Time management skills. Organization skills.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Alabama Real Estate License
Former United Way Campaign Executive
Alabama Notary Public since 2012
10 years as administrator to the Birmingham Chapter of International Facility Management Association (IFMA)

PROPERTY MANAGER | HUNTSVILLE, AL

Chris Windom

SPECIALTIES
Property Management, Facilities Management, and Operations Management

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE
Project/Senior Project Manager for 12 years

Working in the Modular Furniture Industry. During this time Chris managed many large projects to include: Alabama Power Corporate Headquarters, AmSouth Bank Corporate Headquarters, Hospital renovations and additions, AmSouth Bank and Regions Bank Merger, etc.

Operations Manager for 7 years

Managed the day-to-day operations of a large Janitorial/Maintenance Company with duties including: Scheduling, Training, Inspections, Project Quoting and Management, etc.

Facilities Manager for 5 years

Working in the Commercial Real Estate Industry. Chris managed construction projects/tenant improvements, the maintenance department, and outside contractors/vendors. He also created preventative maintenance programs and preformed inspections. He worked with the Director of Property Management to keep up Tenant relationships, perform energy cost analysis, maintenance budgets, etc.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
IREM

Administrative/Marketing

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EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR | BIRMINGHAM, AL

Christy Grelier

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MARKETING DIRECTOR | HUNTSVILLE, AL

Lesley Price

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MARKETING INTERN | HUNTSVILLE, AL

Sophie Williamson

EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR | BIRMINGHAM, AL

Christy Grelier

SPECIALTIES
Staff (HR, Admin, Opps. etc.)

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE
Christy is responsible for the overall office management activities for the Birmingham office including administration, reception, REA services, supplies, and facilities management.

MARKETING DIRECTOR | HUNTSVILLE, AL

Lesley Price

MARKETING INTERN | HUNTSVILLE, AL

Sophie Williamson

Maintenance

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MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR | HUNTSVILLE, AL

Steven Holcomb

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MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN | HUNTSVILLE

Terence King

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MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN | HUNTSVILLE

Nghia Nguyen

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MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN | BIRMINGHAM, AL

Sean Murphy

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MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN | BIRMINGHAM, AL

Brad Rosenow

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR | HUNTSVILLE, AL

Steven Holcomb

CAREER SUMMARY
Steven serves as the Maintenance Supervisor for all properties managed. He is responsible for overseeing the accuracy of all maintenance requests of the building and the property, as well as supervising the performance of the property maintenance technicians.

In addition, Steven also provides all follow-up inspections for the building and the property, to include verify that all outside contractors’ work is done to satisfactory on the property.

EDUCATION
Northeast Alabama Community College- Rainsville, AL

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE
Steven has more than 9 years’ experience in commercial maintenance and 6 years in electrical maintenance.

CERTIFICATIONS
Alabama Fire Sprinkler Association Certification – August 2021
NARS Training Systems – Tech I Operations – May 2015
National Center for Construction Education and Research Core Curriculum – June 2010
National Center for Construction Education and Research Electrical – June 2010

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN | HUNTSVILLE

Terence King

CAREER SUMMARY
Prior to joining NAI Chase Commercial, Terence brings 10 years of experience in the maintenance and project management industry.

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE
10 years of experience in the maintenance and project management industry.

EPA Refrigeration Certification

EPA Certification

HVAC Certification

 

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN | HUNTSVILLE

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MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN | BIRMINGHAM, AL

Sean Murphy

CAREER SUMMARY
Sean has been with NAI Chase Commercial for 2 years as a Maintenance Technician.

TRAINING/EDUCATION
Wallace State University Sept 2004 – Dec 2006
Troy University Jan-May 2004
Cable way Inspection and Installation School September 2000
Fairfield Southern Locomotive Engineer Training
U.S. Navy Electrician’s “A” School April 2000
U.S. Naval Electrical “Core” School March 2000
Engineering Common Core Course November 1999

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE
Road And Rail
Operations Manager

Responsibilities:
⦁ Manage the movement of locomotives and Crews.
⦁ Schedule Crews and shipment of railcars.
⦁ Ensuring all rules are being followed.

Fairfield Southern
Utility Man, Locomotive Engineer, Train Switchman.

Responsibilities:
⦁ Lead crews in safe job briefings and a safe work environment.
⦁ Assist in scheduling crews, after receiving customer orders, to line up the work to be completed for the day.
⦁ Assisted crews on the ground.
⦁ Directed and instructed crews on switching orders while monitoring and controlling crew movements.
⦁ Operation of locomotive to service U.S. Steel.
⦁ Switchmen duties, spotting the train and cars while giving operator accurate updates.
⦁ Dumping iron ore and coke from hoppers.

Nielsen Media Research

Responsibilities:
⦁ Maintain and install computer equipment in surveyed households that monitors television activities for viewing habits.

Centurion Hatchery

Responsibilities:
⦁ Maintenance upkeep and replacement of mechanical and electrical equipment, such as motors, trays and gear boxes.

Sanders Lead Company, Inc.

Responsibilities:
⦁ Troubleshoot and repaired all electrical problems.
⦁ Daily preventive safety checks
⦁ Installed motors and control panels.

United States Navy
U.S.S. Nimitz CVN-68
Electrician’s Mate Third Class

Responsibilities:
⦁ Perform preventive maintenance checks on all electrical panels and control boxes;
⦁ Respond to trouble calls
⦁ One bravo repair electrician during battle stations, qualified AFT steering watch, load center rover watch, anchor windless watch
⦁ Basic firefighting qualified, firefighting electrician, 301 maintenance repaired qualified
⦁ Assisted overhaul of ship involving propulsion plant and weapons systems.

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN | BIRMINGHAM, AL

Brad Rosenow

CAREER SUMMARY
Prior to joining NAI Chase Commercial in 2020, Brad brings 45 years of experience in the engineering and construction industry.

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE
45 years of experience in the engineering and construction industry.
Project values ranging from $1,000 to $125 million
Project types included industrial, commercial, educational, hospitals and utility applications in both new construction and renovation.
Experience includes architectural, civil, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing and structural applications in design and construction.

Construction

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DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION | HUNTSVILLE, AL

Mike Banks

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PROJECT MANAGER | HUNTSVILLE, AL

Phillip Johnson

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PROJECT MANAGER

Alex Wisda

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ON-SITE CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR

Kevin Smith

DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION | HUNTSVILLE, AL

Mike Banks

CAREER SUMMARY
Mike has spent most of his 40-year career as a manager in different capacities in the businesses he has been a part of.  Before joining Regional Builders, Mike was co-founder and partner of a local HVAC business.  He was also a building operations and project manager for a larger commercial property management and development company in Huntsville.  He also served as the General Manager for large HVAC company in Huntsville.

EDUCATION
Two years at Calhoun Community College,  with advanced studies in architecture and mechanical engineering
Zinger-Miller Management Training
Carrier University Management Training

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE
Mike has many years of project management experience. He has seen many major projects through from the design phase to the completion and presentation to the customer.

Mike has great relationships with the people he works with and believes in quality in people and product.

His past projects range from small to large, retail all the way to government contract facilities.

Mike listens to and understands the needs of our customers and delivers.

CERTIFICATIONS
State certified HVAC
Master Plumber license
Master Gas license

Mike is a United Methodist Pastor and is currently serving at Isom’s Chapel in Athens, AL

PROJECT MANAGER | HUNTSVILLE, AL

Phillip Johnson

CAREER SUMMARY
Phillip has been with NAI Chase Commercial for over 9 years as a Maintenance Technician.

CERTIFICATIONS
Master Electrician
State License Heating and Air

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE
Industrial Manufacturing Maintenance Supervisor for 17 years
Over 20 years maintenance experience
Evaluate, repair and maintain plumbing, electrical and HVAC systems in the building
Communicate with facilities management about any work that requires outside expert assistance
Receive and respond to tenant reports of mechanical or maintenance issues on their premises
Work with tools and supplies necessary to complete projects
Maintain corporate safety procedures at all times and comply with access control regulations
Evacuate building in the event of an emergency
Maintain fire, carbon monoxide, smoke and other safety systems within the structure

PROJECT MANAGER

Alex Wisda

Coming Soon

ON-SITE CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR

Kevin Smith

Coming Soon

Accounting

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CONTROLLER | HUNTSVILLE, AL

Mary Reed

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BOOKKEEPER - PROPERTY ACCOUNTING | BIRMINGHAM, AL

Lynne Fortunis

CONTROLLER | HUNTSVILLE, AL

Mary Reed

SPECIALTIES
Accounting, Administration, Property Management

Mary serves as the Controller for all properties managed. She is responsible for overseeing the accuracy of all day-to-day accounting activities.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Accounting- Athens State University

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE
Mary has 19 years of commercial real estate accounting experience.

Her responsibilities include:

Preparing annual budgets, monthly reports and ensuring the accuracy of the reports before distribution to owners
Preparing adjusting and correcting entries as necessary
Preparing year-end CAM reconciliations
Preparing and reviewing accruals
Reconciling accounts
Managing tenant lease information in property management software
Ensuring accuracy of all accounts payable and accounts receivable
Ensuring accurate and timely recording of information input into the financial systems

BOOKKEEPER - PROPERTY ACCOUNTING | BIRMINGHAM, AL

Lynne Fortunis

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