Miles Loo, Jr., CRE, named one of “America’s 50” by Data Economy

Miles Loo, Jr., CRE, executive vice president, Newmark Knight Frank, Los Angeles, was named one of “America’s 50,” by Data Economy.  The publication profiled the 50 most influential people leading the data industry through business and innovation. Mr. Loo is the global lead for NKF’s Data Center Solutions Group in the Valuation & Advisory practice…. Read more

New Members: Fall 2018

Membership invitations were extended to 19 real estate advisory professionals after The Counselors of Real Estate 2018 Annual Convention in Charleston, South Carolina in October. While we are excited by the number of new members the organization has invited, we particularly celebrate the breadth of experience, new skill sets, and diversity in its many forms represented within our newest class of invitees…. Read more

Steve Ramos

Architect, LS3P Steve Ramos is an architect, teacher, and blogger who has a passion for Architecture, Design, and the Holy City. As an associate principal with LS3P, Steve leads the development of commercial projects with an emphasis on hotel design and multi-family development.  Notable projects include The Spectator Hotel, the 511 Meeting Street Apartments, the… Read more

Nathan Schutte, AIA, LEED AP, CDT

Senior Associate, Charleston Corporate Segment Leader, McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture With over 15 years of experience practicing architecture in the Southeast, Nathan’s talents as an architect are driven by his passion for working with clients to design projects that are distinctive and sustainable. He has provided design leadership and project management for projects ranging from… Read more

Jonathan Oakman

Development Manager, Landmark Enterprises Jonathan Oakman currently serves as Development Manager at Landmark Enterprises, a full-service commercial real estate company in Mount Pleasant, SC.  Since joining the Landmark team in early 2016, he has been responsible for managing a portfolio of development projects that include industrial, office, and historic rehabilitation. He oversees the projects from pre-development… Read more

Marie McGarrell

Docent, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens Marie McGarrell is a house docent for the Magnolia Plantation House Tour at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. She leads guests on a 30-minute tour through the historic two-story home previously lived in by generations of the Drayton family. Her passion for historical biographies as a child led her to her… Read more

Richard Gowe

Vice President, Principal, LS3P With 35 years of experience in architectural practice, Richard Gowe serves as Vice President, Principal in LS3P’s Charleston office.  Specializing in commercial development projects, Richard’s experience includes new construction, renovations, and tenant upfits.  Richard is considered a “businessman’s architect” because he is very considerate of his client’s bottom line while designing outstanding… Read more

Rick Bennett

Tour Guide, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens Rick Bennett is a tour guide for the “Slavery to Freedom” tour at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. He informs guests on the history of the slavery period at Magnolia and allows time for questions and answers. Guests have an opportunity to tour each of the four carefully preserved cabins. He… Read more

The Counselors of Real Estate®, established in 1953, is an international group of high profile professionals including members of prominent real estate, financial, legal and accounting firms as well as leaders of government and academia who provide expert, objective advice on complex real property situations and land-related matters. Membership is selective, extended by invitation only. The organization’s CRE® (Counselor of Real Estate) credential is granted to all members in recognition of superior problem solving ability in various areas of real estate counseling. For more information, contact The Counselors of Real Estate