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

Jeff Baxter

Partner & Co-Founder, Cityvolve LLC Jeff is a leader in the field of real estate development and planning with a background in sustainable, innovative, community development. He has pursued a passion for redeveloping challenging properties within our towns and cities.  This pursuit led to the founding of Cityvolve LLC in 2013. Prior to forming Cityvolve, Jeff… Read more

Jessica Barron Barton

Vice President, Relationship Manager, Commercial Real Estate, Wells Fargo Commercial Real Estate Jessica is Vice President and a Relationship Manager for Wells Fargo’s Commercial Real Estate group based in Charleston, SC. She is responsible for providing financing to experienced real estate owners, developers and investors for the acquisition, refinancing, repositioning or development of office, retail,… Read more

Charles Carmody

Senior Vice President, CBRE Professional Experience Charles Carmody is a Senior Vice President in brokerage at CBRE’s Charleston office. During his 25+ years in commercial real estate as a broker, Charles has brought together buyers and sellers and lessees and lessors, and negotiated sales and leases for all types of commercial properties. Charles, a Lowcountry… Read more

Markus Kastenholz

First Vice President, CBRE Markus Kastenholz is a sales and leasing broker with CBRE, specializing in land brokerage, site selection and investment property transactions. Mr. Kastenholz represents clients in the acquisition, disposition and leasing of office buildings, industrial properties, vacant land, hospitality assets, multifamily properties and retail centers. Experience Markus Kastenholz is a sales and… Read more

William P. J. McCarthy, CRE

President, W.P.J. McCarthy and Company Ltd. William Peter Joseph McCarthy began his real estate career on the day he graduated from high school in 1978. Prior to this, he worked alongside his grandfather and mentor, John Jambor. By academic training he is a Political Scientist, and real estate professional. He is a hands-on real estate… 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