Board of Directors

Board Members

John Winn

TradeMark Residential
President

Debbie Gallimore

Gallimore & Associates
Vice President
Debbie Gallimore, CCIM, CIPS epitomizes the essence of a serial entrepreneur, boasting a diverse portfolio spanning childcare, architectural drafting, construction, real estate investing, and development, as well as commercial and residential Real Estate Brokerage.

Hailing from a lineage of hardworking individuals, with her father being a skilled tradesman, Debbie imbibed the values of diligence and perseverance from an early age. These foundational principles form the cornerstone of her approach to business, which is evident in her leadership at Gallimore & Associates, a real estate company she founded. Specializing in commercial brokerage and development facilitation, Debbie collaborates closely with investors, developers, and business owners, offering not only brokerage expertise but also serving as a trusted advisor on development projects.

With a keen understanding of the importance of staying abreast of industry trends, Debbie holds licenses as a Real Estate Broker in North Carolina and Georgia, along with being a certified Architectural drafter and a Realtor. She is an active member of professional organizations such as the National Association of Women in Construction and has earned notable designations like Certified International Property Specialist and Certified Commercial Investment Member.

Despite her myriad professional pursuits, Debbie remains grounded in her roots, maintaining dual citizenship in the USA and Jamaica while residing in Raleigh, North Carolina. As a mother of an East Carolina University graduate, she understands the importance of education and community engagement. Consequently, she dedicates her time to mentoring and speaking engagements within various professional circles, contributing to the growth and development of her peers.

Andre Collins

First & Early Partners
Treasurer
André is focused primarily on Tenant/Buyer Representation, Investment-Sales, Site Selection, Land Assemblage, Off-Market Opportunities,  Sale-Leaseback, Incentive Strategies, 1031 Tax-Free Exchanges, and Contract Analysis.
André brings superior value for his clients by leveraging his extensive relationships, market knowledge, deal-making aptitude, analytical expertise and an extraordinary work ethic, allowing him to conceptualize and resolve complex and multifaceted client matters quickly. He provides transactional support for all Commercial Real Estate asset types (Industrial/Flex, Office, Land, Retail, Multifamily, Hospitality, etc.).
André  has a Master of Science in Real Estate Finance & Development, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. He is a licensed real estate broker in North Carolina, South Carolina, and is a proud Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM).

Shelley Bhatia

Trademark Properties
Secretary

Philip Corriher

Colliers International
Past President

Philip Corriher is a native Charlottean and received a B.S. in Finance from the University of North Carolina 

at Charlotte. Philip joined Colliers International in 2020 and specializes in Retail Landlord and Tenant representation as well as site selection for several developers.

Mr. Corriher has over 20 years of commercial real estate experience and has developed a strong network of contacts throughout the industry. Primarily relying on his close proximity as a longtime resident of Charlotte and his landlord and tenant contacts, Philip has a unique handle on the pulse of the Charlotte growth.

Michael Barr

North Carolina CCIM Chapter
Chief Executive Officer

Spencer Bennett

The Meridian Realty Group
Director

Tommy Dalton

Dalton Property Partners LLC
Director

Andrew Denton

The Overton Group, LLC
Director

Tammy Dixon, SIOR, CCIM, CMB®

NAI Piedmont Triad
Director

Scott Gadd

Truliant Federal Credit Union
Director

Chanel Haugh

Haugh Realty Advisors
Director
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Karen Mankowski

University Alliance Liaison

On the Occupier side, Karen Mankowski, CCIM, LEED-AP®, works with multi-market clients combining strategic consultancy with practical implementation in order to lower occupancy costs and increase efficiency.  Frequently, these clients require expertise in both Industrial and Office buildings. Karen has years of experience in the leasing and sale of industrial properties - throughout North and South Carolina - in both secondary and tertiary markets, which provides her clients with critical guidance and lasting value.  In addition, she has worked on the Office side, completing hundreds of transactions ranging from small office leases to Corporate Headquarters / Build-to-Suit projects for clients with a global footprint.


She also assists Landlords and Sellers, with the development and execution of successful real estate strategies. In this capacity, Ms. Mankowski specializes in maximizing market exposure and developing customized marketing campaigns designed to aggressively pursue prospects.  Her experience focused on the the marketing and leasing of Office buildings, owned by institutional investors and regional firms, has consistently helped her clients maximize the value of their portfolios.

 

Ms. Mankowski holds an M.B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She holds a B.S.B.A. in Finance from the University of Louisville.

John Shaheen

16928 Lancaster Hwy, Box 106
Director

Experienced Commercial Real Estate Broker & Developer with an extensive history of success in the Southeast commercial real estate industry.  Brokerage  &  Development professional: skilled in Industrial, Land, Retail & Office. 

Sledd Thomas

Sineath Real Estate Solutions, Inc.
Director

Steve Tubel

Director

Stephanie West

Whitney Commercial Real Estate Services
Director

John Winn

TradeMark Residential
Foundation Liaison
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