R. Kent Wood, CCIM
Vice President

Professional Role

Kent concentrates on brokerage services and consulting for real estate investments and land sales, and the representation of investment buyers.

Career Highlights

Kent has over 30 years experience in real estate, accounting and finance.  His association with various companies, beginning as a CPA with Price Waterhouse, has provided him with substantial experience in real estate accounting, real estate acquisition analysis, preparation of pro forma financial statements, structuring and selling of real estate investment programs and brokerage of commercial real estate properties.  Previous employment has included Vice President and General Manager of the Brokerage Division of Grubb & Ellis/Bissell Patrick and partner in Simerville and Company, as well as several other executive level financial/accounting positions.  Kent’s diverse background has involved him in all types of properties including retail, offices, golf courses, hotels, multi-family, industrial and land.

Professional Affiliations / Recognition

Kent is or has been involved in the following capacities with the following organizations:

• Charlotte Region Commercial Board of Realtors, Past President and Board of Directors
• Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), Member
• NC-CCIM Chapter, Past Board of Directors
• North Carolina Association of Realtors, Board of Directors, Investment Committee, Finance Committee
• Realtors Commercial Alliance - NCAR, past Chairman
• International Council of Shopping Centers, Member
• SouthPark Rotary Club, former President, District Foundation - former Major Gifts Chair
• Grubb & Ellis Affiliates, former Executive Board Member
• United Way, former Real Estate Division Campaign Coordinator
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Inactive
• Licensed Real Estate Broker, North Carolina and South Carolina

Education

BA, Accounting, Virginia Tech University