Member Spotlight: Amy Sullivan

 

Professional Background

Current Role & Company: What is your current position, and what does your company specialize in?

Director of Business Development CLT region. Elevating the site design experience through our civil engineering and landscape architect expertise.

Career Path: How did you get started in commercial real estate, and what led you to where you are today?

Worked for Regus for 13 years in multiple states in the Southeast and Ohio. Got my wings there and I also grew up in a construction family.

Area of Expertise: What are your key areas of expertise in commercial real estate (e.g., development, brokerage, construction, finance, legal, etc.)?

Connecting people with opportunities that focus on civil engineering and landscape architect projects.

Notable Projects/Deals: Can you share a project, transaction, or initiative you’re particularly proud of?

Starting up Shotgun Sisters in CLT.

Industry Insights: What’s one trend or challenge in commercial real estate that excites or concerns you?

I love watching places being created in areas that have been under loved.

 

Involvement in NAIOP

Role in the Association: What is your role within NAIOP Charlotte, and how long have you been involved?

Board Member and Sponsorship Committee.

Why You Joined: What motivated you to join NAIOP?

Having a voice in our industry as regulations/laws are being passed..

Value of Membership: How has being a member of NAIOP benefited you personally and professionally?

Connecting with developers and decision makers through NAIOP.

Advice for New Members: What advice would you give to someone considering joining or getting more involved?

Get involved in a committee within NAIOP. Attend meetings and make connections outside of the event.

Favorite Event/Initiative: What is your favorite event or initiative within NAIOP and why?

Event-bus tour! Traveling to Raleigh/DC to meet with our legislative leaders.

 

Personal & Fun Insights

Hidden Talent or Fun Fact: What’s something people might not know about you?

I LOVE Bon Jovi and shooting and flyfishing

Best Piece of Advice: What’s the best professional advice you’ve ever received?

Say no, in order to say yes.

Favorite Way to Unwind: How do you like to spend your time outside of work?

Enjoying my Boston Terrier and close family friends.

Words to Live By: Do you have a personal mantra or philosophy that guides your approach to work and life?

Don't talk about it, be about it.