Planning Committee
CREDA, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, is the leading organization for developers, owners, and investors of office, industrial, retail and mixed-use real estate. CREDA comprises 20,000+ members and empowers commercial real estate professionals with a competitive edge by providing unparalleled networking opportunities, educational programs, research on trends and innovations, and strong legislative representation.
CREDA is also one of the largest owner-driven commercial real estate associations in the country, with more than 50% of its Principal members serving as CEOs of commercial real estate. CREDA in North Carolina has three Chapters: Charlotte Region, Triangle, and Triad, totaling around 800 members statewide.
For membership and local event information, contact your local CREDA Chapter.
2026 State Conference Committee Members

Bobbi Jo Lazarus
Elliott Davis
2026 President & Conference Chair

Sagar Rathie
Crescent Communities
2025 President Charlotte

Scott Kurz
Lincoln
2027 President Charlotte

Amy Sullivan
SeamonWhiteside
2026 Sponsorship Chair Charlotte

Andrew Phalen
Greystar
2026 DL Chair Charlotte

Michael Haley
Wake County ED
2026 President Triangle

Morgan Beam
Gilbane
2025 President Triangle

Kellie Ford
McCough
2026 Incoming President Triangle

Chris Goins
Bobbitt
2026 Sponsorship Chair Triangle

Brett Johnson
Cushman & Wakefield
2026 DL Chair Triangle

Brandon Richards
GTA Engineers
2026 President/Sponsorship Chair

David Ramsey
Landmark
2025 President Triad

Matt McInnis
Front Street Capital
2026 Incoming President Triad

Bobby Keifer
Landmark Builders
2026 DL Chair Triad

Theresa Burnett
CREDA Charlotte Region
Executive Director Charlotte

Jonathan Lugo
CREDA Charlotte Region
Program Manager Charlotte

Jessica Freeman
CREDA Triad & Triangle
Executive Director Triad & Triangle
