Nick brings a wealth of experience in industrial real estate operations and investment to Birdsong, where he leads the Charlotte market and collaborates on overall strategy and capital deployment. Before co-founding Birdsong, Nick served as Chief Operating Officer at Dogwood Industrial Properties, a TPG Real Estate platform focused on acquiring and managing quality, infill, multi-tenant industrial assets in strategic, high-growth metropolitan markets across the United States. At Dogwood, Nick oversaw all asset-level operations, including leasing, property management, and capital expenditures. As the firm’s first hire in 2019, he played a pivotal role in scaling the platform to over 15 million square feet across 15 markets and growing the team to 12 real estate professionals.

Over his tenure at Dogwood, Nick executed more than 8.2 million square feet of leasing across approximately 360 transactions, consistently outperforming underwriting with initial rents averaging 10% above budget and generating nearly $3.2 million in tenant improvement savings.

Prior to Dogwood, Nick was Vice President of Asset Management at EastGroup Properties, where he managed a diverse set of responsibilities spanning asset management, acquisitions, and development throughout the Southeast. Nick holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an M.B.A. from Rollins College. Based in Charlotte, NC, Nick, his wife Frances, and their son enjoy traveling, outdoor adventures, and cheering on the Tar Heels.

Smith Haverty joined Atlanta Property Group in 2013 and oversees the firm’s

investment activity, including acquisitions, dispositions, and financings. During his time

at APG, he has been involved in principal transactions totaling over $1 billion.

Prior to joining APG, he began his career in SunTrust Robinson Humphrey’s Real

Estate Group, which provided real estate advice to investment banking clients and

acquired single-tenant real estate assets. While at SunTrust, Smith was involved in over

$250 million of real estate transactions. Smith earned a B.A. in Finance from the

University of Georgia. He is a member of NAIOP, where he participates in a National

Developing Leaders Forum. Smith is a native of Atlanta and currently lives in Buckhead

with his wife, Brittany, and their three sons.

Alex Nunner is a Vice President at IPCP, with responsibility for financial modeling, market research, and supporting all aspects of the acquisition and underwriting process.

Prior to joining IPCP, Mr. Nunner spent 4 years at Truist Bank (fka SunTrust) in Atlanta, GA as a Senior Associate, focused on originating commercial real estate loans to private equity funds and private developers. In this role Mr. Nunner was involved in the origination and closing of over $2 billion in new loan production. Prior to Truist Bank, he worked as an intern at JLL (fka HFF) in Houston, TX with their Debt & Equity Placement team, and TerraCap Management in Naples, FL with their Acquisitions & Asset Management team.

Mr. Nunner was born and raised in South Florida and earned a Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE) and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Florida.

David serves BE&K Building Group as a design-to-build liaison, connecting clients, design professionals, and construction teams to deliver high-quality, integrated design-build solutions. A licensed architect with more than 40 years of experience in design and project leadership, he has spent over 30 years in design-build delivery and more than 20 years working with industrial clients seeking to transform production performance. David’s approach blends design creativity with the principles of lean planning and systems strategy to create rich collaboration and exceptional results. He is a recognized industry thought leader and has presented at conferences on topics including “Getting the Best out of Lean Design and Construction,” “The Fourth Industrial Revolution,” and “Trends in the Industrial Marketplace.”

John Barker, Jr., SIOR has been a commercial real estate professional for the last 20 years, providing companies with expertise in commercial real estate and development. John has completed millions of square feet of development-related projects from build-to-suit and sale/leasebacks to construction program and project management.

Chase Kerley joined Crescent Communities in 2016 and currently serves as the Managing Director of AXIAL and THE YIELD, Crescent Communities' industrial and life science portfolios. Chase is responsible for creating pipeline and managing operations for both platforms across the Southeast. Previously, Chase has served as the Managing Director for The River District and Director of Land Acquisition and Development.

Chase has over 16 years of experience in commercial and residential acquisition and development having led development for 2.1M SF of Life Science space, 1.4M SF of industrial, and over 8,200 residential units across the southeast.

Before coming to Crescent Communities, Chase was the VP of Land Acquisition for Shea Homes where he led acquisition and development efforts for 11 years across NC and SC.

Chase serves active roles within ULI, HBA, and NAOIP.

Chase earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Finance from North Carolina State University. Chase holds his real estate license in both North and South Carolina.

Jacob Brice Hickman serves as Terracon’s Industrial Sector National Manager, focused on expanding the firm’s footprint across the rapidly evolving industrial and logistics landscape. He works closely with clients and internal teams to identify growth opportunities, shape market strategy, and build lasting partnerships.

With more than 20 years of experience in business development throughout the southeastern United States, Hickman brings a practical, results-driven approach to driving investment and market expansion. His background includes cultivating strong pipelines of business opportunities, supporting job creation initiatives, and working alongside corporate leaders and public-sector partners to advance economic growth.

He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business/Economics from Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Virginia, and is based in Terracon’s Greenville, South Carolina office.

Quinn Balderson leads business development for Choate Construction’s South Carolina

division, where she helps shape the state’s commercial real estate future by driving

strategic growth, forging strong partnerships, and aligning construction solutions with

market needs. With deep roots in the industry and a reputation for delivering results,

she’s been recognized as a SC Biz News 2024 Woman of Influence and a 40 Under 40 honoree.

Known for her relationship-first approach, Quinn is a connector and problem-solver who brings energy and insight to every project. She’s actively involved in CREW, ULI, and

the Charleston Metro Chamber, and is a graduate of both Leadership Charleston and

the SC Ports Authority Ambassador Program.

Beyond her role at Choate, she champions initiatives that support inclusive

development, women in leadership, and community-driven growth—making her a strong

voice in shaping the next phase of South Carolina’s commercial real estate evolution.