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(c) 2019 Chris Smith 843-324-8900
(c) 2019 Chris Smith 843-324-8900
Hunter Hartley, SIOR
Palmetto Power // June 9, 2025//
Vice President
Lee & Associates Charleston
What are you most looking forward to in your new position?
I am most excited about deepening relationships and continuing to deliver exceptional value to our clients as we strategically navigate the evolving commercial real estate landscape, both in Charleston and across South Carolina.
What is the biggest challenge facing your industry right now?
Sustained high interest rates and elevated construction costs, which continue to create hurdles in deal structuring and project development. Despite this, the Charleston market remains resilient with strong activity across various asset classes, and our team continues to successfully close transactions.
What was your first job, and what did you learn from it?
My first professional experience was an internship at Trinity Partners in Columbia, working alongside my father and his team. That opportunity provided me with hands-on commercial real estate experience and taught me foundational lessons about SC markets, the importance of relationship-building, and understanding local real estate nuance.
What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever heard?
“Talk less, listen more!”
What is something most people would be surprised to know about you?
My grandfather is in the Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame.
Melissa L. Lindler, MPA, PMP
District Director, South Carolina
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Alyssa E. LaTonya V. Phillips
President & CEO
Habitat for Humanity Greenville County, Laurens County
Kelley Barnhardt
Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives
South Carolina Children’s Theatre
Ellis R. Forest III
General Counsel and Director of Land Acquisition and Development
Cothran Properties LLC
Bryana Mistretta
Director of Strategic Initiatives
The Greenville Area Development Corp.
