CREC – Florida’s leading, independent, full-service commercial real estate firm – announced today that Christopher Wilkinson has joined as vice president of acquisitions. In this role, he will source and structure value-oriented real estate investment opportunities throughout the southeast U.S. for CREC and its equity partners.
Wilkinson brings more than 12 years of diverse commercial real estate expertise to the CREC team, having served in numerous disciplines, including in brokerage, real estate asset management, loan workouts and valuation. Most recently, he specialized in investment sales for institutional clients, serving as director of capital markets for one of the world’s largest commercial real estate advisory firms, Newmark Grubb Knight Frank, in its Miami office.
“Christopher’s leadership, talent and considerable experience in the Florida marketplace make him an excellent addition to CREC,” said Carol Brooks, president and co-founder of CREC. “As our company continues to evolve, he will play an integral role as a liaison between capital partners and CREC’s principals, while skillfully identifying and underwriting new and existing clients.”
Extensive knowledge of a wide-range of real estate endeavors will allow Wilkinson the ability to conceptualize and adapt the strategic direction for existing CREC assets and new investment opportunities.
Wilkinson’s notable career also includes a four-year tenure as REO asset manager at the world's largest commercial mortgage special servicer, LNR Partners. Prior, he served as a senior asset manager at Bayview Asset Management.
He holds a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Miami, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from Florida State University. Wilkinson is also a licensed Florida Real Estate Salesperson and a member of Urban Land Institute and International Council of Shopping Centers.
About CREC
CREC is the leading, independent, full-service commercial real estate company in Florida with offices in Miami, Orlando and Jacksonville. Since its founding in 1989, CREC has provided fully-integrated real estate services, including brokerage, leasing, management, tenant representation, receiverships, workouts, as well as debt and equity financing. The company continues to uphold its mission of being “Your Florida Partner” through its commitment to providing clients with unrivaled service and a streamlined approach. Through the years, CREC has built a portfolio of more than 13 million square feet across 100-plus properties throughout Florida. For more information, visit www.crec.com.
