Matt Harper holds a leadership role in Childress Klein’s Industrial division, where his passion lies in cultivating prosperous, enduring relationships with clients. He accomplishes this by diving into the core of their organization and creating solutions that amplify their business goals.
With a rich experience spanning more than two decades in commercial real estate, Matt possesses a profound understanding of the market dynamics and a remarkable ability to foresee determining factors of future success. This expertise has enabled him to pioneer a diverse portfolio of projects, ranging from warehouses and distribution centers to manufacturing facilities, effectively positioning clients for success.
Matt’s comprehensive experience encompasses multi-property portfolio leasing and sales, developing fully automated distribution centers, handling complex land acquisitions, managing corporate asset dispositions, and leading build-to-suit projects. Matt’s avid focus rests on seeking out exceptional industrial investment opportunities for a wide range of clients, including occupiers, private owners, and institutional groups.
MBA, Owen Graduate School of Management | Vanderbilt University
B.S., Business | Miami University
Childress Klein
Partner, 2003 to Present
Marketing Principal, 2000 - 2003
Leasing Agent, 1998 – 2000
Trammell Crow Company
Associate, 1996 - 1998
Licensed Real Estate Broker (North Carolina & South Carolina)
Charlotte Region Commercial Board of Realtors, Past Director
Six on Six Volleyball Tournament, Chair
Child Care Resources Inc., Past Director
Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte, Past Director
SELECT EXPERIENCE
The Concourse Charlotte, NC
250 acres / 1.6M SF | Industrial, Mixed Use
603,200 SF | Home Depot, Build-to-Suit
Camp Hall Charleston, SC
104 acres | 1,400,000 SF | Industrial
Crosspoint Ladson, SC
2,179,000 SF | Industrial
Crosspoint IX Charleston, SC
175,500 SF | Industrial, Build-to-Suit
547 Kings Ridge Fort Mill, SC
217,606 SF | Industrial, Build-to-Suit
Northpark XIII Charlotte, NC
105,600 SF | Industrial, Build-to-Suit
Nevada Business Park Charlotte, NC
319,500 SF | Industrial
11540 Cordage Street Charlotte, NC
212,000 SF | Industrial
Gordon Food Service Distribution Center Concord, NC
300,000 SF | Industrial, Build-to-Suit
Daimler Trucks North America Logistics Center Gastonia, NC
310,284 SF | Industrial, Build-to-Suit
Chicago Pneumatic /1800 Overview Dr Rock Hill, SC
212,263 SF | Industrial, Build-to-Suit
Wilkinson Falls Charlotte, NC
503,100 SF | Industrial, Build-to-Suit