ABOUT US
RCB Development is a privately held real estate investment and development company headquartered in Charleston, SC. Our team has a substantial track record of discovering risk-adjusted opportunities that maximize return for our investors in the greater Charleston, SC market. Prior to forming RCB Development our team built careers at some of the largest and most well-respected commercial real estate companies in the country. We bring institutional experience, knowledge and management to boutique real estate investing.
Russell Canard
PRINCIPAL
russell@rcbdevelopment.com // 202.441.3142
As a Managing Partner, Russell oversees all acquisitions, leasing, architectural/design and operations for RCB Development. Prior to RCB, Russell was a Principal with Cresa Partners in Washington DC, the largest Tenant-only commercial real estate advisory firm in the country. Since 2001, Russell’s primary role at Cresa was strategizing, developing and implementing real estate plans that were tailored to his clients’ needs, specifically with relocating, renegotiating, purchasing, expanding, and/or downsizing their office space. Russell received a B.A. in Business Management from Gettysburg College.
Reed Brownell
PRINCIPAL
reed@rcbdevelopment.com // 843.860.0954
As a Managing Partner, Reed oversees all acquisitions, financing, marketing and operations for RCB Development. He honed his experience in all facets of real estate while working with Edens in Washington, DC, gaining expertise throughout the Southeast in all aspects of development, construction, management and leasing. After working with Charleston based WRS Development, Reed started his own firm (The Garrison Group), which became the precursor to the formation of RCB Development. Reed received a B.A. in English from the College of Charleston.
Alex Fraser
MANAGING DIRECTOR
alex@rcbdevelopment.com // 843.384.1147
Alex is responsible for overseeing capital markets, acquisitions, development and asset management activity on behalf of RCB Development and its partners. Previously, Alex started his career with Edens, a Real Estate Investment Trust, working in both Washington, DC and Columbia, SC and was a part of Teach For America in Stuttgart, Arkansas. Alex is currently a member of the Clemson Masters of Real Estate Development Advisory Board and has served as the Regional Chair of the Urban Land Institute for Coastal South Carolina. Alex received a B.S. in Financial Management from Clemson University.
Kevin Murphy
DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
kevin@rcbdevelopment.com // 404.942.7017
As Director of Construction Management, Kevin oversees all design and construction related projects for RCB. Prior to RCB, Kevin developed and led a team of project managers in JLL’s Charleston office, where they completed projects that ranged in size from an 1,100 SF tenant upfit to an 172,000 SF build-to-suit office headquarters. Project types varied from office, industrial, historic renovation, and healthcare. Prior to JLL, Kevin was a project manager with a leading national general contractor and managed a diverse range of projects in the corporate interiors, life sciences, higher education and healthcare markets. Kevin received his B.S. in Business Administration from Auburn University.
Mary Davis
DIRECTOR OF PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
864.525.1029
As Director of Property Management, Mary oversees the daily operations of all Commercial Real Estate Assets for RCB Development. Prior to RCB, Mary previously held the position of Real Estate Manager for CBRE, Inc. where she managed a portfolio of over 2 million square feet to include office, industrial and retail. Additionally, she has an extensive background in residential and HOA management. Mary received her B.S. in Parks Recreation and Tourism Management from Clemson University and holds a South Carolina Real Estate License.
Benjamin Ross
DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING
ben@rcbdevelopment.com // 703.861.2975
As Director of Accounting, Ben is responsible for all aspects of Commercial Real Estate accounting at RCB Development. Tasked with the initial design and implementation of RCB’s accounting system, Ben has tailored internal controls to streamline procedures while continuing to meet industry standards. With over ten years of accounting experience in Washington, D.C., most recently with Quadrangle Development, Ben brings a strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Real Estate Development. Ben received a B.S. in Accounting from Clemson University.