With over 15 years of experience in the real estate community, Fran oversees the development of commercial projects in Charlotte and across the country with Crescent Communities. Pulling on her most recent business recruitment and economic development experience, she works to ensure that Crescent Communities is a partner of choice for companies, real estate professionals and economic development agencies in North Carolina and across the country. What we do: As one of the few commercial developers equipped to tackle everything from 26-story office buildings to life science and industrial spaces designed for efficiency, we’re uniquely prepared tobring your vision to life. Whether you’re looking to create a small niche office or a build-to-suit development with worldclass amenities, we’ll make sure you’re poised for success with thoughtful design, careful planning and flawless execution.

Assistant Director overseeing City of Charlotte Business Recruitment & Retention and transformative development projects

Developed a comprehensive strategy to leverage and expend public funds in the South Park community to deliver projects for both the business and residential communities. Worked extensively with the private sector to leverage public sector funds in innovative public private partnerships.

Led the planning, design and construction of capital projects for the Knoxville campus

Project manager and professional engineer with a focus on developing innovative engineering solutions and providing excellent client service. Responsibilities include: • Developing and implementing innovative engineering solutions for municipal transportation and infrastructure projects in a fast paced setting;• Serving as the project manager and client contact to ensure the project team is responding to clients’ needs in a responsive and proactive manner, on time and within budget;• Managing complex engineering projects from programming through construction, including scheduling, planning, design, permitting and construction.• Developing and executing public involvement campaigns to educate the public about a project, effectively communicate engineering solutions and answer questions throughout the project duration; and• Assembling, facilitating and managing large project teams and stakeholder committees, consisting of both public and private entities, government agencies, consultants, stakeholders, board members and internal teams across various regions through project implementation.