Brenda Karp, Vice President, Business Development is responsible for creating strategic commercial real estate and multifamily business partnerships and driving new revenue sources for the organization. Brenda works closely with the President and Chief Executive Officer to create the long-term strategic vision for the company and advances new business development opportunities.
With a distinguished career, spanning more than 25 years in commercial real estate, Brenda's expertise includes sales, leasing, market development, acquisitions and partnerships. In her previous role as Vice President and Associate Broker of Breeden Realty, the commercial real estate division of The Breeden Company, Brenda specialized in sales and leasing, securing and retaining quality tenants and improving co-tenancy in regional and neighborhood shopping centers. Her career includes positions with Divaris Real Estate, Richfood and Heilig-Meyers Furniture.
Brenda is actively involved in business and community organizations. She currently serves on the CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) Coastal Board of Directors, CREW Global Network Scholarship Selection Committee, Membership Chair of ULI (Urban Land Institute) Virginia, VCU Real Estate Circle of Excellence and Greater Norfolk Corporation Mentorship program. Brenda is a Past President of CREW Richmond and served on the CREW Global Network Foundation Board. She is a Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation supporter and volunteer and has also served on the Board of Directors.
