Greenville EXECUTIVE Leadership Team
CHRIS MAIER
Chris is the Founder of the CCC (Contractors, Closers & Connections), which launched its first chapter in Atlanta in 2019. Since then, Chris has played a pivotal role in expanding the CCC nationwide, helping establish over a dozen chapters across the United States, including founding roles in the Atlanta, New York City, and Nashville chapters.
He specializes in assembling Executive Leadership Teams primarily composed of professionals in real estate development, investment, and finance, fostering a consistent and distinguished brand identity throughout the organization. In Atlanta alone, Chris manages a network of over 10,000 active commercial real estate professionals who regularly attend his curated private events.
Chris’s professional background spans acquisitions, development, construction, and facilities management. He previously served as Director of Acquisitions at The Montalto Group, held a Director-level role at Cooper & Company General Contractors, and gained operational leadership experience as a Department Manager at Lone Rover Construction. His early involvement working on behalf of BOMA (Building Owners & Managers Association) sparked his vision for CCC by providing firsthand insight into the operations of a successful real estate association.
In addition to leadership and community building, Chris has worked as a consultant on brokerage and development transactions across multifamily, industrial, office, and retail asset classes. He is also an active investor, participating as a Limited Partner in technology investments and commercial real estate projects.
Beyond commercial real estate, Chris and his wife operate Stargazer Hideaway Rentals, a short-term residential vacation rental business. He is also a Partner with FREED (Freedom through Real Estate Education for Doctors) and RARE (Real Athletes in Real Estate).
Chris currently serves as a Founding Board Member for NAIOS (National Association of Industrial Outdoor Storage). He has previously served on the boards of several nonprofit and professional organizations, including Mentor Me North Forsyth, Hands Across Atlanta, and LAI (Lambda Alpha International) Land Economics Society.
He holds a bachelor’s degree from Georgia Southern University and an MBA from the University of the Rockies. A fitness enthusiast and a proud supporter of U.S. veterans, Chris is deeply committed to empowering others through CCC—helping professionals build meaningful relationships, grow in their careers, and enhance their overall quality of life.
KRUT PATEL
Krut Patel’s journey is a fusion of unwavering commitment to both professional excellence and community enrichment. He is proud to serve as the CEO and Principal at The Divine Group, where his entrepreneurial journey has been a tapestry of challenges, achievements, and continuous growth.
As CEO, his responsibilities encompass overseeing both commercial and residential developments, and managing a dynamic real estate brokerage firm with over a dozen dedicated agents. Additionally, he takes charge of the financial management of various subsidiaries and investments, ensuring the continued success and growth of the enterprise.
Beyond the boardroom, Krut is dedicated to giving back to the community. Alongside his wife, he co-founded the Dāna Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to providing essential school supplies, tuition assistance, and subsidized camp opportunities for underprivileged children. Furthermore, he’s had the privilege of serving as the entertainment chair for Greenville’s Hindu temple, the Vedic Center, a role that allowed him to contribute to the cultural vibrancy and community spirit of the region.
For Krut, giving back to the community is a profound commitment, enhancing the meaning that he finds in both his personal and professional life.
Nauman Panjwani
Nauman is a passionate and dynamic owner/operator/developer in the commercial real estate space. He is currently the Executive VP and a partner at SNS Investments, a family office specializing in the hospitality and retail asset classes, as well as the private equity space. He most recently developed and now manages an award-winning hotel in Greenville SC, led the acquisition of a beautiful downtown hotel in Jacksonville FL, and is spearheading an adaptive reuse project in the heart of Atlanta GA. Nauman has worked with all major hotel brands and many national retail anchor tenants while managing the full lifecycle of over $100M of assets.
Raised in NC, Nauman received his Bachelors from UNC with a joint degree from Duke University. He started his career consulting for some of the largest financial institutions in the world and then led a Global Sales Operations team at Uber (pre-IPO).
Outside of work Nauman is dedicated to shaping the future of the communities he’s involved in. He sits on a number of industry boards, including the SC Restaurant and Lodging Association, VisitGreenvilleSC Tourism Board, Choice Hotels Owners Council, and the largest hotel association in the world- Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) Franchise & Industry Relations Board. Recently, Nauman also received the AAHOA Outstanding Young Professional award and served as the youngest of a 10 member committee that designed the new prototype for Choice Hotels’ flagship brand. He was subsequently nominated as an industry “Rising Star”.
Nauman is passionate about financial literacy, storytelling, and connecting with people of all kinds. In his spare time, he loves to dance and is an avid traveler.
DARATH MACKIE
Darath Mackie is a skilled Broker at Lee & Associates Greenville / Spartanburg, with over 20 years
of experience in commercial real estate. Her specialties include commercial office, retail space, and
land acquisition, and she has held roles as Regional Director for Sutera Inc. USA and Director of
Business Development for Cely Construction in Greenville, South Carolina.
She is an active participant in various business and professional organizations, including pursuing
the CCIM Designation within the local CCIM chapter.
As a Board Member of the Greater Greenville Area Realtors Association, she also serves as Chair of
the Commercial Steering Committee. With a history of leadership roles, including President
of CREW Upstate SC and IFMA, she brings a wealth of knowledge about disaster preparedness in
commercial real estate transactions, property valuations, and investment decisions.
In 2022, she was voted the Caine Halter Commercial Realtor of the Year!
ANNA MILLS
Anna Mills is the Senior Banking Officer with First Carolina Bank in Greenville, SC. She has over 14 years of experience in the banking industry with an extensive background in business development, portfolio management, private and business banking, and credit analysis. As the SBO her responsibilities include establishing new consumer and commercial relationships through loan and deposit growth.
Anna is originally from Rock Hill, SC and graduated from Presbyterian College with a BA in Business Administration with a concentration in Economics. She serves on the boards on Meals on Wheels Greenville, Unity Health on Main, where she serves as Secretary, and CREW Upstate, where she Chairs the Professional Development Committee. She also is a regular volunteer with Junior Achievement.
In her free time, Anna is passionate about being outdoors and you’ll find her hiking, kayaking, or biking on the Swamp Rabbit.
Brandon Robinson
Brandon has over 9 years of experience working in public accounting in tax consulting, planning, and compliance. Prior to joining Bradshaw, Gordon & Clinkscales, LLC, in November 2019, Brandon served as a tax manager with a large regional accounting firm in Greenville. His experience includes an emphasis in real estate, construction, manufacturing and distribution, multi-state entities, high net-worth individuals and closely held businesses.