Ben represents the real estate interests of corporate and entrepreneurial occupiers of office space throughout the Carolinas, along with performing multi-market transaction management for select clients. He began his career in 2000 with Lat Purser & Associates, where he was responsible for project leasing of the company’s local office developments and holdings. Through the GVA Worldwide affiliation, Ben found his passion for representing the interests of Tenants, working with notable clients such as Prudential, Willis and JP Morgan Chase. In 2007, Ben became Director of Tenant Advisory Services for Trinity Partners in Charlotte. Ben joined Cherry & Associates in 2010 as Partner, where he is responsible for the execution and management of client lease transactions and real estate portfolios. In addition to servicing his local clients, Ben leads the firm’s efforts in the portfolio representation of two prominent law firms, with locations throughout the Southeast. He is skilled in navigating complex lease transactions and is known for his loyalty and uncompromising advocacy on behalf of his clients. Ben holds a CCIM Designation from the Certified Commercial Investment Member Institute.

Joe spent 4 years in service to his Country as an Officer in the United States Army, earning several designations and distinctions to include the coveted Ranger qualification. Prior to his entry into the Service, he graduated from the Kenan Flagler School of Business at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In June of 2016, joined Cherry & Associates. He currently co-leads C&A’s real estate services platform provided to EnPro Industries, a public company with over 40 locations in North America. In addition to EnPro, Joe assists in the representation of existing C&A clients, along with cultivating new relationships for the company. Joe’s skill sets earned in the Service enable him to continue the legacy of serving C&A’s clients in an excellent manner.