Co-founded CRYE-LEIKE of Memphis in 1977, which became the largest firm in Memphis within three years. Presently operating 19 corporate-owned offices with over 1,100 sales associates. Founded CRYE-LEIKE of Nashville in 1992, which became the largest firm in Nashville in one year. Presently operating 18 company-owned offices with over 800 sales associates. Founded CRYE-LEIKE of Chattanooga in 1997. Presently operating eight offices with over 300 sales associates. Became the No. 1 market leader in the number of closed transactions in four years, with agent growth and sales volume more than tripling. Founded CRYE-LEIKE of Johnson City – January 2000. Presently operating one office with over 32 sales associates. Founded CRYE-LEIKE of Arkansas – Little Rock in May 2002. Presently operating six company-owned offices in Little Rock with over 125 sales associates; along with two company-owned offices in West Memphis and Jonesboro, Ark. Education – Professional Training: 1967 Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Arkansas State University 1968 Quartermaster School, U. S. Army, Fort Lee, Virginia 1973 Memphis State University, Fundamentals of Real Estate 1974 Graduate Realtors Institute (GRI) 1978 Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) 1981 Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB) 1990 Leadership Memphis Alumnus Work Experience: 1967-1969 Officer, United States Army 1970-1973 Container Corporation of America, Management Trainee 1973-1976 The Sterling Company, Sales Manager 1977-present Managing Partner, Crye-Leike, Inc. (Memphis) 1992-present President, Crye-Leike of Nashville, Inc. 1997-present President, Crye-Leike of Chattanooga, Inc. 2000-present President of Crye-Leike of Johnson City, Inc. 2002-present President of Crye-Leike of Arkansas, Inc. President, Crye-Leike Insurance Agency Board of Directors, First Trust Bank Board of Directors, Realty Title & Escrow Co., Inc. Clubs, Organizations, Service Work: Vice Chairman & Member, Board of Directors, Relo International, 2002 to present; Board of Directors, Realty Alliance 1997-2000; Board of Directors, Memphis Better Business Bureau; President, Memphis Area Association of Realtors 1991; President, Chickasaw Council Boy Scouts of America 1991-92; Member, Society of Entrepreneurs 1994 to present; Charter President, Germantown Jaycees; Charter President, Germantown Exchange Club; Youth Villages; United Way; Member, Germantown Baptist Church. Awards: Realtor of the Year, Memphis Area Association of Realtors 1992 Life Member Million Dollar Club, Memphis Area Association of Realtors Award Recipient: Silver Beaver Award for distinguished service to youth from the Chickasaw Council and National Council of the Boy Scouts of America, February 1990 Distinguished Alumni Award, Arkansas State University, College of Business, 1986 Chairman’s Award 2003, Carnival Memphis’ Business & Industry Salute to Real Estate
