South Carolina’s largest commercial real estate firm elects first new president in decades

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Colliers International South Carolina Inc.’s board announced leadership changes as it elected David M. Feild as president. John W. Folsom, who has led the company as president for more than 30 years, will continue as the company’s CEO and chairman, according to an announcement from the company.

Under the board’s approved succession plan, Feild will assume the CEO role in early 2025. This strategic move aligns with the company’s vision and its designed succession plan, the news release said.

“This is certainly an exciting time for Colliers as we make these transitions to ensure the longevity of our organization, both for our employees and clients as well as our shareholders,” Folsom said in the release. “I am confident Colliers will continue to thrive under David’s leadership.

Feild, a commercial real estate professional with more than 25 years of experience, has played an integral role in the company’s growth. His decade-long tenure as market president for Colliers’ Upstate region “has been marked by exceptional strategic insight, unwavering commitment to excellence and a remarkable track record of fostering growth across multiple service lines within the firm,” the company said in the release.

He holds numerous community leadership positions including immediate past chair of the board of directors for Ten at the Top and vice chair for advocacy for the Greenville Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. He is currently a member of the 2024 Class of Leadership South Carolina. Feild is a Riley Fellow from his alma mater, Furman University, and a past board member of its alumni association.

“David’s dedication and strategic vision have been instrumental in driving our success in the Upstate,” Folsom said in the release. “His commitment to excellence and community engagement will solidify Colliers’ standing as the premier commercial real estate service provider in South Carolina.”

The company’s leadership includes David Lockwood, executive vice president, chief operating officer and Columbia market president; Mickey Layden, president/CEO of LCK; Neil Jones, executive vice president and chief financial officer; David Cuda, senior vice president and director of corporate solutions; James Garrett, Charleston market president; and Kim Butler, senior vice president of Real Estate Management Services.

“The economic development landscape across South Carolina continues to present an enormous opportunity for our clients and talented professionals at Colliers,” Folsom said. “Johnny and the leadership team have created a 117-year legacy of client service, community involvement and shareholder value. We are very well-positioned for added success across the state, and I am incredibly excited for our future.”

Colliers South Carolina is the largest full-service commercial real estate firm in the state with 62 licensed real estate professionals in locations in Charleston, Columbia, Greenville and Spartanburg.