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CAREER SUMMARY
Steve is the President of The Furman Co., Inc. Since 1990 he has directed the operations of The Furman Co. Inc, a full service commercial real estate firm with divisions that specialize in brokerage, asset and risk management, development, insurance and investment advisory services.
The Furman Co., Inc. is Greenville, South Carolina’s oldest, and considered by many, as the most prestigious and comprehensive commercial real estate firm. Founded in 1888, The Furman Co. has a long history of being instrumental in the recruitment and development of new business and industry in Upstate South Carolina.
CONSULTING ACTIVITIES
Steve is involved in various strategic counseling assignments, and has guided Furman’s Consulting, Brokerage and Development activities into a leader for providing Corporate Advisory Services. Furman’s corporate transactions have involved properties in over 26 states, 74 cities and three countries, ranging from development projects, built to suit transactions, highest and best use analysis/implementation and acquisition and disposition of both leasehold and fee title.
EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL COURSES, AFFILIATIONS
Steve is a Counselor of Real Estate (CRE). The Counselors of Real Estate is a professional membership organization established in 1953 exclusively for leading real property advisors. The organization consists of 1,100 members, worldwide, whose members act as consultants to a majority of the US based Fortune 500 corporations. Members are awarded the CRE designation, which is bestowed by invitation only. He is currently serving as a member of the Executive Committee for The Counselors of Real Estate, on the Board of Directors, Education Committee, and Nominating Committee. Steve is also Past Chairman of the CRE Education Committee and Past Chairman of the Business Issues Committees.
In 2006, Steve was named a Fellow with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS) based in London, England. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is one of the most respected and high profile global ‘standards and membership’ organizations for professionals involved in land, property, construction and environmental issues. Less than one percent of all RICS members have been awarded the prestigious distinction of becoming a Fellow.
He is also involved at the leadership level with the Urban Land Institute (ULI). In 2008, Steve was named as a member of the Board of Trustees for the global organization, now counting 44,000 members strong. Steve is also currently serving on the ULI Leadership teams both at the State and National levels. He is Past Chairman of the Upstate Region for South Carolina District Council. As a Council Counselor, Steve is one of twelve leaders, appointed by the National Chairman to oversee 44 ULI Product Councils, consisting of almost 2,500 real estate professionals. Steve also accepted appointment to the ULI District Council Leadership team, serving as a member of the National District Council Advisors Board.
Steve is also a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), and has membership in the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). He is a past member of the Board of Directors for the Greater Greenville Chamber of Commerce. Steve is on the Board of Advisors for Furman University.
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STEPHEN P. NAVARRO, CRE, CCIM, FRICS 