Christopher A. Borst

Professional Profile

An experienced executive with over 25 years in the management of high profile real estate developments and a solid background in real estate acquisitions. Complete responsibility for the preparation and management for Letter of Intents, Purchase and Sale contracts, design engineering and architectural service contracts. Strategic and direct business planning with an approachable management style to ensure Company financial success. Talented and focused with exceptional leadership skills to build high-performance leadership teams and lead in the current competitive business environment.

Core Competencies

Site Planning and EntitlementTeam Building & LeadershipMicrosoft Office (Word, Excel.
Contract NegotiationsCost Reduction & AvoidanceOutlook, PowerPoint)
Market EvaluationProfit & Loss ResponsibilityMicrosoft Projects
Property AcquisitionBusiness Plan FormulationAutoCAD Design Software
Project ManagementCommercial / Residential ConstructionDesign / Value Added Review

Professional Experience

Waterford Development NC, LLC, Raleigh NC 2006 - 2008
Waterford Development is a full-service real estate development company headquartered in Reston, Virginia.

Vice President of Operations - Recruited to transform the existing North Carolina operations which had had fallen below Company expectations. Successfully established a strategic business vision and strategy and led the North Carolina operations to a complete turnaround in business results.

Full responsibility to manage North Carolina operations for three separate Limited Liability Companies including all business management, budgeting and reporting responsibilities.
Located and thoroughly evaluated projects for potential acquisition for mixed use, retail, multi-family and residential opportunities throughout North Carolina. Analyzed the project impacts of zoning, local permitting and absorption rates on total project costs and profitability.
Developed the integration of the Companys project budget and pro-forma programs to efficiently and effectively analyze project profitability.
Prepared quarterly business reports outlining the current and future of the local residential and commercial real estate market. Providing detailed supporting documentation and recommendations for the potential acquisition and development of numerous mixed use projects.
Created long-term relationships with local community leaders and business organizations promoting the Companies values.
Responsible for all capital budgets and financial modeling and forecasting of capital exposure for projects and owned and leased assets.
Negotiated the contract purchase and sale of high profile properties in the North Carolina market.


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US Land Investments, LLC Charlotte NC 2004 - 2006
US Land Investments, provides expertise in real estate investments that include; opportunity analysis, tax exchanges, land planning, full development services and investment opportunities (both company and project-specific).

Vice President of Development - Responsible for the management of land development, land acquisition, due diligent inspections (PESA), land planning and civil design for new and existing development opportunities in the Charlotte MSA.
Full responsibility for the design and coordination between engineers, architects and land planners for residential and mixed use developments.
Collaborated with professional firms to thoroughly examine and carry out project financial objectives. Increased project square footage by 25% and expected profitability.
Managed the land planning, site design and preliminary building layout for a 14 story - 118 unit high rise condominium. Work with the Management Team to analyze current market conditions to support unit layout and pricing.
Worked with the Management Team to analyze the acquisition and development opportunities in the following markets;
Chattanooga, Tennessee
McIntosh County, Georgia
Lake Tillery, North Carolina
Sumter and Kershaw Counties, South Carolina

Early Career

Colony Homes, L.L.C., Charlotte, NC, 2002 - 2004
Title: Land Development and Acquisition Manager
M/I Schottenstein Homes, Inc., Charlotte, NC, 2000 - 2002
Title: Vice President of Land Development
Terrabrook, Charlotte, NC, 1995 - 2000
Title: Assistant Vice President.
Mobil Oil, Reston, VA, 1978 - 1995
Title: Design Engineer

Education and Certifications

North Carolina Licensed General Contractor, since 2003
University of New York Associates Degree, Building Construction
University of New York Building Construction Certificate
North Carolina Notary Public

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Community and Trade Organization Involvement

Home Builders Association Durham, Orange and Chatham Counties
Home Builders Association Raleigh / Wake County
Home Builders Association of Cabarrus County
Lake Norman Home Builders Association, Mooresville NC
Triangle Community Coalition (TCC), Raleigh
Mecklenburg County Land Development Council, Charlotte NC
REBIC (Real Estate and Building Industry Collation), Charlotte NC