Tenure with Crosland: Since 2003
Professional Experience
As Vice President of the Retail division, Austin Williams is responsible for generating and executing new retail and mixed-use development opportunities within the Triangle and Eastern North Carolina. This includes site selection and strategy for new development, anchor tenant procurement and collaboration with Croslands other divisions. Austin began his career in Atlanta where he built a diverse resume through 5 years of development and commercial brokerage experience. In 2003, he joined Crosland and moved to Charlotte to work closely with CEO Todd Mansfield in a special projects role. He joined the Retail division in 2004, with a focus on pursuit of new development opportunities in Central Florida and the Carolinas. Crosland bolstered its position in the Triangle by relocating Austin to this market in 2008. Affiliations and Accreditations
Urban Land Institute - Chairman, Young Leaders Group (2005-2007)
Urban Land Institute - Executive Committee, Charlotte District Council (2005-2007)
Urban Land Institute - Forums Committee Vice Chair (2008- 2009)
International Council of Shopping Centers Next Generation Steering Committee (2008-2009)
Leadership Charlotte Class XXV
Junior Achievement Elementary School Volunteer
Raleigh Rescue Mission - Volunteer
Education
Masters of Science, Real Estate, Georgia State University
B.S. Architecture / Building Construction Minor, Georgia Tech | 
