Ben M. Carter

Chairman, Ben Carter Enterprises

Ben Carter is Founder and Chairman of Ben Carter Enterprises. He is responsible for the business strategy, new business development, site selection, retailer relationships and client partnerships. Carter also oversees the company's performance, operations and portfolio management. Through his vision and leadership, the company has developed over $1.1 billion - and nearly 5 million square feet - in retail and office projects since its inception in 1993, and currently has $2 billion invested in properties in predevelopment or under construction.

Throughout Carter's 36 year career, he has been involved with the development of office, retail and industrial properties throughout the Southeast during his tenures at Vantage Companies as general manager of Vantage Southeast and as one of Carter & Associates top sales and leasing producers totaling over $500 million in volume.