Jeff Howell Joins NAI Charter as a Senior Advisor
CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE | September 17, 2025 | – NAI Charter is proud to announce that Jeff Howell is joining the firm as a Senior Advisor in brokerage.
Jeff Howell is an experienced commercial real estate professional with more than 15 years in project management, development, and leasing. He has led projects across a variety of asset classes—including retail, build-to-rent, residential, and industrial—bringing expertise that spans every stage of the process, from early planning and site selection to construction and final delivery.
“We are excited to welcome Jeff to NAI Charter as a Senior Advisor,” said David DeVaney, President of NAI Charter. “His knowledge of the industry and client-first approach align perfectly with our mission, and he will be a tremendous asset to NAI and our clients.”
Most recently, Jeff served as Vice President of Development at Rise Partners, where he managed all phases of the development cycle—including site selection, entitlements, leasing, and construction. He worked closely with tenants, investors, and community partners to deliver projects that continue to create long-term value across the Southeast.
Earlier in his career, Jeff gained valuable experience at CBL Properties, Hutton Company and EMJ Corporation, building a strong foundation in market analysis, site planning, construction management, and tenant relations—skills that now help him guide clients through every stage of the real estate process.
Originally from South Carolina, Jeff earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Clemson University. A proud Chattanoogan, he enjoys spending time with his wife and their two children, exploring the outdoors, mountain biking, and kayaking.
About NAI Charter
Founded in 1972, NAI Charter is Chattanooga’s premier commercial real estate service provider. Combined, our staff of eight full-time brokers offers more than 180 years of experience! Three brokers hold the SIOR designation and two hold the CCIM designation. NAI Charter’s national resources and local knowledge help us exceed expectations by delivering finely tuned, premium services. We also offer a full-service property management division, that currently manages 40 commercial properties totaling over 1,000,000 SF. For more information, visit www.naicharter.com.
About NAI Global
NAI Global is a leading global commercial real estate brokerage firm. NAI Global offices are leaders in their local markets and work in unison to provide clients with exceptional solutions to their commercial real estate needs. NAI Global has more than 300 offices strategically located throughout North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa and Asia Pacific, with over 5,100 local market professionals, managing in excess of 1.1 billion square feet of property and facilities. Annually, NAI Global completes in excess of $20 billion in commercial real estate transactions throughout the world.