Kristen Lanier

A dynamic leader with a passion for shaping communities—whether through economic development, strategic investments, or creating opportunities where they didn’t exist before. With a career spanning real estate, marketing, and economic development, she brings a rare blend of expertise and heart to every project. She’s played a key role in recruiting nearly $6 billion in capital investment, but it’s the overlooked opportunities—like securing a Brownfield grant for an underserved community—that she finds most rewarding. Raised in Berkeley County, she understands the delicate balance between progress and preservation, coming home each day to a historic property nestled within thousands of acres of protected land. Kristen is proof that vision, persistence, and a deep love for community can turn bold ideas into lasting impact.