Binswanger Announces Election of Shaun Kirchin to its Board of Directors

Binswanger, a leading commercial real estate services firm specializing in industrial and manufacturing real estate, announced today that W. Shaun Kirchin has been elected to its Board of Directors by the company’s shareholders.

Kirchin will begin a two-year term serving alongside current Board member Chris Pennington to provide the company with direction from the sales professional’s perspective. Binswanger’s Board consists of five members, two of whom are client-facing sales professionals who provide a unique front-line perspective and direction to corporate leadership.    

“Shaun’s long-term relationship with Binswanger and our most complex and advanced clients will enable him to bring a unique perspective to our board,” said Jeff Hipschman, Binswanger’s CEO. “His guidance will ensure that we continue to advance our specialized advisory to our clients while building on our company culture focused on the development of our people and the expansion of our platform. I look forward to Shaun’s guidance and direction as we work together to build on Biswanger’s unique 95-year legacy of specialized service delivery to clients around the globe.”

Kirchin is a Senior Vice President & Partner with Binswanger’s Realty Group South and has been based in the firm’s Charlotte, NC, and Columbia, SC offices since joining the company in 2007. He is responsible for industrial property sales and leasing throughout South Carolina, and also advises clients on site selection, acquisition, and development for expansion and relocation projects.

“Thank you to Binswanger and to my fellow shareholders for the confidence you’ve placed in me by electing me to the Board of Directors,” said Kirchin. “I’m honored by your trust, and I take this responsibility seriously. I will work hard to represent our interests in creating long-term value for our clients and company.”

Over the course of his career, Kirchin has completed more than 150 industrial sales and lease transactions totaling over 30 million square feet and has been recognized as a CoStar Power Broker on multiple occasions. His client experience includes working with national and global companies across a wide range of industries.