The latest hire at CORE, a commercial real estate firm in Portland, formerly served in the U.S. Navy as a helicopter pilot and brings experience in updating systems for workforce engagement solutions and wireless networks.
Chip Lawrence joined the sales and leasing team as sales operations manager.
He has a background in technology and aviation. Hailing from New Jersey, he earned a bachelor of science degree in aviation business administration and airline management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Fla.
He spent seven years in the U.S. Navy as a helicopter pilot and has worked for Aspect Communications, headquartered in San Jose, Calif., and Witness Systems, in Roswell, Ga., managing hardware and Wi-Fi systems. He’s also taught flying throughout Maine.
“Chip Lawrence brings strong operational credentials to this role at CORE,” said Josh Soley, the company’s founder and president. “He knows how to simplify systems and make things work in a cohesive way. He’s a key part of our team that’s leading the vertical integration of data across our divisions. We’re becoming a more integrated service company in our bid to offer the highest quality customer service.”
CORE has a vertically integrated business model, from brokerage to property management and in-house maintenance. Lawrence’s role will be to build further efficiencies into the firm’s customer-facing services, standardizing data and allowing it to be shared across verticals.
“I’m excited to be taking on this role at CORE,” said Lawrence.