Professional Background
Chris Fielding joined Cressy Commercial Real Estate in 2016. He has a strong background in economic and workforce development with a great understanding of all aspects of commercial real estate brokerage, business development and financial accountability and processes.
Experience
- 2018 to Present: Chief Executive Officer, Cressy Commercial Real Estate
- 2016 to 2018: Chief Operating Officer, Cressy Commercial Real Estate
- 2015 to Present: Co-Owner, TBCF Real Estate
- 2013 to 2016: Director of Business Development, Assistant Executive Director, Dept. of Community Investment, City of South Bend
- 2003 to 2013: Chief Development Officer, Michigan Works! Berrien-Cass-Van Buren
- 2002 to 2005: Co-Owner/Operator, Beanery Gourmet Coffee & Café
- 1995 to 2001: Owner/President, DCD Properties
Education
- Indiana University South Bend, Master’s Degree in Social Work & Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
- Holy Cross College, Associates Degree
Community Activities
- Board of Directors for Potawatomi Zoo
- Chamber of Commerce, St. Joseph County
- National Association of Workforce Development Professionals
- Mishawaka Small Business Association
- Member of Historical Landmarks Foundation of Indiana
- Cass County Human Services Coordinating Council
- Certified Grant Writer through the Grants Institute
- “Good to Great” Implementation Committee
- Hope VI Endowment Fund Advisory Committee
- United Way Impact team for Basic Needs