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