Our Team
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Brokers
- P. Randall Bentley
P. Randall Bentley CCIM, SIORPrincipal & Broker in ChargeRandall began his career in 1973 after graduating from the University of South Carolina. He was a broker with Henson Real Estate and quickly moved into ownership of his own company, Century 21 Bentley and Case. After ten years with Bentley and Case, Randall joined with The Furman Company and specialized in industrial properties. While there, he was named top producer of the year four times, as well as Vice President of the Industrial Division. Randall left to become a partner at NAI Earle Furman, and served as Chief Operating Officer for five years. Randall left NAI Earle Furman to start Bentley Commercial. He has served as Chairman of the Greenville County Planning Commission and as President of the South Carolina Chapter of NAIOP.
- Kevin P. Bentley
Kevin P. BentleyPrincipal & BrokerA graduate of Newberry College, Kevin owned and operated a Radio Shack dealership for ten years. Later, he joined Wholesale Industrial Electronics and ADT, where he was a top producer. Kevin then specialized in industrial sales and leasing at NAI Earle Furman. Kevin left to start Bentley Commercial with his brother, Randall.
- Rand Bentley, Jr.
Rand Bentley, Jr.Principal & BrokerAfter attending Greenville Technical College, Rand joined his father at The Furman Company first, then NAI Earle Furman. Rand’s specialty is retail and investment properties.
- Laurens C. Nicholson
Laurens C. Nicholson CCIM, SIORPrincipal & BrokerLaurens C. Nicholson, CCIM, SIOR joins Bentley Commercial as a principal and broker. Laurens has been working in commercial investment real estate since 1993. He specializes in investment real estate with an emphasis in the industrial and office sectors.
Laurens serves on the faculty of the CCIM Institute where he is an instructor teaching courses on Financial Analysis for commercial investment real estate. He also serves as a board member of the South Carolina CCIM Chapter. Effective January 2008, Laurens will serve on the board of the Carolinas Chapter for SIOR. Laurens also serves on the Commercial Steering Committee for the Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS®.
- Tim Bright
Tim BrightBrokerTim was born and raised in Greenville. He graduated in 2005 from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Sport and Entertainment Management. While he attended USC, Tim was a member of the Gamecock Baseball Team and a part of Team Gamecocks where he joined other student athletes in mentoring elementary school students.
After graduation he coached baseball both at Spartanburg High School and for the Columbia Blowfish. His last year before joining Bentley Commercial he was an assistant baseball coach at Furman University.
- Brent Freeman
Brent Freeman CCIMBrokerMr. Freeman has worked in the real estate industry since 1984 and specializes in the sale and leasing of office properties and investment real estate. His experience in the real estate industry includes six (6) years with a regional real estate developer, three (3) years as a commercial real estate lender with a super regional bank, six (6) years as owner of a real estate brokerage company and eight (8) years experience as a commercial real estate broker. This diverse real estate background gives him experience and expertise in feasibility analysis, market analysis, lease negotiations, lease preparation and review, tenant relations, corporate realty services, consulting brokerage, lease administration and the development of new projects.
- Deanna Hemberger
Deanna HembergerBrokerDeanna is a graduate of Clemson University with a degree in Architectural Design. She received her Master’s Degree in City and Regional Planning from Clemson in 1992.
Previously, Deanna worked for the Greenville County Planning Commission for the City of Greenville as a Planner. Deanna’s most recent position was Vice President and Director of Operations for Siegi, Inc. Textile Services & Consulting.
Deanna currently serves on the Palmetto Bank Greenville Advisory Board, as Chair on the Soteria Community Development Corporation and on the Clemson University Advancement Foundation Board.
- Andrew Mitchell
Andrew MitchellAgentBorn and raised in Greenville, Andy has enjoyed watching the Upstate grow over the years and is eager to put his first-hand knowledge of the area to work in the commercial real estate business. Andy is a 2004 graduate of The College of Charleston where he earned a B.S. in Business Administration in addition to his studies in Historic Preservation and Community Planning. Upon graduation, he attended Clemson University where he completed the Post-Baccalaureate Architecture Program. Andy joined Bentley Commercial, LLC in 2006 as a commercial real estate broker and is currently in the process of earning the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation.
- Richard Barrett
Richard BarrettBrokerA native of Atlanta, Georgia, Richard graduated from the University of Georgia in 1975, with a major in Journalism and a minor in Business. He furthered his education by achieving an MBA in general business from the University of Hartford in 1991. Employed by Hubbell Incorporated for 30 years, Richard was in a series of positions of growing responsibility, including the last 15 years as the Vice President of Sales for Hubbell Lighting. Relocating to Greenville in 2002, throughout his career he was actively involved in the Industrial/MRO, as well as the Construction aspects of the Hubbell Lighting business. Additionally, Richard participated in the wholesale distribution channel throughout his career. Taking early retirement in 2008, he brings this knowledge base and broad experience to Bentley Commercial LLC where he is working as a Commercial Broker.
Property Management
- Wendy L. Barrett
Wendy L. Barrett CPMDirector of Property ManagementWendy L. Barrett is currently the Director of Property Management for Bentley Property Services, LLC, and brings with her eight years experience in the property management field. She is currently pursuing her Certified Property Managers designation from the Institute of Real Estate Management gaining her CPM Candidacy in April of 2005. Wendy’s previous experience includes personally managing approximately 800,000 square feet of Class A office, industrial, and flex space for Liberty Property Trust; and approximately 100,000 square feet of office, industrial, and retail space for NAI Earle Furman, LLC.
- Robert Baker
Robert Baker SMA, SMT, FMAFacilities TechnicianBob Baker has worked in construction since 1974 (military, USN). He is familiar with all aspects of Building/Facilities maintenance. This experience was derived from working in Hospitals, School districts and Commercial Real Estate since 1984.
He has previous experience in setting up preventive and predictive maintenance programs, writing SOP’s, and completing energy saving lighting retrofits on approx. 850 k sq. ft. of office space.
Bob is also familiar with energy saving scheduling techniques (with or without building automation systems) BAS or EMS.
Previously published in national technical manual, B.O.M.I. book on energy management. He’s also experienced in asbestos/mold abatement/remediation. Bob is a hands on person as well as an efficient manager/supervisor of others.He is HVAC universal certified, hold 3 of 4 offered Designations through B.O.M.I. and is in the process of obtaining SC General Contractors Unlimited License.
- Connie Gonzalez
Connie GonzalezProperty Management AssistantConnie Gonzalez is currently the Property Management Assistant with Bentley Property Services, LLC. She received her BS degree in Elementary Education from Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC. Though she enjoyed teaching, she has worked in various administrative roles at MetLife Insurance Company for over ten years. Her administrative skills are a vital asset to the Property Management team.
Office Team
- Teresa Buffkin
Teresa BuffkinReception/Broker AssistantTeresa Buffkin is currently the Receptionist/Broker Assistant for Bentley Commercial, LLC and is responsible for assisting with various administrative services to the brokers, receiving visitors and managing the switchboard.
Teresa attended ECPI and brings 11 years of office administrative experience to the Bentley team.
- Marty Flora
Marty FloraPrincipal & Director of OperationsMarty has worked in commercial real estate for more than a decade, bringing her business administration and marketing communications expertise to bear, aligning great brokers with great clients. Most recently with NAI Earle Furman, Marty left to join long-time associate Randall Bentley as a principal in the creation of Bentley Commercial.
- Ava Harrington
Ava HarringtonDirector of MarketingAva Harrington is currently the Director of Marketing for Bentley Commercial, LLC., and is responsible for all marketing, research and public relations. She brings with her seven years of real estate marketing and communications experience.
After attending Clemson University, Ava began her career at the Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS as the Communications Specialist, serving as staff liaison to various committees as well as editor of the local newsletter publication. She later advanced her career as marketing coordinator for Chuck Yeager Real Estate. Most recently Harrington comes to Bentley Commercial from Liberty Property Trust of Greenville where she worked with leasing and development in marketing Liberty’s Upstate SC portfolio.
- Tonya Mills
Tonya MillsLease AdministratorTonya Mills is currently the Lease Administrator for Bentley Commercial, LLC. In her new role, she will be working closely with brokers in processing leases, contracts and, preparing for closings.
She was introduced into commercial real estate while serving as Property Management Administrative Assistant at Liberty Property Trust and eventually took on an additional role as Tenant Services Coordinator. In these roles she was responsible for the administration of all service contracts for their Upstate SC portfolio and assisting property managers with the preparation of financial data and mailings to tenants.
- Sharon Thornsbury
Sharon ThornsburyChief Financial OfficerSharon Thornsbury is currently the Chief Financial Officer for Bentley Property Services, LLC and Bentley Commercial, LLC. She earned her Associate of Arts degree in Accounting at Broward Community College and then continued her education at Florida State University. She completed and earned her BS degree in Accounting at the University of South Carolina in 2006. Sharon has held a management position in the Accounting/Finance field for over twenty years, and has focused on the real estate industry during the last ten years. She joined the staff at Bentley Commercial to manage the Accounting department for both the Property Management and Commercial Real Estate Divisions.
