Brian Eckel is a Partner with Cape Fear Construction Group. As a member of the leadership team, he works to identify new business opportunities and guide the strategic direction of the company.
In addition to his role with Cape Fear Construction, Eckel is a Partner with the company’s development affiliate, Cape Fear Development, as well as the co-founder of and a Partner in sister company Cape Fear Commercial.
On the development side, Brian plays a critical role in identifying and managing development opportunities. He has led several successful residential developments and managed the development of multiple office and industrial properties throughout Southeastern North Carolina.
At Cape Fear Commercial, Brian oversees strategic planning, providing clients with a sophisticated arsenal of services. Brian has extensive experience in Corporate Advisory Services and strategic real estate planning, allowing him to offer invaluable perspective and add value for clients. He understands all aspects of real estate negotiations that have balance sheet implications and impact the bottom line. As such, Brian has represented clients of all sizes, including large, international companies such as First Data Corp., PPD and GE Capital.
Prior to his current roles, Brian was Vice President of Ackerman & Co. in Atlanta, where he specialized in representing Fortune 500 companies, as well as emerging growth technology organizations in the acquisition and disposition of their real estate requirements. He began his career at Edens and Avant, a full-service commercial real estate firm in Columbia, South Carolina, while in college at the University of South Carolina.
Brian has been awarded the “SIOR” designation from the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors, a professional affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS. SIOR is dedicated to the practice and maintenance of the highest professional and ethical standards, and its real estate professionals are known for being the most capable and experienced brokerage practitioners in any market. Due to Brian’s extensive experience in office and industrial, he qualified for the coveted Dual Specialist Designation (Industrial and Office).
A native of Wilmington, Eckel prides himself on having the highest level of integrity and the personal style of professional services he offers clients. He volunteers for various charitable organizations and has served as the Co-Chairman of the Economic Development Board, as well as on the Board of Directors for Wilmington Downtown, Inc. He has also been appointed by the New Hanover County Commissioners to the Zoning Board of Adjustment, and as a Founding Member of Coastal Carolina Tomorrow, Inc., he served as Vice President/Treasurer. Brian’s community involvement also includes the Land Acquisition Committee of the Coastal Land Trust and sitting on the Board of Directors for the REALTORS Commercial Alliance of Southeastern North Carolina. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Wilmington Cape Fear Home Builder Association and Business Alliance for a Sound Economy, as well as the Novant Board of Trustees. Brian lives in Wrightsville Beach with his wife, Carroll, and children, Julia, Madeline, Web and Lucy.