Newmark Valuation & Advisory (V&A) recently announced it hired Chris Johnson as senior managing director, as well as a market co-leader of its Southeast region. Johnson, along with Senior Managing Director and Market Co-Leader Raymond Higgins, will oversee valuation teams in southeastern United States. Johnson will report to V&A U.S. Practice Lead Helene Jacobson, according to a press release.

“We are thrilled to welcome Chris as he joins Raymond to lead Newmark V&A's Southeast region. Chris brings a strong work ethic, excellence in service and a fresh perspective that will benefit both professionals and clients across the region," Jacobson said in the release.

A 15-year commercial real estate veteran, Johnson is based in Charlotte, N.C. His regional responsibilities include business development, strategic planning and appraisal review for offices in the southeastern U.S. He has worked extensively throughout the southeast providing valuation and consulting services on a broad range of core property types-shopping centers, apartment complexes, multitenant office, industrial buildings and hotels-as well as specialty property types such as mixed-use, universities, vacant land, funeral homes, surgical centers and recreational vehicle parks, the company said.

Johnson also is a certified USPAP instructor and has taught appraisal classes through the Appraisal Institute and Central Piedmont Community College. Prior to joining Newmark, Johnson held valuation positions at both Colliers and Cushman & Wakefield.

“Newmark V&A’s impressive growth over the past five years caught my eye, as it has many seasoned professionals in the industry. I’m thrilled to be joining a firm where so many highly respected valuation professionals are thriving,” Johnson said.