Theresa Burnett, Executive Officer for CRCBR & NAIOP and REBIC Board Member | We are proud to feature Theresa as our first Member Spotlight for 2025. She plays a vital role in Charlotte’s commercial real estate community and holds multiple leadership positions. She serves as Executive Vice President of the Charlotte Region Commercial Board of REALTORS® (CRCBR) and Executive Director of NAIOP Charlotte, the commercial development association. A strong advocate for collaboration, Theresa believes the best industry representation comes from working toward shared goals.
She recognizes the pivotal role commercial real estate plays in shaping Charlotte into a thriving place to live and do business and that REBIC’s advocacy and resources fuel growth across all sectors. As the organizations she represents flourish, so do the communities they serve, creating vibrant spaces to live and work. Theresa also emphasizes the importance of staying engaged with public policy and building relationships with elected officials to help align community and business interests.
In addition to her leadership in real estate, Theresa is president of THM, an accredited association management company representing over 10 professional and trade associations. She provides strategic direction, cultivates industry relationships, develops programming, and drives value for members.
Theresa’s accolades include being recognized as a Senior Fellow of the American Leadership Forum (ALF) and named one of the Charlotte Business Journal’s Top Women in Business. She has contributed her expertise by serving on numerous boards over the years.
Raised in Denver, Colorado, Theresa earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in marketing from Colorado State University in Fort Collins. She is married to Mike and is the proud mother of Alec and Haley. She enjoys spending time with family, including Mike’s children and grandchildren, traveling, and unwinding at the beach or in the mountains.