Jason Richards

Background & Experience

Jason joined NAI Earle Furman in January of 2007 as a vice president, was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in 2011, and was named Global Business Director in May of 2020. He is also a shareholder in the firm. Jason works across the firm’s six offices of NAI Earle Furman, NAI Piedmont Triad, and NAI Columbia and also within the NAI Global network to create and manage ad-hoc teams around specific client needs. Through this strategy, he serves both individual investors as well as corporate and institutional clients to coordinate their multimarket needs across the country and beyond. Jason is also involved in the strategies related to the firm’s organic growth as well as growth via acquisition. He currently serves as a trustee of Furman University, serves as the board chair of the United Way and serves on the executive council of the NAI Global Leadership Board, where he served as global chair in 2021.

Education

B.A. in Political Science (Magna Cum Laude), Furman University, 2001 Certificate in Nonprofit Management, Duke University, 2003

Professional Associations & Designations

• NAI Global Leadership Board - 2010 to Present

• Named an Emerging Leader by the Greenville News - 2016

• NAI Global Chairman's Award (awarded to the network's top business director) – 2010

• Named one of Greenville Magazine's "Best and Brightest Under 35" – 2009

• Outstanding Young Alumni award from Furman University – 2008

• Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB) designation holder