Mr. Hawkins has been a Nashvillecommercial real estate agent since 1989 when he joined his father’s firm, Chas. Hawkins Company. He has been involved in the leasing, sale, development, and management of industrial properties throughout his career. Prior to entering the real estate brokerage industry, Mr. Hawkins served as a fighter pilot for seven years in the United States Marine Corps. Additionally, he was selected to be the Aide de Camp for the Commanding General of the Fleet Marine Corps Pacific. He served in this capacity for one year prior to exiting the service in 1989. His military service was spent in the Pacific arena, including Japan, Korea, the Philippines, Hawaii, and California.