For over 36 years, Gary has been involved with a vast number of projects and real estate transactions totaling over $900 million. Prior to joining the Knox Group in 2010, he was the Principal of an independent real estate firm. From serving as Mayor of Cornelius to chairing the Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities Commission Advisory Board, his unique experiences have honed his expertise in consulting on utility and zoning matters, investor and public sector matters of land use applications, regional transportation issues and site acquisition. Gary graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.