With over a decade of experience in commercial real estate, Ryan Welch has surfaced as one of the leading industrial Brokers in the Charleston market today. His primary focus is concerned with the sales and leasing of industrial product, working side-by-side with Landlords, Tenants and Buyers alike. Ryan also spearheads numerous office and land transactions, having an extensive background in agriculture. Ryan’s commitment to providing his clients with the best possible results is directly related to his extensive and up-to-date market knowledge. Among other things, Ryan's ability to work tenaciously and diligently makes him a valuable asset to the Lee team. Ryan began his commercial real estate career in college while attending the University of South Carolina where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in both biology and business with a focus in real estate finance. During his third year at the University Ryan got his foot in the door working for NAI Avant Commercial Real Estate in Columbia, SC where he secured a full-time position as a Property Manager upon graduation in 2008. In 2011, Ryan relocated to NAI Avant Charleston. In January 2012, Ryan joined the Lee & Associates Charleston firm with major hopes to shore up the industrial real estate division, in which he did not disappoint. From the start, Ryan possessed unparalleled determination and was known for his proactive and prompt approach. To date, Ryan is one of the leading brokers here at Lee & Associates Charleston, being recently awarded Associate of the Year in 2017 and becoming a Principal in 2018. When Ryan isn’t hard at work or spending time with his family, you can find him outdoors, hunting and fishing.