F.Craig Read, Craig's real estate career spans more than two decades.  In 1979 he founded Read Commercial Properties, Inc. whose activities are directed exclusively to the marketing, property management and construction of commercial, industrial, and retail properties.  As President and Chief Executive Officer, Craig is responsible for and participates in all areas of the Read Company's operations.  Craig is a "hands-on" leader who enjoys and demands the ability to stay attuned to and in front of the client.
Experience serves as Craig's credentials as a person who understands the complexity of real estate  transactions representing landlords from Virginia to Georgia as he participates in the property management, development, financing and construction processes. Bringing value to a lease or purchase negotiation takes skill and experience.  Throughout Craig's career, he has been part of thousands of negotiations.  He understands the numbers and how they interact and affect the transaction.  Today his clients benefit as Craig brings experience, knowledge and an insider's perspective to the transaction. 

Craig has been recognized by his peers and is a community leader: 

• Past President of the Hampton Roads Chapter of the National Association of Industrial Office Parks. (NAIOP) 

• Founding member, past Chairman and member of the executive committee of the Virginia Association of Commercial Real Estate. 

• Board of Directors and member of the executive committee of the Hampton Roads Association of Commercial Real Estate.

• Active member of the International Conference of Shopping Centers. 

• Past member of the Board of Directors for Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, Peninsula Economic Development Council, The Leukemia Society of Virginia, and Commerce Bank. 

• Past Chairman of the Virginia Peninsula Port Authority. 

• Past member of the Governors Advisory Committee for Small Business. 

Michelle W. Creelman, Professional Leasing Advisor with 5 years Experience. Michelle uses a thorough process to maximize measurable monetary results and achieve her client's particular needs and objectives.   Her focus on tenant representation eliminates the inherent conflict of interest in an agent's attempt to represent both the tenant and the landlord. 

John E. Gammel, Associate Broker, 10 years with Read commercial Properties. John uses previous extensive background in local city planning and real estate development to assist clients in the sale and leasing of commercial and industrial properties.  John also acts as consultant on real estate prospects. 

Heather R. Hall, Property Management and Accounting Manager. 

Nicole M. Horsley, Programs Coordinator, deals with all special projects and insures proper client coordination is in compliance. 

Steve Stone, Business Intermediary, specializing in general brokerage, marketing of manufacturing, wholesale and distributing businesses, and firms specializing in business services. 

Charles Broadwater, Business Intermediary, specializing in marketing of manufacturing, wholesale and distributing businesses, and firms specializing in business services. 

Michael Stone, Business Intermediary, specializing in marketing of manufacturing, wholesale and distributing businesses, and firms specializing in business services.