Operations Team

Gentry Group — Developer
Founded in 2008, Gentry Group is a venture partnership between Rocky Keim of Raleigh and Bob Stafford of Southern Pines, who between them have more than 47 years of experience in the development of residential, commercial, industrial, and hospitality buildings.

Brenda H. Compton — Broker
From 1988 through 1995, Brenda was affiliated with Hartwell Realty, Inc. and, in mid-1995, was recruited by, and subsequently became a partner in, a Charlotte based, expansion office in Raleigh of a large international real estate firm. She began expanding her commercial practice to include corporate office leasing, sales, site selection, and disposition before returning to Hartwell Realty, Inc. in late 2000. Brenda has become a competent and trusted professional in the Triangle commercial real estate community and continues to expand her areas of real estate experience. Brenda actively consults with non-profit organizations throughout the Triangle area helping them evaluate and identify their real estate needs and assisting them with acheieving their planned objectives. Brenda has closed in excess of $385 million dollars in transactions throughout her successful 20 year commercial real estate career having represented several Fortune 100 and 500 firms, regional businesses, home grown companies, developers, investors, and individuals with their commercial real estate needs. Gentry Group, LLC. is pleased to have Brenda's expertise and leadership skills on the Freedom Center team.

919.772.0170  Office
919.522.5834  Mobile
bcompton@hartwellrealty.net