Performance Driven Development
We provide real estate solutions with a focus on small-bay industrial and flex commercial space. The properties we develop support growing businesses, create success for our partners and investors, and uplift communities.
LeadershipElevating People and Places
Perceptive
We have the vision to see the possibilities where others might see
challenges. We approach projects
thoughtfully, offering clients development strategies that add value to their
properties.
Transparent
We are committed to honest assessments, open communication, and
clear, realistic goals that give our
clients insight into how we work.
Principled
We build relationships based on trust, respect and results. We
have the long-term partnerships and track
record to prove it.
Decades of Success
Cohn Development approaches every transaction with the intent to establish long-term relationships with the clients and communities we serve across the country. Our full- service, multi-disciplined team encompasses every aspect of development from strategic market positioning, financial modeling and underwriting to creative design, hands-on project execution and asset management. Our core operating value is to create strategies that produce a benefit to all parties involved. Over the last 30 years, these strategies have proven to deliver impactful results for our tenants, investors, partners and vendors.
- 30+years
Our years of experience have been guided by focused insight and strategic risk management principles.
- 20+Markets
Our work spans multiple industries with a consistent market strategy
- $200Mactive portfolio assets
Holdings across the Southeast, Northeast, Midwest and Southwest
- Small-Bay Industrial
- Flex Commercial
- Adaptive Re-Use
- Storage Facilities
- Multifamily & Student Housing
Leadership
Richard Cohn Sr.
Principal
Richard founded Cohn Development in 1993 and has over 50 years of experience in the construction industry. Through his experience and leadership, he has served clients and the community as a former Chairman of the Columbia Planning Commission and current chairman of the South Carolina ETV Commission. He is also a distinguished recipient of the Palmetto Patriot award recognizing him for service and leadership to the state of South Carolina. Within the company, Richard serves an advisory role and is active in maintaining client and partner relationships. He also oversees Cohn Development's team of property managers.
Harris Cohn
Principal
Driven by a passion for elevating people and organizations and a desire to identify opportunities where others see challenges, Harris possesses a unique combination of practicality and creative vision to deliver mutually beneficial solutions for all parties. He guides our overall investment and asset management strategies, and leads capital and partner sourcing efforts for Cohn Development. A civic-minded leader, Harris serves his community on the City of Columbia’s Planning Commission.
Brian E. Pattison
Principal
Brian brings 25 years of design-build construction and real estate development experience to bear for clients. He oversees financial modeling and underwriting, while also using his experience to direct entitlement, design and construction execution. Brian’s expertise in the development process from project conception to delivery gives assurance that the vision and programmatic needs of projects translate successfully into solutions for our partners and clients.
Shelton W. Haile
Principal
As a licensed attorney, Shelton brings decades of legal and real estate development experience to the team. He oversees site identification and acquisition efforts, and is responsible for Cohn Development's risk management strategies. In addition to facilitating contract and lease negotiations, Shelton also develops and maintains financing and broker relationships. His unique background allows him to think outside the box to create collectively beneficial opportunities for clients and partners.