Jacob Crist, MBA, CRE, CCIM

Expertise & Background
Jacob Crist’s professional background spans corporate operations, valuation finance, real estate development, and port authority management. He has 12+ years’ experience in a diverse range of roles, drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts, land use advisory for major economic development projects, and crafting public private partnerships, while also managing revenue-related tasks in the sectors of international shipping, port authority operations, economic development, and portfolio strategy.

All roles incorporate the combined knowledge base of: i) educational foundation in valuation finance; ii) industry background in real estate development; and iii) subject niche of port authority operations.

Jacob graduated with a degree in international business & finance from Auburn University, earned an MBA from LSU, and holds Counselor of Real Estate (CRE) and Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designations.

He completed Appraisal Institute coursework, has been a licensed agent since September 2010, and is part of NAI Latter & Blum’s Corporate Services team.

Education
Graduate: Masters in Business Administration, Louisiana State University
Undergraduate: International Business & Finance, Auburn University

Professional Associations and Designations
Counselors of Real Estate (CRE)
Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)
Appraisal Institute, Principles
Appraisal Institute, Procedures
Appraisal Institute, USPAP current 2024