We are developers, construction managers, property managers and asset managers. We often work in partnership with government. And we continuously work to improve our properties.

Alex Turley  | CEO

Alex Turley began his real estate career at CBRE Memphis, where he managed the company’s retail division across a four-state region. He joined HTC in 2014 and, five years later, was promoted to president, heading up the company’s executive management team. He was named CEO in February 2021. A Memphis native with deep roots in the community, Alex has also lived in Chicago and Washington, DC. His father Calvin always worked downtown—and, as Henry’s nephew, Alex watched and listened as HTC changed the downtown landscape. He has an understanding of the vision on which HTC is built and, as CEO, is responsible for ensuring that the company continues to execute its mission and that vision.

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Henry Turley | Founder

Henry Turley founded the company in 1977. He went on to invest a great deal of time, thought, energy and money into urban redevelopment. His work—and that of the company—can be seen in Memphis’ South End, Harbor Town and Uptown communities, and in Healthy Community in Jackson, TN. He is known for thinking beyond his property lines, and for maintaining deep and productive connections with diverse groups of people. Over the past 40+ years, he has spearheaded collaborative—and transformative—works of urban revitalization in Memphis and Jackson. Today, he is focused primarily on uncovering new opportunities, and finding new ways to build community and improve neighborhoods.

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Michelle Risher  | COO

Michelle Risher oversees operations across our property management portfolio including marketing, revenue, and recruiting. She also spearheads lease-ups for all newly constructed communities and works closely with the property-leasing and marketing teams to build relationships with our tenants and local communities. Michelle joined HTC in 2013 and formerly served as District Manager at ALDI, Inc. overseeing a multi-million-dollar sales portfolio and business operations for five retail stores. She is a member of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM).

Kevin Clarkson  | Chief Construction & Facilities Officer

Kevin Clarkson manages all construction projects and capital improvements across HTC’s portfolio of residential, retail, and office properties. Prior to joining HTC in April 2021, Kevin was employed with CBRE for 32 years where he led both the asset and project management divisions of the company. His decades-long experience and commitment to excellence help our managed assets reach their full potential.

Brian Boone  | CFO

Brian Boone joined the Henry Turley Company in March of 2022 as Chief Financial Officer. He not only oversees the financial, accounting, reporting, and insurance areas of the company, but as a key member of the development team, he also arranges and manages all aspects of debt and equity structures for new projects. Brian has previously served as CFO of Somerset Apartment Management (now Sandhurst), Corporate Controller of EnSafe, and Audit Supervisor of Thompson Dunavant (now CBIZ MHM).  A lifelong Memphian, he holds a B.A. in Business Administration and M.S. in Accounting from Rhodes College, and is a Certified Public Accountant in Tennessee.

Lori Gabbard  | Director of Property Management

Lori Gabbard leads day-to-day operations and collaboration across HTC’s residential portfolio. A Memphis native, she started her career in Real Estate in 2004 before pivoting to Property Management in 2011. Lori leverages 15+ years of leadership experience and industry knowledge to build strong, adaptable teams. Her commitment to excellence helps us achieve our mission and vision in a competitive market.

Gary Smith | Director of Maintenance

Gary Smith leads our property maintenance teams with a drive to be best in class. With over 17 years of service at HTC, Gary provides an experienced perspective on commercial and residential property operations, standards, and customer service. His dedication to collaboration and professional development inspires all of us to work with our mission and core values in constant focus.

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