Brian Thornton

Chief Development Officer (cdo) at Accelerated Brands

Brian Thornton has extensive experience in various leadership roles within the real estate and development industry. Brian currently holds the position of Chief Development Officer (CDO) at Accelerated Brands. Before that, they served as a Partner at Axis IOS, a real estate investment platform specializing in Industrial Outdoor Storage (IOS) in the US.

Prior to that, Brian held multiple positions at ModWash, including Chief Development Officer (CDO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO). During their tenure, they played a critical role in the company's growth and expansion, overseeing the development and construction of numerous car wash locations.

Before joining ModWash, Brian spent several years at RaceTrac, where they held various roles, including Vice President of Real Estate, Engineering, Construction, and Special Projects. Brian was responsible for driving the company's growth and overseeing strategic initiatives in real estate development and construction.

Brian began their career at Cross Development, a commercial real estate development company, where they specialized in real estate acquisitions and site selection for national retailers.

Overall, Brian Thornton brings a wealth of experience in real estate development, strategic planning, team leadership, and driving growth within the industry.

Brian Thornton obtained a BBA in Real Estate from the University of Georgia - Terry College of Business, where they studied from 2001 to 2003. Prior to that, they attended Kennesaw State University from 1999 to 2001. Additionally, Brian holds a certification as a Certified Commercial Investment Manager by the CCIM Institute. No specific information is available regarding the year and month they acquired this certification.

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  • Chief Development Officer (cdo)

    December, 2023 - present