James Chickini

James Chickini is an accomplished real estate professional with extensive experience in the industry. Currently serving as VP of Real Estate Development & Construction and Vice President of Real Estate at La-Z-Boy Incorporated since January 2016, Chickini has previously held key leadership positions such as Vice President of Real Estate Leasing & Development at Giant Eagle and Director of Real Estate at Sonic Drive-In. Earlier in the career, Chickini was President of NewPointe Realty, Inc. and a Real Estate Representative at McDonald's Corporation, also gaining experience as a Site Investigator at 84 Lumber. Academic credentials include a Master of Business Administration from the University of Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School of Business and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration & Psychology from Washington & Jefferson College.