Crye-Leike Ooltewah Real Estate Office Announces New Managing Broker, Dan Griess

Crye-Leike, REALTORS®

"I am very excited to be part of a company and a culture of real estate professionals that recognizes the potential that the Ooltewah region represents," said Griess. "Our new office is properly positioned to take advantage of the growth that is occurring in the area."

At the new location, Griess is managing a staff of 17 Chattanooga real estate agents and is actively conducting confidential interviews to bring more sales associates onboard in the Chattanooga real estate market with Crye-Leike. The office can easily accommodate as many as 60 associates.

"My management style is a positive one," said Griess. "I believe that enthusiasm is contagious and in giving back to the industry as well as the community."

About Dan Griess

• He has more than 11 years of real estate experience.
• He transferred his license to Crye-Leike after a long affiliation with Prudential Real Estate.
• Previous to real estate Griess worked in sales and management.
• Realtor designations obtained by Griess include: Graduate REALTOR Institute (GRI), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) and Internet Qualified e-PRO.
• For 2008 he is the President of the CRS/CRB Chapter, serves on the Board of Directors of the Chattanooga Association of Realtors (CAR), as well as the MLS Corp.
• In 2005 Griess served as the President of CAR and in 2007 as the President of the MLS Corp.
• In addition to his involvement in CAR, Griess is a member of the Tennessee Association of Realtors (TAR), currently serving as a state director and is a member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

In 2006 the Chattanooga Association of Realtors named Griess REALTOR of the Year.

Griess lives in Chattanooga with his wife Sharon and two sons, Taylor (11) and Tyler (7). When he's not busy assisting his associates and clients, Griess, an Eagle Scout, enjoys volunteering at the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga as scuba diver.

"Being in the real estate business has allowed me to have both a professional life as well as a personal life," said Griess. "The fact that I have a wife who works a full time job and two boys at home makes our family time together very valuable."

For your real estate needs or personal referrals, please contact Dan Griess at 423-238-5440 or email him at dan.griess@crye-leike.com.