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QuestCDC Board of Directors

Commitment & Collaboration

Board Chair

Marcus Billie

Transwestern | Transaction Manager

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Marcus Billie manages real estate activities for a national account of over 1 million square feet across 279 locations in the U.S., overseeing lease negotiations, market analysis, and team coordination. He has experience in commercial real estate, law, banking, and insurance. Marcus holds a Juris Doctor from Florida State University College of Law and a BBA from the University of South Carolina Aiken.

Board Treasurer

Eddie Bradford Jr.

Frazier & Deeter LLC | Partner

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Eddie Bradford, Jr. provides strategic financial and consulting services across multiple industries. He serves as Board Treasurer for QuestCDC, supporting its mission of socially equitable housing with his expertise in finance and governance.

Secretary

Chris Gilmore

Townsend & Lockett LLC | Partner, Attorney

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Chris Gilmore specializes in corporate and financial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance. He is President of the Emerging 100 of Atlanta and participates in several professional and community organizations.

Board Member

Greg Boler

Founder, Managing Partner for KMT Partners

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Greg Boler focuses on industrial and logistics development, overseeing projects valued at $2 billion across 15 million square feet. He is active in NAIOP Georgia, QuestCDC, and mentorship programs. Greg holds an MS in Commercial Real Estate from Georgia State University and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Florida A&M University.

Board Member

Maranie Brown

Blackrock | VP, Data Product Delivery

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Maranie Brown leads data strategies that enhance performance and client impact at BlackRock. She is committed to strengthening communities and advancing equitable access to housing and economic opportunity through her work with QuestCDC.

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Board Member

Dr. Jessica L. Hare

St. Bonaventure / Kennesaw St. / Cappella U

MSW Practicum Director, Assistant Professor

Doctoral Chair

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Dr. Jessica Hare is an educator and social work leader, mentoring future social workers and advancing equity through advocacy. She serves as Region VII Director of the National Association of Social Workers and holds leadership roles in multiple social justice organizations. Dr. Hare earned her DSW from USC, MSW from University of South Carolina, and BSW from Winthrop University.

Board Member

Erin Harris

Delta Airlines Inc.  | Senior Corporate Counsel

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Erin Harris provides legal guidance on corporate governance, contracts, and regulatory compliance at Delta Air Lines. She is actively involved in initiatives that promote equity and access within corporate and civic spaces.

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Board Member

Bob Moffat

Consumer Durables & Home Improvement

Business Leader

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Bob Moffat brings over 20 years of leadership experience in consumer durables and home improvement, including serving as VP of Merchandising at the Home Depot. He applies his expertise in leadership to QuestCDC.

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Board Member

Kyle Smith

Abide Capital Group | Managing Partner

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Kyle Smith leads investment strategies and business development initiatives at ABIDE Capital Group. He is dedicated to community engagement and supporting initiatives that promote economic development and equitable opportunities.

 

Leadership Team

Leading Our Mission Forward

"Our team blends private and public sector expertise into a collective strategy for tackling complex challenges."
 
– Leonard L. Adams, Jr. - Founder | Chief Executive Officer

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