Chad Thrasher

Chad is an entrepreneur and business enthusiast who specializes in driving operational efficiencies and organizational alignment; building and mentoring teams; and managing large-account relationships. He has been recognized locally (Atlanta Business Chronicle Pacesetter Awards) and nationally (HUB Top 20) for his work to drive company growth. 

A strong entrepreneur with a creative spirit, Chad has played an instrumental role in the acquisition of several businesses and has managed and sold two service businesses including the award-winning marketing agency My Friend’s Nephew. In addition, he has 20 years of practical Real Estate experience in acquisitions, builder/developer relations, property management, and residential sales, wholesaling, and construction. Today he serves as COO for LMS, an integrated real estate investment, development and construction company which manages a portfolio of multifamily communities and develops and builds build-to-rent communities across the southeast. 

Chad, his wife, and 3 kids live north of Atlanta where he’s served on the non-profit boards for Atlanta Navigators, Downline Ministries, and Fellowship Christian School.  He is a Lead Mentor for North Atlanta Venture Mentoring Service (NAV) through the Cherokee County Office of Economic Development where he mentors start-ups toward success. 

Chad enjoys staying active, traveling, coaching basketball, and spending any available moment with his wife and kids.

Favorite Hobby: Attending sports activities/games of my 3 kids

Favorite Sports Team: Auburn University Tigers

Favorite Music Artist: Band of Horses 

Skill set: Business Development, Marketing/Advertising, Sales, Pricing/Reimbursement, General Management, Startups, Product Development, Procurement, Supply Chain/Logistics, Human Resources/Talent Development