Chris Burell Joins Engel & Völkers Atlanta as Chief Growth Officer

Engel & Völkers Atlanta has hired Christopher Burell, general sales manager of COMPASS Greater Atlanta, as chief growth officer.

Burell also serves as president-elect of the Atlanta REALTORS® Association 2024, state director of the Georgia Association of REALTORS® and a member of the Land Use Committee and director of the National Association of REALTORS®.

Prior to joining COMPASS, Burell served as Managing Broker and Director of Training at Ansley Real Estate and Senior Vice President and Managing Broker of the Intown office of Harry Norman, REALTORS®.

In her new role, Burell will work closely with founder and CEO Christa Huffstickler and will be responsible for running the business, building the team and brand, agent growth and overall direction company offices.

“Burell’s commitment to excellence has followed him throughout his career with several prestigious firms, having provided exemplary mentorship and guidance to several Atlanta brokerages,” Huffstickler said in a Press release. “He exemplifies the collaboration-centric corporate culture we cultivate at Engel & Völkers and will be an extraordinary addition to our business and a key enabler of our future growth.” »

“My personal motto has always been to live your life according to your own plans and make it on your own terms, an attitude I bring to every step aimed at empowering individuals to take control of their destiny, bringing clarity and accountability to their lives and work,” Burell said. “By joining Engel & Völkers Atlanta, I bring my expertise to a firm that understands the value and importance of cultivating genuine relationships internally and with clients.

Burell’s hiring as chief growth officer follows other recent expansion moves at Engel & Völkers, including the acquisition of AtHome & Co. and Davis & Hawbaker.