Claude Merrimon Epps III

Mr. Epps is a resident of Birmingham, Alabama and the Senior Director of Real Estate with The Barber Companies, Inc. In this capacity, he manages over two million square feet of commercial and investment property, including strategic initiatives encompassing property and asset management functions, in addition to leasing, acquisition, disposition, and development/redevelopment of retail, office, and industrial assets.

Prior to joining The Barber Companies, Mr. Epps was an Independent Broker with Lawrence, Arendall & Humphries Real Estate, Inc. with an emphasis in commercial leasing and sales transactions representing purchasers, sellers, investors, landlords, and tenants.

Mr. Epps currently serves on the Board of Directors for The Chapin Company where he serves as the Corporate Secretary and Real Estate Committee Chair. He has served on the Episcopal Place/Episcopal Place Foundation; a Board Member and Advisory Counsel of the Hand-in-Paw Animal Therapy Non-Profit, and a Junior and Senior Warden with St. Mary’s on the Highlands Vestry.

Mr. Epps received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Auburn University.