As senior vice president of asset managment, Mr. Dawson is responsible for management of the firm’s owned or sponsored assets, which total more than 1.7 million square feet and an estimated value of more than $460 million. His specific responsibilities include oversight of the assets’ leasing and marketing strategy, investor and lender liaison, capital planning and budgeting, and overall asset performance. Ryan’s experience includes leasing, disposition of properties (single & portfolio), debt structuring as well as complex resolution to various situations involving landlords, tenants & lenders. He is a licensed real estate broker by the NC Real Estate Commission.

Prior to joining Flagship Healthcare Properties in 2014, Ryan worked as the corporate property manager for Driven Brands, a consolidated franchise holding company with more than 1,500 automotive service centers nationwide. There, his portfolio consisted of Class A office, industrial, and more than 180 free-standing retail sites.

A native of Columbia, Maryland, Ryan has lived in Charlotte, NC since 2001. In addition to spending time with his wife and seven children, who keep him busy with their various sporting and musical interests, Ryan enjoys traveling, exercise and being involved in his local church.