Denise Southerland, VP of Operational Excellence
Denise’s career began in the telecom industry as an implementor/trainer and grew into leading teams, overseeing the installation of corporate data services for multiple US regions. She then found her “home” of 20+ years in the AEC industry working at firms such as Colliers, CBRE, and most recently Stewart, an engineering, planning, and design firm in Raleigh.
Joining Bobbitt in 2023, Denise brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the areas of marketing, communications, business operations, project management, and professional leadership. Her passion is finding opportunities for improvement and creating the most efficient strategies to enhance both the client and employee experience.
As a native of Raleigh and Wolfpack alumni, Denise has a passion for seeing the region continue to grow, while maintaining our distinct character. She is a graduate of Leadership Raleigh and has been an active member of TCREW (Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women’s Network) for the past 12 years, currently serving on the Board of Directors.