“Always be brutally honest with and about yourself, understanding that perception is reality and that others’ perceptions of you form your true reality.” This is Mike Ortlip’s sage leadership advice.

Mike is the Senior Vice President and head of Charlotte Production for Grandbridge Real Estate Capital and is the ULI Charlotte Sponsorship Chair from New Jersey. After his active leadership as the ULI Membership Chair, Mike stepped in to lead the sponsorship committee and has reevaluated and promoted the annual sponsorship program, almost doubling its growth over the last year. This growth has allowed ULI Charlotte to expand its mission and programming.

Mike enjoys working on great teams and is an energetic and competitive leader. He loves to vacation in Steamboat Springs, recently read “The Maze Runner” trilogy, skis, practices yoga and plays a little golf. Anyone that has worked with Mike knows he is competitive, humble and honest, and adores his wife and two sons. He believes “ULI’s premise is central to the responsible executive of our entire industry. The opportunity to interact with and learn from thought leaders, engaged as a result of this premise, is fabulous.”