CF Evans Construction, one of the Southeast’s leading multifamily general contractors, announced the appointment of Charles Blankinship as vice president of business development.
In his new role, Blankinship will lead the company’s business development strategy, focusing on cultivating client relationships, identifying new opportunities, and supporting continued growth across CF Evans’ multifamily and mixed-use construction portfolio throughout the Southeast.
Blankinship brings more than 20 years of experience in construction-related business development, with a career centered on relationship-building, preconstruction support, and strategic pursuit of projects across multifamily, commercial, industrial, mixed-use, and education sectors.
Prior to joining CF Evans Construction, Blankinship spent more than 18 years at Samet Corporation, where he served as market development manager and played a key role in expanding client relationships and advancing new construction opportunities. Earlier in his career, he held director-level business development roles at Matthews Construction, FN Thompson/BE&K, and Miller Building Corp., working closely with developers, architects, engineers, and brokers to support complex project across multiple markets.
“Charles brings a depth of experience and a relationship-driven approach that aligns seamlessly with our culture and long-term growth strategy,” said David Summers, President of CF Evans Construction. “His industry knowledge, trusted relationships, and people-first mindset will be instrumental as we continue expanding our multifamily platform and strengthening partnerships across the Southeast.”
Blankinship earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus in economics and banking from Appalachian State University. He is actively involved with industry organizations, including the Urban Land Institute (ULI), NAIOP, and the North Carolina Economic Development Association, and has also volunteered with the YMCA of Greater Charlotte for more than 29 years, including serving on the Board of Managers for the Brace Family Y and supporting the Y Readers literacy program.
“I’m excited to join CF Evans Construction at a time of continued momentum for the company,” Blankinship said. “CF Evans has built a strong reputation for quality, integrity, and collaboration, and I look forward to supporting the team as we grow relationships and deliver impactful projects throughout the region.”
Headquartered in Orangeburg, South Carolina, with offices in Charleston and Greenville, CF Evans Construction has completed more than $3.2 billion in projects and delivered 23,000 units across the Southeast. The company is widely recognized for its multifamily expertise and people-first culture, earning placement on SC Biz News’ Best Places to Work in South Carolina list for 17 consecutive years, including a No. 3 statewide ranking in 2025. Nationally recognized, CF Evans ranked No. 364 on Engineering News-Record’s 2025 Top 400 Contractors list and No. 73 on ENR’s 2025 Top 100 Green Contractors list, reflecting the firm’s commitment to sustainable, high-performance construction that delivers long-term value for clients and communities.
