Charles Blankinship
Vice President Business DevelopmentCharles brings over two decades of business development experience, with a career rooted in building long-term, trust-based relationships across the Carolinas and the Southeast.
Throughout his career, Charles has specialized in supporting a wide range of project types, including multifamily, mixed-use, medical, education, commercial, industrial, and HUD-insured developments. His strength lies in the preconstruction process, where he works closely with owners, developers, architects, and engineers to evaluate constructibility, explore alternatives, and maintain budget alignment from concept through completion, all with no surprises along the way.
Prior to joining CF Evans Construction, Charles spent 18 years with Samet Corporation, where he led market development efforts and played a key role in expanding client relationships and project opportunities across multiple sectors. Earlier roles include leadership positions with Matthews Construction, Miller Building Corporation, and FN Thompson/BE&K, where he helped establish and grow regional market presence through strategic relationship building.
Charles holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Economics and Banking from Appalachian State University and is Procore Certified in Project Management Core Tools. He is passionate about team-oriented collaboration and partnering with clients to deliver thoughtful, well-executed projects that create lasting value.