Chip Brinkman

Chip Brinkman is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in commercial real estate. Currently serving as Market Manager at Great Southern Bank since June 2022, Chip leads the Charlotte Metro commercial real estate team, focusing on loan originations and relationship management. Prior to this role, Chip spent a decade at Wells Fargo, holding various positions including Vice President in Commercial Real Estate Capital Markets, where responsibilities included originating substantial commercial mortgages across multiple states and managing complex loan processes. Additional experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Edward Jones, demonstrating expertise in trading, client management, and financial analysis. Chip holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from Wake Forest University and an MBA in Finance from Queens University of Charlotte.