As Vice President of Client Services at Retail Strategies, Clay leads the company’s Recruitment Services team, ensuring client communities see real results — not just plans on paper. His team develops and executes tailored retail recruitment strategies, working directly with retailers, restaurants, and developers to bring new investment and opportunities to cities across the country.
Over more than a decade with Retail Strategies, Clay has served as a trusted real estate advisor to hundreds of communities nationwide, guiding local leaders through the process of attracting and securing new retail and restaurant development. His expertise and relationships with retailers, developers, and tenant rep brokers have helped communities of all sizes recruit national and regional brands, unlock investment opportunities, and strengthen their local economies.
Clay is known for bridging the gap between public vision and private-sector reality. His deep understanding of market dynamics — paired with his passion for responsible, sustainable growth — allows him to identify retail users that not only succeed financially but also enhance quality of life in the communities they serve.
Outside of work, Clay enjoys spending time with his wife and their three energetic boys. When he’s not on the road meeting with retailers and city leaders, there’s a good chance you’ll find him on the golf course — or chasing the next adventure with his family.
