Overview
Rayanne Charles, CPA, is the Director of Finance for Foundry Commercial’s Development and Investments platform. She is also a Partner at Foundry Commercial, one of the youngest to hold the esteemed designation when she was named to the position in 2023. Following years of experience in the construction and development sector, she joined Foundry in 2016 and, since that time, has managed and closed more than $4B in development for the company, overseeing every acquisition for the firm’s robust development platform as well as the day-to-day operations through disposition.
Before Foundry, Rayanne was the premier Controller for a family office group based in central Florida. During that time, she launched and oversaw several ventures; at the center of that portfolio was Vision Hospitality Construction (VHC), a $125MM+ company specializing in construction for the hospitality industry in Florida, New Jersey, and Illinois. Rayanne holds her general contractor license and was the qualifier for Vision Hospitality Construction. She helped VHC become incorporated and oversaw all processes from inception to closure, including leadership support, business development, and financial oversight.
Rayanne is not just a leader within Foundry; she also gives selflessly to the local community whenever possible. She is the current co-chair for ULI Central Florida’s Redi program, a 16-week real estate development training and mentorship program intended to increase the number of women and people of color in real estate. She has served as a mock interviewer for Elevation Scholars, a program that provides high-need, high-achieving students the information and support necessary to secure admissions and graduation from college. Usually, once a month, she can be found helping to stock a local food bank and distributing food to those who need it. She also engages in mentorship opportunities with her alma mater, the University of Central Florida, in their Real Estate School. In 2023, Rayanne was recognized by Globe St. Real Estate Forum as a ‘50 under 40’ top young professional in the commercial real estate industry.
Community Involvement
- Treasurer, ULI Central Florida
- Member, Real Estate Executive Council
- Former Member National Association of Black Accountants
Education
- B.S. Accounting, University of Central Florida
- M.B.A. Accounting, Louisiana State University