Experienced leadership dedicated to excellence, service, and innovation.
President | Chief Executive Officer (CEO) | Broker-of-Record | Senior Appraiser
Carter-Hazel & Associates, Incorporated (C-HA) was founded by Horace L. Carter in 2002 after 26 years of honorable service with the United States Navy and Military Sealift Command. While in the Navy, Horace attained the rank of Hospital Corpsman Senior Chief (Surface Warfare Specialist) with the designation of Independent Duty Corpsman (IDC), NEC 8425. He received numerous medals including the Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal. After retiring from active duty, Horace served as a Medical Services Officer with the United States Military Sealift Command with medical responsibility commensurate with those duties of an IDC in the Navy.
Since 2002, Horace has held positions of increasing responsibility including:
GSA Realty Specialist | Project Manager | Contracting Officer
DOJ/FBI Realty Specialist | Project Manager | Contracting Officer
Appointed by the Cherokee County Georgia Grand Jury to a 3-year term as a member of the Board of Equalization
Hearing Officer for property tax dispute cases in Georgia
Today, Horace serves as President, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Broker-of-Record, and Senior Appraiser for C-HA and is ready to provide our clients with tailored, innovative solutions to keep pace with changing mission requirements and citizen demands.
He remains committed to providing clients with tailored, innovative solutions that keep pace with evolving mission requirements and the growing demands of the communities they serve.
We are affiliated with leading industry organizations that uphold the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and real estate service excellence throughout Georgia.
A commitment to innovation and reliability.
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