Meet our Leadership
CEO
Rick Davidson
Rick is most comfortable clipped in with a rope team headed to the summit of a high-altitude glaciated peak. It’s not about the adrenaline rush, in fact quite the opposite. Alpine mountaineering is about the physical and mental challenge of the climb. Team is everything when it matters most, and every team member understands the commitment and their contribution in getting to the summit. One wins and all win!
Having a clear understanding of the objective and aligning the team behind that objective is critical in moving an organization forward. Whether it’s a company-wide initiative or a single client objective, unity of the team is paramount.
As the former Global CEO of Century 21 Real Estate, Rick led an organization of 8,000 offices and 125,000 sales professionals across 80 countries. He was previously the President and Chief Operating Officer for Coldwell Banker Commercial and Coldwell Banker Real Estate, both multi-national corporations. Galvanizing an organization around a single vision is no small task. Clear, concise, and consistent communication at every level of the organization is necessary, and every team member must understand the critical nature of their involvement.
Doing good and always doing “what’s right” are values to live by. Rick led Easterseals, a $2B+ charitable organization focused on people with disabilities, as their national Chairman and board member for over 8 years. Whether he’s helping determine strategy, raising funds or directly involved in mentoring individual kids through Big Brothers Big Sisters, his passion is to give back through community-based organizations.
With a bachelor’s in business and a Doctorate of Humane Letters from National Louis University, he understands the importance of higher education. Rick lives in Utah with his wife Tina and their faithful Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Cabot. You will find them hiking in the mountains, on a trout stream with a fly rod, or riding the winding back roads on their motorcycle. Outdoor life is good!
COO
Eric Flohr
Eric Flohr is the Chief Operating Officer at Cairn Real Estate Holdings where he is responsible for both shaping strategy and ensuring the delivery of results. He works closely with the leadership team to develop the company’s M&A and ancillary service strategy, key stakeholders to help refine operations through data and technology, and operating companies to maximize performance. His collaborative approach and customer first mindset will effectively drive change across the organization.
Eric is at his best when his feet are on the move. He is an avid hiker and runner as well as world traveler. Whether it is hiking through the Scottish Highlands, taking in a sweeping vista from the Altiplano in South America, a camel ride in the Empty Quarter, or exploring a national park, Eric is always open to learning and new experiences. This applies to his career as well as his personal life. Much of Eric’s professional life has been helping companies to grow by introducing new products and services or via M&A activity.
Prior to joining Cairn, Eric was a General Manager at Berkadia Commercial Mortgage. Eric’s time at Berkadia was spent overseeing the company’s strategic planning, digital transformation, and proptech engagement efforts. Among his many accomplishments were launching a start-up accelerator, driving tighter collaboration between the Investment Sales and Mortgage Banking businesses, as well as overhauling the marketing process. These experiences taught him the importance of clear communication, collaboration, and customer engagement during change management. He has been on numerous industry innovation groups and is a sought-after speaker on proptech and the multifamily industry.
Prior to his time with Berkadia, he was a project manager at Blumberg Grain and a management consultant for Deloitte Consulting helping clients solve growth related challenges. Eric has an MBA with honors from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley and an undergraduate degree in Finance from Penn State University.
Most of his fall Saturday afternoons are spent cheering on the Nittany Lions. We Are…PennState!
Chief of Staff
Philip Kim
Cairn Real Estate Holding announced Philip Kim as Chief of Staff. As Chief of Staff, Kim will work closely with the Cairn Leadership team as well as the leaders of its various operating companies to drive effective communication, coordination, and collaboration.
Prior to joining Cairn, Philip was active as a residential real estate agent in Atlanta closings numerous transactions as a licensed REALTOR®.
Before entering the real estate industry, Philip held a variety of leadership roles with a large faith-based organization in New York. Earlier in his career Philip spent six years working for Merrill Lynch as a Senior Systems Analyst.
Philip is based in Atlanta where he lives with his wife, Caroline, and two children, Christopher and Audrey.
Controller and Vice President of Finance
Alejandro Franco
Alejandro Franco is the Controller and Vice President of Finance at Cairn Real Estate Holdings, specializing in strategic accounting, financial management, forecasting, and mergers and acquisitions. Before joining Cairn, Alejandro held a similar role at the subsidiary company, JPAR Real Estate, where he consistently exceeded expectations and focused on improving departmental workflows. His leadership resulted in significant gains in efficiency and operational processes.
As a second-generation Hispanic, Alejandro understands the challenges of education and opportunity within the Hispanic community. He is committed to driving progress and expanding opportunities. Alejandro is also actively involved in NAHREP, having served on the Regional Corporate Board of Governors and as a Board Director for the Plano/Garland chapter, where he promotes Hispanic homeownership and elevates industry leaders nationwide.
In his spare time, Alejandro enjoys spending time with his dog, Rocky, and watching the Dallas Cowboys every Sunday.
"Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win."