Team - TRIPP Commercial

Meet our exceptionally talented team.

YOUR POWERFUL PARTNER FOR BUILDINGExcellence with
TRIPP Commercial, LLC.

We are a team of experienced professionals in the Corporate Real Estate Industry dedicated to enhancing the property value of our clients.

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Founder and Managing Partner

Tripp Guin, MBA

tripp@trippcommercial.com
704-904-7469 Direct

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Associate Broker

Sean Hershey

sean@trippcommercial.com
704-778-5416 Direct

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Associate Broker

Kimberly Castro

kimberly@trippcommercial.com
336-420-7522 Direct
984-326-3750 Office

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Associate Broker

Tyler Barker

tyler@trippcommercial.com
704-575-8489 Direct

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James P. Guin III (Tripp)

Tripp Guin is the Principal and Broker in Charge of Tripp Commercial. Mr. Guin’s focus is on tenant representation, brokerage, and Global Corporate Services.

An eight-year member of the Charlotte Region Commercial Board of Realtors Million Dollar Club, Mr. Guin has been listed as one of the Charlotte market’s top Tenant Representation brokers. Mr. Guin has been consistently recognized as a top producer, winning the Gold Award for Production ($10 Million +) in 2006, 2007, 2011, 2012 & 2013. Mr. Guin was recognized by the Business Journal for the prestigious Forty Under 40 award recognizing those who have committed to improve our community through their business endeavors and philanthropy.

Tripp began his real estate brokerage career with the Charlotte office of Trammell Crow Company specializing as a business development broker representing companies with their real estate space requirements. After TCC was acquired by CBRE in 2006, Mr. Guin continued in brokerage until starting Tripp Commercial in 2012.

Sean Hershey

Sean Hershey is an Associate Broker with TRIPP Commercial, LLC. Prior to his time at TRIPP, Sean was getting his Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Entrepreneurship from Samford University. Sean was also a student-athlete at Samford University playing on the varsity football team, while also serving as Vice President of his Fraternity. At TRIPP Commercial, Sean’s primary focus is tenant representation for industrial real estate and Corporate Clients. A Charlotte Native, Sean was born and raised in Queen City and has now dedicated himself to helping his clients fulfill their Real Estate requirements. Sean prides himself on providing exceptional service and knowledge to his clients, in order to meet their needs.

Kimberly Castro

Kimberly Castro is an Associate Broker with TRIPP Commercial, LLC. She is a graduate of East Carolina University and obtained her real estate license in 2004, giving her over 18 years of experience in the industry. A native North Carolinian, Kimberly was born and raised in Greensboro, has lived in Greenville, Charlotte, and currently resides in Raleigh, giving her a vast knowledge of the different demands across the state.

Kimberly got her start curating land for Landmark Development Partners in Charlotte, having worked with many companies including Budget Self Storage and John Wieland Homes. With experience in all of the commercial product sectors including, land, office, industrial, and flex, she has a proven track record of delivering results aligned with her clients’ strategic objectives.

She is passionate about helping companies find a perfect match for their needs and focuses specifically on tenant/end-user representation for corporate clients.

Kimberly is a member of the National Association of Realtors and the Triangle Commercial Association of Realtors.

Tyler Barker

Tyler Barker is a commercial real estate broker with more than a decade of experience serving businesses and investors throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States. He began his commercial real estate career in 2015 and specializes in tenant representation, with a focus on office and retail leasing.

Tyler helps clients identify and evaluate properties, negotiate favorable lease terms, and navigate transactions from initial search through execution. He also has experience with acquisitions, investments, and development-related transactions, representing clients ranging from local businesses to large corporate users.

He is a licensed real estate broker in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Maryland. Tyler attended Bloomsburg University and pursued graduate studies at the University of Baltimore and Johns Hopkins University. With a particular focus on the Carolinas, he provides clients with objective advice, market knowledge, and hands-on representation throughout the real estate process.