Jim Fields
Officials of the Raines Group announced that James A. Fields, a member of the management staff since 2022, has been promoted to vice president of Management. This promotion is effective immediately.
His primary responsibilities will involve managing 11 commercial properties, representing more than three million square feet, under contract by the company over the years.
During 2024 The Raines Group is celebrating its 40th year of bringing professional real estate management, leasing and sales services to the entire area. The company was founded in 1984.
In past years the company has concentrated on primarily offering professional advising, consulting and sales services in the commercial real estate market, however The Raines Group will soon be broadening its specialized services to include the residential segment. A further announcement on this will be coming soon.
“Our company has been fortunate to have had many highly qualified, impressive and experienced professionals in leadership roles over the years, and Jim Fields definitely fits that mold,” said William B. Raines, founder and president of The Raines Group. “Jim is a Navy veteran, an established real estate Affiliate Broker in Tennessee and Georgia, and he is also an attorney licensed to practice in Tennessee and Georgia. He has served on the Hamilton County Commission, first as a commissioner, then in the extended roles as both the vice chairman for two terms and as chairman for one term."
Mr. Fields earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee at Martin, and his law degree from Memphis State. He holds memberships in the Chattanooga Bar Association, where he has served as President; and the Tennessee Bar Association and the Georgia Bar Association. He is a proud member of the First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga. He is very active in many veterans’ associations and in the Signal Mountain and Walden civic organizations. Mr. Fields also enjoys membership in both the Free and Accepted Masons and the Scottish Rite. He has been very involved in the Signal Mountain Lions Club serving in various Zone roles, including that of District Governor.
Mr. Raines added, “Throughout his interesting and varied career, Jim has been active in the leadership level of many organizations. We are fortunate to have him in the critical position of vice president of Management. His knowledge of our area will definitely enhance his contributions to our company’s growth. He will definitely add value to all properties under his management control.”
Mr. Fields can be reached at jfields@rainesgroup.com or by calling 875-3600.