Everest Commercial Group

About the Firm

Leadership grounded in the Carolinas.

Everest is led by two Raleigh natives with a combined foundation in finance, development, and the transactional discipline that defines institutional brokerage.

Leadership

Principals

Faysal Merhi, MRED

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Faysal Merhi, MRED

Managing Partner · Principal

As a Raleigh-based commercial broker, Faysal Merhi specializes in land acquisition, development feasibility, and seller negotiations for builders and investors. He holds a bachelor's degree in accounting and a master's degree in commercial real estate development. Combining a strong financial background with industry expertise, Faysal provides strategic guidance to clients by identifying opportunities, mitigating risks, and structuring transactions that support successful development projects.

Owen Drugan

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Owen Drugan

Managing Partner · Principal

Raised in Raleigh, Owen Drugan is a driven, detailed, and passionate commercial broker. A graduate from North Carolina State University, Owen holds a bachelor's degree in business administration. Owen utilizes his background in accounting and marketing alongside industry experience, to assist buyers, sellers, and tenants with investment sales and leasing. Owen is well-versed in sourcing, analyzing, negotiating and marketing properties across the multifamily, industrial, and retail asset classes.

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