Our guest today is Eric Corliss.
Eric Corliss is the fifth-generation steward of Corliss Management Group (CMG), a private real estate development and investment firm with deep roots in Washington State. Alongside his brother Steve, Eric has guided CMG’s evolution from its historic foundations in aggregates and sand and gravel into a contemporary enterprise emphasizing long-term real estate value, private lending, and strategic land development. Building upon the family’s existing foundation of over 2,000 acres across Pierce and King Counties, Eric has focused on enhancing operations, expanding the firm’s impact, and thoughtfully developing assets such as the 1,300-acre Sunrise master-planned community, along with multifamily, self-storage, commercial, and industrial properties.
Eric combines hands-on operational expertise in finance, construction, and private lending with a deep commitment to multi-generational stewardship. His approach merges practical execution with visionary planning, fostering sustainable growth for the family enterprise. Additionally, Eric serves as Co-Principal of 1892 Capital Partners, CMG’s private lending arm, aligning flexible capital solutions with seasoned real estate professionals. Beyond his professional responsibilities, Eric is dedicated to his role as a husband and father of three daughters. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoys trail running and mountain biking with his family.
In this episode of Family Business Today, you will learn:
The ways to carry the weight of legacy, while still moving forward and evolving
His experience with succession and what he would do differently
How he and his brother share leadership of their family business
How stewardship and succession planning are linked
The myths surrounding being a fifth-generation business and the importance of communication and family culture
And more…
To learn more about Eric and Corliss Management Group visit https://www.corlissco.com/.
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