Kristina Lane
Land Development Director
Joshua Howard
President & Chief Legal Officer
Josh is a seasoned attorney with over two decades of experience providing strategic counsel to businesses and developers across the southeast region. Josh oversees the Contender family of brands, encompassing a diverse portfolio of commercial and residential real estate ventures, as well as development initiatives.
Under his leadership, he has assembled a high-performing team of professionals in management, legal, finance, and real estate. Josh holds a Bachelor's degree from Clemson University and earned his Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from the University of South Carolina School of Law. Prior to his current role, he served as a Partner at Womble Bond Dickinson, LLP and Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, PA. He also held a law clerk position with the Honorable Henry M. Herlong Jr. of the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Josh has consistently demonstrated a commitment to community leadership, maintaining an active presence in both the southeast legal community and the South Carolina business sector.
Kristina has been a part of the Blackstream companies since its inception in 2014 and has played a key role in the company’s growth internally as part of management, and as a tenured commercial broker.
After Blackstream’s affiliation with the national SVN brand, she kickstarted her brokerage focus in retail and restaurant leasing. Her experience has continually grown with great sales success in multiple sectors including land, multi-family, office and retail.
Kristina brings her vast knowledge and experience to Contender to assist clients with their residential and commercial land development projects. A Greenville native, Kristina has found an authentic passion for the growth of the Upstate and appreciates the heart of Greenville’s community.
