Aubrey Parsley is the Managing Director of Public-Private Partnerships for Cape Fear Development. With extensive experience overseeing public-private partnerships, municipal real estate functions, and capital projects within the public sector, he is integral to leading the firm’s efforts on regional public-private development initiatives.

Prior to joining Cape Fear Development, Aubrey most recently served as the Director of Economic Development for the City of Wilmington. During his six-year tenure with the City of Wilmington, Aubrey played a leading role in negotiating the city’s acquisition of Skyline Center, facilitated numerous affordable housing projects, and successfully led the redevelopment of 1110 Castle Street, a city-owned site which lay dormant for two decades prior to his leadership. Aubrey also managed the disposition of more than $11 million in city-owned property, and facilitated more than 20 leases which generated $16 million in committed revenue to the city and resulted in three corporate recruitments bringing quality jobs and investments into Wilmington’s economy.

A native of Miami, Florida, Aubrey holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Florida and a Master’s Degree in Systems Engineering from the University of Virginia. He is a registered Professional Engineer in North Carolina and Virginia. He resides in Wilmington with his wife, Dory, and two children.