Ackerman & Co. prides itself on having some of the most reputable, hard-at-work brokers in the business. Today we’re checking in with Ben Campbell and Troy Morris. They are two of our newest (and youngest) brokers and they seem to have a lot more in common:
- both have successful uncles in the business
- both have dreams of developing and revitalizing the part of Atlanta in which they grew up
- both enjoy shooting hoops
For Ben, family was one of the biggest influences in his decision to go into commercial real estate. His uncle, Tom Kirbo, is President of SK Commercial Real Estate and his cousin, Shea Campbell, is an Associate with CBRE’s Multi-Housing Private Client Group. Seeing their success, the long-time Cabbagetown resident, struck out, determined to make a name for himself.
Ben joined Ackerman because of its stellar team of land brokers, namely John Speros and Larry Wood. “I’ve only been here a couple of months and have learned so much already,” he says. When asked what he felt was most rewarding so far, Ben tells us “I’m loving meeting new people, learning about the art of the deal and pitching to potential clients.” The budding developer is looking forward to changing communities and improving the lives of the people in those communities, and making his mother proud in the process.
Equally committed to improving his community, Troy Morris dreams of redeveloping East Point, where he grew up. This self-motivator believes perseverance and consistency will be key to his success. Troy’s interest in commercial real estate started early; his family has owned and managed Glenn-Mor, the first African-American nursing home in Thomasville, Georgia since 1969. He spent many summers marketing the property to increase vacancy and of course, did his share of maintenance work.
At Ackerman, Troy focuses on tenant rep. “I’m currently working with an Atlanta non-profit group and helping a major fast food restaurant chain with their retail needs.” Since joining the company six months ago, Troy facilitated a deal to move a Nationwide Insurance branch to a new space in Peachtree Hills.
FUN FACTS:
- The basketball enthusiasts are planning a one-on-one challenge at Candler Park in July
- Troy, a huge soccer fan, is gearing up for the 2014 FIFA World Cup (Go Team USA!)
- Ben, a.k.a. the outdoors guy, enjoys fishing
Ben and Troy are just two examples of young, ambitious brokers at Ackerman. We are proud to offer an environment where commercial real estate brokers can grow and prosper. If you’re interested in joining our team, check our Careers page periodically for openings.