Mark Parkman understands each element of content creation and how to keep projects on track. He came to BlueStar Studios from the International Olympic Committee (IOC), where he was the creative architect of its global content strategy and earned two Emmy Awards. He also oversaw broadcast operations for 12 Olympic Games, including facility construction and management, and launched the organization’s original content initiative through its direct-to-consumer streaming service.

Cedric creates, coordinates and implements strategies for locating suitable sites based on the clients’ needs and objectives. He is in charge of analyzing and negotiating all terms and conditions related to proposals, LOIs, and RFPs. He also manages new business development strategy formulation and implementation.

Cedric began his career with Bank of America serving as a small business and commercial banker. While there, he implemented many effective sales strategies for target markets to meet company objectives. He served as the operations manager for Clearsight Funding, a Charlotte-based private funding company. His accountabilities included educating companies on available lending programs and market investment solutions. He later served as a sales representative with Konica Minolta Business Solutions where he earned recognitions such as top producer in sales and business development. These skills along with several others gained during his time in the finance and sales industry helped propel Cedric to being a leader within T. Dallas Smith & Company. Cedric’s client list includes Georgia’s Own Credit Union, FedEx, AT&T and JP Morgan Chase. He is a graduate of Georgia State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Real Estate and Finance.

Being actively engaged in local civic and business community initiatives is a passion for Cedric. His affiliations include Association of Real Estate Alumni at Georgia State University-Past President, Empire Board of Realtist-Treasurer and Aerotropolis Airport Alliance – Executive Board Member. Additionally, he is part of the LEAD Atlanta 2019 class. Cedric was recognized as the Empire Board of Realtists Salesperson of the Year (2017). He is a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM).

David uniquely brings both technical engineering and

business skill sets to deliver strategic real estate solutions.

As a senior vice president for Carter’s development team, David leads the development

efforts for off-campus private student housing projects. His background and experience

with both institutional and private owners for multi-family development projects makes

him an ideal candidate to manage this initiative. David has experience managing almost

$1 billion worth of complex project portfolios balancing their various risks, exposures and

opportunities to maximize value. During his time at Carter, David has worked on student

housing projects totaling nearly 3,500 beds valued at approximately $255 million. He

continues to achieve meaningful results through his ability to develop new insights and

create lasting relationships.

David’s clients benefit from his industry knowledge and hands-on project experience

gained working both on- and off-campus. His responsibilities have included: financial,

as well as market feasibility studies and analyses; due diligence research; project

management through design, construction and turnover; sales and marketing oversight;

and sustainability analysis.

Nellie Shipley Sullivan is a real estate attorney in Holland & Knight's Atlanta and Charlotte offices. Ms. Sullivan's practice ranges among a broad variety of transactions involving commercial real estate.

With more than 25 years of practicing law, Ms. Sullivan leads teams in complex projects, including corporate expansions and relocations, various financing structures, and acquisitions and divestitures of company product lines. She also assists with economic development programs. In addition, Ms. Sullivan has deep experience with developer projects, including housing (single-family and multifamily), mixed-use, assisted living, office parks, industrial parks and malls. She also helps real estate investors with their acquisitions and sales.

Prior to joining Holland & Knight, Ms. Sullivan was a partner at a transnational law firm in its Atlanta and Raleigh, North Carolina, offices.

Steve Berman developed his first office building in 1988 and founded OA Development in 1993. Steve has since led OA to develop and acquire more than three million square feet of industrial and office space, becoming a market leader in the commercial real estate industry; working with tenants such as: Coca Cola, General Dynamics, ADP, Bank of America, Porsche, Lonza, Sumitomo and Toys R Us. OA Development has been active in Georgia, Ohio, Florida and North Carolina.

Steve engages a wide range of issues in publications including The Atlanta Business Chronicle, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, The Forward and The Atlanta Jewish Times. He is a graduate of the Wexner Heritage Program and is an active community leader. Steve has served as President of the Greenfield Hebrew Academy, The Jewish Vocational Service (now Jewish Family and Career Service), and he is a co-founder and Past President of The Weber School. He serves on the Founding National Board of Young Judaea.

Steve earned his BA in Political Science from Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. He resides in Atlanta with his wife. Steve enjoys biking and running.

Mr. Jones is responsible for the sourcing, acquisition, development, and disposition of industrial real estate investments for the firm. In doing so, he networks in the real estate community to source new investment opportunities and conducts financial and market analysis to evaluate new investment opportunities.

Prior to joining Robinson Weeks Partners, Mr. Jones was an Associate Director for the Rockefeller Group where he was responsible for the sourcing of industrial development investments throughout the Southeast Region. Prior thereto, he was a Manager for Ernst & Young’s Transaction Real Estate consulting practice.

Mr. Jones holds a BS in Construction Science and Management and a MS in Real Estate Development from Clemson University. He is a licensed broker in the state of Georgia and holds the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation.

Mr. Jones is a national forum member and active with the Georgia Chapter of the National Association of Industrial and Office Parks (NAIOP). He is also active with the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR).

Mr. Tumlin became one of the founding members in Bryant Commercial Real Estate partners in 2005 and subsequently merged with Lee & Associates in 2010 to better serve his clients’ needs with project marketing, tenant-representation, land assemblage, consulting, development, and management services, on both a local and national level.

Mr. Tumlin was awarded the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation. The CCIM designation is awarded to professionals who have completed 240 hours of graduate level courses in financial analysis, commercial brokerage, market analysis, tax planning, managing and marketing troubled assets, decision analysis, and negotiations. Additionally, Mr. Tumlin received the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) designation. The SIOR designation represents achievement of a high level of consistent production in transaction experience in project marketing and tenant representation. Mr. Tumlin has a sound knowledge of industrial property and land markets throughout the metropolitan Atlanta area and the State of Georgia. Mr. Tumlin has over 33 years of tenant representation, project marketing and build-to-suit experience. He has been named exclusive representative for commercial and industrial properties with a value of over $850 million. During the same period he has closed numerous transactions with a total value in excess of $750 million.

A native of Albany, GA, Shannon W. James Sr. received a full Men’s Basketball scholarship to Valdosta State University. While in undergrad, he became Polemarch of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc and active member in Students In Free Enterprise. He would obtain his Bachelor of Business Administration in both Management & Marketing in 2004. Immediately post undergrad, he would begin his 15yr career in

banking starting as a part-time teller and customer service representative. He would soon become the first African-American accepted into the Park Avenue Bank Management Trainee Program in 2005. Upon MTP graduation, James would be promoted to Jr. Commercial Lender in the Gwinnett County market and later Special Assets & OREO, Banking Officer during the great recession (2008-2011). In 2011, Mr.

James accepted a position with SunTrust Bank as VP, Commercial Banking. He would be recognized in both 2012 and 2013 as a Platinum Performance Award Winner for the Diversified Commercial Division for both new commercial loan and deposit portfolio growth. He entered a new challenge in 2017, by accepting a role with Branch Banking & Trust as Vice President of Commercial Banking serving Middle Markets.

During this time, James would serve as Chairman of Investor/Finance Committee for Aerotropolis Atlanta Alliance (AeroATL) and Chief Financial Officer for South Fulton Chamber Of Commerce, where he received Board Member of the Year.

In 2018, AeroATL leadership would unanimously elect him as Chairman of the Board of Directors and later to his current role as President and CEO. He currently leads the non-profit mission to serve as a catalyst for regional economic competitiveness in the Aerotropolis region and vision of creating a world- class destination for all those who live, learn, work and play in the Aerotropolis. Under James leadership, the organization has created a 501(c)(3), received numerous awards and considered a change agent for

the region. In 2021 and 2022, Mr. James was honored by Atlanta Magazine as a Top 500 Most Powerful Leader in Metro Atlanta.

He currently serves as Secretary for ATL Airport Community Improvement Districts, Advisory Board Member for LISC Atlanta, Clayton State University College of Business, Bisnow, Clayton County Public Schools and Head Basketball Coach for his son’s 14U AAU Team.

A committed husband and father of three, James attributes much of his foundation to the skills and knowledge he received while attending the Boys and Girls Clubs of America in Albany, GA. A former Youth of the Year, James credits the program for providing much needed community resources like mentors, structure, and hope.