Trey Adams is a founding partner of Atlas Stark Holdings. Mr. Adams co-manages all activities of the firm with a focus on advisory services, construction management, property management, marketing, investor relations and leads the firm’s medical office strategy. Prior to ASH, Trey served as an associate and development partner of the Lundy Group, where he was involved in acquisition, disposition, development and oversaw all leasing efforts. Before joining Lundy Group, Trey spent seven years as a consultant with PDA, a regional consulting firm focused on strategic planning for healthcare systems and physicians. Trey is a Board Member at Marbles Kids Museum. He is a past-appointed member of the State Health Coordinating Council (SHCC) and is considered an expert in the Certificate of Need process. Trey graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2006 with a BA in Exercise-Sports Science-Athletic Training and a Minor in Chemistry. An active member at Christ Church, Trey lives in Raleigh with his wife Maggie and their three children, Cort, Nell, and Ren. When he finds a spare moment, Trey can be found golfing or exploring the Triangle’s many food and beverage options.

As Managing Director of Design, Josie oversees the project design and placemaking elements of Kane Realty’s new urban development projects including Mixed-Use Residential, Retail, Office, and Public Realm spaces. With oversight of interior and exterior design, building programming, and branding and positioning, Josie has direct experience with more than two billion dollars of Kane Realty’s completed or under-construction development projects in Greater Raleigh including North Hills, The Dillon, the Smoky Hollow District, and the upcoming Downtown South Entertainment District.

With a passion for story-telling and contextual urban design, Josie works across the full Kane Realty team and alongside a myriad of architects, interior designers, landscape architects, graphics teams, contractors, specialty trades – as well as local and regional artists and artisans – with the goal of creating memorable places that enhance the day-to-day experiences for those who “live, work and play” in Greater Raleigh.

Josie is a graduate of North Carolina State University and is active in the Raleigh community. She resides in Raleigh with her husband, Charlie, and two sons, Henry and George.

Lewis Hobbs serves as Vice President of Development in Raleigh, North Carolina. He joined Mill Creek Residential in June 2022, and his responsibilities include sourcing new development opportunities and overseeing the development process, including design and entitlements.

Mr. Hobbs has over 8 years of experience in real estate development with a focus on mixed-use and multifamily development, most recently with Kane Realty Corporation in Raleigh. Prior to his career in real estate development, Mr. Hobbs served as a Naval Officer for 6 years, leading and executing maritime operations across the world.

Mr. Hobbs holds a Master of Business Administration from Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina and a Bachelor of Science from the U.S. Naval Academy.

Mr. Merrit is responsible for the creation and execution of development opportunities in the Raleigh-Durham and Wilmington North Carolina markets.

Prior to joining Middleburg, Mr. Merritt was a Partner with East West Partners overseeing the development operations for the Raleigh-Durham market. Over the course of his career Mr. Merritt has completed over 1,000 multifamily units throughout the Southeast and over 2.1 Million SF of Commercial including the Bandwidth. Inc. Corporate Campus and the Federal Bureau of Investigation Atlanta Field Office.

Mr. Merritt holds bachelor’s degrees in Economics and Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, as well as a an MBA with a concentration in Real Estate from the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School.

Justin Parker drives our growth across the Carolinas. As VP, Triangle Market Leader, he’s responsible for creating strategic business solutions and partnerships in the region. He leans on 15+ years of experience in commercial real estate finance and business development to grow our pipeline while leading our Raleigh office.

Justin is a rockstar, building strong relationships wherever he goes. His vision, creativity, and market knowledge are what make him stand out. Since he joined our team in 2019, he has consistently identified attractive opportunities for clients and investors, understanding their needs and effectively utilizing our integrated team.

Fork enters his second season as the CEO of Hurricanes Holdings, LLC. In his role he helps supervise all business units of Hurricanes Holdings, LLC, including the Hurricanes, Lenovo Center, the mixed-use real estate development, planned sportsbook and other business interests of the company.

Fork joined the organization in July of 2024. He previously spent the better part of six years with the North Carolina General Assembly, serving as Chief of Staff to NC Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger from December 2020 to July 2024, following two years as Senate General Counsel. Prior to joining the legislature, Fork was a Raleigh-based partner at two law firms, K&L Gates, LLP and Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey and Leonard, LLP. His 13 years of private law practice focused on commercial restructuring and bankruptcy, real estate and business disputes, and commercial litigation. He is a graduate of Davidson College, where he was a member of the football team, and the UNC School of Law. Before attending law school, he worked as an assistant football coach at Davidson, coaching running backs and wide receivers. Fork was named to Triangle Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 in 2015 and currently serves on the five-member NC Economic Investment Committee.-

Adrienne Cole is the president and CEO of the Raleigh Chamber and leads the Triangle’s largest business

membership organization representing two-thirds of the private sector employment in Wake County.

In this role, Adrienne and her team support the interests of the local business community while building

a thriving regional economy, enhancing the community’s quality of life, and strengthening member

businesses. Adrienne’s core focus areas are economic development, diversity, equity and inclusivity,

government affairs, transportation, workforce development, talent, entrepreneurship, leadership

development, and supporting small business.

Adrienne is a graduate of Meredith College and received a master’s degree in public administration from

Appalachian State University. Adrienne serves on numerous boards including the Board of Directors and

Executive Committee of the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE), Chair of the Metro

Cities Council of ACCE, the Board and Executive Committee of the Research Triangle Regional

Partnership (RTRP), the Meredith College Board of Trustees and Chair of the Meredith College Business

and Finance Committee, the Downtown Raleigh Alliance Board of Directors, The 50 Group Board of

Directors, the City Club Raleigh Board of Governors, Wake Tech Board of Visitors and is a member of

several business and civic organizations in the Triangle.

Under Adrienne’s leadership, the Chamber and Wake County Economic Development led economic

development project wins totaling $7.74 billion and 26,000 jobs since 2014.

Adrienne has been the recipient of the Triangle Business Journal’s Women in Business Award and CEO of

the Year award. She has also been recognized by Business NC in their Power List. Adrienne was the

recipient of the TCREW Impact Award in 2023. Adrienne and her husband Walt live in Raleigh and have

three children.