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Company

Atlanta Property Group is a real estate investment firm that owns and operates office and industrial properties in the Southeast, with a focus on reducing the carbon footprint in the built environment. The Atlanta-based firm owns or operates over 4.4 million square feet in 24 assets, including a growing third-party leasing and management business.

Atlanta Property Group is a meaningful place for commercial real estate professionals to grow their careers. It is employee-owned by 11 partners. Because of the relatively small size of the firm, professionals are able to be agile when working with tenants, brokers and investors.

Team

Austin Chase

Austin Chase

Managing Partner, Real Estate Services

Austin Chase

O: 404.442.6119 M: 404.242.9078 austin.chase@atlantapg.com


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Austin Chase
Managing Partner, Real Estate Services

Austin Chase joined Atlanta Property Group in 2012 and oversees the firm’s leasing platform. During his time at APG, Austin and his team have completed over 850 transactions totaling over $390 million in new rental income.

Prior to joining APG, Austin spent eight years with Lavista Associates, where he represented institutional and local landlords and established a track record developing and executing successful real estate leasing plans. He employed his experience, market knowledge and solid business and community relationships to lease a variety of office assets, including suburban mid-rise buildings, low-rise business parks, and mixed-use developments. He has experience in all phases of the leasing process from financial analysis through lease negotiations.

Austin earned a BBA from the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business and is a graduate of Woodward Academy in Atlanta. He is a multiyear member of the Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors Million Dollar Club and has been recognized as a Costar “Power Broker”. He is a native of Atlanta and now lives in Brookwood Hills with his wife, Meredith, and their two children.

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Joe Crawford

Partner, Real Estate Services

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O: 678.501.3512 M: 404.964.9273 joe.crawford@atlantapg.com


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Joe Crawford
Partner, Real Estate Services

Joe Crawford joined Atlanta Property Group in 2012 and oversees the property management of several APG-owned and third party properties. During his time with APG, Joe has been instrumental in developing the firm’s property management teams to successfully execute the strategic plan for each asset.

Prior to joining Atlanta Property Group, Joe was employed by The Shopping Center Group as Property Manager. During his six years at TSCG, he managed several large-scale institutional investments in Atlanta, and throughout the southeast and mid-Atlantic markets. He also served on the company’s new business development team.

Joe serves on the Young Executive Board of the Atlanta Police Foundation. Additionally, he has earned the designation of Certified Property Manager from the Institute of Real Estate Management.

Joe received a BBA from Auburn University. He is a native of Atlanta and lives in East Cobb with his wife Katie and their two sons.

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Shep Dinos

Shep Dinos

Managing Partner, Investments

Shep Dinos

O: 404.442.6115 M: 404.771.3369 shep@atlantapg.com


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Shep Dinos
Managing Partner, Investments

Shep joined Atlanta Property Group in 2011 and oversees the firm’s day-to-day functions with a focus on investment activity and portfolio performance. During his time at APG, he has been involved in principal transactions totaling nearly $1.5 billion.

Prior to joining APG in 2011, he spent four years in the commercial mortgage banking industry working in the Atlanta office of Grandbridge Real Estate Capital, a subsidiary of BB&T. While there, he was involved in over $350 million of closed debt transactions with various capital sources, including life insurance companies, CMBS lenders, and commercial banks.

Shep Dinos earned a B.A. in Economics from the University of Virginia and an MBA from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School. He is an active member of NAIOP, where he previously served as President of the Georgia Chapter, and is a member of a National Forum. Additionally, he serves on the Board of Cancer Support Community in Atlanta.

Shep is a native of Atlanta and currently lives in Chattahoochee Hills with his wife, Elaine, and their three sons.

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Smith Haverty

Smith Haverty

Partner, Investments

Smith Haverty

O: 404.260.4174 M: 404.312.5772 smith.haverty@atlantapg.com


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Smith Haverty
Partner, Investments

Smith Haverty joined Atlanta Property Group in 2013 and oversees the firm’s investment activity, including acquisitions, dispositions, and financings. During his time at APG, he has been involved in principal transactions totaling over $1 billion. Prior to joining APG, he began his career in SunTrust Robinson Humphrey’s Real Estate Group, which provided real estate advice to investment banking clients and acquired single tenant real estate assets. While at SunTrust, Smith was involved in over $250 million of real estate transactions. Smith earned a B.A. in Finance from the University of Georgia. He is a member of NAIOP, where he participates in a National Developing Leaders Forum. Smith is a native of Atlanta and currently lives in Buckhead with his wife, Brittany, and their two sons.

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Jimmy Holden

Jimmy Holden

Partner, Real Estate Services

Jimmy Holden

O: 404.442.6114 M: 678.725.6585 james@atlantapg.com


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Jimmy Holden
Partner, Real Estate Services

Jimmy Holden joined Atlanta Property Group in 2007 and provides guidance and support for the firm’s property management and operations activities. During his time with APG, Jimmy has been instrumental in developing the firm’s programs and policies that allow its property management teams to successfully execute the strategic plan for each asset. Additionally, he serves on APG’s new business development committee. Prior to joining Atlanta Property Group, Jimmy served as Vice President/Group Manager for JLL. During his seven years at JLL, he managed several large-scale institutional investments in the Atlanta market, including new development projects. He was also responsible for leasing various projects and he served on the region’s new business development team. Jimmy earned a BBA in Finance, and an MBA in Finance & Real Estate from the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business. He holds real estate brokerage licenses in Georgia and South Carolina. He is a native of Atlanta and lives in Milton.

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Kathy Long

Kathy Long

Partner, Real Estate Services

Kathy Long

O: 404.442.6117 M: 404.392.4379 kathy@atlantapg.com


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Kathy Long
Partner, Real Estate Services

Kathy Long joined Atlanta Property Group in 2011 and oversees the firm’s accounting department. During her time with APG, Kathy has been instrumental in implementing multiple accounting systems, which drive efficiency and financial accuracy while helping APG grow.

Kathy has over 29 years of experience in the Atlanta commercial real estate industry. Prior to joining APG, Kathy was employed by CarrAmerica for eleven years, North American Properties for four years, and Ronus Properties for three years.

She earned a BA in Finance from the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater. Kathy is a native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and currently lives in Marietta. She has an adult daughter.

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Wesley Parr

Wesley Parr

Partner, Real Estate Services

Wesley Parr

M: 404.270.0065 wesley.parr@atlantapg.com


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Wesley Parr
Partner, Real Estate Services

Wesley Parr joined Atlanta Property Group in 2011 and oversees the firm’s engineering platform and day-to-day operations. During his time with APG, Wesley has been instrumental in developing the firm’s energy efficiency programs that allow the APG engineering team to achieve a significantly lower carbon footprint than typical properties.

Prior to joining APG in 2011, Wesley was employed at CBRE and Lincoln properties as a Chief Engineer. During that time, he oversaw the engineering of several office buildings in the Atlanta Market. He has a combined 17 years of engineering experience in the Atlanta market.

Wesley is a native of Atlanta and lives in Covington with his wife, Bridgette, and their two daughters.

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Robert Pavese

Robert Pavese

Partner, Finance & Administration

Robert Pavese

O: 404.442.6116 M: 770.342.8382 robert@atlantapg.com


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Robert Pavese
Partner, Finance & Administration

Robert Pavese joined Atlanta Property Group in 2009 and oversees the firm’s accounting, human resources, information technology, and investor reporting.

Prior to joining APG in 2009, he spent four years with Vornado Realty Trust. While at New York-based Vornado, Robert served as the Financial Reporting Manager for the Vornado/Charles E. Smith (Washington DC) division. His responsibilities included overseeing the financial reporting for over 80 properties in the Washington, DC area, totaling over 18 million SF of office, retail and residential properties. He also worked on setting up the accounting for all newly acquired properties within the DC portfolio.

Robert earned a B.S. in Finance from Quinnipiac University, where he graduated magna cum laude, and received his M.B.A. in Accounting from Pace University. He is a native of New Jersey and currently lives in Canton with his wife, Rebecca, and their two daughters.

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Jonathan Rodbell

Jonathan Rodbell

Partner, Co-Founder

Jonathan Rodbell

O: 404.442.6113 M: 770.329.7088 jonathan@atlantapg.com


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Jonathan Rodbell
Partner, Co-Founder

Jonathan Rodbell co-founded Atlanta Property Group in 2003. He focuses on strategic initiatives including capital relationships and lowering the carbon footprint of the firm's portfolio.

Prior to forming APG, Jonathan served four years as Vice President of Apex Supply Company, a distributor of building materials, which was founded by the Rodbell family in 1949 and acquired by The Home Depot in 2000. Jonathan began his career in the acquisition departments of JMB Realty and Lazar Fréres Real Estate Investors in Chicago and New York, respectively.

Jonathan earned a B.S. from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and is a graduate of The Westminster Schools, where he remains involved as an active parent. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Atlanta, the Executive Committee of the Buckhead Coalition, and the Urban Land Institute (ULI).

He has served on the boards of Camp Sunshine and the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta, as has been a member of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO) and American Israel Public Affairs Committee’s (AIPAC) New Leadership Network. Jonathan is a native of Atlanta and currently lives in Buckhead with his wife, Heather, and their two sons.

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Sarah Stevens

Sarah Stevens

Partner, Real Estate Services

Sarah Stevens

O: 404.812.4708 M: 678.416.2269 sarah.beckom@atlantapg.com


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Sarah Stevens
Partner, Real Estate Services

Sarah Stevens joined Atlanta Property Group in 2012 and oversees the property management of several APG-owned and third party properties. During her time at APG, Sarah has the experience and perspective of each property management position, providing her a unique understanding of a property’s operational needs and the resources necessary to drive optimal performance and service to customers.

Prior to joining Atlanta Property Group, Sarah provided leadership and support to businesses in the insurance and construction sector. With expertise in complex project management, financial administration, and human resources, Sarah leads her team in providing a complete and comprehensive approach to property management.

Sarah earned a B.S. in Political Science from the University of West Georgia, where she graduated cum laude. Sarah is a native of Atlanta and resides in Marietta with her husband, Gregg, and their daughter.

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Court Thomas

Partner, Co-Founder

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O: 404.442.6112 M: 678.427.5500 court@atlantapg.com


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Court Thomas
Partner, Co-Founder

Court Thomas co-founded Atlanta Property Group in 2003. He focuses on strategic initiatives, with an emphasis on new business opportunities, industry relationships, and medical office investments.

Prior to forming APG, he spent five years with Lowe Enterprises, Inc. acquiring office and industrial properties on behalf of pension fund clients. Prior to Lowe, he worked with GE Capital and The Brookdale Group. In total, Court has helped to execute more than $3 billion in commercial real estate transactions over the course of his career.

Court earned a B.S. in Business Administration from Georgetown University and is a graduate of The Westminster Schools in Atlanta. He currently serves on the Advisory Board for the Steers Center for Global Real Estate at Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business; as a Trustee of the Children’sHealthcare of Atlanta Foundation; and as Vice Chairman of the HUB404 Conservancy.

He is an active member of NAIOP, where he previously served as Chair of the Entrepreneurial Investment and Development Forum. He is also a member of the Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors. Court is a native of Atlanta and lives in Buckhead with his wife, Kristin. They have three sons.

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Track Record

Atlanta Property Group has a track record of success, delivering consistent returns to its investors. APG has consistently and materially outperformed its peer set. This success is best demonstrated by the 22% weighted-average internal rate of return and 2.0x equity multiple earned on the 23 principal investments that APG has bought and later sold. APG has worked with top-tier capital partners including Angelo Gordon, Oaktree Capital Management, and Truist.
Property
Acquired
Sold
Total SF

1001 Cherry Drive
AUG 2003
JAN 2014
455,679
250 East Ponce de Leon Avenue
MAR 2004
MAR 2008
134,353
Decatur Medical Plaza
APR 2004
JUN 2008
42,921
Decatur Parking Deck
JAN 2004
MAR 2008
1,150 spaces
Woodside Center & Exchange
JAN 2004
JUN 2006
130,428
Peachtree 25th
FEB 2005
NOV 2014
365,560
Atlanta North Industrial Park
JAN 2005
JUL 2016
43,400
Sandy Springs Office Portfolio
DEC 2006
MAY 2015
183,054
Mansell Commons
SEP 2007
MAR 2017
223,251
North Gwinnett Medical Plaza
AUG 2008
MAY 2015
30,038
The Park at Perimeter Center E.
JUN 2010
JUL 2015
284,358
1200 Ashwood
DEC 2011
MAY 2015
198,431
Druid Chase
FEB '11 / JUL '12
MAY 2016
194,756
280 Interstate North
JUL 2012
MAY 2015
125,037
Northcreek Office Park
APR 2013
JAN 2016
536,240
1000 Parkwood
JUN 2013
MAY 2016
212,705
Palisades
AUG 2014
JUL 2018
638,915
Peachtree 25th
NOV 2014
APR 2018
365,560
Edgewater Corporate Center
JUN 2017
JUL 2018
175,145
11950 Corporate Blvd
JUN 2017
JAN 2019
226,548
2000 Park Lane
JUN 2017
NOV 2019
234,859
LakePointe Corporate Center 3 & 5
JUN 2017
FEB 2020
226,863
5871 Glenridge
AUG 2016
MAY 2020
64,682
Waterford Centre
AUG 2016
MAY 2020
86,395
Tampa Commons
JUN 2017
JAN 2020
253,922
Baldwin Point
JUN 2017
SEP 2021
164,431
Kirby
MAR 2022
AUG 2022
219,767
Paces Cumberland
JAN 2012
NOV 2022
70,685

Total SF of Realized Transactions
5,887,983

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Corporate Constitution

Vision

Be the go-to office and industrial operator in the Southeast and set the standard for climate-conscious property operations

Create a self-sustaining business that is not dependent on any one individual and rewards team members with career fulfillment and opportunities for growth

Operate a best-in-class, vertically integrated real estate operating company that can size up a task and execute it in a way that maximizes value

Principles

Integrity The foundation that supports everything else

Respect Treat others the way you expect to be treated

Trust Depend on others and know that they depend on you

Credibility Walk what you talk

Humility Accessible, approachable, open to feedback, and willing to improve

Inclusiveness Draw strength and perspective from our differences

Management Philosophy

Empower Hire the best, invest, position them to succeed, and let them grow

Innovate / Improve Train, coach, provide feedback, and learn from mistakes

Expect Excellence From each member of the team and from the team as a whole

Seek Feedback Understand how actions, initiatives, and decisions impact the team

Appreciate Success Recognize achievement at work, at home, and in the community

Foster Community Have fun, build relationships, and support each other

Collaborate Listen, share ideas, and succeed or fail as a team

Keys to Success

Responsiveness The simplest way to show our relationships that we value them

Relationships Within the team and with tenants, vendors, and the community

Efficiency Get it done

Attention to Detail Get it done right

Value This is our product

The Bottom Line

Using this Constitution to govern its actions, APG generates market-leading returns for investors and prosperity for the organization, its team members, and other partners