KING INDUSTRIAL REALTY - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- SALES ASSOCIATE
- SENIOR ADVISOR
Andrew joined King Industrial in March of 2019 and is currently partnering with a number of King's top producing agents to develop leads and foster client relationships. He is focused on building his property listing and deal portfolio. Andrew's previous sales performance-driven track record in developing and closing transactions with Fortune 500 companies and his ability to provide new insight on potential and existing deals is an asset to the firm and to his clients.
​Prior to joining King, Andrew was a Senior Account Executive with Vonage Business where he was a Top 10% Revenue Producer 5 out of 7 years.
Job Titles:
- SALES ASSOCIATE
- SENIOR ADVISOR
Anthony joined King Industrial Realty in January 2020 as a Sales Associate. Anthony is currently partnering with a number of King's top producing agents to develop leads and foster client relationships. He is developing his property listing and deal portfolio and will be focused on tenant representation, leasing/selling of industrial properties, land acquisitions and investment sales with an emphasis on the I-85 Northeast and Airport / I-75 regions and surrounding metro areas. His previous experience and knowledge in supply chain, logistics and trucking industry along with his communication skills, and superior work ethic make him an asset to both the firm and his clients.
Prior to joining King Industrial Realty, Anthony worked in supply chain analysis for Coyote, a subsidiary of UPS. In his spare time, he is a part of US Lacrosse Officials' Association of Florida and Georgia as a referee.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- PARTNER
- PARTNER, SIOR
- Top Ten Industrial Broker Professionalism Award from Dorey's
Bill Johnston, Partner, has been the top producing associate at King Industrial Realty every year since 1988. In 1991, he became a Vice President and in 2008 became Senior Vice President.
Mr. Johnston has been the top producing associate at King Industrial Realty every year since 1988. In 1991, he became a Vice President and in 2008 became Senior Vice President. In 2015, he along with five other King agents purchased the company from its Founder, Charlie King. Since 1992, he has generated leases and sales of over 1,000,000 square feet a year. Among his transactions have been over 600,000 square feet of negotiated build-to-suit projects.
Since joining King in 1984, he has represented national and local firms such as Associated Lerner Shops of America, Borden, Lund International, TRW Automotive, GMAC, Bank of America, All South Warehouse and United Technologies.
Bill Johnston receives the first of a number of Top Five Awards (1989, 1992, 1994, 1997, & 1999) for industrial production by the Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors.
Bill Johnston receives the CORFAC Top Value Industrial Deal Award.
Bill Johnston receives the Silver Phoenix Award from the Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors (25 years as a Million Dollar Club Producer.)
Bill Randolph, Vice President, has over 43 years' experience in real estate development, construction management and appraisal.
Bill Randolph has over 43 years' experience in real estate development, construction management and appraisal. Since joining King in 2001, Mr. Randolph has provided his clients with practical hands-on experience in all aspects of real estate. In the last five years, Bill has put together over $12.5 million of investor income producing real estate packages, helping his clients buy, manage, sell and use a 1031 Exchange to increase holding as well as their cash flow.
Mr. Randolph started his real estate career in construction working for the Brittain family then worked as an estimator for M.K. Construction, a major Atlanta industrial developer. In 1986, he started Matrix Contracting Co. providing complete construction services: land acquisition, rezoning, utility availability, design and construction. After earning his appraiser license, he worked as a consultant for major banks and developers throughout the metro Atlanta area. He then marketed and secured over $24,000,000 of construction projects for CNB General Contractors. He was most recently with Ackerman & Company handling construction and project management.
A resident of Avondale Estates and Decatur, Georgia for 44 years, Mr. Randolph served as Mayor pro tem for the City of Avondale Estates. He has also served as Vice-Chairman of the Avondale Development Authority.
Bob Stephens, Vice President, focuses on tenant / purchase and landlord / seller representation, investment sales and acquiring land for development and negotiating build to suit projects for businesses that want to relocate to the Atlanta area.
As a licensed real estate broker, Bob focuses on tenant / purchase and landlord / seller representation, investment sales and acquiring land for development and negotiating build to suit projects for businesses that want to relocate to the Atlanta area.
Prior to joining King Industrial Realty, he worked thirty-one years in various divisions of Delta Airlines. He served the last sixteen years as the General Manager of Crew Resources and Planning for Delta. In this capacity he gained valuable negotiating skills by participating in labor contract negotiations.
Job Titles:
- Vice President
- VICE PRESIDENT, SIOR
Mr. Bays, Vice President, has been with King Industrial Realty, Inc. since 2007. Bays focuses on corporate client representation in leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, built to suit assignments and intricate investment sales of warehouse-distribution, and manufacturing facilities.
Mr. Bays has been with King Industrial Realty, Inc. since 2007. As a licensed real estate agent and Industrial expert of 13 years, Mr. Bays focuses on corporate client representation in leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, built to suit assignments and intricate investment sales of warehouse-distribution, and manufacturing facilities. Mr. Bays' concentration is on Industrial land and warehouse properties throughout the Atlanta Metro area, with emphasis on the I-20 West and I-85 North submarkets. Through his expansive broker network and partnerships, Mr. Bays has been able to assist his clients in successful multi-market assignments throughout the United States.
Prior to joining King Industrial Realty, Inc. Mr. Bays spent four years as Vice President of Sales and Leasing with NAI Brannen Goddard, where he specialized in representing tenants and landlords throughout the Atlanta Industrial market.
Brandon Huft, Vice President, has concentrated on tenant representation and owner listings since becoming an agent in 1999.
Mr. Huft has concentrated on tenant representation and owner listings since becoming an agent in 1999. Prior, he worked at King Industrial Realty, Inc. for four years as a research associate. During that time, Mr. Huft was involved in all aspects of industrial due diligence and real estate market analysis. He has been specifically involved in consultations on zoning, ownership, and tax issues. He has also worked as a commercial appraiser and as a real estate title examiner.
Job Titles:
- Vice President
- Agents
- VICE PRESIDENT, SIOR
Brian Bratton, Vice President, joined King Industrial Realty in the spring of 2017 and primarily focuses on the leasing and sales of industrial properties in Atlanta and the surrounding metro area.
Brian joined King Industrial Realty in the spring of 2017 as a Sales Associate. In 2019 he was designated by the Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors as "Rookie of the Year", an award given to brokers who have been in commercial real estate for up to three years that have amassed the highest volume of sales transactions. In 2021 he became one of the youngest agents in the world to ever earn the prestigious Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) designation.
Brian primarily focuses on the leasing and sales of industrial properties in Atlanta and the surrounding metro area. For his clients, Brian handles tenant representation, landlord representation, property disposition, site and building acquisition, investment, and consulting services. His ability to work hand in hand with other agents, his attention to detail and interpersonal communication continues to build his client and deal portfolio, making him an extremely valuable asset to the firm.
Job Titles:
- VICE PRESIDENT
- CCIM
- Vice President, CCIM, Has Vast Experience in Asset Management, Business Plan Development, Valuation, Contract Negotiation Sales, Acquisition, and Disposition
Bryan Marshburn, Vice President, CCIM, has vast experience in asset management, business plan development, valuation, contract negotiation sales, acquisition, and disposition.
Bryan is a real estate professional with a record of success in a number of phases of asset management, business plan development, valuation, contract negotiation sales, acquisition, and disposition. Prior to joining King, Bryan completed over 600 commercial, land, industrial and residential transactions. Bryan is currently focused on tenant and landlord representation in the Henry County area, working individually and alongside senior brokers to share knowledge and generate transactions. Bryan's existing real estate knowledge and insight on potential and existing deals is an asset to the firm.
Bryan Marshburn receives the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors designation. He is the tenth agent from King Industrial Realty to receive this coveted honor. King now has more SIOR members than any other industrial real estate firm in Atlanta.
Job Titles:
- Chairman
- Founder
- FOUNDER, SIOR
- Real Estate Federation ) President
Charlie King, Founder and Chairman of King Industrial Realty, has extensive negotiating skills and market knowledge.
Having worked within the Atlanta real estate market since 1968, Charlie King has extensive negotiating skills and market knowledge. He founded King Industrial Realty in 1980, choosing to focus on industrial real estate. At that time, he implemented the first industrial real estate database in Atlanta. From an initial start with two agents, the company has grown to over 30 agents, representing one of the largest industrial brokerage companies in Atlanta.
In 1987, Charlie was one of the founding members of CORFAC International, an international network of independent brokerage firms throughout the world widening the reach of King Industrial Realty both Nationally and Internationally. He has served on the board of directors, the executive committee and President of CORFAC International. In addition, Charlie has also served as Chairman of the Board for the Atlanta Information Exchange, President of Georgia Chapter of SIOR, and President of FIABCI - USA.
Charlie King conceptualizes the idea for CORFAC International. The initial concept comes to Charlie King, in November 1986, while in the coffee shop of the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Manhattan during an SIOR convention. Thus, CORFAC International, a new commercial real estate services network to foster collaboration and serve their clients domestically and internationally, is born.
Charlie King is elected the FIABCI (International Real Estate Federation) President.
Clyde joined King Industrial Realty in February 2021 as a Sales Associate. Prior to joining King Industrial Realty, Clyde worked as a Development Associate with Easlan Capital Partners of Atlanta, Inc.
Clyde joined King Industrial Realty in February 2021 as a Sales Associate. He is currently partnering with some of King's top producing agents in order to develop leads and foster client relationships. Clyde is developing his property listing and deal portfolio and will be focused on tenant representation, leasing/selling of industrial properties, land acquisitions and investment sales with an emphasis on the I85 Northeast corridor and the surrounding metro areas.
Prior to joining King Industrial Realty, Clyde worked as a Development Associate with Easlan Capital Partners of Atlanta, Inc. As such, his experience in large scale commercial development projects, including hospitality, multi-family, and retail offer him a unique perspective that clients will find very advantageous.
Ed Smith, Vice President, joined King Industrial Realty in January of 2007 and brings over 22 years of experience in real estate and corporate sales to the King team.
Mr. Smith joined King Industrial Realty in January of 2007 and brings over 22 years of experience in real estate and corporate sales to the King team. Prior to joining King, Mr. Smith was Director of Acquisitions for an Atlanta developer.
As an Associate Broker, Mr. Smith focuses on tenant representation and leasing/selling of industrial properties with a particular emphasis on the Chattahoochee Industrial District and the Tucker / Stone Mountain sub-market. Most recently, Ed partnered with Bill Johnston to represent Pattillo Industrial Real Estate on over 696,000 square feet of lease/sale properties.
Guy Watkins, Vice President, brings his thirty (30) years of experience in industrial real estate advisory and brokerage services, along with fifteen (15) years in the CPA profession, to the King team.
Mr. Watkins brings his thirty (30) years of experience in industrial real estate advisory and brokerage services, along with fifteen (15) years in the CPA profession, to the King team. Joining King in 2000, he specializes in the North Metro Atlanta area and I-85 North GA corridors. His experience includes industrial sales and leasing of improved properties, land, and build to suit projects.
Previously, he was in the Private Company - Entrepreneurial Group with EY, an international CPA firm, for twelve (12) years as Senior Manager practicing financial, tax and business advisory services.
Mr. Watkins has served clients in transactions of an annual average of $7,000,000. The transactions were in the range of $ 750,000 to $ 7,700,000.
Job Titles:
- PARTNER
- Senior Vice President
- PARTNER, SIOR
Jason McCart, Partner, has experience in numerous aspects of commercial real estate, with a background in office leasing and development.
With a background in office leasing and development, Jason McCart has experience in numerous aspects of commercial real estate. Prior to joining King Industrial Realty in 2001, Jason was an Associate Broker for Technology Park/Atlanta, an office park development company based in Duluth, GA. At Technology Park, Mr. McCart was responsible for the marketing and leasing of 100,000 square feet of Class A office space in Lawrenceville, GA.
Prior to working at Technology Park, Jason served as a real estate contractor for MARTA in which he reviewed the financial pro formas regarding transit oriented developments (TODs) around the Sandy Springs, Medical Center and Lindbergh Stations. He also negotiated the acquisition of industrial buildings in the Armor Industrial area for a planned service facility.
While matriculating through Georgia State University's inaugural class of the Master of Science in Commercial Real Estate program, John joined the King Industrial family in 2019. He began as intern researching industrial properties and market data, before transitioning to being a Sales Associate at the beginning of 2020. He specializes in landlord and tenant representation, while staying particularly active in the I-85/N Doraville and I-75/N Marietta corridors. John works to ensure that his clients understand both sides of the deal so that no value is left on the table when transactions are executed. He is forwarding thinking and dedicated to promoting innovation in the uses of GIS software, UAV tech, and Creative Cloud applications within the industrial real estate industry.
John was also an Adjunct Professor of History at Georgia Military College. He is a current doctoral student with Georgia State University's World History program and has received a Bachelor of History from Howard University, and Master of Arts in African American Studies from Georgia State University. He currently resides in Midtown Atlanta where he is an advocate for digital learning, martial arts, and commercial real estate development. He is also the proud son of Sen. John and Lydia Horhn of Jackson, MS.
John's high attention to detail as well as his previous background in servicing leading research and policy institutions will be an asset to King's industrial real estate team.
Jowell joined King Industrial in the Fall of 2018 and has partnered with several of King's top producing agents to develop leads and foster client relationships to build his property listings and deal portfolio in Metro Atlanta. Jowell's superior negotiation skills, level of detail, and business leadership skills are an asset to the firm and to his clients.
Prior to joining King, Jowell was an accomplished leader in the landscape and irrigation industry where he owned a conservation-based business focused on water conservation services.
Job Titles:
- VICE PRESIDENT
- Cub Scout Den Leader
- Vice President, Utilizes His Real Estate Management and Technical Experience to Assist His Clients to Market and Acquire Industrial Properties.
Mr. Doug Burggraaf, Vice President, utilizes his real estate management and technical experience to assist his clients to market and acquire industrial properties.
Mr. Burggraaf began his industrial real estate brokerage career in 2008. Doug's primary focus is representing building owners and tenants with sales and leasing in the greater Atlanta area. He utilizes his background in real estate management and technical experience to assist his clients to market and acquire industrial properties. He is a lifetime member of the Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtor's Million Dollar Club, recognizing those Realtors who have produced $5 million+ volume annually.
Prior to joining King Industrial Realty, Doug spent six years managing a real estate investment portfolio. This included investment property sales and acquisition, contract negotiation, leasing, financing, 1031 tax-free exchange completion, land sales and development. Further experience in DOT right-of-way negotiation, site planning, and rezoning contribute to his understanding of real estate markets.
Doug is a Cub Scout Den Leader, helping to provide a positive, lifelong impact on boys grades K-5. He is also a member of the Hebron Christian Academy Parent Association.
Job Titles:
- VICE PRESIDENT
- Vice President, CCIM
Neal Shiver, Vice President, CCIM, has been active in leasing and sales of real estate since 1995 working primarily with landlords, tenants and property owners in the Atlanta industrial market.
Mr. Shiver has been active in leasing and sales of real estate since 1995. Working primarily with Landlords, Tenants and Property Owners in the Atlanta industrial market, Mr. Shiver utilizes his experience in real estate and years of demonstrated successful sales and marketing results to assist his clients with their business needs.
Prior to joining King Industrial Realty, Mr. Shiver worked in the technology business with companies such as AT&T and Nortel Networks where he was consistently a top performer. Preceding his technical career, Mr. Shiver enjoyed a varied background including positions as the National Sales and Marketing Manager for a small textile mill, Territory Manager for Burlington Industries.
Job Titles:
- Vice President
- VICE PRESIDENT, SIOR
Randall Bryan, Vice President, has been a licensed real estate agent with King Industrial Realty since 2004 specializing in industrial transactions in Metro Atlanta.
As a licensed real estate agent with King Industrial Realty since 2004, Randall has completed a wide range of industrial transactions in Metro Atlanta. These include Tenant Representation, Agency Leasing Projects, Owner Occupant Acquisitions, Investment Sales and REO Disposition with a particular emphasis in Cobb, Douglas and South Fulton County.
Robert Graham, Vice President, has been with King Industrial Realty since 2009, and has completed a wide range of industrial transactions.
Robert has been with King Industrial Realty since 2009 and has completed a wide range of industrial transactions, having represented local, regional, and national companies. As an Industrial expert of over 14 years, Robert focuses on Tenant Representation, Landlord Representation, Acquisitions, and Dispositions. Robert's concentration is on Industrial properties throughout the Metro Atlanta area, with an emphasis on the Northwest (I-75/I-575) and North (GA 400) corridors. Robert has been actively involved in Atlanta's real estate market since 2003, having previously worked in the homebuilding and development industries.
Rod joined King Industrial Realty in October 2023 as an Associate. He is currently partnering with some of King's top producing agents to develop leads and foster client relationships. Rod will be focused on tenant representation, leasing/selling of industrial properties, land acquisitions and investment sales with an emphasis on the I-75 North, I-575 North, and the surrounding metro area.
Rod draws from his unique background of working in commercial real estate finance and commercial banking. Rod's background working with small to mid-sized businesses in helping them obtain commercial and SBA financing for various commercial real estate projects offers him a unique perspective that clients will find very advantageous in the industrial market. Rod will be able to act as a trusted advisor for all his clients in their various commercial real estate needs.
Rod and his wife, Kimberly, reside in Kennesaw, Ga. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three young children, ages 4,2, and 8 months. He also enjoys serving at his church, North Metro Church, and playing golf.
Job Titles:
- SALES ASSOCIATE
- SENIOR ADVISOR
Ryan joined King Industrial Realty in February 2019 as a Sales Associate. As a licensed real estate agent since 2006, Ryan focuses on investment sales, tenant representation, land acquisition, and leasing/selling of industrial properties with an emphasis on the I-75 South Corridor / Henry County and surrounding metro areas. His attention to detail, communication skills, and superior work ethic make him an asset to both the firm and his clients.
Prior to joining King Industrial Realty, Ryan worked as an umpire for Minor League Baseball Umpire Development where he spent 10 years moving up the ranks of professional baseball. Ryan ultimately reached the Triple-A level before retiring following the 2018 baseball season.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Associate Broker With
- PARTNER, SIOR
Sally Tennant, Partner, has been an Associate Broker with King Industrial Realty since 1999 and active in the Metro Atlanta commercial real estate market since 1983.
Ms. Tennant has been an Associate Broker with King Industrial Realty since 1999 and active in the Metro Atlanta commercial real estate market since 1983. Ms. Tennant brings her extensive experience in the leasing, buying and selling of commercial and industrial real estate to assist clients with a multitude of real estate requirements. She is an expert in the submarket areas in and around Hartsfield Jackson International airport and familiar with air freight business needs. Ms. Tennant is a member of the Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors and was awarded the Phoenix Award in 2010 for having 10 consecutive years of multi-million dollar production. Ms. Tennant also holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts.
Job Titles:
- PARTNER
- President
- CCIM, SIOR, MCR, SLCR / PRESIDENT
- Member of SIOR
- New President
- PRESIDENT, CCIM, SIOR, MCR, SLCR
Sim Doughtie, CCIM, SIOR, MCR, SLCR, is an experienced 40+ year veteran in the Atlanta commercial real estate market. He has been with King Industrial Realty, Inc. for 30+ years where he has served as President of the firm since 2008. Sim is a Life Member of The Million Dollar Club of the Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors, and he currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors.
Having worked on many notable assignments over the years, Sim has twice won the coveted Alvin B. Cates Award for The Most Outstanding Transaction of the Year presented annually by The Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors. First winning this prestigious award in 2014 by devising a plan to re-purpose Shannon Mall where it was re-developed for the film industry and e-commerce. The second time he won this award in 2021, he produced another opportunity for the film industry with a creative plan to access and to develop a land site at the juncture of I-285 and I-675 that had been dormant for many years. Sim has worked on many notable assignments over the years.
In 2009, Sim represented General Mills with a Regional Distribution Center built-to-suit assignment that ultimately was in Social Circle, Georgia and developed by The Rockefeller Development Group. At the time of its completion, this project as the largest LEED Certified Gold facility ever built in North America with 1,508,765 total square feet on 130+/- acres.
Sim is a member of SIOR, CCIM, CoreNet Global (MCR & SLCR Designations), CORFAC International (Past President), Vistage International, Georgia State University Real Estate Honorary Board, serves on the Board of Directors of The Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors, in 2018 was deemed a Who's Who in the Atlanta Commercial Real Estate Arena by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, and in both 2021 and 2022 he was honored as a member of the Industrial Influencers by GlobeSt. Forum magazine.
During his career, Sim has earned a solid reputation as an expert in the Atlanta commercial real estate market, and he is regularly invited by various groups to speak and/or participate on expert panels as either the moderator or as a panelist. Sim has also had articles published by The Atlanta Business Chronicle and the Southeast Real Estate Business Magazine.
An Atlanta native, Sim is an alumnus of Georgia State University where he majored in Real Estate and Management, and while attending GSU, was the President of his fraternity, Pi Kappa Alpha. He lives in Cobb County with his wife, Tricia, and their Golden Doodle, Mattie, and are members of Peachtree Presbyterian Church and the Atlanta Track Club.
Sim Doughtie announced as the new President of King Industrial Realty.
Sim Doughtie receives the Alvin B Cates Award for the Outstanding Transaction of 2014 (Sale of Shannon Mall) by the Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors. Charlie King receives the first-ever Al McConkey, Jr. Award, in memory of CORFAC's first President, for his leadership and on-going dedication to CORFAC International.
Sim Doughtie is honored with the Olen Monsees Award from CORFAC International for his continuous work toward the success of the CORFAC organization, and Sim receives the Member of the Month Award from the Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors for December.
Sim Doughtie named the 2018 Million Dollar Club Chairman by the Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors and was also honored by the Atlanta Business Chronicle as a member of Commercial Real Estate Who's Who in Atlanta.
Sim Doughtie is elected as the new President of CORFAC International and is also named the Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors Awards Chairman.
Job Titles:
- PROPERTY MARKETING COORDINATOR
Job Titles:
- PARTNER, CCIM, SIOR
- Partner, CCIM, SIOR, Has Been Active in Leasing and Sales of Commercial and Industrial Properties since 1984
Steve Ratchford, Partner, CCIM, SIOR, has been active in leasing and sales of commercial and industrial properties since 1984.
Steve has been active in leasing and sales of commercial and industrial properties since 1984. He has focused in industrial real estate since joining King in 1993 as an Associate Broker where he has represented such clients as TDK, Illinois Tool Works, Atlanta Computer Group and Atlanta Brush Co.
For his clients, Steve handles property disposition, site and building acquisition, tenant representation, landlord representation, build-to-suit coordination and consulting services.
Tim Staples, Associate Broker, specializes in industrial warehouse space for lease, sale or purchase.
As a licensed real estate agent, Tim Staples specializes in industrial warehouse space for lease, sale or purchase. His most important goal is building quality and trustworthy relationships with his clients. Real estate has always been a special interest resulting in the buying and selling of personal properties throughout his career.
Prior to joining King Industrial, Mr. Staples owned and operated his own business for 25 years. Having been a business owner, he realizes the importance of building sound relationships with his clients. During his 25 years of owning his own business, he has been involved in negotiating many business contracts, giving him valuable experience to work for his client's best interest.
Tommy joined King Industrial Realty in March 2023 as an Associate. He is currently partnering with some of King's top producing agents in order to develop leads and foster client relationships. Tommy is also developing his property listing and deal portfolio and will be focused on tenant representation, leasing/selling of industrial properties, land acquisitions and investment sales with an emphasis on the I-85 North and I-20 East corridors and the surrounding metro area.
Tommy draws from his unique background having lived in Asia, being a high school football coach and special educator, and working with both fortune 500 and high tech start ups to serve his clients and help them achieve their goals. In his spare time, he enjoys watching an Auburn game, serving at his church, Gospel Hope Church, or spending time with his family. Currently, he and his wife have a 1-year-old baby boy.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- PARTNER
- Senior Vice President
- PARTNER, SIOR
Wilson Covington, Senior Vice President and Partner, has been an associate of King Industrial Realty for the last 16 years focusing exclusively on industrial sales and leasing, while representing national and regional tenants.
Wilson Covington has been an associate of King Industrial Realty for the last 16 years. Over these last 16+ years he has focused exclusively on industrial sales and leasing, represented national and regional tenants such as Tie Down Engineering, Sun Trust Bank, Southway Crane, Pioneer Concrete, Price and Sons Demolition, HM Wallace and Atlanta Beverage, as well as local and national landlords such as Colony Financial, First Industrial Realty Trust, Cobalt Capital Partners, Prologis and RACO General Contractors. Wilson has established himself as a prolific industrial broker, managing transactions ranging from several thousand square feet to several hundred thousand square feet. He has extensive knowledge of the Fulton Industrial District and the surrounding Atlanta sub markets.
Prior to joining King, he served as Vice President of Acquisition & Development for Pinnacle Southeastern. While with Pinnacle Southeastern, his responsibilities included "ground up" development & disposition of over $80 million dollars' worth of self-storage facilities throughout the United States.
Mr. Covington is a 1995 Graduate of Western Kentucky University and the Ford Business College.