D.C. Fly-In Recap, with Jim Teel, Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood, and Tim Perry, North American Properties Atlanta (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 89)
Jim Teel, Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood and the 2024 Board Chair for GNFCC, and Tim Perry, North American Properties Atlanta and Chair of the True North 400 CID Board of Directors, were the guests on this episode of the GNFCC 400 Insider. They were two of the attendees of the annual Washington, D.C. fly-in organized by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce.
Jim and Tim talked about the importance of the fly-in, their advocacy efforts, and the meetings they had with elected officials. They also covered various initiatives and priorities discussed during the trip, such as community involvement, workforce development, advocacy for businesses, real estate, and criminal justice reform. They emphasized the significance of the trip in building relationships, advocating for the region’s interests, shaping the Chamber’s future advocacy agenda, and more.
The GNFCC 400 Insider is presented by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and produced by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.
Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood
Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is one of the largest architecture and engineering firms in the Southeast. Whether designing schools, parks, hospitals and other commercial developments, or providing clean water, safe streets and restoring resilient environments, GMC takes great pride in serving our communities through the transformative work they do.
Every project is guided by the foundational concept that communities are built by people, not companies, and they strive to serve their communities with quality, integrity, creativity and care. One of the Southeast’s most comprehensive multi-disciplined firms, GMC is equipped to provide all the services associated with architecture, interior design, civil engineering, environmental services, landscape architecture, planning, transportation engineering, geotechnical engineering, electrical engineering, surveying and disaster recovery.
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Jim Teel, Regional Vice President, Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood, and 2024 Chairman of the Board, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce
As Regional Vice President for Georgia, Jim leads business development and marketing efforts as well as coordinates employee development initiatives for all of GMC’s Georgia offices. Jim is passionate about encouraging personal leadership and growth and providing opportunities for employees to lead and thrive.
An active member of the community, Jim is engaged in many organizations including being named the Greater North Fulton Chamber Board Member of the Year and a Regional Leadership Institute Class of 2019 graduate. He is also a member of the Junior Achievement of Georgia Board of Directors, Economic Development Association of Georgia, Association of County Commissioners of Georgia, Georgia Municipal Association, Georgia Rural Water Association, Georgia Association of Water Professionals and Association for Learning Environments.
He graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor’s degree in marketing, master’s degree in building construction and a minor in community planning.
North American Properties Atlanta
Since North American Properties’ inception almost 70 years ago, they have developed, managed, and invested in a diverse array of real estate projects so communities can thrive. This is the core of who they are and what they do.
More recently, North American Properties has diversified by investing in and partnering with portfolio companies, often from their inception.
Their real estate expertise, backed by deep operational experience, allows them to dream a little bit bolder through the investment they make in their projects.
They believe in what they do and know they have what it takes to succeed. Though they have many institutional partners, they always lead with capital first.
Courageous visions demand strong execution. They anticipate obstacles and find creative solutions, resulting in positive outcomes for the communities they serve.
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Tim Perry, Managing Partner, North American Properties Atlanta and Chairman of the True North 400 CID Board of Directors
Tim Perry is passionate about the power of community building and all the ingredients needed to create a great place: walkability, connectivity, hospitality, street-level energy, events and the right mix of uses. He deeply believes that fixing high-potential-but-challenged mixed-use developments or bringing new experience through additional neighborhood density is the best way North American Properties can give communities the great places they deserve.
As Managing Partner, Tim is responsible for advancing North American Properties’ value-add acquisitions and redevelopment program and adding to the firm’s portfolio of commercial properties.
Tim Perry has driven North American Properties’ acquisition strategy for over a decade ultimately serving as North American Properties’ Vice President of Acquisitions in 2009, Director of Investments in 2012 and Chief Investment Officer in 2015. He previously led the acquisition, due diligence, capitalization and disposition teams for landmark communities Atlantic Station, Colony Square, Newport on the Levee, and Avalon; capitalization of the transformational development of Stadium Centre in Tallahassee; and the debt/venture capitalization of over 35 projects in excess of $2.5 billion of total value.
Tim holds a degree in Business Administration from Rhodes College. He is a licensed real estate Broker in Georgia, a member of Urban Land Institute, and a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers. In addition, Tim is on the Board of Directors for the North Fulton Community Improvement Districts, the Advisory Board for Rehabilitation Enables Dreams (RED), and several committees encouraging smart development and increased public transit. He resides in Johns Creek, Georgia, with his wife and children.
About GNFCC and The GNFCC 400 Insider
The GNFCC 400 Insider is presented by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GNFCC) and is hosted by Kali Boatright, President and CEO of GNFCC. The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit, member-driven organization comprised of over 1400 business enterprises, civic organizations, educational institutions, and individuals. Their service area includes Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Roswell and Sandy Springs. GNFCC is the leading voice on economic development, business growth and quality of life issues in North Fulton County.
The GNFCC promotes the interests of our members by assuming a leadership role in making North Fulton an excellent place to work, live, play and stay. They provide one voice for all local businesses to influence decision-makers, recommend legislation, and protect the valuable resources that make North Fulton a popular place to live.
For more information on GNFCC and its North Fulton County service area, follow this link or call (770) 993-8806. For more information on GNFCC events, follow this link.
For the complete show archive of GNFCC 400 Insider, go to GNFCC400Insider.com. The GNFCC 400 Insider is produced by John Ray and the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.
