About Me
John is Senior Vice President and Managing Partner for Commercial Brokerage Services with Norton Commercial & Acreage Group. He is also the Managing Partner for Norton Drew, LLC and JDREW, LLC. John has a proven track record of success in delivering expert real estate advice and service to a wide range of companies, developers, investors, and property owners. He is known for being analytical, knowledgeable and skillful in handling complicated real estate transactions.
John has held executive corporate real estate positions with The Staubach Company and CB Richard Ellis (CBRE). He began his career with Cousins Properties and has provided valuable direction and leadership to his clients, colleagues, and team members for many years. His advice and service have resulted in the successful acquisition and sale of numerous commercial buildings and thousands (1,000’s) of acres of land at optimal prices. He delivers projects on time and on budget, exceeding expectations and resulting in repeat business over extended periods of time.
Partial Land Sales Profile
- Currently representing America’s Home Place in the disposition of their 520 acres on GA 400 and along the Etowah River in Dawson County GA
- Represented Etowah Water & Sewer Authority in the disposition of 305 acres along the Etowah River in Dawson County GA
- Represented the Big Canoe POA in the acquisition of 720 acres, 200 developed lots and 3 buildings in Big Canoe, GA
- Represented Signature Bank in the disposition of 483 acres along the Chestatee River in Dahlonega, GA
- Provided brokerage services for multiple investment and development entities for the acquisition and disposition of thousands (1,000’s) of acres across North GA
- Provided advice and brokerage services for multiple investment and development entities in the acquisition and disposition of properties across Florida’s Gulf Coast
Partial Corporate Project Profile
- Allstate Insurance Company
Southern Regional Headquarters Lease/140,000 SF
Regional Commercial Processing Center Sale / 110,000 SF and a 12 acre development site in Atlanta
Led the site-search, selection and negotiation process for Allstate’s Southern Region on 18 separate lease and sale acquisitions and dispositions
Obtained state and county tax incentives of $1M
- The Home Depot, Inc. / The Trion Group, Inc.
Corporate Headquarters – Lease / 450,000 SF
Secured The Home Depot as the lead tenant for the Paces West office complex in Atlanta and represented the developer in successful lease negotiations
Specialties
Brokerage Services for Landowners, Corporate Real Estate Advisory Services, Development and Investment Property Advisory Services and Facilities Management Services
Professional Recognition and Community Involvement
- Recipient of The Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors Phoenix Award
- Recipient of The Dorey Award for Professionalism in Atlanta Commercial Real Estate
- Recipient of The Meritorious Service Award from Mercer University and Past President of the Alumni Association
- Board Member for the Joint Development Authority for Dawson, Lumpkin and White Counties
- Established and leads the Commercial Real Estate Roundtable for the Cumming Chamber of Commerce
- Dawson County Chamber of Commerce Board Member
- The Georgia Technology Forum – Executive Steering Committee
- The Woodruff Arts Center – Corporate Capital Campaign
Work History
- Norton Commercial & Acreage Group – Senior Vice President/ Partner
- Norton Drew, LLC – Managing Partner
- JDREW, LLC – Managing Principal
- The Staubach Company – Vice President of Corporate Services
- CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) – Vice President of Corporate Services
- Cousins Properties – Marketing and Leasing Manager
Education
Mercer University – Bachelor of Science from the College of Arts and Sciences
Warton School of Business – Executive Business Strategy Coursework
Georgia Academy for Economic Development – Economic & Leadership Development
Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) Coursework
Georgia Real Estate Commission – Brokers’ License
