Transwestern Expands Southeast Region With Addition Of Veteran Bo Jackson As Managing Director

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Dec 20, 2012, 11:11 ET

ATLANTA, Dec. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Transwestern's Atlanta office today announced Bo Jackson has joined the firm as managing director and partner. He will partner with Bruce Ford, Transwestern's Southeast Region president, to oversee the firm's service lines, execute business development efforts and recruiting strategies, as well as expand on the development and investment business.

"Bo Jackson is a huge win for our region," said Ford. "He brings to our firm exceptional expertise in tracking and structuring deals, particularly with noteworthy institutional partners. During this growth stage, we are seeking to recruit the industry and region's best, and Bo will serve as a key principal to enhance our award-winning culture and operating model."

Jackson is a 33-year industry veteran, offering a diverse resume that includes leasing and sales brokerage, advisory, valuation, asset management, investment services, real estate development and project management. Over the course of his career, Jackson has provided real estate solutions to multi-market corporations, local firms and both private and institutional investors.

Prior to joining Transwestern, Jackson served as executive vice president for Colonial Properties Trust, overseeing a portfolio of approximately $3 billion in managed assets across 145 properties in six states. Before that, he held executive and director level positions with Beacon Properties and Hines and has served with other major real estate companies, including Vantage, The Landmarks Group and Paragon Group.

Jackson will officially join the team on January 2, 2013, providing the firm with a great start to the new year as it continues its goal of becoming the number one real estate value creator in America.

ABOUT TRANSWESTERN

Transwestern is a privately held real estate firm specializing in agency leasing, property and facilities management, tenant advisory, capital markets, development, research and sustainability. The fully integrated enterprise leverages competencies in office, industrial, retail, multifamily and healthcare properties to add value for investors, owners and occupiers of real estate. Transwestern facilitates better decision-making for clients by combining penetrating local market intelligence and macro-market research through its affiliate, Delta Associates. Transwestern has 33 U.S. offices and assists clients through more than 150 offices in 30 countries as part of a strategic alliance with Paris-based BNP Paribas Real Estate. For more information, please visit www.transwestern.net and follow us on Twitter: @Transwestern. Follow the Atlanta office on Twitter: @TranswesternATL.

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