Holder Properties, an Atlanta-based, full-service commercial real estate company, has announced the promotions of Robert Holder and Will Menkes to the company’s top leadership roles. Robert has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer and Will has stepped into the role of President. Holder and Menkes will jointly serve as Managing Partners of the firm. Previously, both held the title of Managing Director, Co-Head of Investments and Asset Management. John Holder will continue to serve as Chairman.
Robert Holder, an Atlanta native, holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and a Master of Science degree in Finance from Vanderbilt University. He worked at Blackstone in New York City and London prior to joining Holder Properties in 2017. Robert is a member of ULI and is active on the board of Zoo Atlanta.
“I’m proud to work with Will at the helm of Holder Properties,’ said Robert. ‘It’s a privilege to continue the legacy my grandfather started with Holder Construction in 1960 and my father furthered with Holder Properties. I believe our track record of success and our commitment to maintaining our reputation of integrity and quality will allow us to continue to thrive in the years ahead.”
Will Menkes, originally from the San Francisco Bay Area and a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, worked with GTIS Partners and Barclays Capital in New York City before joining Holder Properties in 2016. Will is an active member of ULI and NAIOP and was selected into ULI Atlanta’s Center for Leadership Class of 2018.
“Our future is bright. We have put together an energetic, talented team with uniquely varied experiences, and we feel that we are prepared to grow together for a very long time,’ Menkes said. ‘To capitalize on opportunities presented by currently dislocated market conditions, we are planning several areas for strategic growth in the coming years across both the development…
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