Vice President │ Business Development – Industrial
John Drake is a seasoned professional, supported by 28 years of construction industry experience and 23 years of employment with the Pattillo family. As Vice President of Business Development, John is responsible for management of all company business development and sales activities with a primary focus on the Industrial division. His role consists of networking efforts to establish, maintain and cultivate long-term, transparent relationships with customers, brokers, site consultants, communities and state economic development groups. John continues to be a proven leader in expanding our business network, by leveraging his unique expertise with the development of speculative, manufacturing and distribution facilities having completed more than 50 build-to-suit projects.
John’s achievements include a Real Estate License in the state of Georgia, a Bachelor of Political Economy and Philosophy degree from Wofford College and is a member of several professional organizations including the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR), the Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors (ACBR), the Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA), and the Southeastern Economic Development Council (SEDC).