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4920 North Royal Atlanta Drive Tucker, Georgia 30084 tel: 770.491.7711 |
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 John W. Rooker Chief Executive Officer |
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MANAGEMENT
John W. Rooker - Chief Executive Officer, ChairmanJack Rooker has been developing industrial properties in the metro Atlanta market since the late 1960's through his construction company John W. Rooker and Associates, Inc. He has developed many speculative and build-to-suit projects in industrial areas of Atlanta, Athens, Macon, and Louisville, Kentucky. Over the years, Rooker and Associates has supplied facilities for a very impressive list of customers that include names such as Ford Motor Company, G.T.E., Seimans, Mead Corporation, Baxter Laboratory, Haverty's Furniture, J. C. Penny, Marriott, Home Depot, Circuit City, and Office Depot. Jack's family partnership now owns and manages over six million square feet of industrial facilities. In 1990, Jack received the SIOR Developer's Lifetime Achievement Award and in 1995 was named Industrial Developer of the Year by NAIOP. In 1992 he was awarded the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the University of Georgia. In the past Jack has served as chairman of the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce, on the Board of Directors for Omni Insurance Company and The Westminster Schools. He is married with five children and nine grandchildren. William J. Cole - PresidentWith a major in Business Administration from the University of Georgia, Jerry Cole, President of John W. Rooker and Associates, Inc. began his career in the construction industry over 40 years ago. Jerry has been employed with John W. Rooker and Associates for the last 26 years and has been President for 22 years. With his extensive experience in design/build construction, build-to-suit, and negotiated work, he has served as President of Associated Builders' & Contractors of Georgia, Chairman of the Construction Education Foundation of Georgia, and a Member of Advisory Council for ButlerŪ Manufacturing Company. Jerry is a member of the Equine Advisory Board for the State of Georgia, and a member of the Board of Directors for the Georgia Walking Horse Exhibitors' Associates. He is married with four children and six grandchildren. Murray Reavis - Chief Financial OfficerMurray Reavis serves as Chief Financial Officer of John W. Rooker and Associates. He joined Rooker in 2004 and overseas the company's corporate services including finance, accounting, tax, risk management, information technology, and human resources. He also coordinates business for the company's real estate development and construction projects. Murray graduated from Auburn University with a B.S. in finance in 1990, and started his career with Arthur Anderson. He is a certified Public Accountant with over 10 years in public accounting experience with Arthur Anderson and Ernst & Young. He is a member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and serves on the board of Northside Youth Organization as the treasurer. He is a member of Peachtree Road United Methodist Church and is married with two children. Daniel B. Pattillo - President, Rooker Real EstateDan Pattillo is President, Rooker Real Estate. Dan who has worked at Rooker and Associates since 1988 oversees the company's development activities including planning, land acquisition, and property dispositions. He also works with build-to-suit prospects. Prior to joining Rooker, Dan served as Vice President at Wachovia Bank of Georgia. He has a Bachelor of Science degree from Clemson University and a MBA from the University of Georgia. He serves as the board of directors of Atlanta Habitat for Humanity. Dan also serves as the Foundation Board of Children's Health Care of Atanta, and is past President of Buckhead Baseball. Dan is married with two children. Elbert Rivers - President, Rooker PropertiesElbert Rivers President of Rooker Properties. Elbert graduated from the University of Georgia in Athens with a Bachelor of Business Administration. He began his career as a bank officer of First American Bank in Athens for over six years. Employed by John W. Rooker and Associates since 1981, his responsibilities include business development, property management, leasing and working on build-to-suit prospects. He also handles all public presentations before governmental authorities (i.e. tax appeals, zoning variances). Elbert coordinates industrial broker relations including quarterly mailers and an annual barbeque of over 500 bankers, brokers, governmental and county officials in attendance. He is a member of the Georgia Economic Developers Association and SIOR (Society of Industrial and Office Realtors). Elbert is married with two children. Alan N. Gray - Vice President, ConstructionAlan Gray is Vice President of Construction of John W. Rooker and Associates, Inc. Alan graduated from Clemson University with B.S. in construction management. He began his career with John W. Rooker and Associates as a field engineer in 1984, worked as a superintendent for 5 years, a project manager for 16 years and Vice President for the past year. Alan Coordinates owner/contractor relations as well as, project management and estimating functions for the company. He is a member of the Associated Builders and Contractors of Georgia. He is married with four children. W. F. Johnston - Vice Chairman, EmeritusFrank Johnston, Vice Chairman of John W. Rooker and Associates from 1996 to 2006, has served as the Chief Financial Officer since 1981. He graduated with a B.S. in Physics from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia in 1964. Frank currently serves as trustee for Rooker family trusts Frank was employed with C & S Bank of Georgia from 1965 - 1978 and served as VP of Operations and Branch Administration. From 1978 - 1981 he was Administrative Manager of Constangy, Brooks, & Smith. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves from 1964 - 1970, and on the board for Paideia School from 1994 - 1997. He is married with three children. |