Newmark Expands Atlanta Industrial Advisory Capabilities with the Addition of Four New Leasing Specialists

March 16, 2026 9:00 AM

Newmark announces the Company has added industrial leasing specialists Michael Bennett, Jim Bob Taylor, Kaleigh Schlosser and Matt Skole, four proven and active Atlanta industrial brokerage professionals. Bennett and Taylor join as Vice Chairmen, and Schlosser and Skole join as Senior Managing Directors, expanding the Company's industrial advisory bench across the Southeast and bringing a proven track record of high-volume execution, complex transaction structuring and national client representation.

The four advise industrial occupiers and owners, with specialization in site selection, build-to-suits, lease negotiations, sale-leasebacks, owner-occupied acquisitions and dispositions and portfolio consolidations.

"Industrial leasing fundamentals across the Southeast remain supported by durable infrastructure investment and sustained occupier demand," said Liz Hart, President of Leasing for North America. "As Atlanta continues to attract long-term supply chain growth, these additions strengthen our ability to capitalize on the region's momentum and deliver strategic leasing outcomes for clients."

"Atlanta continues to emerge as one of the most competitive industrial markets in the country, and clients are increasingly looking for advisors who can deliver speed, creativity and national reach," said Ran Holman, Executive Vice President and Southeast Market Leader. "This group of high-impact advisors bring exceptional execution capabilities, strong client relationships and an approach that aligns perfectly with Newmark's focus on delivering sophisticated industrial solutions."

Bennett and Taylor join from Cresa, where they were recognized as Top 25 Producers company-wide. They were also recognized through the Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors (ACBR) as Top 10 Industrial Tenant-Rep Producers in 2024. Taylor brings nearly 40 years of commercial real estate experience and approximately 50 million square feet of industrial leasing and sales transactions. Bennett adds a decade of experience, having completed over 22 million square feet of industrial leasing and sales transactions and earning a reputation for his data-driven advisory approach. Schlosser and Skole contribute an additional 15 years of combined experience. The team will also be supported by newly hired Transaction Manager Tony LaScola.

Newmark continues to expand its roster of commercial real estate in the Southeast U.S. The company has gained significant expertise in the area with strategic hires such as Conor Lalor in Retail Capital Markets, Ryan Bellows in Industrial & Logistics, Christopher Lyon and Brooks Colquitt in Multifamily and the team of Jay O'Meara, Justin Parsonnet and Ryan Reethof in Office.

According to Newmark Research, Atlanta continues to stand out as one of the most active and resilient industrial markets in the country. In 4Q25, net absorption surged to 7.6 million square feet, driving vacancy down 80 basis points quarter-over-quarter to 8.9% and underscoring Atlanta's continued position as a high-velocity logistics and distribution hub anchored by large-format occupier activity and long-term growth drivers.

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Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries ("Newmark"), is a world leader in commercial real estate, seamlessly powering every phase of the property life cycle. Newmark's comprehensive suite of services and products is uniquely tailored to each client, from owners to occupiers, investors to founders, and startups to blue-chip companies. Combining the platform's global reach with market intelligence in both established and emerging property markets, Newmark provides superior service to clients across the industry spectrum. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2025, Newmark generated revenues of nearly $3.3 billion. As of December 31, 2025, Newmark and its business partners together operated from approximately 175 offices with over 9,300 professionals across four continents. To learn more, visit nmrk.com or follow @newmark.

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