Landmark Properties, a fully-integrated real estate firm specializing in the development, construction, acquisition, investment management, and operation of high-quality residential communities, announced Wes Rogers, formerly President and CEO, will add the newly created role of Chairman while maintaining his CEO role. Walt Templin will assume the role of President and Chief Investment Officer, and three other senior team members will also be promoted.
“This group is a sampling of the exceptional leaders who have been an integral part of Landmark’s success over the last decade,” said Rogers. “They have been instrumental in the growth of the Landmark platform with a proven track record of excellence. I continue to be impressed by this group’s consistent work ethic, intelligence, moral fabric, leadership abilities, deep understanding of the complexities of our vertically integrated business, execution capabilities, and ability to create value for Landmark and our investors.”
Landmark Properties is pleased to announce four new leadership positions.
Walt Templin will move to a new role as President and Chief Investment Officer from his role as Head of Investment Management. Mr. Templin will oversee all aspects of the firm’s investment strategy including acquisitions, dispositions, and capital markets activities. He will also work with Landmark Properties’ executive leadership team on the company’s continued growth in the U.S. student housing and Build-to-Rent sectors and expansion into the UK and European Student Housing Markets as well as into Traditional Multifamily. Mr. Templin is based in Athens, Georgia.
Jason Doornbos, formerly Executive Managing Director of Development, will be elevated to Chief Development Officer. In his new role, Mr. Doornbos will lead strategic development, land acquisition, project planning and investment oversight. Mr. Doornbos has been with the firm since 2010 and is based in Athens, Georgia.
Art Templin has been elevated to Chief Operating Officer, Development and Construction from his current role as Executive Managing Director, Development and Construction. Mr. Templin will be responsible for the full-cycle execution of new development opportunities across Landmark’s vertically integrated platform. He will also be responsible for managing day-to-day operations of the departments and ensuring company goals and objectives are met. Mr. Templin is based in Athens, Georgia.
Porter McDonald will assume the role of Executive Managing Director, Investment. He was formerly Managing Director of Investment Management and will lead the organization’s investment team focusing on acquisitions, dispositions, and driving investment growth maximizing portfolio returns. Mr. McDonald is based in Athens, Georgia.
“Our exponential growth combined with the ever-evolving commercial real estate landscape demanded that we expand our executive team allowing me to focus more on the strategic direction of the firm as we explore and expand in new verticals,” said Wes Rogers, Chairman and CEO of Landmark Properties. “This is certainly not me stepping away from the business in any way whatsoever, but rather us changing job titles to better reflect everyone’s roles. I am very fortunate to be surrounded with hard working, intelligent professionals and that has given me the opportunity to concentrate my efforts on the broader picture moving forward.”
