Experience
James joined Hughes Commercial Real Estate in 2021. Before joining Hughes Commercial, he worked as an intern for a commercial brokerage in Columbia, South Carolina where he provided market research and analysis for the firm’s industrial brokerage team. James specializes in representing tenants, owners, and developers throughout the North Central (GA-400) and Northwest (I-75) industrial submarkets to buy, lease and develop industrial properties. James’ notable clients include Fastenal, HIPER Global, International Media Products, I-Blason, Southern Specification, Revelation Manufacturing/Genesis Elevator Company, Oil Solutions Group, and Rooker Co.
Since joining Hughes Commercial Real Estate, James has successfully closed over $70 million in transaction volume within his geographic areas of focus. James prides himself on being an expert on the markets in which
he focuses, where he leverages his deep market knowledge to provide best-in-class service and meet his clients’ goals on every transaction he is involved in.
James graduated Cum Laude from the University of South Carolina. He majored in finance and real estate, while also minoring in Spanish. In his free time, he enjoys fly fishing, playing golf, and coaching youth baseball at
Buckhead Baseball.
Education
- B.S.B.A., Finance – University of South Carolina
- B.S.B.A., Real Estate – University of South Carolina
Professional Affiliations & Achievements
- 2025 Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors Fred Glass, Jr. Rookie of the Year Award Recipient
- 2025 Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors Million Dollar Club Member
- 2024 Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors Education Committee Member
- Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, State of Georgia
- Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors, Member
- Young Council of Realtors, Member