Joel Reed, AICP Named Southeast Market President

ORLANDO, Fla. - Oct. 11, 2019 - PRLog -- Gorman & Company announced that Joel Reed, AICP will be joining the company as Southeast Market President effective September 1, 2019.

Reed is based in Atlanta, GA and will serve as Southeast Market President for Gorman & Company with a primary focus on building on Gorman's Florida development experience and expanding this experience into the Georgia market.

Reed has 20 years of experience in urban design, planning, and development. He brings considerable knowledge and understanding of the development process. Joel holds a Masters of Arts in Urban Planning and Policy and a Bachelors of Arts in Anthropology, both from the University of Illinois, as well as a Bachelors of Science in Environmental Science from Wheaton College. Joel is registered under the American Institute of Certified Planners.

Additionally, Reed's experiences that will benefit Gorman & Company moving forward include:

·         Senior and family affordable housing development

·         Luxury condominium buildings in Miami and the Florida Keys

·         Municipal planning

·         Design and development in the private sector

"I am so excited to have this opportunity to lead the Southeast market at Gorman & Company. This represents the culmination of a 12 -year relationship we have had where I have watched and participated in some amazing developments Gorman has brought to fruition.  The company's strong values and commitments to communities as well as their innovation is unique and incomparable in this this market."

"Joel will be a tremendous asset to Gorman's efforts in the southeastern U.S," said Brian Swanton, President & CEO of the company.  "We have worked closely with Joel on three high quality developments in the Florida Keys, all of which stood strong through Hurricane Irma.  We have watched Joel's work over the years and are excited to have him join our leadership team."

About Gorman & Company: Gorman & Company works closely with local governments and community-based organizations to help communities meet their development, planning, economic and social goals. Gorman's staff brings a wide range of development experience to its communities. Its neighborhoods range from upscale condominium communities to mixed-use developments in downtown redevelopment areas. Gorman's unique affordable housing communities offer high quality amenities that serve the creative class, seniors, accessibility-challenged, entrepreneurs, families, and individuals. For more information on Gorman & Company visit https://www.gormanusa.com or contact Joel Reed at 404-403-2925.