Testimonials

We are proud to present what our clients have to say about working with us.

"I have known Jimmy for almost 25 years and have found him to be an individual with great integrity, high energy and goal oriented. His leadership skills and knowledge of the retail commercial industry has kept him in the top echelon of our business for the last 25 years. My trust and confidence in Jimmy's abilities would be a benefit to any partner or business relationship."

Monna J. Boan
Senior Manager of Real Estate Development
Kohls Department Stores, Inc.



"In over 25 years of representing big-box retail tenants, I've worked with hundreds of shopping center developers across the country. Very few of them, in my view, have demonstrated the combination of creativity, professionalism, mental toughness and integrity that I've seen in Jimmy Grisham. He understands the needs of retailers, and has consistently demonstrated the ability and the commitment to do what it takes to meet those needs, and to get the deals done. At a time when retail deals are getting tougher, Jimmy's experience, independence and agility will be more valuable than ever. The list of developers that I can recommend without reservation is a short one, and Jimmy Grisham is definitely on it."

Jim Tapp
President
The Tapp Company



"I have known Jimmy professionally for 16 years. During this time he has proven himself to be a proficient developer whose focus is on customer satisfaction. Publix has been very pleased with the projects Jimmy has been associated with."

Jeff Chamberlain
Director of Market Strategy
Publix Super Markets, Inc.



"I have known Jimmy professionally and personally for almost 15 years. Besides our total trust in his values and integrity, his value for us is his complete knowledge of the entire process. From underwriting an acquisition, completing the purchase to the successful operation of the asset, Jimmy can provide tremendous insight. We view Jimmy as a strong ally and partner of ours as we grow the Thackeray portfolio of real estate assets."

Chris Cozby
Partner
Thackeray Partners



"I have worked closely with Jimmy on several projects. His knowledge of the process of acquiring land or existing buildings and the conversion of such property to a successful operating asset is unparalleled. He has an uncanny knack of anticipating issues and then creatively implementing solutions. We value our relationship and look forward to more opportunities with Drexel."

Clayborne Mote
Partner
Venture Commercial



"Drexel's knowledge of the business and tenants, attention to detail and performance record makes them ideally suited for us as an operating partner. We trust them explicitly and look forward to other opportunities to partner on retail developments and acquisitions with the Drexel organization."

David Gleeson
Vice President
L&B Realty Advisors, LLP



"Jimmy Grisham is one of the few in the business today that can link strong, career long retail tenant relationships into well thought out real estate developments. From the initial project concept to the Certificate of Occupancy, Jimmy understands and has the market knowledge of what it takes to get the job done. From a lender's standpoint, you can't ask for more."

Brandon Bledsoe
Senior Vice President and Manager of Commercial Real Estate Division
Amegy Bank



"We have worked with Jimmy on a variety of projects and find him to be one of the most practical and performance-oriented real estate professionals focused on the retail sector. Our relationship with him is such that we rely heavily on his market knowledge, integrity, and judgment. His positive outlook yet objective approach make him a trusted and valued partner to the Hunt organization."

Larry Corson
Senior Vice President
Hunt Realty, Inc.


Additional References:

Gene Borsattino
formerly:
Senior Real Estate Manager
of The Home Depot, Inc.


Jim Batjer
Senior Managing Director
Holliday, Fenoglio, Fowler, L.P.


Warren Creason
President
Creason Commercial Realty


Michael Geisler
Managing Partner
Venture Commercial


Doug Maclay
Chairman
Maclay Properties Company


Charles Hodges
Chairman
Hodges and Associates