Ryan Cone

As Director of CCRE, Ryan shapes the company’s strategy and direction with 20 years of experience in commercial real estate. He has successfully procured over 2.5 million square feet of personal and joint venture ownership across a variety of asset classes nationwide.

Ryan’s career began as a market analyst at Dorey Publishing, followed by specializing in office leasing and sales at Richard Bowers & Co. After earning his Brokerage License in 2007, he launched Ryan Cone & Associates in 2008. In 2010, he co-founded Cone Middour Partners, completing over 1,500 transactions and listing 6 million square feet of space. In 2018, Ryan founded Cone Commercial Real Estate, leading it with a focus on growth and innovation.

Known for navigating some of the most complex and challenging deals in the industry, Ryan’s experience extends beyond conventional transactions. Several years ago, he made the transition to focus full-time on real estate investments, where his passion for solving intricate problems and creating long-term value drives his success.

Education:

Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA, College of Business and Finance

• Bachelors of Finance Degree
• Member of the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity
• Completed CCIM institute’s CI 101 C: Financial analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate.

Real Estate Experience:

• Specializes in office leasing and investment property acquisition & disposition.
• Ryan received the distinction of being the youngest agent to achieve the title of Vice President in the 28 year history of Richard Bowers & Company.
• 2006 & 2007 Top 10 producer at Richard Bowers & Company

Transaction Volumes:

• 2008 in excess of $20,000,000
• 2012 in excess of $15,000,000
• 2013 in excess of $20,000,000
• 2014 in excess of $30,000,000
• 2015 in excess of $30,000,000
• 2016 in excess of $100,000,000
• 2017 in excess of $100,000,000
• 2018 in excess of $100,000,000
• 2019 in excess of $75,000,000

Transaction Highlights include:

SALES TRANSACTIONS:

• 2400 Herodian Way, a 160,000 SF building located in the Cumberland Submarket
• 3098 Piedmont Court, a 46,000 SF building located in the Buckhead Market
• 2299 Perimeter Park Drive, a 40,000/SF office building located in the Central Perimeter Market
• 6230/6240 Shiloh Road, a total of 62,210 SF office buildings located in North Fulton
• 2880 Dresden Drive, a 28,980 SF building along the NE Expressway
• 2251 Lake Park Drive, a 33,794 SF building located in Smyrna, GA

LEASE TRANSACTIONS:

• 5901 Peachtree Dunwoody Road,19,985 SF in the Central Perimeter Market
• 1805 Old Alabama Road, 20,000 SF in Alpharetta
• 1852 Century Centers Places, 21,000 SF located in the I-85 inside I-285 market
• 1035/1045 Southcrest Parkway, 53,000 SF lease re-negotiation of an entire development consisting of 5 tenants in South Clayton/Henry County Market
• 575 Forest Parkway, 50,000 SF located at the airport/North Clayton Industrial market
• 1805 Old Alabama Road, 15,000 SF located in North Fulton
• 100 Tower Place, 20,000 SF located in Buckhead
• Sterling Pointe, 21,000 SF in the Central Perimeter Market
• 125 Technology Parkway, 60,500 SF in Peachtree Corners
• 600 Peachtree St, 48,423 SF located in Downtown Atlanta
• 1165 North Chase Parkway, 15,000 SF located in the Cumberland Market

OWNERSHIP TRANSACTIONS:

• Joint Venture/Broker/Owner of the Fountains at Piedmont Center, a 550,000 SF building located in the Buckhead Submarket
• Broker/Owner of 79,000 SF Synovus Portfolio
• Broker/Owner of 45,000 SF purchase located at 1900 Century Place
• Broker/Owner of 1945 The Exchange, a 65,880 SF building located in the Cumberland Submarket
• Broker/Owner of Buckeye Plaza, 60,000 SF in Doraville
• Broker/Owner of Governors Lake 100 & 200, 202,000 SF in Peachtree Corners

Published articles in widely read and highly acclaimed periodicals, including:

• Atlanta Business Chronicle
• Atlanta Journal Constitution
• Dorey Atlanta Office Guide
• Real Estate Observer
• The Source
• Southeast Real Estate Business
• City Feet

General Information:

• Ryan is a lifetime member of the 1% Club, founded by personal success coach Tommy Newberry
• Ryan also completed the Anthony Robbins “Unleash the Power Within” seminar
• Completed the Speak Easy course “Talk So People Listen”
• Won Most Improved Speaker at Toastmasters in 2007