Benjamin S. Catlin, President

Ben has been in the real estate business for over thirty years. He entered the real estate business in 1977 buying homes, refurbishing them, and leasing them.

In 1981, he took a job as a broker with a regional commercial real estate brokerage firm. Ben was awarded Rookie of the Year in 1982 and Top Producer Awards for six consecutive years. He completed his first project in 1987 and has operated a real estate business continuously since then. He joined a development company in 1988 and worked as Vice President of Marketing. In 1991, he became a partner and developed over $500 million worth of commercial real estate in those ventures. In 1998 he purchased his partner’s interest and began developing projects independently. Including all projects, he has developed or managed almost $1 billion worth of projects.

Ben received a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the Air Force Academy and a Masters in Public Policy from the University of Pittsburgh.  He was an intern in the Nixon White House. He then served as a pilot in the U.S. Air Force for seven years on active duty and for 13 years in the reserves, retiring in 1993.

Ben serves on the Board of Jesuit High School and is involved in fund raising activities for multiple charitable organizations benefiting children and young adults.

Woody Dahmer, Executive Vice President

Woody is responsible for developing and implementing management and control processes and procedures, including oversight of legal affairs and risk management.

Following graduation from the University Of Georgia School of Law and passing the Georgia bar exam, Woody served as corporate counsel for over 10 years, including Senior Counsel for Georgia-Pacific Corporation. After a successful transition into management, he assumed responsibility for all international sales for G-P’s Consumer Products Division. As Director - International Sales, he was responsible for developing and expanding a worldwide sales and distribution network and for negotiating and managing joint ventures with major international partners.

Woody also earned a B.S. in Engineering Mechanics from the U.S. Air Force Academy and an M.S. in Systems Management from the University of Southern California and served for five years on active duty as an Air Force pilot.