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The BuildUP Network is a diverse community of commercial real estate professionals that seek experiences to expand their range of ownership. We invite you to have a seat at the table with trusted colleagues. Our board is strategically assembled with a perspective from all critical components in a commercial real estate transaction. By learning a little about every aspect we believe communication will be clearer and targets hit tighter. We foster a community to start conversations. Whether it is a technical or a soft skill, we aim to grow both personally and professionally. We amplify the efforts of local peer organizations by sharing their vision and industry focus. We promote an integrated approach to career development by connecting shared interests and passions outside of work.


Our Team

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Austin Volkmer

BuildUP President

CTJ Construction

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Trip Ackerman

Broker

Lee & Associates

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Yale Cottrell IV

Developer

Cablik Enterprises

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David Kaplan

Finance

Stonemont Financial

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Ben McDaniel

Municipality

Walton County Economic Development

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Neil Wilcove

Attorney

Miller Martin

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Joseph Cathey

Utility

GA Transmission Company

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Trevor Powell

Site Development

Strack

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Preston Biggers

Engineer

Strategic Mission Critical

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David Barrow

Construction

Paulson Cheek

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April Dobson

Architecture

Vickers Design Group

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