WATKINS REAL ESTATE GROUP, INC.
ATLANTA, GA

The Watkins conglomerate is a family of companies and a company of families. Watkins Real Estate Group is a subsidiary of Watkins Associated Industries. We are dedicated to fostering community—whether it is within our firm, our developments or the real estate development and management business. We provide development, leasing, asset and property management, and brokerage services for our portfolio, thus maximizing stable value for our clients and shareholders. We are retail. We are multi-family. We are so much more. We are Watkins. The Watkins team is a family of professionals, each respected for their knowledge, experience, integrity and dedication. As established market veterans with long-standing relationships, we are trusted partners of retailers, brokers and vendors. Aligned with trustworthy experts, our cohesive and experienced team delivers exceptional and consistent service. Known as accessible, stable and loyal, Watkins associates treat clients and colleagues with dignity and respect. The Watkins team differentiates itself through consistent service, longstanding relationships, quality projects, financial stability and unswerving dedication to people and community. Our hardworking approach and diligent attention to all facets of our business relations have been keys to our success. Watkins’ nimble operations ensure our ability to offer superior and attentive service to all our clients and collaborators, whether a land holder, retailer, lender or developer. Jay Levy has been President of Wilwat Properties, Inc., the real estate subsidiary of Watkins Associated Industries, since he joined the company in June 2014. Jay oversees all of the strategic planning and day-to-day operations for the Watkins Real Estate Group. Before coming to Wilwat, Jay served as CFO of Brand Properties, an Atlanta-based developer of retail, office and multi-family properties. Before Brand, he served as the Executive Vice President, Asset Manager for Equity One’s (NYSE: EQY) retail shopping centers in the Southeast U.S. In this role, Jay directed all aspects of property management, leasing, and development for Equity One’s Southeastern region. Before going to Equity One, Jay was the Chief Financial Officer for IRT Property Company (NYSE: IRT), an Atlanta-based REIT. Prior to IRT, Jay was the Chief Financial Officer for Ewing Southeast Realty, an Atlanta-based real estate management and brokerage firm. Jay began his professional career in the tax group of the Atlanta office of Arthur Andersen & Co. Jay is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), the Georgia Society of CPAs, and the American Institute of CPAs. He holds a master’s degree in taxation from Georgia State University and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Georgia. Lee serves on the Executive Board of Watkins’ parent company, Watkins Associated Industries, Inc. He is also a Trustee for Greater Atlanta Christian School. Lee received his bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University and his MBA from Georgia State University. The Watkins conglomerate is a family of companies and a company of families. Watkins Real Estate Group is a subsidiary of Watkins Associated Industries. We are dedicated to fostering community—whether it is within our firm, our developments or the real estate development and management business. We provide development, leasing, asset and property management, and brokerage services for our portfolio, thus maximizing stable value for our clients and shareholders. We are retail. We are multi-family. We are so much more. We are Watkins. The Watkins team is a family of professionals, each respected for their knowledge, experience, integrity and dedication. As established market veterans with long-standing relationships, we are trusted partners of retailers, brokers and vendors. Aligned with trustworthy experts, our cohesive and experienced team delivers exceptional and consistent service. Known as accessible, stable and loyal, Watkins associates treat clients and colleagues with dignity and respect. The Watkins team differentiates itself through consistent service, longstanding relationships, quality projects, financial stability and unswerving dedication to people and community. Our hardworking approach and diligent attention to all facets of our business relations have been keys to our success. Watkins’ nimble operations ensure our ability to offer superior and attentive service to all our clients and collaborators, whether a land holder, retailer, lender or developer. Jay Levy has been President of Wilwat Properties, Inc., the real estate subsidiary of Watkins Associated Industries, since he joined the company in June 2014. Jay oversees all of the strategic planning and day-to-day operations for the Watkins Real Estate Group. Before coming to Wilwat, Jay served as CFO of Brand Properties, an Atlanta-based developer of retail, office and multi-family properties. Before Brand, he served as the Executive Vice President, Asset Manager for Equity One’s (NYSE: EQY) retail shopping centers in the Southeast U.S. In this role, Jay directed all aspects of property management, leasing, and development for Equity One’s Southeastern region. Before going to Equity One, Jay was the Chief Financial Officer for IRT Property Company (NYSE: IRT), an Atlanta-based REIT. Prior to IRT, Jay was the Chief Financial Officer for Ewing Southeast Realty, an Atlanta-based real estate management and brokerage firm. Jay began his professional career in the tax group of the Atlanta office of Arthur Andersen & Co. Jay is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), the Georgia Society of CPAs, and the American Institute of CPAs. He holds a master’s degree in taxation from Georgia State University and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Georgia. Lee serves on the Executive Board of Watkins’ parent company, Watkins Associated Industries, Inc. He is also a Trustee for Greater Atlanta Christian School. Lee received his bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University and his MBA from Georgia State University.