SVN | Second Story Expands Footprint with New Atlanta Office
Atlanta, GA — April 30, 2025 — SVN | Second Story Real Estate Management is proud to announce the opening of its Atlanta office, marking the company’s strategic expansion beyond its Chattanooga headquarters. This growth positions the firm to better serve the booming Southeast commercial real estate market with its nationally recognized advisory services.
Joining the SVN | Second Story team are Atlanta locals, Bob Johnson, Michael Nolen and Peter Cullen. Known for their proven track records, market insight and client-first approach, the trio brings decades of combined experience and deep relationships across the commercial real estate spectrum in Georgia and throughout the Southeast.
“This move represents an exciting new chapter of expansion for SVN | Second Story,” said CEO Tiffanie Robinson. “Welcoming Bob, Michael and Peter to our team enhances our capacity and reach in one of the nation’s most dynamic markets. Their reputation for client service and success aligns with our mission to wake up every day ready to deliver unparalleled professional commercial real estate expertise, dedicated care and operational excellence. We’re thrilled to work together and continue to grow under the SVN banner.”
The new office will also include talent from the Chattanooga headquarters. Hunter Myers, who is from Atlanta, joined SVN | Second Story’s Chattanooga team in 2019 and was recently promoted to senior brokerage director at the launch of the Atlanta office. His expertise encompasses investment sales and leasing, with a focus on retail and shopping centers. Myers will lead a retail-centered team out of the Atlanta office. Also relocating from the Chattanooga office is Cage Gary, with two years of experience specializing in retail.
SVN | Second Story has grown exponentially since joining SVN network, and the company nearly doubled its total sales volume last year; it currently ranks 25th out of more than 220 SVN offices nationally. The team was already working in North Georgia, and opening a second office positions the company for further success.
“The Atlanta market continues to have so much opportunity for this new team,” said Bob Johnson, senior vice-president of brokerage, who will lead the Atlanta office. “The platform, the culture and the collaborative ethos of SVN create a unique opportunity to better serve all our clients with national reach and local expertise. These opportunities, along with the leadership, vision and regional knowledge that SVN | Second Story offers clients, position us and our clients for success.”
Day-to-day operations in Atlanta will be managed by Tanya Jesunas, director of brokerage operations, a real estate professional with more than 15 years of management experience.
The Atlanta office will offer commercial brokerage services across office, retail and industrial, with an emphasis on middle-market assets throughout the Southeast.
The new office is located at 10400 Old Alabama Rd Connector, Suite 400, Alpharetta, GA 30022, and can be reached at (404) 445-2176.
About SVN | Second Story Property Management
Founded in 2016 and operating under the SVN banner since 2022, SVN | Second Story Real Estate Management’s mission is to wake up every day ready to deliver unparalleled professional commercial real estate expertise, dedicated care, and operational excellence. From commercial real estate sales and leasing to property management and tenant advising, SVN | Second Story’s team is a partner and consultant to their clients at all levels. Learn more at https://secondstory.properties/.
Meet the SVN | Second Story Atlanta-based team:
Bob Johnson, Sr. Vice-President of Brokerage
Bob Johnson brings a distinguished track record of leadership and market expertise as Senior Vice President of the SVN | Second Story Atlanta office. With a career spanning almost four decades in commercial real estate, Bob is widely recognized for his ability to lead high-performing teams, develop strategic market presence, and execute complex capital markets transactions across local and national platforms. He specializes in Investment Sales, Leasing, Capital Markets, and Distressed Asset Services. Bob’s strengths lie in his comprehensive understanding of capital flows, market cycles, and asset positioning—skills that have made him a trusted advisor to institutional investors, private equity firms, municipalities, and developers alike. With more than $3 billion in sales and lease transactions, he has successfully structured and closed high-value deals across various asset classes, consistently delivering strong outcomes for his clients. Known for his strategic thinking, deal-making ability, and commitment to client success, Bob is a key driver of SVN’s growth in the Southeast market and an invaluable resource to clients navigating complex real estate opportunities nationwide.
Michael Nolen, Brokerage Advisor
Mike Nolen joined SVN from Marcus & Millichap and draws from decades of experience in contract oversight, negotiations, and creating value for his clients. Mike holds a Master of Science, Commercial Real Estate from Georgia State University, and is a certified commercial/industrial appraiser. He is active in the Atlanta community and serves on the Cascade Springs Nature Conservancy Board and is a member of Georgia State and Emory University’s real estate alumni. Mike’s specialties include industrial, retail, office, mixed-use, and land investment sales, tenant representation, property valuation, and marketing.
Peter Cullen, Brokerage Advisor
Peter Cullen is a commercial real estate professional with a passion for delivering results through strategic thinking and entrepreneurial expertise. A Cum Laude graduate of Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business, Peter also attended IMG Academy, a premier sports training institution, where he specialized in golf. Before entering real estate in August 2024, Peter co-founded Battleground Athlete Marketing (BAM), where he worked with multiple NFL, MLB, and NHL agents to secure endorsement deals and strategic partnerships for professional athletes. Peter will work directly with Senior Vice President of Brokerage Bob Johnson at SVN | Second Story, specializing in industrial, medical, and office properties. He brings a competitive edge, entrepreneurial mindset, and client-first focus to a team with over $3 billion in closed transactions.
Tanya Jesunas, Director of Brokerage Operations
A licensed real estate agent with 13 years of experience in commercial real estate investment sales, Tanya brings a wide range of expertise to the Atlanta office. She will oversee all office operations, including marketing, transaction management, and the entire lifecycle of real estate transactions for the team. She holds a Bachelor of Science in communications and mathematics from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.
Staff relocating from the SVN | Second Story headquarters in Chattanooga include:
Hunter Myers, Senior Brokerage Director
Hunter Myers, who was born and raised in Atlanta, has expertise in investment sales and leasing, with a focus in retail and shopping centers. He has worked with numerous sellers and landlords throughout the Southeast, selling or leasing over 1 million square feet. He won the CoStar Power Broker award each year from 2020 to 2022 in the retail sector. In 2023, Hunter won SVN’s prestigious President’s Circle award by being ranked as one of the top fifteen SVN advisors out of over 2,000 nationwide. In 2024, he was also awarded CREXi’s Platinum Broker award and was recognized by SVN National with an Achievers Award for his production level. Hunter maintains strong tenant relationships, representing several national tenants throughout Georgia and Tennessee. Hunter’s knowledge of leasing as well as capital markets makes him a true asset to the team.
Cage Gary, Brokerage Advisor
Cage joined the SVN | Second Story team a little over two years ago. He has closed over $3 million in leasing transactions and works across various industries, with a specialization in retail. He graduated with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration in real estate from the J. Mack Robinson College of Business, as well as earning a Certificate in Professional Sales, at Georgia State University in Atlanta. He was an intern with Adams Commercial Real Estate, a longstanding Commercial Real Estate Firm in Atlanta. He has earned awards with CoStar Powerbroker over multiple quarters. Cage is in the final stages of earning the prestigious CCIM designation to continue providing value for his current and future clients.
