Jim Irwin

Jim Irwin is the President of New City, LLC, a commercial real estate development firm based in Atlanta, Georgia.13 He founded the company and has been serving as its president since January 2016.2 With a career spanning over 8 years in this role, Irwin directs the company's real estate development and consulting operations, as well as new business pursuits.1

Professional Background

Prior to founding New City, Irwin held significant positions in the real estate industry:

• Senior Vice President at Jamestown, where he led the development of Ponce City Market, a 2.1 million square foot historic renovation project in Atlanta1
• Vice President of Development at Green Street Properties2

Throughout his career, Irwin has been responsible for nearly $2 billion of new investment around the United States.1

Education and Early Career

• Bachelor of Arts from Dartmouth College, where he played football for four years
• MBA with a concentration in real estate finance from Emory University's Goizueta Business School

Before entering the real estate industry, Irwin served as a legislative aide to two U.S. senators and a U.S. representative.1

Recent Achievements

Irwin has gained recognition in the industry:

• In 2022, he was chosen as the master developer for abandoned Chattanooga foundries, a significant project for the city4
• He was honored as a Most Admired CEO by the Atlanta Business Chronicle in 20225

Jim Irwin currently resides in Atlanta with his wife, Elisabeth, and their three children.1