Jim Shelton

Jim Shelton is a seasoned real estate professional with over 40 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry.12 He is currently the Principal at Shelton McNally Real Estate Partners, a firm he co-founded with Conor McNally in 2017.3

Career History

Jim Shelton's extensive career in real estate includes:

• Principal at Shelton McNally Real Estate Partners (2017 - Present)1
• Vice Chairman at Carter (2003 - 2017)12
• Principal at Resource Real Estate Partners (2000 - 2003)12
• Executive Vice President at Ben Carter & Associates (1996 - 2000)12
• Vice President at Peterson Properties (1983 - 1996)12

Expertise

Throughout his career, Jim has gained expertise in various aspects of real estate, including:

• Investment
• Development
• Acquisition
• Disposition
• Asset management

At Carter & Associates, he oversaw capital markets and investment aspects for over $1.5 billion worth of mixed-use, office, multifamily, and student housing assets.2

Education and Personal Life

Jim Shelton earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Southern Methodist University.12 He is also a graduate of The Westminster Schools in Atlanta.2

Jim has been married to Elizabeth for over 36 years, and they have three grown children and a grandchild.2

Community Involvement

Jim is actively involved in several community organizations, holding leadership roles in:

• The Atlanta Police Foundation
• Athletes for a Better World
• Young Life Africa Expeditions2

Shelton McNally Real Estate Partners

The firm Jim co-founded, Shelton McNally, focuses on ground-up development and value-add acquisition of multifamily and office properties in growth markets across the Southeastern United States. As of the most recent data available, the company has sponsored 14 deals totaling $687 million of investment across 3,950 units, with an additional $202 million in the development pipeline.3