Leadership Team

NAI Brannen Goddard is proud to have leaders who are industry experts with proven experience in the commercial real estate industry.

Mitchell Brannen

Chairman & CEO

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Mitchell Brannen founded the company in 1978 and serves as Chairman and CEO for all divisions.

Under his leadership, the company has expanded its services and ranks among the largest commercial real estate firms in Atlanta. Mr. Brannen’s real estate experience spans nearly 40 years following his graduation from Georgia State University.

"Leadership is not about titles, positions, or flow charts. It is about one life influencing another." - John C. Maxwell

Nathan Anderson

President / Principal

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Nathan Anderson is a President / Principal at NAI Brannen Goddard and specializes in assisting industrial users and owners with their real estate strategy and implementation.

For 25 years, Nathan has been recognized as one of Atlanta’s and the country’s top industrial brokers.

"I not only use the brains I have – I use all the brains I can borrow." - Woodrow Wilson

Wesley Budd

Managing Director

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Wesley Budd is a Managing Director at NAI Brannen Goddard and specializes in industrial services.

Wesley focuses on assisting retailers and e-commerce users as they search for optimum bulk distribution sites and has completed over $200 million in industrial investment volume.

"Never, never, never give up." - Winston Churchill

Darren Butler

Managing Director / Principal

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Darren Butler is a Managing Director at NAI Brannen Goddard and specializes in assisting industrial users and owners with their real estate strategy and implementation.

Darren has completed over 2,000 transactions totaling over $2 billion in volume. Over the last 15 years, Darren has been recognized as one of the country’s top industrial brokers.

Darren has completed over 2,000 transactions totaling over $2 billion in volume.

Michael Chambers

Managing Director / Principal

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Mike Chambers’ career in commercial real estate exceeds 30 years, and has involved the leasing and sale of property throughout the United States.

He has represented local, national and international clients in land sales and purchases, build-to-suits, development, leasehold acquisitions and consulting. Mr. Chambers is consistently ranked among the top industrial brokers in Atlanta. Mike earned his BBA degree from the University of Georgia and holds many awards from the Atlanta Board of Realtors, and NAI Global.

Mike is actively involved in logistics corporate service activities throughout the United States.

Jim Devaney

Managing Director / Principal

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Jim Devaney began his career in commercial real estate over 35 years ago. He is ranked among the top commercial brokers in Atlanta and has been involved with transactions exceeding $1 billion during his career.

Jim has received numerous awards from various companies and professional organizations for his outstanding accomplishments in the real estate industry. His clients range from start-up companies and international firms to Fortune 500 corporations. He holds an undergraduate degree from Auburn University.

Jim has ranked the “#1 Office Producer” at NAI Brannen Goddard since 1992.

Stan Williams

Managing Director / Principal

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With nearly 20 years of experience, Stan Williams has earned a reputation as one of the area's top land brokers. His primary focus is selling land and redevelopment sites for retail, residential, industrial and mixed-use development.

Mr. Williams represents clients ranging from individuals, private companies, and family trusts to companies listed on the NYSE. Stan holds a degree in politics from Princeton University.

Stan is a commercial land specialist with a primary focus in selling land and redevelopment sites.