Making Moves

For such a tight-knit industry, real estate has a lot of players, and we’re keeping track of them in our Making Moves feature. Stay up to date on your colleagues in the industry, where they’ve been and where they’re going.

Atlanta Housing names Abdel Altamimi permanent CFO

Altamimi’s focus remains on expanding access to housing in Atlanta, he said.

Adrienne Briant to represent sales at Meadow Brook Farms

The promotion follows Briant’s sales debut at Havencroft in Woodstock, another David Weekley community.

Andi Stroud appointed to leadership position at AmTrust Title Insurance Co.

AmTrust Title Insurance Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., named Andi Stroud senior vice president and Georgia regional manager.

Nestor Rivera returns to Berkshire Hathaway, says it ‘feels like the best fit’

The broker associate has over 22 years of industry experience and specializes in luxury homes, second-home properties and executive relocation.

Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman steps down after Rocket integration

The longtime executive said he was leaving now that the company has completed its integration with Rocket Companies, which acquired it last year. 

Wood Partners hires Marc Brambrut as managing director in Atlanta

In his new role, Brambrut will source, finance and develop multifamily and mixed-use communities throughout Georgia, focusing on the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Tommie Wehrle installed as 2026 president of the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance

The advocacy group also named Richard Woods as its 2026 first vice president and 2027 president. 

Matt Bronfman named to Atlanta Housing Board of Commissioners

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens appointed Matt Bronfman to the Atlanta Housing Board of Commissioners for a five-year term.

Mike Ruland leaves Toll Brothers, takes on new role at Traton Homes

Ruland’s career spans roles at several homebuilding companies like Sharp Residential and Toll Brothers.

O'Shields
Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta president retires, successor named

Malmberg’s retirement is effective Dec. 31, when he will be succeeded by Reginald O’Shields.

Zanaty
Mark Spain Real Estate welcomes new CEO David Zanaty

Founder Mark Spain said he sees Zanaty’s hire as the beginning of a period of growth for the company.

LH Group founders acquire majority stake in Engel & Völkers’ Blue Ridge office

The LH Group specializes in mountain homes, lakefront property and developments.

Gabe Chatham appointed 2025 president of the Home Builders Association of Georgia

Along with his family, he leads a full-spectrum real estate brand encompassing homebuilding, community development and brokerage services.

Tracey Royal
Coldwell Banker names Chicago agent-development exec Tracey Royal to national role

Royal’s 30 years of industry experience include her stint as vice president of agent development for Coldwell Banker’s Chicago City Region.

Helen Hernandez Archer and The Archer Group return to eXp

Hernandez leads the team along with Mayumi Parrado.

Maya Hodari appointed chief real estate officer of Atlanta Housing

Hodari was named a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Fellow in 2001 and brings 25 years of affordable housing and public sector development experience to her new role.

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