About

Matt Jarratt specializes in providing strategic real estate planning and execution services for industrial occupiers and investors in Atlanta and nationally. Through in-depth analysis of his client’s current situation regarding their space or property, the surrounding market and economy, and their overall business goals and objectives, he provides strategic advocacy regarding leasing, sales, purchases, subleases, build-to-suits, and corporate portfolio management.

Mr. Jarratt has played a significant role in multi-state site selection efforts to expand corporate client’s distribution and assembly capabilities. He has also optimized space and location parameters for his clients’ strategic growth plans, and created actionable development and sale strategies for industrial land owners. He is forward thinking, detailed oriented, and committed to successfully accomplishing his clients’ goals.

Prior to joining Cushman & Wakefield in 2014, Mr. Jarratt was a Captain and Company Commander with the United States Marine Corps. There, he gave direct oversight for the welfare, training and assignments of 350 Marines and managed $3 million in government property. He was deployed to Helmand Province, Afghanistan as an Operations Officer and Anti-Terrorism Force Protection Officer in 2012, where he helped manage the region’s supply distribution operations and successfully implemented risk-mitigation measures to protect some of the region’s most critical logistics assets. Throughout his service, he diligently ensured the operational and combat readiness of his units through vision, strategic planning, and professional development of personnel.

He also served as an Executive Officer, Platoon Commander, and Intelligence Officer before leaving active duty to join the business and commercial real estate community.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Miami University (Ohio)

Affiliations

• Member, Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors
• German American Chamber of Commerce
• Council for Supply Chain Management Professionals

Awards & Recognition

Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal