Mike Bott
Director, Project & Development Services, Thalhimer • United States
Mike Bott
Director, Project & Development Services, Thalhimer • United States
About
Mike Bott joined Thalhimer in 2026 as Director of Project and Development Services. He brings more than 25 years of experience in corporate real estate operations, development, and program leadership, with a strong track record of delivering complex real estate initiatives, building high-performing teams, and implementing scalable operational processes. Prior to joining Thalhimer, Mike served in senior leadership roles at Capital One, where he led real estate transaction management, new build programs, portfolio optimization initiatives, and third-party governance programs supporting a national real estate footprint.
Mike’s background also includes development leadership and consulting roles focused on due diligence, entitlements, design, construction execution, and capital project oversight across multifamily and commercial assets. His experience aligning real estate strategy with business objectives and managing cross-functional teams positions him well to support clients through the full lifecycle of development and project delivery.
Assignments
- Capital One: New Retail Store Program – over 30 new branch builds in VA, MD, TX, LA ($2.5MM-$5.5MM each)
- Capital One: Former Branch Dispositions – over 200 sites in NY, NJ, MD, VA, TX, LA
- Capital One: Branch Lease Renewals – over 75 sites in NY, NJ, MD, VA, TX, LA
- Brook Run Shopping Center outparcels – Richmond, VA – New Retail Construction – 17,640 SF
- Shops at Centerbrook Village – Suffolk, VA – New Retail Construction – 12,600SF
- Burr Business Park – Kearneysville, WV – New Office/Warehouse Construction – 34,500 SF
- Belle Haven Apartments – Charlotte, NC - New Multi-Family Construction -176 units
- Oakland Chase Apartments – Richmond, VA – New Multi-Family Construction – 180 units
- Brandy Hill Apartments – Mechanicsville, VA – New Multi-Family Construction – 136 units
- Residential development – Richmond, VA – 40+ lots
- Apartment renovations – Atlanta, Richmond, Pittsburgh, 1,700 units
Community Involvement
Member | Greater Richmond Association for Commercial Real Estate (GRACRE)
Education
Mary Washington College, B.A. Geography