#3 - Brian McGowan - Centennial Yards and Transforming Downtown Atlanta

Brian McGowan is the President of Centennial Yards Company, a CIM Group affiliate, where he leads the $5 billion redevelopment of Atlanta's historic Gulch-a 50-acre site transforming into a mixed-use district with 8 million square feet of residential, office, retail, entertainment, and hospitality spaces.Born in the Bronx and raised in New Jersey, he was educated in California, earning a BA in Political Science from the University of California, Riverside, and an MA in Politics, Economics, and Business from Claremont Graduate University.His career spans public and private sectors, including roles as: CEO of Greater Seattle Partners CEO of Atlanta BeltLine Inc. Principal at Dentons EVP and COO of the Metro Atlanta Chamber President and CEO of Invest Atlanta Deputy Assistant Secretary and COO at the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration under President Obama Deputy Secretary for Economic Development and Commerce for California under GovernorSchwarzenegger- Economic Development Agency Administrator for San Bernardino County.Achievements include leading economic recovery efforts after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, earning the U.S. Coast Guard Commander's Award for Civilian Service, and serving as a Nonresident Senior Fellow at The Brookings Institution.McGowan, a father of five sons, emphasizes inclusive urban development and long-term planning in his work.More info: https://linktr.ee/timwright.cre