ABOUT
EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS SUPPORTING CLIENTS THROUGH DEVELOPMENT, OWNERSHIP OR TENANCY
McDonald Development is a privately owned, multi-generational real estate company that develops, owns, and manages Class A properties in key markets throughout the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States. We specialize in building and leasing high-quality space to manufacturers, retailers, transportation companies,3PL’s, and other businesses with both local and large-scale distribution needs.
Since 1988, McDonald has followed a business model that combines strong corporate leadership with dedicated local market teams, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions backed by deep regional insight. With the experience, industry network, and financial strength to take on even the most complex development and management projects, McDonald continues to be a trusted partner in the real estate industry. Our headquarters is located in Atlanta, Georgia, with regional offices in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Orlando, Florida.
MEET
OUR TEAM
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JOHN McDONALD
John McDonald is Chairman and CEO of McDonald Development Company. Over the past 40 years, Mr. McDonald has master-planned 3,600 acres, 42 business parks, 330 institutional quality facilities and 50 million square feet in partnership with individuals and institutional investors. He leases these facilities to leading tenants, including many Fortune 500 companies. John McDonald executes…
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AUSTIN McDONALD
Austin McDonald oversees the company’s daily activities related to financing, leasing, asset management, property management, and accounting. This includes coordinating support of the company’s portfolio with cash flow projections, debt and equity strategies, development performance analysis, and lease analysis and negotiations. Mr. McDonald maintains relationships with McDonald’s investors and a broad range of financial institutions. …
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TRACY WHITE
Tracy White directs the development and management of business parks, distribution facilities, and build-to-suit projects across the Carolinas and Virginia. He manages project site acquisition, master planning, zoning, permitting, financing, marketing, leasing, and property management within the region. Mr. White joined McDonald Development Company in 1995 managing major tenant marketing, leasing and related agreements for…
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JOHN DOWNING
John Downing joined McDonald Development Company as Vice President of Marketing in 2005. He is responsible for the marketing of over 600 acres of land and leasing of over three million square feet of existing industrial and flex buildings in metro Atlanta, negotiation of build-to-suit projects, and new business development. Over the course of 14…
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GREG TOEPP
Greg Toepp is responsible for site development, building construction and tenant improvement projects for McDonald Development Company for the state of Florida. Building construction projects include both speculative and build-to-suit projects. Mr. Toepp’s general responsibilities include overseeing due diligence of proposed sites, master site planning, coordinating architects, engineers and other consultants, preparing budget estimates, preparing…
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JOHN R. McDONALD, III
John McDonald oversees lender and investor communications, ensuring they have all the information they need in a timely manner. John also aggregates information from accounting, leasing and property management to allow McDonald to make informed and quick decisions on the leasing and management of its portfolio of properties. John began his career at NAI Brannen…
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KATHLEEN O’BRIEN
Kathleen O’Brien joined McDonald Development Company as Controller in 1998. Ms. O’Brien is responsible for financial statement preparation and reporting requirements for the McDonald portfolio joint ventures. Ms. O’Brien has been involved in commercial real estate accounting since 1984, when she was hired by Taylor and Mathis as Accounting Manager. In 1985, Ms. O’Brien joined…
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STEPHEN CORASANITI
Stephen is a Licensed Certified Public Accountant with 5+ years of real estate accounting, split between both private and public firms. As Controller, Stephen is responsible for the company’s financial reporting and managing the accounting department. Prior to joining McDonald in 2024, Stephen worked for Trilogy Investment Company, Wood Partners, and as an auditor for…
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KARA SESSIONS
Kara Sessions joined McDonald Development Company in 2004 as Assistant Property Manager and became Property Manager in 2007. She is responsible for property management operations for the company’s portfolio including budgeting, expense reconciliations, processing tenant maintenance requests and repairs, building maintenance and repairs, and all other day to day aspects of building and grounds maintenance…