JWA Companies

HUNTSVILLE, AL  |  December 12, 2024 – QinetiQ, a leading defense and national security company, has officially launched operations in the Rocket City.

The move to Redstone Gateway will help to enhance the company’s ability to support critical programs including the recently awarded the Army Aerial Target Systems 3 (ATS-3) contract, which supports the Army’s Threat Systems Management Office (TSMO) at Huntsville’s Redstone Arsenal. QinetiQ won the $95 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract in October.

MONTGOMERY, AL | November 25, 2024 – Each Thanksgiving season, Jim Wilson & Associates (JWA) upholds a cherished tradition of honoring its long-tenured employees during the company’s annual luncheon. This tradition, initiated by company founder Jim Wilson, Jr. in the mid-1980s, celebrates the dedication and service of team members who have reached milestone anniversaries with the company.

In 2024, JWA proudly recognized the following employees for their exceptional commitment – a combined total of 115 years of service:

• Alan Reeves – 10 years of service
• Kerrie Hayes – 10 years of service
• Stephanie Cecil – 25 years of service
• Anita Carter – 35 years of service
• Will Wilson – 35 years of service

ALEXANDER CITY, AL | November 15, 2024 – Jim Wilson & Associates, LLC (JWA), the leasing agent for The Gateway at Lake Martin, announces the grand opening of a highly anticipated Publix Super Market, a 47,000-square-foot store, at The Gateway at Lake Martin in Alexander City, Alabama. Developed by Ventures South Investments, The Gateway is a premier shopping destination designed to serve the community and visitors alike.

Publix will serve as an anchor tenant for this growing retail hub, joining a vibrant mix of national retailers, including Marshalls, Rack Room Shoes, Five Below, and Starbucks. Known for its commitment to quality products, exceptional customer service, and active community engagement, Publix is set to elevate the shopping experience for residents and visitors in Alexander City and the surrounding areas.

ALEXANDER CITY, AL | October 29, 2024 – Jim Wilson & Associates, LLC, the leasing agent for The Gateway at Lake Martin, is pleased to announce the grand opening of Marshalls and Rack Room Shoes at Alexander City’s new shopping destination. Developed by Ventures South Investments, The Gateway at Lake Martin is a premier retail hub offering diverse shopping experiences for the community and visitors alike.

Marshalls, occupying 21,000 square feet, features a wide range of brand-name fashion, accessories, home decor, and more. Rack Room Shoes, in a 5,000-square-foot space, provides a variety of footwear options for the entire family.

These new retailers join popular names like Five Below and Starbucks, further solidifying The Gateway’s position as a convenient one-stop hub for shopping in Alexander City. As a cornerstone of the community, The Gateway at Lake Martin continues to grow, bringing exciting retail options to the area.

MONTGOMERY, AL | October 14, 2024 – Jim Wilson & Associates, LLC (JWA) is pleased to announce that William Wilson has joined the company as a Leasing and Development Associate. William will play a pivotal role in the strategic planning, site selection, acquisitions, leasing, and net lease development for JWA’s commercial property division.

Before joining JWA, William gained valuable experience as a Market Associate in the Fort Worth Industrial Division at Holt Lunsford Commercial, where he was responsible for leasing over 1.6 million square feet of industrial space. His work also included market intelligence, assisting brokers with leasing transactions, owner communications, and strategic business development for third-party assignments.

MONTGOMERY, AL | October 1, 2024 – In January of 2024, Susanne Trest was tapped as the interim general manager for Wynlakes Golf & Country Club. Now, effective October 1, 2024, Will Wilson has promoted Susanne Trest to General Manager. “An integral part of Wynlakes Golf and Country Club, Susanne’s presence and expertise have been at the forefront during her 37 years of service,” said Wilson,  “and we are confident she will continue to be an outstanding general manager for the Club.”

MUSCLE SHOALS, AL  |  August 14, 2024 – AE Shoals Manufacturing & Technology Center (“AE Shoals”), a center of excellence focused on the national security, aerospace, and industrial services markets, established by an affiliate of AE Industrial Partners, announced today that it has partnered with the diversified investment and real estate services firm, Jim Wilson & Associates, LLC (“JWA”). Under the agreement, JWA will collaborate with the AE Shoals team to drive tenant development while managing the growth and master plan of the 642-acre campus including the 2.27 million square foot facility located in Cherokee, Alabama.

Based in Montgomery, Alabama, Jim Wilson & Associates is the premier property leasing and management firm in the region. The firm has more than four decades of experience in structuring ventures and moving real estate through every development stage, having managed a wide array of properties throughout the eastern United States, including Class A office buildings, industrial properties, hotels, residential communities, and millions of square feet of premier shopping space. JWA projects include Redstone Gateway, a 438-acre multi-use office park in Huntsville, Alabama, with tenants consisting of the U.S. Army, Boeing, NASA, among others.

HUNTSVILLE, AL  |  August 5, 2024 – It’s been quite an “odyssey” over the last few years for Odyssey Systems in Huntsville.

Today, the provider of integrated defense capabilities and technologies, is cutting the ribbon at its corporate office in Redstone Gateway.

The office, 6200 Redstone Gateway Suite 170, will support clients from the Missile Defense Agency and customers in the aviation and space operations communities, the company said.

“Odyssey has enjoyed a presence in Huntsville for nearly a decade, and our growth this past year has allowed us to make the strategic and long-term investment in our future business and talent here,” said CEO Tom Portlock. “This is a major hub of defense and aerospace technology, not just in the South, but across the nation, and we can best serve our customers by having a home base from which to grow.”

HUNTSVILLE, AL  |  June 26, 2024 – Redstone Arsenal and its relationship with surrounding communities has drawn international curiosity.

South Korea’s largest news organization, the Korean Broadcasting System, visited the community in late May to convey to a South Korean audience how a military installation and its surrounding cities can grow in a complimentary manner.

“That has not been the case in South Korea,” said Soobong Seong, who coordinated and translated for the two-man Korean news team.

Seong said the documentary-style report showcased the Huntsville-Redstone success story, then showed the stark contrast with South Korean military bases and their surrounding communities.