1970
1972
Greenville Mall
In July 1972, a young Jim Wilson, Jr. opened Greenville Mall in Greenville, Mississippi with McRae’s, Sears, and JCPenney as anchor tenants.
1973
Bainbridge Mall
In 1973, Bainbridge Mall opened in Bainbridge, Georgia with Belk, TG&Y, and Piggly Wiggly as anchor tenants.
1973
Leigh Mall
Mr. Wilson opened Leigh Mall in Columbus, Mississippi in February 1973 with Sears, Rose’s, and JCPenney as anchor tenants.
1975
1975
JWA Opens It’s First Property, Peachtree Mall
Peachtree Mall was Jim Wilson & Associates’ first property, opening in Columbus, Georgia on August 6, 1975 with Montgomery Ward and Gayfers as anchor tenants.
1976
Santa Rosa Mall
Santa Rosa Mall in Mary Esther, Florida opened in March 1976 with Sears, JCPenney, and Gayfers as anchor tenants.
1978
Vero Mall
Vero Mall in Vero Beach, Florida opened in February 1978 with JCPenney, Uptons, and J. Byrons as anchor tenants.
1978
MetroCenter Mall
MetroCenter Mall in Jackson, Mississippi opened in March 1978 with Sears, Dillard’s, Gayfers, and McRae’s as anchor tenants.
1979
Jim Wilson, Jr. nominated as President of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) in March 1979.
1980
Early 1980s
JWA held a strong presence in South Carolina in the early 1980s with enclosed malls in Greenwood, Spartanburg, and Sumter.
1980
Ponce de Leon Mall
Ponce De Leon Mall in St. Augustine, Florida opened in March 1980 with JPenney and Belk as anchor tenants.
1981
Sunrise Mall
Sunrise Mall in Corpus Christi, Texas opened in February 1981 with Joske’s, Sears, Frost and H. E. Butts Grocery Store as anchor tenants.
1981
Big 10 Tires & Martin Square
Acquired BIG 10 TIRES in September 1981. Martin Square in Stuart, Florida opened in October 1981 with Woolco and Beal’s as anchor tenants.
1982
Union Station
In 1982 Jim Wilson & Associates renovated Montgomery’s 1897 Union Station. As a result of the renovation, Montgomery’s own historic Union Station was again the hub of the city’s downtown business and financial district. A national historic landmark, the train shed that accompanies the station was constructed with 19th century methods and materials used for the Eiffel Tower and Brooklyn Bridge.
1983
Mercado Square
Mercado Square in San Antonio, Texas opened in August 1983 with Montgomery Ward, Target, and H.E. Butt Grocery Store as anchor tenants.
1984
Eastwood Mall
Acquired Eastwood Mall in Birmingham, Alabama in June 1984.
1985
1986
Riverchase Galleria
Riverchase Galleria in Birmingham, Alabama opened in February 1986 with JCPenney, Parisian, McRae’s, Rich’s, and Sears as anchor tenants. Macys opened one year later in 1987.
1986
Diamond Jim’s
In 1986, JWA launched Diamond Jim’s, a family-friendly arcade concept that was rolled out across key centers in our portfolio, including Montgomery Mall, Santa Rosa Mall, and Wiregrass Commons.
1986
Wiregrass Commons
Wiregrass Commons in Dothan, Alabama opened in August 1986 with JCPenney, Parisian, Gayers, and McRae’s as anchor tenants.
1986
Wynlakes
Wynlakes, a 1,050-acre residential development in Montgomery, Alabama, began offering residential lots in 1986. Wynlakes Golf & Country Club opened as part of the development in September 1986.
1987
Diversified Products
Acquired Diversified Products (DP), a sports exercise equipment company, in 1987.
1987
Sterling Centre
The Sterling Centre office building opened in Montgomery, Alabama in 1987.
1988
Montgomery Mall
Acquired Montgomery Mall in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1988. The mall was renovated and expanded and Parisian was added as a third anchor store joining JCPenney and Gayfers.
1990
1992
Cumberland Mall
Expansion & Renovation in Atlanta, GA.
1993
MetroCenter Mall Renovation & Expansion
The renovation and expansion included a new center court with a skylight, a revamped food court, new entrances and new stores.
1993
Ft. Lauderdale Galleria
Redevelopment & Renovation in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
1994
Peachtree Mall Renovation & Expansion
The renovation and expansion included adding 60,000 square feet of retail shops and adding JCPenney as an anchor tenant.
1995
1997
Mall of Louisiana
Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge, Louisiana opened on October 29, 1997 with Dillard’s, Sears, JCPenney, Maison Blanche, and McRae’s as anchor tenants.
Late 1990’s
Shelter Cove
JWA managed retail properties in Orangeburg, SC and at Shelter Cove in Hilton Head, SC.
1999
Santa Rosa Mall Renovation Began
In 1999, JWA purchased Santa Rosa Mall back and began renovations.
2000
Early 2000’s
Santa Rosa Mall Renovation Completed
Old Navy opened as an anchor tenant at the completion of the renovation.
2002
The Shoppes at Eastchase
The Shoppes at Eastchase in Montgomery, Alabama opened on November 7, 2002.
2004
Lakeview Center
A tapping out ceremony commemorating the installation of the last major piece of structural steel was held at Lakeview Center on August 5, 2004.
2005
2006
The Shoppes at River Crossing
A ceremonial groundbreaking for the Shoppes at River Crossing in Macon, Georgia was held on September 12, 2006. The 750,000 square foot regional shopping and entertainment center is a joint venture between Jim Wilson & Associates and General Growth Properties, Inc.
2007
New Park
New Park residential neighborhood ground breaking was April 18, 2007.
2008
Carriage Crossing Marketplace
Carriage Crossing Marketplace in Colliervile, Tennessee opened March 12, 2008.
2008
The Shoppes at River Crossing
The grand opening of The Shoppes at River Crossing was on March 19, 2008. A joint venture by General Growth Properties, Inc. and Jim Wilson and Associates The Shoppes at River Crossing has 750,000 square feet of stores and restaurants, anchored by Dillard’s, Belk, and Barnes & Noble.
2010
2011
42 Equity Partners
In January 2011, Jim Wilson & Associates announced the formation of 42 Equity Partners, a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) syndicator that delivers equity financing to create and preserve affordable housing across the United States.
2011
A&W Enterprises
In January 2011, Jim Wilson & Associates announced the formation of A&W Enterprises, a distributor of gaming machines as well as providing services and consulting to casino operations in the South and Southwest.
2013
Boeing
On April 17, 2013, Boeing cut the ribbon on the first of three buildings the company occupies in Redstone Gateway.
2013
Von Maur
Von Maur opened on November 2, 2013 at the Riverchase Galleria in Birmingham, Alabama. The 185,000 square foot store is the company’s first location in Alabama and one of the largest locations in the country.
2014
JWA Ventures, LLC
On July 17, 2014, Jim Wilson & Associates announced the formation of JWA Ventures, a new company with a focus on single purpose real estate investments, including build-to-suit development for single tenant buildings as well as opportunistic development and redevelopment projects.
2015
2015
Jim Wilson & Associates celebrated its 40th Anniversary.
2016
EastChase Central
On December 16, 2016, JWA announced construction plans for EastChase Central — a multi-million dollar retail development for EastChase in Montgomery, Alabama.
2017
EastChase Loop Opens
On October 9, 2017, JWA Ventures opened EastChase Loop with Aspen Dental and Kay Jewelers.
2017
Edgewater Mall Renovation Complete
2019
EastChase Venue Opens
In October 2019, EastChase Venue opened fully leased with national retailers Burlington and Best Buy as anchor tenants.
2020
2020
MakeCents and PrecisionPay
JWA became a capital investor in MakeCents and Precision Pay, a business service of MakeCents.
2020
Jim Wilson & Associates celebrated its 45th Anniversary.
2021
JWA Sells 19 Acres at EastChase for a Residential Development
2021
Navarre Square
In August 2021, JWA became the Property Management Company and Leasing Agent for Navarre Square in Navarre, FL.
2021
Wynlakes Celebrates 35 Years
On September 18th, 2021, Wynlakes Golf & Country Club celebrated its 35th Anniversary.
2022
New Park Adds More Residential Lots
On July 31, 2022, New Park began its next phase adding 30 new residential lots.
2022
Wynlakes Sold Out
In August 2022, JWA completed the Wynlakes vision with the sale of its last residential lot in their inventory.
2023
Fairfield Inn & Suites Opens at Redstone Gateway
2023
EastChase Outparcels
In March 2023, Jim Wilson & Associates sold a one acre outparcel located on EastChase Parkway in the EastChase Development. The proposed development plan by the new owner was a multi-tenant retail development.
2023
Industrial
In May 2023, JWA facilitates a land transaction of over 400 acres on Wasden Road in Montgomery, AL. The proposed development plan was for industrial use.
2023
New Park
New Park Development Company closed on 10 Acres in the New Park Development for an affordable housing project.
2023
435 Thompkins
The Diana in Brooklyn, NY completed construction of 40 condo units.
2024
Precision Pay
In January 2024, JWA’s latest capital investment, PrecisionPay, a business service offered by MakeCents, debuted at the 2024 NSSF SHOT Show in Las Vegas, NV.
2024
Industrial
On August 14, 2024, JWA announced their partnership with AE Industrial Partners for the AE Shoals Manufacturing & Technology Center in Cherokee, AL.
2025
2025
Industrial
On February 13, 2025, JWA was named the exclusive leasing agent for Real Park Industrial in Tuskegee, AL.
2025
A&W Enterprises
In February 2025, A&W Enterprises announced a strategic partnership with OCR Slots, a well-known Oklahoma-based casino and slot influencer.
2025
Industrial
In April 2025, JWA secured a full building lease at Real Park just weeks after appointment as exclusive leasing agent.
2025
Industrial
JWA announced a new leasing opportunity for a 46,200 SF building in Montgomery, AL.
2025
New Park
In July 2025, New Park Development Company sold 30 acres of vacant land adjacent to New Park. That tract of land represented a final phase of a four-phase development.
2025
42 Equity Partners
JWA and 42 Equity Partners celebrated the grand opening of Magnolia Trace, an affordable senior housing community, in Montgomery, AL. 42 Equity served as the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) syndicator.
2025
Industrial
In July 2025, JWA announced the successful lease of 30,000 SF of industrial space at 1300 Kershaw Street, Montgomery, AL.
2025
On October 1, 2025, Jim Wilson & Associates and Catalyst Healthspan announced a partnership for a transformational, multi-generational, mixed-use development in Pensacola, FL named Outlying Fields.
