Atlanta-based Portman promoted Travis Garland to the newly created role of chief development officer. In this role, Garland will drive daily operations across all property types. Garland previously served as managing director of office for Portman, where he oversaw transactions valued at more than $4 billion. 

Andy Kroll has been promoted to chief operating officer. He will replace Michelle Barton, who is retiring. Barton spent 28 years with Portman and began her career in 1997 at AmericasMart. 

Kroll currently serves as senior vice president of asset management, overseeing a $3 billion portfolio across asset types.

A good chunk of Portman’s future development pipeline is in Atlanta, from the redevelopment of Amsterdam Walk to a proposal to remake the aging Brookside office park in Alpharetta.

Portman has developed over 80 million square feet of real estate, according to the company. It owns and manages over $3 billion of assets across office, hospitality, multifamily, retail and industrial. The company has about 120 employees.