Patrick Connor

Development Manager

Lakeland, Florida

Patrick joined Palmetto Capital Group in 2015 and oversaw market analysis, site selection, site negotiation; assisted Real Estate with site presentations to clients and lease negotiation; and assisted the development team throughout the feasibility and permitting stages of each project. Patrick was integral to Palmetto’s growth and helped with their $7M in development and brought Palmetto to the east coast of Florida.

At the beginning of 2019 Patrick joined the company’s Development team to help manage the company’s new fee development program, and BTS developments in the state of FL.

Patrick holds a BS in Business from the University of Alabama and a Master’s of Science in Real Estate from the University of Central Florida.

Patrick is also Florida Real Estate licensed, a Member of NAIOP Developing Leaders, Central Florida Chapter and enjoys time with family and friends; being outdoors, playing golf, fishing and hiking.

Blanton Cook

Real Estate Manager

Atlanta, Georgia

Blanton oversees retailer expansion and site acquisitions in Georgia and the Carolinas, focusing on creating and executing new store growth strategies uniquely tailored for each client that maximize the client’s ability to penetrate a market through PCG’s full scope of build-to-suit development services that include: site selection, land acquisition, site layout, value engineering, entitlements, and construction management.

Blanton brings over 14 years of commercial real estate experience to Palmetto that has covered: landlord representation, capital markets investment sales, joint venture equity and structured finance, shopping center ownership and development, and as an acquisition specialist for a national grocer; all of which gives Blanton a unique perspective to provide creative solutions when analyzing potential site acquisitions or negotiating with potential sellers, as well an understanding of the economics that drive each deal.

“I joined Palmetto because of their commitment to long-term needs of each client and a willingness to operate with complete transparency through each deal, creates a culture for each office and each team member, across all specializations, to work together to make sure all potential solutions have been explored, which makes it easier to develop long lasting relationships with each client we serve.”

Blanton holds a BA in Business from Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX and a MBA from the Acton School of Business, Austin, TX and enjoys running after his 3 children, coaching soccer and lacrosse, playing golf and fishing.

John Mark Braswell

Senor Real Estate Manager

Nashville, Tennessee

John Mark joined PCG in 2015 to help grow PCG’s clients across the southeast. Along with his incredible team members, John Mark oversees acquisitions and growth strategies for PCG’s clients out of the Nashville office.

John Mark has been a broker and investor in real estate for  nearly a decade. He entered the real estate industry as a broker at Sperry Van Ness/R.M. Moore in Knoxville in the middle of the Great Recession. While an incredibly challenging market, John Mark aggressively pursued opportunities for his clients and broadened his focus to become the top sales agent two years in a row. His background in underwriting, brokering and investing in various asset classes allows him to bring a rare perspective to his current role. In a prior life, John Mark played college football and went on to be an undergraduate assistant for the Tennessee Volunteers.

John Mark holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting/International Business from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville.  A wannabe golfer, pitmaster and world traveler, John Mark mainly spends his free time running errands to Costco and Target with his wife and son, Chelsea and Battle.

Justin Wilson

Vice President of Real Estate Florida Division

Lakeland, Florida

Justin joined Palmetto Capital Group in 2012 and provides all site selection, entitlement and permitting, and construction oversight services for national tenants throughout Southeastern United States.

Justin holds a Bachelors from Florida Southern College and a Masters from American University. He enjoys spending time with family, church, exercise playing sports.

Jeff Lazenby

VP of Development Management

Lakeland, Florida

Jeff joined Palmetto Capital Group in 2013 and manages the feasibilities, design, permitting and construction of all Palmetto Florida sites.

Jeff is a Registered Professional Engineer, Certified Floodplain Manager and brings 20 years’ engineering & construction experience to Palmetto. His civil engineering background allows him to creatively solve customer problems and bring new solutions to every project.

Jeff holds a BS in Civil Engineering from Florida State University and enjoys spending time with family.

DeeDee Conley

Senior Admin Manager

Thomasville, Georgia

Deedee joined Palmetto Capital Group in 2009 and handles all accounting functions. She also oversees the admin team.

She loves her teammates and the flexibility of working at Palmetto Capital Group.

Deedee holds a BBA Accounting Valdosta State University.

Mike Houghton

Managing Partner

Lakeland, Florida

As the Co-founder and Managing Partner of Palmetto Capital Group, Mike is responsible for the company’s client focused development strategy as well as the management of Palmetto assets and investments throughout the US. Prior to founding Palmetto in 2008, Mike spent over 8 years in professional client management and sales of both real estate and in the healthcare industry.

He earned a degree in Business Science from Florida State University and is a member of International Council of Shopping centers, Lakeland Economic Development Council, FSU Boosters, and is a Florida licensed real estate Broker.

John N. Daniel, III

President, Managing Partner

Thomasville, Georgia

John Daniel is a founding Partner of Palmetto Capital Group and oversees all finance, legal and construction leadership.

John is proud of Palmetto’s success and client centric approach to business.  He enjoys working alongside their team of highly committed and talented people who put clients first every day.

John holds an Education Agricultural Economics & Finance degree from the University of Kentucky and enjoys spending time with family, hunting and fishing.