Justin Ashby

VP of Development Management
Florida/Texas

Justin joined Palmetto in 2022 and manages site feasibility, design, permitting, and construction of projects as part of the Palmetto Construction and Development team. Previously, he served in design, construction, development, and leadership positions with several multinational restaurant and retail companies, as well as a national general contractor. In addition, responsibilities in prior roles have included scheduling, budgeting, value engineering, and pipeline management of high-volume national rollouts. Justin brings a customer-centric approach to his role and approaches each project with the operational needs of the end-user in mind. He believes communication, collaboration, and personal accountability are keys to success.

“Joining Palmetto is a natural step in the progression of my career, enabling me to work with a great Team while pursuing my passion for providing a quality end product for the Customer, on time and within budget.”

In addition to his professional experience, Justin holds BS and MS degrees in Construction from Texas A&M University and holds the Certified Professional Constructor designation with the American Institute of Construction.

In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his children and grandchildren. He is also an avid foodie who enjoys cooking, exploring new restaurants, and sampling different cuisines.

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.

Chris Miller

Real Estate Manager
Nashville, TN

Chris joined Palmetto in 2022 with a focus on assisting retail clients to achieve growth plans throughout the southeast. He oversees market strategy, site acquisition, and the development process up until client turnover. He brings over 17 years of retail real estate experience working for various retailers, including AutoZone, Kroger, and Bridgestone, having acquired and developed nearly 2 million square feet of grocery-anchored shopping center and retail outparcel space.

“I joined Palmetto because of how they care for people and their core philosophy of being an extension of their client’s teams. It’s part of the culture from the top down. Success should be measured in how we have genuinely cared for our client’s needs and strived to make one another better along the way. “

Chris holds a bachelor’s in business from the University of Memphis. He enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters, traveling, golf and generally anything that gets him into the great outdoors.

Zach Martin

Real Estate Manager
Florida/Texas

Zach joined Palmetto Capital Group in 2021 and he oversees retail expansion focusing on site selection, entitlement and permitting, and construction oversight services for national tenants throughout the southeastern region of the United States.

Zach holds a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Business and Economics from Auburn University and enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf, traveling, and attending live music events.