Alliance Development Partners
Who We Are
Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, Alliance Development Partners (ADP) specializes in the development of commercial projects throughout the Southeast.
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With over 50 years of collective experience, the ADP Leadership Team has the expertise to manage every aspect of a project, from Site Selection, through Due Diligence, Design, Permitting, and the timely completion of the Construction process.
At ADP, our goal is to exceed expectations in everything that we do, whether it’s the successful execution of our own projects, or the realization of our clients’ vision through our Development and Construction Management services.
Whether you are a tenant or investor, at ADP, we only succeed when you do.
Leadership
Dedication, Expertise, Passion.
Edward Allen
Director of Development Services
As Director of Development Services, Edward oversees Site Selection, Due Diligence, and Entitlements for all Alliance Development projects. His involvement begins in the Site Selection phase. Edward works to identify potential Development hurdles and possible impact to the project budget or schedule as early as possible. His early involvement ensures that issues are accurately reflected in the project proforma and that a project is delivered as efficiently as possible.
Edward brings over 25 years of overall Development experience to Alliance, including Civil Engineering Design and Construction Management. Prior to Alliance, he has held other Senior Management roles, including the Vice President of Development for a regional residential developer, and the Director of Development at a national retail developer. In his role as Director of Development, he led a team of Development Managers in delivering over 80 Family Dollar stores across the nation. He has also personally managed the development of over 20 Home Depot stores throughout the Southeast, several 7-Eleven convenience stores in the Carolinas, and Murphy Express fuel stations in Nevada.
Beyond managing projects, Edward served for two years as a Planning Commissioner for the City of Union City, GA, and has led Process Improvement efforts for major corporations, including national retailers and a Fortune 500 utility company.
Edward holds a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering from Tennessee State University.
James Jones
Director of Construction Services
At Alliance, James focuses on implementing Best Management Practices in the firm’s operations and oversees the construction of all Alliance projects. As the Director of Construction Services, James’ involvement begins well before the start of construction. From developing the project proforma to monitoring project costs through the design process, James’s extensive construction expertise is leveraged at all phases of a project.
As the son of a General Contractor, James has literally been in construction his entire adult life. Over the course of his 30+ years in construction, he has managed projects as large as $350M, and on multiple continents. Prior to Alliance, James has served in executive roles at other construction and consulting firms. He has also held vital positions at some of the nation’s top construction companies, including M.A. Mortenson Construction, Holder Construction, Inman Construction and KHS&S Contractors.
Through James’ extensive and diverse experience, he has become adept at building and implementing effective processes and team building strategies across various disciplines. James is often tasked with teaching Project Management Best Practices and Critical Path Construction Scheduling to other Construction Managers.
James holds a Master of Engineering in Architectural Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University and a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering from Tennessee State University.
Our Partners
Exclusive Real Estate Broker
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Collaborating with the best in the industry, our exclusive real estate broker RPA | Retail Property Advisors LLC sets the standard in commercial real estate advising.
Our Leadership Team has extensive experience with some of the nation's top retailers.
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