OFFICERS

W.A. Watts, Jr., CPM (1944 - 2001) (DECEASED) - Our continuing inspiration to do what is right in business and our personal lives; a former leader of many civic and industry organizations. Awarded Realtor Emeritus by the National Association of Realtors and member of the YMCA's Order of the Red Triangle.
W.A. "Bill" Watts III, CCIM, CPM Emeritus, CRB, GRI (since 1970) - Chairman of the Board of Watts Realty and leader in various civic, religious and industry organizations; a Certified Property Manager (CPM), Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) and Certified Real Estate Broker (CRB). He keeps us informed and involved in industry and market changes as well as expansion of management services and clientele. 2006 Past President of the Alabama Association of REALTORS®, Bill was appointed in 2007 by Governor Bob Riley to the Alabama Real Estate Commission as Commissioner for United States Congressional District 6 for Alabama which includes parts of Birmingham. Licensed in real estate and insurance.  Please visit Bill's profile and he may be contacted via email at bwatts@wattsrealty.com.
W.A. "Chip" Watts IV, CCIM, CPM (since 1998) - Our President, Qualifying Broker and Executive Certified Property Manager of Watts Realty and active in various civic and industry organizations,  Chip graduated from Auburn University in 1996.  Chip was awarded the national professional designation of Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) in 2002 and received his Certified Property Manager (CPM) designation with the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) in 2004. Chip continues to expand his education in commercial investment sales and management and helped Watts achieve the prestigious Accredited Management Organization (AMO) designation from IREM in 2007.  Chip provides new energetic approaches to services in sales, leasing, and business development.  Licensed in real estate. Please visit Chip's profile or you may contact him via email at chip@wattsrealty.com.
Kristin Pest (since 1980) – Our Treasurer and Office Manager has over 25 years of experience in administrative management. Our company depends on her to keep us running smoothly and effortlessly while providing our clients the best possible service in accounting, property management and insurance issues. Kristin also acts as our Human Resource Manager. Kristin is active in various civic organizations and serves on the Executive Board for Moody Miracle League. In the recent past, she has served in various Park and Recreation board and volunteer positions as well as several local school volunteer organizations. Licensed in real estate and insurance. Kristin may be contacted via email at kpest@wattsrealty.com.
David Watts (since 2007) – Our Secretary, and Property Manager/Business Developer which includes sales and leasing, David graduated from Auburn University with a Business Administration degree with a concentration in Management and brings to Watts his educational expertise in business management and processes. David furthers our company's commitment to continue to excel in customer service by exploring needs and opportunities for Watts Realty to expand its customer and client base while maintaining our maintenance needs. Licensed in real estate. Please visit David's profile or David may be contacted via email at dwatts@wattsrealty.com.
  AGENTS (click here for agents' respective listings)

Preston Hawkins, CPM (since 1978) - Retired as Vice President of the Trust Real Estate Office in the Real Estate Mortgage Loan Department of AmSouth Bank after 39 years. He provides commercial sales and leasing services. His experience, quietness and tenacity brings surprising long-term results. Awarded CPM Emeritus status by the Institute of Real Estate Management and Realtor Emeritus by the National Association of Realtors.  Licensed in real estate. Please visit Mr. Hawkin's profile or you may contact him via email at preston@wattsrealty.com. Please put "Mr. Hawkins" in the subject heading.
J. Howard King, CCIM (since 1992) – Howard brings over 30 years of continuous commercial investment experience acquired in both corporate-institutional and entrepreneurial organizations. Howard has directed the acquisition, disposition, financing, leasing and portfolio management of income and user properties in the southeast. His specialty is transaction and advisory services for real estate investors involved with income property in the greater Birmingham area and in obtaining properties for administrative and clinical use by healthcare providers and non-profit organizations. Howard holds both an MBA and MS degree. He is licensed in real estate, a state certified real estate instructor, serves on the editorial review board for the CCIM Journal and served as a board member of the Alabama CCIM Chapter. Please visit Howard's profile or you may contact him via email at hking@wattsrealty.com.
David R. Mugg, NCARB (since 2006) David is our in-house commercial building consultant who is not only a licensed real estate salesman but also a current practicing registered architect with national certification through the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). He is LEED GA certified by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).  He brings over 36 years of professional experience in planning and design of commercial facilities and offers a true professional dimension to commercial relocation. His creative talents in this field can help clients visualize possibilities in a way that can help capture the opportunities that might otherwise be missed. His technical training can help to make the growth process a lot less painful and unpredictable. Armed with a Bachelors degree in Architectural Engineering along with years of extended course studies in low sloped roofing, ADA, fire protection, brick construction, building codes, Environmental Air Quality and many other technical subjects. His knowledge of construction technology can help clients to make a well guided corporate expansion or relocation move. Licensed in real estate and registered architect. Please visit David's profile or you may contact him via email at dmugg@wattsrealty.com.
Todd F. Blanton (since 2008) As a commercial agent, Todd specializes in business development through commercial accounts and focuses on the office and land development sectors. He is also expanding the company's presence in the corporate real estate industry. Todd graduated from the University of Alabama with a Finance degree with a concentration in Real Estate.  He currently is involved in the Birmingham Phoenix Club and regularly works with The Boys & Girls Club and the Make A Wish Foundation.  Licensed in real estate. Please visit Todd's profile or Todd may be contacted at tblanton@wattsrealty.com.
Amanda Hardin (since 2009) - Amanda specializes in Commercial Leasing and Investment Sales. Amanda has been in commercial leasing and sales since 2007 and has proven to be very successful in office and retail tenant representation. Amanda, a CCIM candidate, will be broadening her focus at Watts to include landlord representation, development, rehabilitation and, of course, commercial sales. Amanda brings a drive and ambition rarely matched in this profession and will prove to be a very valuable asset to Watts. Amanda graduated with honors from the School of Nursing at the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing. Amanda maintains her Registered Nurse certificate and has been an avid volunteer for the Muscular Dystrophy Association for the past 15 years. Please visit Amanda's profile for more information about her and her clients, including those such as Make-A-Wish Foundation of Georgia and Alabama, or Amanda may be contacted via email at amanda@wattsrealty.com.
  OFFICE PERSONNEL
Leigh Ann McMahon (since 2002) – Leigh Ann is our Residential Lease Administrator. She is also the best telephone operator, application taker, rent collector, file manager and bill reviewer ever in the property management business. If there is a question to be answered in regards to a tenant or client's needs, Leigh Ann probably knows the answer. Leigh Ann is also the voice of our company and is usually the one greeting callers every day, handling tenant requests and generally making sure our office runs smoothly. Leigh Ann may be contacted via email at leighann@wattsrealty.com.

Michael Watts (since 2006) – As our Marketing Director, Michael brings to Watts his technical expertise in marketing, information management and data collection. Coming to us from Auburn University, Michael furthers our company's commitment to continue to excel in the technology arena by exploring opportunities for Watts Realty to provide more efficient marketing communications and data management tools to our clients, contractors and customers alike. Michael may be contacted via email at mwatts@wattsrealty.com.
  Daniel Furlong (Since 2010) - As our newest member to Watts Realty Company, Daniel specializes in Single Family Home Management.  He graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in Communications.  Daniel handles and is expanding our company's new business development for our residential property management portfolio.  Daniel may be contacted at dfurlong@wattsrealty.com