J. Michael McGwier

As Executive Vice President of The Worthing Companies Mr. McGwier is responsible for all development and acquisition activities undertaken by the company. As such, he leads and directs the activities of others both inside and outside the company who make up the team involved in developing and acquiring properties throughout the Southern United States. Mr. McGwier joined The Worthing Companies in 2011 and brings over 32 years of experience in development, construction and management of multifamily apartment communities. Prior to joining the Worthing Companies Mr. McGwier served as the Senior Managing Director for the Southeast Division of Mill Creek Residential Trust LLC (MCRT). Mr. McGwier’s responsibilities included development, construction and financing of multifamily developments, including 22 years spent in leadership roles at Trammell Crow Residential (TCR). As Executive Managing Director, Mr. McGwier was responsible for all development, construction, management and acquisition activities for the Southeast Region. . Mr. McGwier's tenure at TCR began in 1981 when he became Vice President, Construction for the Southeast Division. Mr. McGwier relocated to the Maryland office of TCR as a Development Partner in the Mid-Atlantic Division. In this role, he managed the development of over 1,300 apartment units, including TCR's first high-rises, The Chase at Bethesda. In 1990, Mr. McGwier relocated to Atlanta and served as Vice President, Operations for TCR's Southeast Division. In this capacity, he was responsible for the property operations and management of more than 13,000 apartment units in Atlanta, Memphis and Nashville. Mr. McGwier began his career in 1978 with Henry C. Beck Company, an international real estate and construction company. Mr. McGwier is a graduate of Auburn University with a degree in Construction Management. Mr. McGwier is the past president of the Atlanta and Georgia Apartment Associations. He is a current member of ULI.