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R. Thomas Powers

Over 30 years of finance, development and operational experience in real estate, including master planned communities, resort/residential golf facilities and commercial properties (office and retail).

Mr. Powers graduated from East Carolina University in 1970 with a BA Degree – Urban Planning and Economics; and in 1975 with an MA in Economics/Regional Economic Development. He completed course curricula in the Graduate Program of International Economics (MA) at George Washington University in 1980.

Professional experience:

  • Senior Economist – Office of Economic Analysis, Federal National Mortgage Association (Washington, DC, 1977-1981);
  • Executive Vice President, Chief Economist -- Goodkin Research Corporation and Partner, McCumber-Goodkin Golf Group (Ft. Lauderdale, Fl, 1982-1990);
  • Director M&A, US Operations – Takanaka & Company and President, Takanaka Golf and Resort Group (Los Angeles, CA and Tokyo, Japan, 1991-94);
  • Director – Georgia-Pacific Development Company (Atlanta, 1994-98); and Mr. Powers is currently
  • President, Peachtree Real Estate Advisory Services; President, Bluegreen Golf®; and Division President, Bluegreen Communities® (Atlanta, GA 1998-Present).