Brian Hooker serves as Executive Director of the McPherson Implementing Local Redevelopment Authority (Fort Mac LRA), the organization leading the redevelopment of the 486 acres that formerly housed Fort McPherson. His chief responsibility is to lead the Fort Mac LRA team to realize the vision and execute the mission of the Fort Mac LRA Board, in conjunction with our partners at the City of Atlanta, the State of Georgia, Fulton County, the US Army, various real estate investors and developers, and the community at large.

Prior to joining Fort Mac LRA, Brian served as the Director of Real Estate of Atlanta BeltLine, Inc., the organization planning and executing the implementation of the urban redevelopment project that will provide a network of public parks, multi-use trails, transit, public art and affordable housing along a historic 22-mile railroad corridor circling downtown Atlanta. Brian led real estate acquisitions in support of parks and right of way, as well as future economic development projects and affordable housing opportunities. If he looks familiar, you may have seen Brian serving as a host of Georgia Lottery drawings.

Prior to joining ABI, Brian was a Director of Consulting with CBRE. Brian provided site selection and economic incentives advisory services, guiding clients to choose cities for business expansion and relocation. He worked with Economic Development professionals to complete projects delivering nearly 3,900 jobs and $843 Million in capital investments. In the process, Brian helped CBRE clients obtain over $255 Million in incentive awards. Brian also led brokerage and transaction management projects, executing national surplus property disposition programs that generated up to $40 Million in annual sales.

Brian has a Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering and Computer Architecture degree from Stanford University. He is a Certified Commercial Investment Member, a LEED Accredited Professional, and a graduate of the Real Estate Associates Program (REAP).

Brian lives in Southwest Atlanta with his wife Monica, his 15 year old daughter Brianna, and their 7 year old son Gabriel.