National developer Portman today announces the promotions of Travis Garland to Chief Development Officer and Andrew (Andy) Kroll to Chief Operating Officer. These leadership changes reflect Portman’s continued growth and commitment to excellence as it expands its business lines, which now include office, multifamily, student housing, hospitality, industrial, and retail. With a development pipeline exceeding $5 billion, Portman continues to solidify its position as a leading investor and developer of top-tier real estate assets.

In the newly created role of Chief Development Officer, Garland will drive the day-to-day business across all asset classes, contributing directly to overall strategy, transactions and the development of new and existing product types. Garland most recently served as Managing Director of Office for Portman where he oversaw transactions totaling over $4 billion in gross value, including leasing, operations and dispositions. Garland will report to Portman Chairman and CEO Ambrish Baisiwala, who will continue managing the overall business operations.

Effective April 1, Andy Kroll will take the role of Chief Operating Officer. Kroll previously served as Senior Vice President of Asset Management for Portman where he managed the company’s $3 billion portfolio across all asset types and was responsible for curating the Portman brand and quality for owned assets. Michelle Barton, the company’s current COO, has announced her retirement after 28 years with the company, having first started her Portman career with AmericasMart in 1997. Barton will retire effective June 30. 

Ambrish Baisiwala, Chairman and CEO of Portman said, "Portman has evolved from an international office and hospitality developer into a national leader in real estate investment, development, and management across multiple asset classes. I’m delighted to see Travis and Andy step into key leadership roles, driving Portman’s continued growth and momentum. Their leadership will strengthen our team and ensure the long-term continuity of Portman’s culture and vision."

Since 2021, Portman has invested in several new business lines, including industrial, student housing and multifamily acquisition. It has significantly expanded its development portfolio, with projects including Spring Quarter in Midtown Atlanta, Junction Krog District in Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward, The Line and Linea in Uptown Charlotte, Savona Mill in West End Charlotte, Starling in Nashville and the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Salt Lake City. 

Since inception, Portman has developed over 80 million square feet of real estate. Currently, the company owns and manages over $3 billion of assets across office, hospitality, multifamily, retail and industrial product types. 

To learn more about Portman, visit www.portmanholdings.com.