Retail Specialists, Inc.

Robert Jolly co-founded Retail Specialists, Inc. in 2005. As President and Qualifying Broker, he oversees all financial, development, and management aspects of the company. During his time at Retail Specialists, Inc., he has overseen development of retail space and has assisted some of the most well-known tenants in the United States with their expansion into new markets in the Southeast. 

 

Robert brings years of experience to the company with previous sales and management positions at Eason, Graham, and Sandner, Inc. and Black and Decker Corporation. During his business career, Robert has lived in Tennessee, Maryland, and California. He was the Commercial Rookie of the Year in 1998, named one of the “Top 40 Under 40” in 2004, and “Who’s Who of Commercial Real Estate” in 2005 and 2010. 

 

Robert graduated from the University of Alabama majoring in Marketing and English. He is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers, a life member of the Birmingham Association of Realtors “Million Dollar Sales Club” and in 2008 earned the coveted Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation from the Commercial Real Estate Investment Institute.

 

Born in Montgomery, Alabama, Robert currently lives in Birmingham with his wife and three children. Robert is an active member of St. Lukes Episcopal Church.  In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and children, exercising, hunting and playing golf.