Michael is an Atlanta native who joined SWA in 2009 as Scotland’s first hire. In the years that followed, he quickly established himself as one of the top office tenant rep brokers in the Southeast, fostering a growing client base in Atlanta and beyond. Michael became a Partner in 2014 and served as Managing Partner of SWA from 2019-2021. Now, as CEO, Michael leads the expansion, strategy, and overall direction of the firm. He is married to Amanda, who he met at the University of Georgia, and together they have four sons: Mike, Tommy, Jack, and J.D. In his free time, Michael can usually be found at the ball field with his family, at their local church, or sneaking in a round of golf.