Meet The Women Helping Shape Atlanta’s Commercial Real Estate Industry

Malloy Peterson enjoys building, whether it is the bricks-and-mortar of commercial real estate or the careers of her teammates.

Before joining Selig Enterprises, Peterson worked for development firm Carter on the Downtown Atlanta Summerhill development, The Banks in Cincinnati — a mixed-use development along the Ohio River between the Reds and Bengals stadiums that includes offices, retail and residential — and the City Springs development in the city of Sandy Springs.

Now, Peterson is tasked with leasing up The Works, an 80-acre project that she described as a “labor of love” for Selig that is growing to include a new residential component.

“The Works has become the centerpiece for the Upper Westside and a beloved community asset,” Peterson said.

But Peterson said developing co-workers and building strong teams is just as important as new development projects.

“Watching others grow and succeed is one of the most rewarding parts of my life,” she said. “It is a treat to have the opportunity to impact so many communities in Atlanta and beyond, but the best part is the chance to have an impact on the careers and lives of others, particularly women, in our industry.”