Benjamin Carter
Owner, Ben Carter Enterprises
Marietta, GA 30066
Phone (404) 869-7100
Property Types
Land, Retail
Markets
Atlanta, Savannah
Bio
Ben Carter is Founder and Chairman of Ben Carter Enterprises. He is responsible for the business strategy, new business development, site selection, retailer relationships and project partnerships. Carter also oversees the company’s performance, operations and portfolio management. Through his vision and leadership, the company and its predecessor, Ben Carter Properties, have developed nearly $4 billion – and over 5 million square feet – in retail projects since 1993. Carter has been at the helm of numerous successful projects including St. John’s Town Center in Jacksonville, Florida and The Mall of Georgia in Mill Creek.
Ben Carter Enterprises is currently involved in the development and acquisition of outlet retail centers, as well as urban retail/mixed-use properties in the Southeastern U.S. The company’s current development and acquisition pipeline includes a regional outlet center in Pooler, Georgia and an urban renewal project in Savannah, Georgia.
Throughout Carter’s career, he has been involved with the development of office, retail and industrial properties throughout the Southeast. He is known for his intuitive site selection, quality design and construction and steadfast tenant commitments.
Carter graduated from The Lovett School in Atlanta, and later received Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from American University.