RBY Retail is a retail real estate development and retail tenant consulting firm with a focus on development, retail tenant representation, and outparcel development and consulting. RBY Retail is the exclusive development agent for Tattersall Park, a new multi-use development located in the center of growth and at one of the busiest intersections in Metro Birmingham, Alabama.RBY Retail assists retailers and restaurants with strategic planning specifically related to expansion and site selection. Our focus on and intimate knowledge of Southeastern markets will assist retailers and restaurants achieve their growth potential and fulfill their strategic plan.www.rbyretail.com

Richard joined Colonial Properties Trust in 1997 where he was involved with Acquisitions, Development, and Merchandising in the Retail Division. There, Richard studied every major Sunbelt market and led $500,000,000 in acquisitions. He was also a member of the team that acquired, developed, managed, and strategically sold $2.0 Billion of retail assets. Mid-America Apartment Communities acquired Colonial in October 2013.

Richard started his career in retail after finishing his education at Birmingham-Southern College. At the age of 29, Richard became President of Yeilding Inc., a multi-line department store that was a significant part of the Alabama retail landscape for 120 years, and served as Chief Executive Officer from 1978-1996.