The Stafford Team

The Stafford team is value focused, resulting in credible investing, strong and lasting relationships and high quality developments. Our team of dedicated employees work to enhance the communities we serve.

Board of Directors

Jay Mannelly joined the Stafford Board of Directors in 2017. He is a co-founder of Bullock, Terrell & Mannelly and currently serves as the principal in charge of Development, Construction and the Land Group for Bullock Mannelly Partners, Inc. having developed over 4.5 million square...

Jay Mannelly

Katie Goodman joined the Stafford team as a member of the Board of Directors in 2017, bringing with her over 16 years experience from GGG Partners, one of the oldest turnaround consulting firms in the United States. She has a strong background in finance, mergers...

Katie Goodman

Jay McDonald joined the Stafford Board of Directors in 2013. He currently serves as Founder and CEO of Middleton McDonald Group, Inc., specializing in executive mentoring and coaching, investment banking, consulting, business advisory services and general mediation.

Jay McDonald

Executive Leadership

Frank Jones joined the Stafford team in 1995, and currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer.

Frank Jones

Chad Tullos came to Stafford in 2007, and is the company's Executive Vice President, Chief Investment Officer and Corporate Secretary. Since his start with the company, Chad's primary focus has been financing, special projects, cash flow forecasting and asset management.

Chad Tullos

Melissa Ahrendt
Melissa Ahrendt, Stafford's Executive Director of Real Estate, began her career in commercial real estate with Stafford in 2002. After living overseas for three years, she moved back to Atlanta, serving as Chief Operating Officer of Healey Weatherholtz Properties. Melissa returned to Stafford in 2016....

Melissa Ahrendt

Jocelyn Clements began her career with Stafford in 2004 as the bookkeeper for Stafford's Wendy's locations, and worked her way through each division of the company. Today, she serves as Accounting Director for Stafford Development Company.

Jocelyn Clements

Kelly Passmore began her career with Stafford in 1995, as a college student working at the Tifton Holiday Inn. After holding numerous management roles, Kelly joined the corporate office in 2010, and currently serves as Human Resources Director. Her focus is on ensuring compliance, providing...

Kelly Passmore

Kirk Tullos, who holds the title of Executive Director of Hospitality with Stafford, is a 30-year veteran of the Hospitality Industry. Prior to coming to Stafford, Kirk held various executive positions with Peachtree Hotel Group. Kirk attended McNeese State University, where he studied Business Administration....

Kirk Tullos

Property Management & Operations

Vanessa joined Stafford in 2024 and serves as a Property Manager. With over 20 years of experience in property management, she is a seasoned professional specializing in tenant retention, financial oversight, and operational efficiency. She expertly manages multiple properties, ensuring compliance, optimizing financial performance, and...

Vanessa Rivera

With more than 15 years of experience in construction project management, Blake McRae joined Stafford in 2022 as the Director of Construction. Blake holds a BS in Construction Management from Georgia Southern University and has a record of success overseeing all phases of construction from...

Blake McRae

Lisa Stone joined the Stafford team in 2016 and brings nearly 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Currently serving as the General Manager of the Hampton Inn & Suites Fultondale Birmingham, she has earned multiple Hampton awards throughout her tenure with the brand....

Lisa Stone

Carol Dubrovin joined Stafford in 2016 and is the Assistant Property Manager supporting a portfolio that spans the Southeast. Prior to joining Stafford, Carol's commercial real estate experience included roles with M&P Shopping Centers and VEREIT.

Carol Dubrovin

Joey Hancock has worked with Stafford since 1993, serving as the Facility Manager for the Foods Division until 2017 when he began working with the Real Estate Division.

Joey Hancock

John Alec McKinnon began working for Stafford in 2007 at the Holiday Inn while he was still in high school. He now serves as General Manager of the SpringHill Suites in Tifton. Before moving to the SpringHill Suites, he was the Assistant General Manager/Director of...

John Alec McKinnon

Chase Grogan has worked at Stafford since 2018, and currently serves as General Manager of the Hilton Garden Inn Tifton. Prior to his promotion to General Manager, Chase served as the Assistant General Manager at the Hilton Garden Inn Tifton. Chase is originally from Camilla,...

Chase Grogan

Meghan McNearney started working for Stafford in a freelance capacity in 2020 and officially joined the team in 2021 as Director of Marketing. Meghan has over 15 years of experience working in marketing and public relations with a focus on commercial real estate, hospitality, and...

Meghan McNearney

After more than six years in residential property management, Teighlor joined Stafford in 2020 as an Assistant Property Manager. She was quickly promoted to Property Manager, a role in which she is responsible for over 600,000 square feet throughout the state of Georgia.

Teighlor Carroll

Leasing & Development

Will Euart
Will Euart has worked with Stafford since 2007, and is Executive Vice President of Leasing and Development, with over 15 years of experience in commercial real estate. Prior to joining the Stafford team, Will worked with Windsor Realty Group as a tenant consultant, where he...

Will Euart

Nick Addison
An industry veteran, Nick has spent the past ten years with a national retail developer establishing offices across the country while leading the real estate team in sourcing, underwriting, and delivering new projects within the Central United States.

Nick Addison

Stephanie Ruffin joined the Stafford team in 2016 and serves as Real Estate Manager. She is responsible for all aspects of lease administration and support to the Property Management team, working with a portfolio that totals over 1.5 million square feet of retail and office...

Stephanie Ruffin

Carlos joined the Stafford team in 2022 as Lease Administrator. Carlos attended Kennesaw State University and most recently served as Regional Assistant Manager and Compliance Auditor for a large residential management company. Outside of the office, Carlos enjoys an active lifestyle and travels frequently.

Carlos Robertson

Accounting

Heather Sutton joined Stafford in 2007, and is a Staff Accountant. Heather's experience spans the Stafford portfolio, handling accounting for the Hospitality, Foods and Properties divisions of the company.

Heather Sutton

Jennifer Roberts joined Stafford in 2016, and is a Staff Accountant. Prior to moving to Stafford, she worked for the NAPA Distribution Center as a senior customer service representative and an administrative assistant, where she handled a myriad of accounting responsibilities.

Jennifer Roberts

Sherri Moore has been with Stafford since 2009, and serves as a Staff Accountant for the Foods Division. Sherri is a graduate of Moultrie Tech, where she received diplomas in Accounting and Computers, and graduated from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College with applied associate degrees in...

Sherri Moore

Debra Kendrick serves as a Staff Accountant for the Hospitality and Properties divisions of Stafford. She originally began her career with Stafford in 2005 and returned in 2018. During Debra’s absence from Stafford, she served as Payroll Manager for Lewis Taylor Farms. She has 25...

Debra Kendrick

Corporate Administration

Rhonda Kent began her tenure with Stafford in 1997, and currently serves as Director of Safety & Risk Management. For approximately 11 years, Rhonda worked alongside Stafford's CFO, helping with acquisitions, financing of real estate and sales of property, while managing the insurance portfolio for...

Rhonda Kent

Rhonda Hill
Rhonda Hill serves as Executive Coordinator at Stafford, with the combined roles of Executive Assistant, Corporate Secretary, Board Liaison and Office Manager. Rhonda began her career at Stafford in 2006, serving as Executive Assistant to DeNean Stafford, CEO and Chairman of the Board, functioning in...

Rhonda Hill