Michael Wess’ passion for commercial real estate began during his undergraduate studies at the University of Georgia. He earned a 4.0 GPA at the Terry College of Business’s #4 nationally ranked real estate program while receiving the school’s single annual real estate scholarship. While there, Michael also received two additional degrees in finance and international business while also minoring in Spanish and playing on the University’s rugby team.
Michael Wess began his career in commercial real estate immediately upon graduation from the University of Georgia. Shortly thereafter, he joined Bull Realty, a mid-sized commercial real estate brokerage headquartered in Atlanta, GA. 2018 served as Michael’s breakout year, individually closing 23 transactions valued at over $25,000,000, which landed him #3 of 32 brokers at the firm and the youngest ever ‘Partner’ in its 20 year history. Since 2018, Michael has analyzed, underwritten, and reviewed countless commercial properties in the Atlanta Metro Area and has sold almost 250 properties for over half a billion dollars.
Michael continuously attends seminars, conferences, and classes to improve his knowledge of real estate, finance and economics. An Associate Broker since 2021, Michael is a pinned Designee of the prestigious Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) Institute since 2017 and has been an annual member of the Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors Million Dollar Club since 2018.
Michael is also a ‘big brother’ in the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization and enjoys other philanthropic endeavors. He completed his first marathon in 2022 and is looking forward to completing other physical challenges. In his free time, Michael enjoys spending time with family and friends exploring the neighborhoods in and around Atlanta.
Apartment building in Cartersville, GA -$4,700,000
Retail Building in Alpharetta, GA – $2,476,198
Development Site in Chastain Park, Atlanta, GA – $3,800,000
Retail Building in Alpharetta, GA – $2,140,000
Medical Office Building in Athens, GA – $5,650,000
Mixed Use Building in Midtown, Atlanta – $6,700,000
Retail Building in Atlanta, GA -$2,500,000
Development Site in Virgina Highlands, Atlanta- $3,925,000
Development Site in Edgewood, Atlanta – $5,250,000
Multi-Family Site in Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta- $5,434,000
Multi-Family Site in Virginia Highlands, Atlanta- $4,522,000
Office Building In Druid Hills, Atlanta -$2,800,000
Retail Building in Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta – $2,500,000
Multi-Family Site in Clarkston, GA – $2,085,000
Retail Building in Decatur, GA – $2,475,000
Multi-Family Site in Midtown, Atlanta – $2,320,000
Lot Office Building in Upper West Side, Atlanta – $4,576,000
Shopping Center in Norcross, GA – $7,100,000
Multi-Family Site in Inman Park, Atlanta – $3,775,000
Retail Building in Marietta, GA – $2,200,000
Multi Family Site in North Druid Hills, Atlanta- $3,400,000
Multi Family Site in Midtown, Atlanta- $3,050,000
Multi Family Site in Upper Westside, Atlanta – $3,925,000
Multi Family Site in Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta – $5,225,000
Development Site in Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta – $18,400,000
Restaurant in Buckhead, Atlanta – $2,950,000
Medical Office Building in Decatur, GA – $2,750,000
Office Building and Development Site in Suwanee, GA – $2,600,000
Multi-Family Site in Brookwood Hills, Atlanta – $4,248,000
Development Site in Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta – $2,107,500
Multi-Family Site in Decatur, GA – $4,725,000
Office Building and Development Site in Johns Creek, GA – $2,350,000
Multi-Family Site in Summerhill, GA – $2,980,000
Multi-Family Site in Buckhead, GA – $4,329,000
Multi-Family Site in Inman Park, GA – $3,350,000
Multi-Family Site in Virginia Highlands, GA – $2,025,000
Retail and Development Site in Avondale Estates, GA – $3,150,000
Multi-Family Site in Midtown, Atlanta – $3,100,000
Multi-Family Site in Southwest Fulton, GA – $4,200,000
Retail Building in Toco Hills, Atlanta – $2,675,000
Retail Building in Buckhead, Atlanta – $2,950,000
Multi-Family Site in Bankhead, Atlanta – $4,700,000
Office Building and Development Site in West Midtown, Atlanta – $2,500,000
Multi-Family Site in Decatur, GA – $3,315,000
Development Site in Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta – $6,750,000
Office & Industrial Building in Kennesaw, GA – $19,000,000
Development Site in Midtown, Atlanta – $13,500,000
Office Building and Development Site in Duluth, GA – $7,750,000
Development Site in Decatur, GA – $5,475,000
Development Site in Uptown, Atlanta – $2,750,000
Multi-Family Site in Midtown, Atlanta – $4,680,000
Retail Building in Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta – $3,250,000
Development Site in Morningside, Atlanta – $4,070,000
Restaurant in Alpharetta, GA – $2,725,000
Multi-Family Site in College Park, Atlanta – $2,100,000
Office Building and Development Site in Alpharetta, GA – $3,550,000
Extended Stay Hotel in Decatur, GA – $5,800,000
Development Site in West Midtown, Atlanta – $8,162,500
Restaurant in Morningside, Atlanta – $3,400,000
Restaurant in Buckhead, Atlanta – $7,950,000
Development Site in Milton, GA – $3,200,000
Multi-Family Site in Grove Park, Atlanta – $4,400,000
Development Site in Buckhead, Atlanta – $2,974,200
Multi-Family Site in Virginia Highlands, Atlanta – $3,000,000
Multi-Family Site in Decatur, Georgia – $4,725,000
Office & Development Site in Lindbergh, Atlanta – $3,400,000
Restaurant in Buckhead, Atlanta – $7,000,000
Mutli-Family Site in Grant Park, Atlanta – $3,350,000
Mutli-Family Site in East Point, Atlanta – $4,300,000
Multi-Family Site in Kirkwood, Atlanta – $3,000,000
Restaurant in Edgewood, Atlanta – $2,600,000
Development Site in Alpharetta, GA – $3,200,000
Office Building in Doraville, GA – $4,200,000
Multi-Family Site in Virginia Highlands, Atlanta – $3,000,000
Multi-Family Site in Virginia Highlands, Atlanta – $3,825,000
Development site in Chosewood, Atlanta – $5,200,000
Retail Building in Buckhead, Atlanta – $4,000,000
Apartment building in Midtown, Atlanta- $3,200,000
Development Site in Brookhaven, Atlanta – $2,325,000
Elementary School Building in Roswell, Atlanta – $3,375,000
Multi-Family Site in Midtown, Atlanta – $5,703,213
Multi-Family Site in Decatur, Georgia – $4,600,000
Development Site in Grant Park, Atlanta – $2,387,500
Restaurant Building in Marietta, GA – $2,400,000
Apartment building in Midtown, Atlanta – $5,703,213
Hotel in Summerhill, Atlanta – $17,449,000
Retail Building Marietta, Atlanta – $2,400,000
Multi-Family Site in Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta – $3,075,000
Office & Development Site in Brookhaven, Atlanta – $2,205,000
Mixed Use Building in Gresham Park, Atlanta – $3,700,000
Office & Development Site in East Atlanta Village – $3,250,000
Restaurant in Grant Park, Atlanta – $2,320,000
Apartment Building in College Park, Atlanta – $2,550,000
Retail Building in Decatur, GA – $3,550,000
Multi-Family Site in Forest Park, Atlanta – $4,332,500
Multi-Family Site in Monroe Heights, Atlanta – $4,125,000
Apartment Building in Hapeville, GA – $2,170,000
Director of Operations
Emily is a dynamic and versatile professional with over seven years of experience in creative industries, marketing, and project management. With a global perspective from her upbringing in Korea and Turkey and a bachelor’s degree in strategic communications, Emily seamlessly blends creativity and strategy to bring visions to life through thoughtful design, branding, and execution.
Having served as Head of Project Management for various non-profits and businesses in Chicago, Miami, & Atlanta, Emily has successfully led teams, streamlined operations, and executed high-impact projects. Passionate, energetic, and driven, Emily thrives on helping others transform ideas into reality,
Director of Investments
Director of Asset Management
Jake Strange is an Atlanta native with a deep-rooted admiration for his hometown and a career shaped by hands-on experience across multiple sectors of real estate. He began his journey with Y2X Property Group as a general partner and project manager, overseeing the renovation and successful resale of numerous single-family homes. His work in residential laid the foundation for a seamless transition into the commercial sector, where he now focuses on asset management and value-add redevelopment.
As a general partner in a commercial portfolio, Jake has led large-scale capital improvement projects, executed complex renovations, and repositioned underperforming assets across marinas, restaurants, retail, and mixed-use properties. With a background spanning investment, operations, and brokerage, he brings a full-spectrum perspective to real estate development and long-term portfolio growth.
Beyond real estate, Jake is deeply passionate about wildlife conservation and land stewardship. He is actively involved in promoting sustainable agriculture and commercial fishing practices, and has participated in habitat management initiatives across Georgia and Alabama. As a supporter of the Georgia and Alabama Forestry Commissions, Jake advocates for prescribed burning and responsible land use to support healthy ecosystems
Director of Accounting
Colby brings over a decade of financial leadership and accounting expertise to Wess Invest. With a career spanning public accounting, corporate finance, and commercial lending, he helps businesses optimize accounting operations, implement efficient tech stacks, and improve profitability.
Prior to joining Wess Invest, Colby served as an Income Partner and Client Manager at Forbes & Company, PLLC, where he led end-to-end accounting, payroll, and strategic tax planning functions for entities and individuals while managing key client relationships and turning underperforming business units into profitable operations. His career spans varied roles across corporate finance and public accounting, including analyzing senior debt financing for middle-market companies at Regions Business Capital, streamlining operational close cycles at Delta Air Lines, and managing accounting production for high-profile media projects.
Colby earned both his Master of Accountancy and Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting with Honors from The University of Georgia. Focused on helping leaders make informed financial decisions, he brings a practical, hands-on approach to accounting and finance. He combines deep industry experience with modern tools—including AI and enterprise software—to deliver clear, actionable guidance for growing organizations.
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