ATLANTA, GA – April 28, 2025 – With a shared vision for a more connected, thoughtful, and service-driven approach to commercial real estate project delivery, industry veterans Alex Demestihas and Kevin Rodriguez have launched North Avenue Partners (“North Ave”) — a boutique project management and consulting firm based in Atlanta. North Ave blends national-caliber experience with a nimble structure, offering tailored, high-touch service to owners, occupiers, and managers of commercial real estate assets.
Born from a deep respect for the industry and a desire to help it continue evolving, the firm represents the next chapter for its co-founders, both of whom have helped lead some of Atlanta’s most iconic developments. At North Ave, Alex and Kevin are building a platform where people, service, and innovation converge to revolutionize the project management experience.
“North Ave is about bringing together the lessons, relationships, and values that have shaped our careers, and building something that reflects who we are and how we want to work,” said co-founder and Managing Partner, Alex Demestihas. “It’s a firm grounded in service, built for agility, and focused on delivering meaningful outcomes for our clients.”
North Ave is about bringing together the lessons, relationships, and values that have shaped our careers, and building something that reflects who we are and how we want to work. It’s a firm grounded in service, built for agility, and focused on delivering meaningful outcomes for our clients.
Built with Purpose
North Ave was founded on the belief that excellence in project management comes not just from what is delivered, but how it’s delivered. The North Ave leadership team established a set of values that reflect a client-first mindset, a collaborative spirit, and a commitment to long-term partnerships.
Their core values include:
Building with Intent
North Ave delivers a full suite of project management services that cater to the diverse needs of its clients from owners and asset managers, to brokers and tenants, including:
- Development and capital project oversight
- Interior fit-outs and repositioning strategies
- Owner's rep consulting and stakeholder management
- Budgeting, scheduling, and vendor coordination
- Custom advisory solutions for asset transformation
The firm currently supports clients across multiple sectors, including office, adaptive reuse, and retail, and plans to expand into industrial, healthcare, and entertainment. North Ave’s growing portfolio reflects the needs of both institutional investors and fast-growing companies committed to reshaping Atlanta’s built environment.
Tech-Forward. Talent-Driven.
At a time when the commercial real estate industry is under pressure to do more with less, North Ave is developing a technology-enabled delivery platform designed to simplify execution, enhance visibility, and optimize every stage of the project lifecycle.
“We see technology as a way to support great people doing great work,” said co-founder and Managing Partner, Kevin Rodriguez, “Our focus is on building systems that make life easier for our clients and our teams — not more complicated.”
We see technology as a way to support great people doing great work. Our focus is on building systems that make life easier for our clients and our teams — not more complicated.
Investing in the Future
Headquartered in Atlanta, North Ave is focused on becoming a trusted partner in the city’s ongoing growth. The firm plans to expand through sector-focused teams and attract top talent that shares its values-driven approach to leadership and service.
North Ave has taken its first step towards realizing this vision by hiring Shannon Stein, formerly of JLL, to lead its Interiors practice as Managing Director. Shannon brings more than 26 years of experience in commercial interior design and project management, with a proven track record of delivering high-impact, client-focused workspaces across a variety of industries.
“I’m excited to join North Ave and be part of a team that puts people and purpose at the center of every project,” said Shannon Stein. “I look forward to helping our clients design and build workplaces that inspire performance, strengthen culture, and fuel future growth.”
“Having worked closely with Shannon for many years, I’ve seen firsthand the leadership, creativity, and discipline she brings to every project,” said Alex Demestihas, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of North Ave. “She’s an exceptional partner for our clients, and we’re excited to have her help shape and grow our Interiors practice.”
To learn more, visit www.north-ave.com.