Women of Influence: Next Generation

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ATLANTA-The individuals on the following pages may not have a long track record but they've already made a mark in the business. Meet two young professionals from the Southeast who have the potential to be future leaders of the industry.

Monetha Cobb, 37    
Managing Director
Franklin Street
Atlanta
In 2010, after 10 years of service, Monetha Cobb decided to leave her nationally known company to join a startup looking to open its third office in Atlanta. Through persistence, hard work and a positive attitude, she built Franklin Street's retail tenant services group, which she now heads. Advising top-of-class retailers including PNC Bank, Dollar Tree Stores, Bealls Outlet, Cabela's and Cato, Cobb has completed more than 116,000 square feet in leases worth $9.6 million since June 2012. She's also involved with Camp Twin Lakes Jr., delivering life-changing camp experiences to over 9,100 children with serious illnesses, disabilities and other challenges.

Malloy Peterson, 36    
Senior Vice President, Advisory
Carter
Atlanta
A strategic advisor and marketing professional, Malloy Peterson is engaged in strategic consulting for Carter's clients, primarily public entities, public-private partnerships and educational institutions. In 2012, she was promoted to advisory SVP, focusing on three primary areas: business development, advisory and strategic business planning. Among other things, she pioneered social media and led the creative direction of the website design/development and Carter's rebranding efforts. Peterson is actively involved in several initiatives that would provide opportunities for Carter to enter new development spaces. Thanks to many of the women who have come before her, Peterson says she's able to look around and find women at almost every CRE company across the country.