Momentum-November-2017

TALKING WITH TALENT

Amy Upchurch Project Manager

Tell us a little about yourself (where are you from, where did you go to school, what are your hobbies and interests, etc.) I was born and raised in Georgia and grew up just south of Atlanta in Fairburn. Weekends and summers were spent on Lake Oconee and being on the water is part of my soul. There’s nothing more relaxing! My husband, Jess, and I live in Newnan and have five children. Josie who is a junior at UGA, Logan a senior in high school, Grayson a junior, Weslee a sophomore, Thomas who is in second grade and our dog, Matty (Ice). A Falcons and Dawgs fan, this is the most wonderful time of the year! We spend as much time on the on the water as we can, enjoying Lake Oconee and flat fishing in Suwannee, Florida. A day spent reeling in big reds is pretty close to heaven. I love music – all genres- and have a very diverse play list. Tell us about your role at Cushman & Wakefield. What’s a typical day like for you at the office? I am a project manager in Cushman’s PDS department. Being a part of the Metro Atlanta AT&T team, a typical day isn’t always so typical. It could be spent in the office or out

in the Metro Atlanta AT&T buildings managing buildouts and moves. Typically, we are coordinating move management, refresh work, buildouts and budget/accounting functions for our projects. We have a lot of fun, work hard and have a fantastic team! Tell us about a moment in your career or an achievement that you are particularly proud of. I am extremely proud to work alongside such great talent and leadership here at Cushman. It’s a privilege to be part of such a stellar team. My previous career was in education and stepping into CRE was like learning a different language. It has been rewarding, I have learned so much and I enjoy every minute of it!

Is there a quote or motto you live by? Work hard, play hard.

If we ever find ourselves in an Amy Upchurch Trivia Contest what’s something we should definitely know? I’m an only child and only grandchild. I have never missed an Oscar de la Hoya fight (I own his CD too – bet you didn’t know he was a singer!)

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