The Lowdown: Steve Cadranel
I Bet You Didn’t Know … Steve is often referred to as “Mr. Ed.”
After 37 years with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and now with the AJT, , Jaffe’s focus is lifestyle, art, dining, fashion, and community events with emphasis on Jewish movers and shakers.
Atlanta is chocked full of interesting “movers and shakers” – some bent on empire building, leadership, activism and/or just plain having fun and living the good life. Lean in to hear some of the “off the cuff” remarks as to what makes real estate mogul Steve Cadranel tick.
Steve Cadranel is a commercial real estate developer, owner, and president of Arris Realty Partners. Much of his 40-year career was spent as president of Ben Carter Properties before restructuring that company into Arris. Cadranel’s talents helped create landmark projects totaling more than 10 million square feet, including The Mall of Georgia, Columbus Park (Columbus, Ga.), St. Johns Town Center (Jacksonville, Fla.), the Cliftwood apartments and adjacent Plaza at City Springs (Sandy Springs).
He’s a past board chair and active leader in numerous organizations including the MJCCA, Kennesaw State University Foundation, Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta, Atlanta Jewish Foundation, and Hillels of Georgia.
A lifelong Atlantan and UGA grad, he and his wife, Janet, have been married 39 years and belong to Congregations Or VeShalom and Etz Chaim. The couple was blessed with son, Adam, and daughter, Lauren. Tragically Adam lost his battle to cancer in 2021, but the family continues their legacy through funds benefiting social, gender, and racial equity and student support. The Cadranels love spending time with family and friends, traveling, watching the Dawgs and Owls, and relaxing at their Reynolds Lake home.
Learn why you should address Cadranel as “Mr. Ed” and hear a familiar tune.
One thing you have learned about real estate is …
Two things actually … it’s constantly evolving, so adapt or lose. And there’s nobody in it that doesn’t love it!
You are reading and streaming …
My last read was Mike Leven’s autobiography, “Can’t Do It Yourself.” Being friends with Mike made it all the better! Streaming – “Cheers!” Hopefully it helps me fall back asleep.
Your first job was …
At my uncle’s grocery store in the old Perry Homes housing project when I was 12. Those men taught me to treat everyone with dignity and respect.
Your idea of a fun night …
Celebrating with friends and family on the town or in one of our homes on New Year’s Eve because it’s my birthday!
Your most exotic vacay …
When our family and a small crew sailed a luxury yacht from Barcelona across the Mediterranean and back … until a few years later when we were in South Africa experiencing amazing wildlife you probably shouldn’t get that close to!
Best advice you got?
The right tool makes every job easier.
One thing people do not know about me …
I know all the words to the theme songs to “Bonanza” and “Mr. Ed” … “A horse is a horse, of course, of course. But no one can talk to a horse of course.”
Your last fashion disaster was …
Thanks to Miller Brothers, Garanimals, and a cool wife and daughter who check me before I leave the house, I think I’m OK on fashion.
If they a made movie about your life …
Ben Stiller (“Meet the Fockers”) would portray me.
My wife says I’m too …
Busy, but it’s nice having someone around the house who can fix a few things.
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