John G. Benner
President
As GenRev’s President, John Benner is responsible for strategic planning and oversight of all new development projects. Prior to joining GenRev, John was Director of Development for Dominion Partners, where he developed institutional-quality senior housing and multi-family assets. With 35 years of experience in the industry, John guides our team throughout the development process, from land acquisition, capitalization, completion of construction, and disposition of the investment.
John is also the Executive Director of the Winchester Institute for Real Estate Development for Auburn University, a premier land grant university. The Institute’s primary goal is to equip future generations of real estate practitioners by connecting them with experienced industry professionals.
John and his wife, Lana, have been married since 1989. They have raised two daughters who are now married and living in Birmingham. John loves being a grandfather, spending time with friends and family, worshipping at Faith Presbyterian Church, and cigars!
Wilson Moores
Director of Development
Wilson Moores serves as Director of Development for GenRev, supporting new development projects from site identification and underwriting through municipal approvals and closing. He brings experience across multifamily, self-storage, and car wash development, with a focus on consultant coordination, pre-development schedules, budgeting, and project execution.
Prior to joining GenRev, Wilson served as Development Director for LIV Ventures, where he helped source and execute development and investment opportunities for New Day Car Wash. Earlier in his career, Wilson worked in construction with Brasfield & Gorrie and Murray Construction, gaining experience in project management, estimating, and third-party coordination.
Wilson and his wife live in Birmingham with their three children, who attend Briarwood Christian School. They are members of Faith Presbyterian Church, and Wilson enjoys spending time with family, playing golf, and attending Auburn football games. Wilson also serves as Chair of WIRED Birmingham, Auburn University’s Winchester Institute for Real Estate Development chapter serving the Birmingham market.
Timothy C. Gully
Development Associate
Tim Gully oversees all leasing activity for GenRev. He is a Certified Senior Commercial Leasing Specialist with recognized expertise in all retail formats including enclosed malls, lifestyle centers, and open-air power and specialty centers. Tim spent 26 years as Vice President of Leasing at Colonial Properties Trust where he led leasing efforts for new developments and existing retail projects and personally generated lease values in excess of $197 million. Prior to joining GenRev, Tim was a Development Partner at Merchants Retail Partners where he executed 698,000 square feet of leases valued at over $80 million.
Tim and his wife Alyson have been married for 36 years. They have raised three grown boys who all live in the Birmingham area and have two wonderful daughters in law and four amazing grandkids. They are actively involved at Church of the Highlands, and when not hosting the extended family or spending time at the lake, they enjoy being out in nature, riding bikes, hiking, or relaxing around their fire pit.