J. Michael Robison

J. Michael Robison is a senior real estate executive, entrepreneur, and civic leader with decades of experience building and leading large-scale operating companies. His career reflects a steady and disciplined approach to leadership, with an emphasis on long-term value, operational accountability, and thoughtful growth. He serves as Managing Partner of Robison Real Estate Holdings, LLC, and is the Founder, Chairman, and retired Chief Executive Officer of Lanier Parking Holdings. He is also the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ackceptional.com, continuing his work in service-focused business development. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Management and Finance from the Georgia Institute of Technology. His education provided a solid foundation in financial analysis, management principles, and organizational structure. Just as important, his time at Georgia Tech connected him to Atlanta’s business and civic ecosystem. These early relationships and experiences later supported his ability to build companies and to take on leadership roles across a wide range of institutions. The most significant chapter of Mr. Robison’s professional career is his role as Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of Lanier Parking Holdings. Under his leadership, Lanier Parking Holdings grew into a central parking management and transportation services company operating across the United States, Canada, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The company’s growth was driven by consistent service delivery, disciplined operations, and the development of scalable systems that could perform across diverse markets. During his tenure, Lanier expanded into a central parking management platform operating more than 400 properties in 50 cities across the United States, Canada, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The company oversaw approximately $15 billion in assets under management and generated about $140 million in annual management fee income. At the time of his retirement as CEO, the company managed more than 400 properties across 50 cities and had established a strong operating presence supported by experienced leadership teams. Mr. Robison’s tenure as CEO was marked by sustained growth and the professionalization of parking management as a service industry. Lanier Parking Holdings was repeatedly recognized for its operating performance and development. The company was included on the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Companies. Georgia Trend Magazine recognized it as one of the top 40 Fastest-Growing Companies, and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution recognized it as one of the top 40 Fastest-Growing Companies and one of the top 100 Private Companies. These acknowledgments reflected consistency and disciplined execution over time. In addition to his role at Lanier Parking Holdings, Michael Robison serves as Managing Partner of Robison Real Estate Holdings, LLC. His background in managing operating companies has shaped his approach to real estate ownership. He evaluates properties as both financial investments and operational environments, where management quality and infrastructure condition directly affect long-term performance. This perspective reflects a belief in disciplined ownership and careful stewardship. He is also the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ackceptional.com. This business reflects his continued interest in improving service delivery and customer interaction through practical technology solutions. Ackceptional.com was developed to address gaps in communication and accountability between service providers and their customers, drawing from challenges observed throughout his operating career. Throughout his career, J. Michael Robison has remained committed to civic leadership. He has served as Chairman of the Board of the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau and as Chairman of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Transit Subcommittee and the Metro Chamber Commuter Rail Task Force. He has also served as Chairman of the Georgia Gaming Research Alliance and as chairman of Atlanta Streetcar, Inc. His board service includes the Buckhead Coalition, ZipCar Georgia, the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Carter Center, the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, Midtown Alliance, the Piedmont Park Conservancy, the Atlanta History Center, and the Georgia Institute of Technology College of Management.