Meet the Team

Ben Jordan | Founder & President, Goodhope Development Consulting Group, Inc.

As the leader of Goodhope Development Consulting Group, I specialize in real estate development strategies that elevate cultural legacy, community voice, and institutional collaboration. Our firm works with landowners, faith-based institutions, educational entities, and municipal partners to transform underutilized properties into purpose-driven assets that serve both local identity and long-term growth.

With roots in North Nashville and a growing footprint across Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and Arkansas, Goodhope provides planning and consulting services that bridge technical expertise and relational insight. Our adaptive reuse strategies, zoning and entitlement navigation, and workforce development alignments are shaped by community priorities—not just market trends.

We engage clients who value sustainable outcomes, inclusive planning, and equitable frameworks for development. Whether advising on zoning reform, crafting land use strategies, or facilitating partnerships across sectors, I guide each project with an eye toward impact, legacy, and collaborative success.

Cathy Jobe
Community Engagement Coordinator

Cathy brings years of nonprofit consulting experience to her role as Community Engagement Coordinator, where she plays a pivotal part in helping Goodhope connect meaningfully with the communities we serve. Her insight into public funding and grant opportunities—particularly those often overlooked by underserved neighborhoods—has enabled our firm to unlock critical resources and establish trust early in the development process.

Her work strengthens our ability to deliver on Goodhope’s mission: to empower communities through equitable strategies, institutional alignment, and inclusive engagement. Cathy’s dedication ensures that funding streams reflect the priorities of local residents, and that our outreach is rooted in genuine partnership.

Mary Presley
Development Promotion Specialist

Mary Presley is a top-producing force in Middle Tennessee’s real estate landscape, known for her skillful navigation of complex commercial and investment transactions. Her hands-on experience and reputation as a strategic problem solver have made her an invaluable contributor to Goodhope’s mission—unlocking new opportunities and building trust with community stakeholders.

Through her expansive network of real estate professionals and investors, Mary helps Goodhope cultivate aligned partnerships that bring transformative projects to life. Her ability to connect vision with value ensures our developments resonate with both local communities and those who invest in them.

Ben Hathaway
Rural Opportunity Zone Lead

Ben Hathaway guides Goodhope’s efforts to advance sustainable, smart development in rural Opportunity Zones—bringing vision, strategy, and momentum to areas often overlooked by traditional investors. With a deep appreciation for open landscapes and a commitment to learning, Ben brings vitality and precision to our rural engagements.

His leadership is especially critical as Goodhope expands across the Southern U.S., where his understanding of regional dynamics helps identify Opportunity Zones primed for equitable transformation. Ben also plays a key role in shaping our Beulah Land program, aligning development with faith-based and legacy-driven values that resonate with local communities.

By blending technical insight with cultural awareness, Ben helps Goodhope translate bold ideas into tangible outcomes—bridging policy, place, and purpose.