Executive Managing Partner

Andrew Ackerman

Andrew Ackerman is the Executive Managing Partner of Sands Investment Group, where he leads daily operations and growth across SIG.

As Executive Managing Partner, Andrew has doubled the size of the SIG team, expanded its footprint, and championed a culture that supports managers and leaders at every level. His focus on “hiring the next good person SIG meets” reflects his belief that good people make great brokers.

With more than two decades of experience in commercial real estate, Andrew has led more than $2 billion in transactions and played a key role in earning SIG accolades such as four consecutive spots on Inc. 5000’s Fastest-Growing Companies and numerous awards from CoStar, NREI, and Real Estate Forum. 

Andrew began at SIG as Managing Director, launching the Atlanta office and growing it into a cornerstone of SIG’s national presence. Before joining SIG, Andrew co-founded Smith Attaway Company and excelled as a top producer at Stan Johnson Company and Marcus & Millichap’s top-performing office.

Andrew lives in Atlanta with his wife and their two daughters. Through SIGives, Andrew is dedicated to giving back to the community with a special focus on youth sports and learning disability access programs — which he credits as essential foundations for his success today.