Our Team
We look forward to helping you turn your dreams into reality.
Swanson Developments, LP would like you to meet a few of our staff members you may speak with or meet while working with us regarding your commercial construction or leasing needs. Our business hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST Monday through Friday. Reach us at (615) 896–0000 or contact us online.
Joe Swanson, Jr.
Chief Executive Officer
A long-time resident of the city Murfreesboro, Joe’s real estate and construction experiences started at just 14 years old working summers in the commercial construction field. By 21 he was the supervisor of a 129,000 square foot industrial project. Since then he has designed, estimated, and built hundreds of thousands of square feet of commercial real estate and thousands of homes.
In 1992 he started his own residential real estate and construction company which enhanced his existing practical and applicable knowledge of the real estate and construction industry. This experience proved beneficial in many aspects of the family-owned and operated business today. He and his wife Terry celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary this year and have three children and 8 grandchildren living in Murfreesboro.
Brenda Bruce
Chief Financial Officer
A native of Florida, Brenda is a proud graduate of the University of Central Florida, with a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Legal Studies, and she is also a graduate of Victory Bible Institute in Tulsa, Oklahoma. After working in banking, law, and Christian youth missions, Brenda settled in Murfreesboro, TN in 1996 and began her career with Swanson Developments. She has continued learning by completing business courses at Middle Tennessee State University. She has been involved in all phases of commercial construction, leasing, accounting, operations, and her current position as Chief Financial Officer where she oversees all finances, property insurance, legal contracts, and procedures for Swanson Companies. She is also the personnel manager at the leasing and sales office at The Gateway Village. Brenda and her husband Kenny enjoy time with their three children, Kenny, Andrew and Emily. Brenda is active in Christian Ministry, at her children’s schools, and is a past board member of RutherfordCABLE, a business and networking organization for women.
Debby Kirk
Chief Operations Officer
Raised in Murfreesboro, she returned home in 2000 with her husband and 3 daughters to contribute to the family business. She received her BA in Business Administration/Accounting with a minor in Computer Science from Stephens College in Columbia, MO. Before returning home, she acquired her experience as an office manager and bookkeeping from different firms over the years and most recently, managing her husband’s optometry practice until 2000.
Cathy Tucker
Estimator & Construction Accounting Specialist
With over 50 years of experience in construction accounting and estimating, Cathy brings unmatched knowledge and insight into every commercial construction project. Over the course of five decades, she has worked across diverse projects, managing budgets, cost controls, and estimates with precision and care.
Known for her attention to detail and deep understanding of the commercial construction industry, Cathy has become a trusted resource for both colleagues and clients alike. From balancing the books to building accurate bids, she ensures projects stay on track from start to finish.
When not working with numbers, Cathy enjoys traveling to the beach and spending time with family, cheering on her granddaughter at her many sporting events, and enjoying the outdoors with her favorite fur baby, Tucker.
Jessica Hargrove
Office Manager
A native of St. Joseph, Michigan, but a resident of the Murfreesboro area for more than twenty years, Jessica handles a lot in our office. With an Associate’s Degree in Business Management from Motlow College, her experience interacting with customers and fellow team members in a friendly, organized, effective and upbeat manner makes her a true asset to our team. Jessica brings a positive and organized atmosphere for her fellow team members, as well as each and every customer from large commercial construction projects to small retail leases.
Tina Conrad
Accounts Receivable
Tina has been a resident of Smyrna, TN for ten years. In 2011 she completed her Associates Degree in Accounting and Business Administration. She enjoys reading and spending time with her family and friends. Tina’s keen eye for detail and organization is a tremendous asset to the Swanson team.
Debra Cochran
Leasing Coordinator/Accounts Payable
Debra joined Swanson Developments in 2013 handling Accounts Payable, and in 2016 she added Leasing Coordinator to her list of superpowers. A lifelong Wilson County, TN native, Debra is known for keeping the numbers straight, the leases flowing, and the office smiling. When she’s off the clock, she’s usually with her family, lost in a good book, deep into a true crime podcast, crafting up something creative, or enjoying the outdoors hiking, kayaking, or camping. Fun fact: she’s also the proud owner of a 1973 VW Super Beetle that she’s bringing back to life one part at a time.
Heather Osborn
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Heather is a native of Michigan but has been a resident of Tennessee for over 20 years. She has an associate degree in business management from Motlow College and has over 15 years of office administrative experience. She is friendly, upbeat and always willing to help others. She enjoys spending time with her husband and fur kid (Allie) doing all their favorite activities. She also enjoys spending all the time she can with her family and beautiful niece.
Tammy Martin
Leasing & Sales Manager
With more than 24 years of proven expertise in commercial real estate, Tammy has built a career in creating strategic solutions that connect businesses with the right properties to grow and thrive. As a seasoned Leasing and Sales Manager, Tammy has successfully negotiated and managed transactions for office, retail and industrial properties representing tenants with professionalism and precision.
Known for a results-driven approach, Tammy has developed lasting relationships with clients, investors, and developers by combining industry knowledge with a commitment to personalized service. From initial property evaluation to closing the deal, Tammy guides clients through every step with integrity, attention to detail, and a focus on maximizing value.
Whether navigating complex lease agreements, driving sales initiatives, or advising on market trends, Tammy continues to be a trusted resource in the commercial real estate community—helping shape spaces where businesses can succeed.
When not matching clients with their ideal property, Tammy enjoys camping adventures, quality time with her husband, and spending time with her two grown daughters, their spouses, and six grandbabies.
Dr. Bruce Kirk
special projects
Mick Forlines
Maintenance Manager
My name is Mike Forlines and I’m the maintenance manager for Swanson Companies. I started my maintenance career or at least taking things apart when I was a little kid when somebody tried to throw away something like a toaster or a blow dryer I would tear it apart and see how it works.
When I was about 12 years old, I started buying cars and motorcycles and fixing them and really enjoyed troubleshooting and repairing things and making them new again.
Fast-forward to when I was 19 I took a job at a place that produced plastic tubing and became friends with the engineer who kind of took me under his wings and showed me how to properly fix things and take care of things and read manuals and really showed me how to figure out how to fix almost anything from start to finish.
I worked for that company for over 20 years, most of that time as the maintenance supervisor. But after seeing the same machines and equipment, people, inside the same building for 20 years, I felt like I needed a change of scenery.
So, I started contracting myself to companies for two years at a time to revamp their maintenance systems and create preventative maintenance systems and training systems for their maintenance employees and getting their equipment to 100% efficiency.
That type of work allowed me and my family to travel all of America for three years while I worked at different locations in amazing areas like Key West, Central Florida, Chesapeake Bay and Virginia. So we were able to see a lot of different cultures in different states and different scenery and decide where we wanted to permanently live.
Being from Oregon and the beautiful forest areas and rivers, we felt at home in Tennessee every time we traveled through so we decided to call Tennessee our home. We’ve been here two years now and really love the atmosphere and how friendly everybody is.
Adam Swanson
Adam was born and raised in Murfreesboro, TN. Adam graduated from Vanderbilt with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics. He has been involved in Swanson Christian Products, Import-Export company since 1988. Adam joined the Board of Swanson Developments in 2000. In 2015 he began working with International Clients, not long after, in 2016 he started in Land Acquisition. Like Sherlock Holmes Adam likes to seek out the hidden treasures among Middle Tennessee. This year Adam and his wife Joanna will celebrate their 21st wedding anniversary, and together they have two girls.
Danny Du
Financial Specialist
Danny is an investment associate, supporting acquisition, asset management, and disposition in real estate. He is passionate about “business as a mission,” especially through the lens of active investing. Prior to joining Swanson Developments, Danny gained industry experience at institutional asset management, venture capital, and equity research at investment banking.
Before entering finance, Danny researched economic policy at the Johns Hopkins University and aviation economics at New York University Shanghai. He obtained his bachelor’s degree from Wheaton College (IL). In his leisure time, he enjoys playing tennis and traveling.
Tryana Hampton
OFFICE/MAINTENANCE
Tryana was born and raised in Tennessee and graduated in 2023 from Coffee County Virtual Academy. In her time away from work she likes to spend time with all four of her fur babies, family, and friends.
Joe Swanson, Jr.
Chief Executive Officer
A long-time resident of the city Murfreesboro, Joe’s real estate and construction experiences started at just 14 years old working summers in the commercial construction field. By 21 he was the supervisor of a 129,000 square foot industrial project. Since then he has designed, estimated, and built hundreds of thousands of square feet of commercial real estate and thousands of homes.
In 1992 he started his own residential real estate and construction company which enhanced his existing practical and applicable knowledge of the real estate and construction industry. This experience proved beneficial in many aspects of the family-owned and operated business today. He and his wife Terry celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary this year and have three children and 8 grandchildren living in Murfreesboro.
Brenda Bruce
Chief Financial Officer
A native of Florida, Brenda is a proud graduate of the University of Central Florida, with a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Legal Studies, and she is also a graduate of Victory Bible Institute in Tulsa, Oklahoma. After working in banking, law, and Christian youth missions, Brenda settled in Murfreesboro, TN in 1996 and began her career with Swanson Developments. She has continued learning by completing business courses at Middle Tennessee State University. She has been involved in all phases of commercial construction, leasing, accounting, operations, and her current position as Chief Financial Officer where she oversees all finances, property insurance, legal contracts, and procedures for Swanson Companies. She is also the personnel manager at the leasing and sales office at The Gateway Village. Brenda and her husband Kenny enjoy time with their three children, Kenny, Andrew and Emily. Brenda is active in Christian Ministry, at her children’s schools, and is a past board member of RutherfordCABLE, a business and networking organization for women.
Debby Kirk
Chief Operation Officer
Raised in Murfreesboro, she returned home in 2000 with her husband and 3 daughters to contribute to the family business. She received her BA in Business Administration/Accounting with a minor in Computer Science from Stephens College in Columbia, MO. Before returning home, she acquired her experience as an office manager and bookkeeping from different firms over the years and most recently, managing her husband’s optometry practice until 2000.
Cathy Tucker
Estimator & Construction Accounting Specialist
With over 50 years of experience in construction accounting and estimating, Cathy brings unmatched knowledge and insight into every commercial construction project. Over the course of five decades, she has worked across diverse projects, managing budgets, cost controls, and estimates with precision and care.
Known for her attention to detail and deep understanding of the commercial construction industry, Cathy has become a trusted resource for both colleagues and clients alike. From balancing the books to building accurate bids, she ensures projects stay on track from start to finish.
When not working with numbers, Cathy enjoys traveling to the beach and spending time with family, cheering on her granddaughter at her many sporting events, and enjoying the outdoors with her favorite fur baby, Tucker.
Jessica Hargrove
Office manager
A native of St. Joseph, Michigan, but a resident of the Murfreesboro area for more than twenty years, Jessica handles a lot in our office. With an Associate’s Degree in Business Management from Motlow College, her experience interacting with customers and fellow team members in a friendly, organized, effective and upbeat manner makes her a true asset to our team. Jessica brings a positive and organized atmosphere for her fellow team members, as well as each and every customer from large commercial construction projects to small retail leases.
Tina Conrad
Accounts Receivable
Tina has been a resident of Smyrna, TN for ten years. In 2011 she completed her Associates Degree in Accounting and Business Administration. She enjoys reading and spending time with her family and friends. Tina’s keen eye for detail and organization is a tremendous asset to the Swanson team.
Debra Cochran
Leasing Coordinator/Accounts Payable
Debra joined Swanson Developments in 2013 handling Accounts Payable, and in 2016 she added Leasing Coordinator to her list of superpowers. A lifelong Wilson County, TN native, Debra is known for keeping the numbers straight, the leases flowing, and the office smiling. When she’s off the clock, she’s usually with her family, lost in a good book, deep into a true crime podcast, crafting up something creative, or enjoying the outdoors hiking, kayaking, or camping. Fun fact: she’s also the proud owner of a 1973 VW Super Beetle that she’s bringing back to life one part at a time.
Heather Osborn
Administrative Assistant
Heather is a native of Michigan but has been a resident of Tennessee for over 20 years. She has an associate degree in business management from Motlow College and has over 15 years of office administrative experience. She is friendly, upbeat and always willing to help others. She enjoys spending time with her husband and fur kid (Allie) doing all their favorite activities. She also enjoys spending all the time she can with her family and beautiful niece.
Tammy Martin
Leasing & Sales Manager
With more than 24 years of proven expertise in commercial real estate, Tammy has built a career in creating strategic solutions that connect businesses with the right properties to grow and thrive. As a seasoned Leasing and Sales Manager, Tammy has successfully negotiated and managed transactions for office, retail and industrial properties representing tenants with professionalism and precision.
Known for a results-driven approach, Tammy has developed lasting relationships with clients, investors, and developers by combining industry knowledge with a commitment to personalized service. From initial property evaluation to closing the deal, Tammy guides clients through every step with integrity, attention to detail, and a focus on maximizing value.
Whether navigating complex lease agreements, driving sales initiatives, or advising on market trends, Tammy continues to be a trusted resource in the commercial real estate community—helping shape spaces where businesses can succeed.
When not matching clients with their ideal property, Tammy enjoys camping adventures, quality time with her husband, and spending time with her two grown daughters, their spouses, and six grandbabies.
Mick Forlines
Maintenance Manager
My name is Mike Forlines and I’m the maintenance manager for Swanson Companies. I started my maintenance career or at least taking things apart when I was a little kid when somebody tried to throw away something like a toaster or a blow dryer I would tear it apart and see how it works.
When I was about 12 years old, I started buying cars and motorcycles and fixing them and really enjoyed troubleshooting and repairing things and making them new again.
Fast-forward to when I was 19 I took a job at a place that produced plastic tubing and became friends with the engineer who kind of took me under his wings and showed me how to properly fix things and take care of things and read manuals and really showed me how to figure out how to fix almost anything from start to finish.
I worked for that company for over 20 years, most of that time as the maintenance supervisor. But after seeing the same machines and equipment, people, inside the same building for 20 years, I felt like I needed a change of scenery.
So, I started contracting myself to companies for two years at a time to revamp their maintenance systems and create preventative maintenance systems and training systems for their maintenance employees and getting their equipment to 100% efficiency.
That type of work allowed me and my family to travel all of America for three years while I worked at different locations in amazing areas like Key West, Central Florida, Chesapeake Bay and Virginia. So we were able to see a lot of different cultures in different states and different scenery and decide where we wanted to permanently live.
Being from Oregon and the beautiful forest areas and rivers, we felt at home in Tennessee every time we traveled through so we decided to call Tennessee our home. We’ve been here two years now and really love the atmosphere and how friendly everybody is.
Dr. Bruce Kirk
Special projects
He brings a wealth of education and work experience to Swanson Companies. Whether you’re looking for land to start your commercial construction for a new facility or want to know about our existing properties for sale or lease, Bruce has the knowledge and experience to help make your dreams a reality.
Adam Swanson
aquisitions
Adam was born and raised in Murfreesboro, TN. Adam graduated from Vanderbilt with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics. He has been involved in Swanson Christian Products, Import-Export company since 1988. Adam joined the Board of Swanson Developments in 2000. In 2015 he began working with International Clients, not long after, in 2016 he started in Land Acquisition. Like Sherlock Holmes Adam likes to seek out the hidden treasures among Middle Tennessee. This year Adam and his wife Joanna will celebrate their 21st wedding anniversary, and together they have two girls.
Danny Du
Financial Specialist
Danny is an investment associate, supporting acquisition, asset management, and disposition in real estate. He is passionate about “business as a mission,” especially through the lens of active investing. Prior to joining Swanson Developments, Danny gained industry experience at institutional asset management, venture capital, and equity research at investment banking.
Before entering finance, Danny researched economic policy at the Johns Hopkins University and aviation economics at New York University Shanghai. He obtained his bachelor’s degree from Wheaton College (IL). In his leisure time, he enjoys playing tennis and traveling.
Tryana Hampton
OFFICE/MAINTENANCE
Tryana was born and raised in Tennessee and graduated in 2023 from Coffee County Virtual Academy. In her time away from work she likes to spend time with all four of her fur babies, family, and friends.