Stafford began in 1947 when DeNean Stafford, Jr. opened his first business venture in Tifton, Georgia, and the company later grew into a commercial real estate platform. Stafford is a 100% employee-owned firm focused on retail and hospitality, with operations organized around management, development, and investment. The company handles leasing, property management, redevelopment, build-to-suits, ground leases, and joint ventures, while its hospitality work includes hotel development and management. Stafford maintains a broad property portfolio across the Southeast and continues to emphasize community-oriented growth and long-term asset performance.