Ronald L. Raitz is the CEO of Atlanta Deferred Exchange, Inc. (ADE), with over 40 years of experience in the real estate industry. He is responsible for setting the company's vision, training staff, and leading complex transactions. Ron has a strong focus on educating others about 1031 exchanges and has taught continuing education courses for various professionals including CPAs, attorneys, realtors, and investor groups. He has also lectured at notable institutions such as Georgia State University, Mercer Law School, Georgia Tech, and Emory University’s graduate real estate programs. Ron has authored articles on exchange topics for publications like the CCIM Journal and Realtor Magazine. He holds a degree from Rochester Institute of Technology and a Certified Exchange Specialist (CCIM) designation. Outside of work, Ron enjoys golf, pickleball, yoga, meditation, traveling, and spending time with his adult children. He has no plans for retirement.
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