Jerry Petzoldt

Jerry Petzoldt, CEO & President of TCI Group-Jerry Petzoldt Agency LLC, has been involved in commercial real estate brokerage and development for 50 Years and has been awarded REALTOR EMERITUS by the National Association of REALTORS.

Jerry has a keen interest in regional economic development and is a recognized leader in commercial real estate as demonstrated by his many contributions including serving on the Board of Directors at the Northeast Tennessee Association of Realtors (NETAR) as Director and Division Vice President of Communications. He was also instrumental in establishing a Commercial and International Division at NETAR where he was awarded the Above and Beyond Award in recognition of his outstanding leadership in enhancing NETAR’s media relationships and for his unwavering commitment while establishing NETAR’s Commercial MLS.

In 2021, Jerry was recognized by Real Estate Forum as Best Bosses 2021. Also in 2021, he was awarded National Association of Realtor’s 2021 National Commercial Award. This national recognition program honors REALTORS® who received an award or recognition for their exceptional service and contributions to the commercial real estate industry. He is one of two recipients from the state of Tennessee to receive NAR’s award for 2021.

Jerry was influential in the forming of the Northeast Tennessee Technology Council and was awarded the TechStar Champion Award for his contribution to regional development and service to the technological community. He was also awarded the 2000-2010 Groundbreaker Award for his role in the founding of the council. He was named Business Tennessee magazine’s top 101 most influential people in the state’s commercial real estate industry for five consecutive years.