MEET THE OWNER: JACOB WATKINS

Jacob brings years of investment, finance, accounting, small business leadership and construction experience to the real estate industry in Florida. Jacob moved to 30A in January of 2013. Raised in Fairhope, Alabama, he attended Auburn University. At Auburn Jacob was involved with a number of organizations and served as Student Government President of the university. He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and a Masters of Business Administration in Finance both from Auburn.

After graduating Auburn, Jacob joined the firm of Ernst & Young in Atlanta, GA as a financial consultant. With clients across the US, Jacob gained years of understanding in the finance, accounting and software world. After moving to Santa Rosa Beach, Jacob used his experience in a number of startups and investment opportunities in which he still participates in an advisory role.

Jacob began his real estate career with a small boutique firm out of Miramar Beach in late 2015. Jacob has continually been a top producer in the market with approximately $70M in career sales. Specializing in the luxury, new construction and new development segments; Jacob has assisted his clients and partners in designing, constructing, marketing and selling their investments. Jacob purchased 30A Realty from Mickey and Alice in fall of 2018.

In addition to owning and managing 30A Realty, Jacob is on the board of two local non-profit organizations: Food for Thought and Sonder Project. He is also an active member of the Rotary Club of Destin, the Walton County Chamber of Commerce and the Auburn University Student Affairs Advisory Board.

Jacob resides in Inlet Beach with his wife Devan. They enjoy boating, fishing, paddle-boarding, time on the beach and bike riding. Some of their favorite 30A establishments include The Summer Kitchen in Rosemary Beach, Amici in 30Avenue, FOOW in Watercolor, Chiringo in Grayton Beach, Basmati’s in Blue Mountain Beach and Great Southern in Seaside!