

Scott vonCannon, COO of Retail Strategies and Retail Specialists, has been selected to this year’s Top 40 under 40 class by the Birmingham Business Journal. The class is selected by a panel of editorial judges from a pool of hundreds of nominations. The winners are chosen based on leadership that has helped their companies achieve strong growth and success.
Scott has been at the forefront of building our company culture that allowed us to win Best Places to Work and Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham and he embodies each of our core values. He is committed to helping grow our company and the people within it both personally and professionally; believes that as a team we are greater than the sum of our parts and encourages collaboration, always; works to create innovative solutions for our clients nationwide; and is respected by his peers for exercising honesty and transparency in everything he does.
“I’m extremely proud to be a part of the teams at Retail Specialists and Retail Strategies,” VonCannon said. “I consider it an honor to watch both companies grow, succeed and continue to welcome innovation. I’m happy to represent both teams with this award.”
Scott vonCannon came to Retail Strategies from Nashville, TN with an extensive background handling economic and community development marketing initiatives. He brings experience working with state officials, economic developers, chambers of commerce, and municipalities to help promote business growth within communities, regions and States throughout the country.
Scott has been a licensed real estate professional since 2013 and has held his CCIM designation since 2018. He has spoken at numerous statewide and regional conferences on several topics such as retail attraction, expansion, trends and development. He has been actively involved in philanthropy events such as sitting on the Big Brothers Big Sister Junior Board, volunteering with United Way, American Red Cross, and Urban Ministry.
He enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter and enjoys traveling, sports and spending time in the outdoors.
About Retail Strategies
Retail Strategies is a leading national advisory firm focused on retail market analysis, strategic planning, retail recruitment and development. Our mission is to provide the real estate expertise, tools and human effort that position deserving towns as alluring locations for national businesses. With confidence, we pursue this mission by delivering unparalleled customer service as a unified team with unmatched real estate expertise. Our activities pay a return in sales taxes, added jobs, and businesses that enhance and add to the unique qualities of your community.
About Retail Specialists
Retail Specialists, LLC (RSI) is the premier retail real estate services firm in the south. We are committed to long-term relationships in property management, retail representation, development, and leasing and brokerage.
Founded in 2005, we’ve thrived through tough times and shine under pressure. A unique mix of experience, technology, and data have proven successful in a business we love. RSI is licensed in eight states including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Tennessee and currently represents retailers, developers, and retail property owners throughout this territory.