Born and raised in Mobile, Ala., Joseph W. Mishkin is a graduate of the University of Tennessee where he received a Bachelor of Science and Business Administration, majoring in Real Estate. Mishkin began his career with Herman Maisel and Company, a regional real estate concern where he was responsible for the leasing and management of many shopping centers throughout the southeast.  After a 10 year career at Maisel Mishkin, he joined CF Halstead as the Vice President of Real Estate.  At Halstead, Mishkin was responsible for the development of over 1,000,000 square feet of mixed use developments.

Upon completion of his tenure at Halstead, Mishkin started his own firm, Joseph W. Mishkin & Associates.  During that time, Mishkin developed all forms of commercial real estate and was named a "Preferred Developer" by companies such as Phar-Mor Drugs, Blockbuster Video, and L&W Supply to name a few.  Through his subsidiary company, netUSrealestate.com, Mishkin began a sales operation of these properties.

Mishkin expanded his talents by servicing his customer's needs in advertising, marketing, and communications. He then co-founded HM Companies which he operates today. 

A former president of the local chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), Mishkin is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers, holds a Alabama Real Estate Brokers License and is a member of the Board of Directors for the Boys and Girls Club of South Alabama.

Upon graduating from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Steve began his career as an accountant for West Point Pepperell, Inc. in West Point, Ga. 

After years of accounting experience, he worked for Columbus Regional Healthcare Systems in Columbus, Ga. where he served as a senior financial analyst.  He was responsible for financial reporting,  budgets, capital expenditures, and medicade/medicare reimbursement.  CRHS is a multifaceted healthcare company consisting of multiple hospitals, long term care facilities, and physician practices.

Harrelson continued his financial career at Callaway Garden's Resorts, Inc. in Pine Mountain, GA serving as the company's controller.  Managing a staff of over forty professionals, his office was responsible for payroll, accounts receivable/payable, audits, financial reporting and tax preparation.

Raycom Media, Inc recruited him as their television station controller for WTVM-TV in Columbus, GA.  In this capacity, Steve was responsible for the station's financial reporting and controls which included budgeting, financial reporting, AR/AP, and payroll.  It was in this position that Steve began adding sales, marketing and event management to his experience.  While at Raycom Media, Harrelson was promoted to Chief Financial Officer of the sports marketing/television production subsidiary entitled Raycom Sports.  This promotion required a move to Charlotte, NC to the company's headquarters.  While serving as CFO, Harrelson continued to expand his sales and marketing base.  He was very instrumental in bringing the first ever college post season bowl game to Charlotte, NC.  The inaugural Continental Tire bowl was a sell out at Bank of America Stadium.  This experience provided him the opportunity to become the Tournament Director for the LPGA Tournament of Champions and Vice Presidents of Events for Raycom Sports' new office in Mobile, AL.

Harrelson co-founded HM Companies in order to meet the needs of clients in all areas served by HM Companies and its subsidiaries.  Steve's wealth of experience, in a number of different settings, allows him to pull from a broad base of knowledge as he serves his clients.  He routinely uses traditional as well as non-traditional means to accomplish the marketing objectives of his clients.