New leasing chief joins Cullinan Properties

Another highly experienced veteran of Retail Properties of America, Inc. has joined the team at Cullinan Properties.

Ann Smith, who rose to VP and senior director of leasing after more than 18 years at RPAI and Kite Realty (which acquired RPAI last year), now takes over as senior VP and director of leasing at Cullinan -- the Peoria, Ill.-based company known for mixed-use renovations of urban environments such as the Streets of St. Charles in the St. Louis Metro and The Levee District in East Peoria.

Cullinan CEO Matt Beverly, who joined the company in January, was the president of RPAI’s eastern division prior to its merger with Kite.

Smith, based in Charlotte, N.C., will be a key member of Cullinan’s leadership, overseeing its lease negotiation activity, portfolio merchandising strategy, tenant relationships, marketing efforts, and corporate branding strategy.

Beverly feels that Cullinan will benefit greatly from the deep relationships Smith has formed with national and regional tenants over the years.

“We’re excited for Ann to join Cullinan Properties. She brings unmatched leasing experience and leadership qualities that will help us achieve our ambitious 5-year growth plan” Beverly said.