ONES TO WATCH
Beyond the 10 retail real estate pros highlighted as our Under 40 Rising Stars, we handpicked another 10 as the “Ones to Watch.” Following is an alphabetical list:
Crystal Allen, age 31, VP, Transwestern
D.J. Belock, age 39, Senior VP finance, Phillips Edison & Co.
“The next three to five years should consist of facilitating Phillips Edison’s entry into the public markets where we can create long-term value for current and future shareholders, and leading the enhancement of a world-class finance team to achieve growth and significance for Phillips Edison.”
Tyler Bennett, age 31, Senior VP and founding partner, Winick Realty Group
“My greatest professional achievement was co-founding Winick Realty Group in New Jersey before the age of 30.”
Peter Caruso, age 33, VP and agency leasing lead for the Chicago/Midwest Market, JLL
“I am one of the few retail brokers left that started in 2006 (best of times), survived the Great Recession (worst of times) and have since built a sustainable business platform at one of the largest real estate services companies in the country.”
Garrett Colburn, age 34, Senior VP and market leader, SRS Real Estate Partners
“My greatest professional achievement was receiving the National Broker of the Year award by Planet Fitness last year in recognition for our deal-making successes and explosive growth in Southern California.”
Jason Kasal, age 37, VP, senior director of leasing, RPAI
“My greatest achievement? Since 2000, I have been instrumental in directing the growth and evolution of Southlake (Texas) Town Square, which now boasts more than 125 specialty retail shops and restaurants and is one of the most prestigious centers in the RPAI portfolio.”
Don McMinn, age 37, VP investments, Marcus & Millichap
“I believe my greatest professional achievement is yet to come. I’m grateful for what I’ve accomplished but am never satisfied and always striving to improve.” (‘If we chase perfection we can catch excellence.’ — Vince Lombardi)
Andrea (Andee) Robb, age 33, VP, director of retail portfolio optimization, JLL
“Over the next three to five years, I will continue to grow JLL’s portfolio optimization practice into a scalable business solution for company-owned and franchised retailers.”
David Shelton, age 37, VP, CBRE/UCR
“I want to continue to help my clients grow on a national level while fostering existing relationships, and also create new opportunities by establishing partnerships with new clients.”
Scott Sill, age 36, senior manager of business development, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
“My greatest professional achievement has been the ability to participate in and lead complex, highly confidential real estate transactions and projects for the company by leveraging diverse experiences and key relationships with the company’s investment in me while investing in the next generation of professionals.
“In the next three to five years, I would envision continuing to grow and develop my leadership skills in a manner that would create an opportunity to be in a leadership position where I would have the ability to utilize my diverse experiences and learnings from those that have invested in me to positively impact and develop others.”