Thursday, October 17, 2013

Welcome, Students!


Again this year, ICSC's Leadership Development Program will be offering one-on-one mentoring appointments with a variety of industry professionals at the Southeastern Conference in Atlanta, October 28-30. The appointments are generally about 20 minutes in length.

Please review the biographies below. If you would like to participate in the program, please send an email to Sarah Ritchie, sritchie@icsc.org with your top 4 appointment preferences. Also, include your current resume with the email.

Please consider these appointments an opportunity to discuss general career strategies, industry developments, and the like. They should not be considered interviews for a potential job or internship position.   

Questions? Contact Sarah Ritchie, sritchie@icsc.org or 646-728-3490.

William (Bill) A. Misiaveg, CSM


William (Bill) Misiaveg, CSM
is one of the principal partners in Carolina Holdings, Inc., a commercial real estate company which provides real estate development, leasing and brokerage services, asset management and development consulting services. The Company, headquartered in Greenville, SC, was founded in 1986, and its primary emphasis is developing, owning and managing investment-grade commercial and residential projects. The Company has participated in the development of approximately 140 projects ranging from nearly one million square feet to a freestanding Starbucks. The Company has and continues to provide development and asset management services for major companies and institutions including The Travelers Insurance Company, Protective Life Insurance Company, Wells Fargo, The Greenville Tech Foundation, Pacolet-Milliken Enterprises, Inc., and RealtiCorp.

Carolina Holdings, Inc. has worked with nearly every major regional and national retailer and has enjoyed repeat business and long-term relationships. Bill’s primary responsibilities include new business and project development, including oversight of the leasing and marketing activities for the Company. Present projects include development of New Holland Market, a 66-acre multi-use project anchored by Kroger. Additionally, the project will include shops adjoining Kroger, as well as QuikTrip, McDonalds, and a 50,000 square foot medical office building in the First Phase. Bill is also involved in the development planning and entitlements for the 270-acre Crystal River Commons in Florida; Landing 405 in Pooler, GA; a freestanding Verizon in Chattanooga, TN; and Pleasant Ridge North in Little Rock, AR.

Bill graduated from the University of North Carolina with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Following graduation, Bill completed the Dale Carnegie Course and Leadership Training for Managers. Subsequently, Bill attended Instructor training and was a certified instructor for both courses. Bill is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers and retains a designation as a Certified Shopping Center Manager. Bill has real estate licenses in both North and South Carolina.

Bill established and presently serves on the Board of the Providence Foundation. Bill has also served as Chairman of the Board and Board Member for the St. Francis Foundation in support of the St. Francis Health System. He was Chairman for the Building Committee for St. Mary’s Catholic Church for six years. Bill served as Co-Chairman of the Upstate Catholic Collaborative for the fundraising and construction of the Gallivan Center for Catholic Social Ministry and on the Building Committee for St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School. He served on the board of the Sertoma Club of Wilmington and Penney Pitch Children’s Charities in Charlotte, NC and was Co-Chairman of the General Enterprises Division of the United Way of Wilmington.

William A. Misiaveg, CSM 
Vice President
Carolina Holdings, Inc.
40 W. Broad Street
Suite 410
Greenville, SC 29601-9908
United States
Phone: (864) 272-0088
Fax: (864) 272-0078
Email: bill.misiaveg@choldings.com

Monday, October 14, 2013

Kyle Kritz, CLS

Kyle Kritz, CLS, Columbia Properties, is responsible for sourcing development opportunities and directing all aspects of the development process.  Previously, Kyle worked for Childress Klein Properties as Project Partner covering the Southeast.  Prior to Childress Klein Properties, Kyle worked for Harris Teeter as Manager of Real Estate and Asset Acquisition, where he ran their joint venture development program.  With ten years of experience, he has been involved in nearly every facet of the industry, from small shop leasing, outparcel sales, storing plan strategies, big box lease negotiations, land contract negotiations, portfolio management to ground up development projects.  Kyle earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Louisiana State University, with a concentration in Entrepreneurship.  He is a certified commercial investment member (CCIM) and a certified leasing specialist (CLS).  He holds real estate licenses in Georgia and South Carolina and is an active member of the CCIM and ICSC Georgia Chapters.


Kyle A. Kritz, CCIM, CLS
Director of Development
Columbia Properties Inc.
1355 Terrell Mill Rd SE
Building 1478, Suite 200
Marietta, GA 30067-9482
Phone: (404) 202-8333
Email: kkritz@columbiapropertiesinc.com

Friday, October 11, 2013

Daniel McCall, SCLS, SCMD, SCSM


Daniel McCall
has been involved in the Shopping Center industry for over 25 years in various capacities including management, marketing, leasing, and construction oversight.  Past employers include The Jacobs Group,  JJ Gumberg Co., Developers Diversified Realty, Great Clips and The CREST Group.  Daniel has also served on numerous ICSC committees including the CSM committee, the CLS committee, North Central nominating committee and the Ohio ICSC Idea Exchange committee. Daniel currently works with The Cato Corporation as Regional VP/Director of Real Estate coordinating the store expansion within the Great Lakes region to include Cato Fashions and their newest store concept “Versona Accessories.”

Daniel McCall, SCLS, SCMD, SCSM
Regional VP/Director of Leasing
Cato Fashions (Retailer/Tenant)
8100 Denmark Road
Charlotte, NC 28273
Phone: 704-551-7508
Email: dhmcc@catocorp.com

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Brett Sheets, CLS


Brett Sheets serves as Senior Vice President of Leasing at Cole Real Estate Investments. In this role, he is responsible for Cole’s national leasing efforts to new tenants and renewing existing tenants throughout its portfolio. He also helps source and analyze new acquisitions and development opportunities, as well as, manages and leverages Cole’s national network of brokers to market current vacancies.

Prior to joining Cole, Mr. Sheets was Vice President of Real Estate for Cold Stone Creamery, Inc., where he was responsible for executing Cold Stone Creamery’s nationwide strategic development plan. His responsibilities included managing and optimizing contract negotiations, site acquisitions and construction and development planning. His accomplishments included over 900 lease transactions, a formula for site approval and the creation of a national lease “take down” program that catapulted Cold Stone’s new store openings.

Mr. Sheets performed his undergraduate studies in business administration at the University of Arizona.

Brett K. Sheets, CLS
Senior Vice President- Leasing
Cole Real Estate Investments
2325 E. Camelback Rd
Ste 1100
Phoenix, AZ 85016-9078
Phone: (602) 778-6300
Fax: (602) 778-8780
Email: brett.sheets@ColeREIT.com

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Robert Neill, SCSM



Rob Neill is a Project Director for Primax Properties, LLC, and a Partner in some of the Ownership Entities of the Company.  He has coordinated the development of the Company’s neighborhood shopping centers; and, in recent years has also been active in the Company’s development of Single Tenant Properties.  In addition, he serves as Broker In Charge for Primax Services, LLC, the property management arm of Primax Properties, which has roughly 1,000,000 square feet of retail and office space under management.

Neill has over 38 years of experience in the Shopping Center and Development Industry and has been active in all facets of the business, including site acquisition, lease negotiations, financing, and property management. He earned the International Council of Shopping Centers professional designation of a Senior Certified Shopping Center Manager in March 2002.

Robert (Rob) Neill
Director
Primax Properties, LLC
1100 E Morehead St
Charlotte, NC 28204-2815
Phone: (704) 954-7215
Fax: (704) 344-8288
Email: robneill@primaxproperties.com

David Hull, SCLS


David Hull is a Senior Vice President and Regional Leasing Director for Jones Lang LaSalle’s Retail group and oversees leasing activities for the Gregory Greenfield & Associates portfolio. His responsibilities include the administration, management and ongoing coaching of leasing specialists. Additionally, Mr. Hull provides strategic planning and evaluation of re-merchandising and redevelopment of his portfolio of centers.
Experience

Previously, Mr. Hull served as Regional Director of Leasing, responsible for leasing activities at regional and specialty shopping centers throughout the Southeastern and Southwestern United States. He has extensive experience in urban-theme retail projects with an entertainment, tourist or patron customer base in cities including New York, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Chicago, Miami and San Diego.

Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Hull worked at The Yarmouth Group, where he served as Vice President and Regional Director of Leasing, responsible for leasing activities at regional shopping centers and other real estate holdings throughout the Eastern United States. His work experience includes Manager of Leasing for the Kevin F. Donohoe Company in Philadelphia, guiding leasing activities at regional shopping centers throughout Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Vermont and Virginia. Mr. Hull brings nearly 20 years of experience to the firm, specializing in retail leasing, development and management.

Mr. Hull is a graduate of Colby College with a bachelor of arts degree in business management. In addition, Mr. Hull is an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), serving on the Council’s educational advisory committee and continuing education faculty. Mr. Hull is a Certified Leasing Specialist (CLS). He is also a member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI).

David Hull, SCLS
Senior Vice President - Retail Leasing
Jones Lang LaSalle (Owner/Developer)
124 Johnson Ferry Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30328
Phone: (404) 236-2312
Fax: (404) 236-2299
Email: david.hull@am.jll.com