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Management Team

Corporate Office

U.S. Properties Group, Inc.
310 S. Hamilton Road Gahanna, OH 43230
Phone (614) 472-2901
Fax (614) 472-2902
Toll-Free (866) 704-3000

South Carolina Office

800 Columbia Drive
Suite 200
Irmo, SC 29063
Phone (803) 407-4555
Fax (803) 407-4888
Toll-Free (866) 807-6000

Gord Wiebe - Managing Director, U.S. Properties Group Inc.

Mr. Wiebe has 25 years of experience in managing, leasing, and asset & portfolio management in commercial real estate in the United States and Canada. Currently Mr. Wiebe is a consultant with Tom Capital Associates based out of Calgary, Alberta in Canada. Tom Capital Associates consults and sources deals on oil and gas, real estate ownership and development, secondary lending activities, manufacturing, and other related industries. Mr. Wiebe has served in both his roles with U.S. Properties Group, Inc., and Tom Capital Associates for the last 4 years. Previously Mr. Wiebe served as a Director and Chief Financial Officer of a Toronto Stock Exchange listed real estate company and was an owner/manager of a property leasing and management company with $1 billion of real estate assets under management.

Cynthia A. Hicks - Vice President of Leasing & Development Southeast

On August 29, 2002, U.S. Properties Group officially opened after the 23 center portfolio acquisition from Glimcher Realty Trust. Ms. Hicks was employed with Glimcher in the role of Senior Leasing Associate for seven years prior to the acquisition. With over 25 years in the industry, she as proven experience in leasing "big box" space in neighborhood and community centers throughout the Southeast and Midwest. Ms. Hicks responsibilities include management of the leasing and development opportunities within U.S. Properties Group. Ms. Hicks also has a role in land and site selection, land sales, and pad site development. Ms. Hicks is a graduate of the University of South Carolina where she received a Bachelors degree in Business with an emphasis in real estate and holds a real estate license in South Carolina. She is an Affiliate Member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and has a Professional Designation in Who's Who of Real Estate Management. Ms. Hicks is a member of the American Sailing Association, Lake Murray Sailing Club, Columbia Chapter of Women in Business, and the First Baptist Church. She resides on Lake Murray in Chapin, South Carolina.

Donn L. Davids – Vice President of Leasing & Development Midwest

With 26 years of experience in commercial real estate, Mr. Davids has broad experience in leasing for outlet, community centers and regional malls. He has directed asset management, mall and community center redevelopment, "big box", and mall leasing. Mr. Davids is a licensed real estate broker in Ohio. Mr. Davids most recently was Regional Leasing Manager with Belz Enterprises and Glimcher Development. Mr. Davids is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), former president of Easter Seals of Central Ohio and served on the organization's board for three years. In addition, Mr. Davids was a board member of Columbus American Youth Hostels and is currently actively involved as a healthcare advocate in several Central Ohio activist groups.

Richard L. Gerhardt – General Counsel

Mr. Gerhardt has extensive real estate and legal experience and is currently the General Counsel of U.S. Properties Group. His primary responsibilities include contract negotiation, strategic planning, acquisitions, and dispositions. Prior to joining U.S. Properties Group in 2005, Mr. Gerhardt served as a corporate lawyer for several real estate interests including roles as Assistant General Counsel at Glimcher Realty Trust, Legal Counsel for Big Lots, Inc., and was a partner in the Gerhardt Law Firm. Mr. Gerhardt is a Strategic Advisor for the Ohio Sickle Cell and Health Association and is an adjunct Instructor of Finance, Law, and Property Management at Columbus State Community College. Mr. Gerhardt graduated from Cleveland Marshall College of Law and received his Bachelors degree in business from Ohio University with honors. Mr. Gerhardt is a licensed Real Estate Agent, licensed to practice in all Ohio courts, and is a member of the American, Ohio, and Columbus Bar Associations. Mr. Gerhardt currently resides in Upper Arlington, Ohio, with his wife and son.

James McNally, Director of Construction

Mr. McNally has over 25 years experience in the construction project management field with a focus on store planning, big box construction, specialty retail, grocery and drug stores. Prior to joining USPG Mr. McNally has completed and opened 32 freestanding national chain restaurants, and served as the Director of Construction for one of the nation’s fastest growing retailers. In addition Mr. McNally directed an 85-store expansion for a national footwear retailer, completed 10 new grocery store projects and developed and managed a database of general contractors, subcontractors, architects, and engineers. Mr. McNally also has an extensive background in facilities management focusing on maintenance, construction, and purchasing and energy management. He is a graduate of Youngstown State University with a B.S.A.S. Civil Engineering Degree. Mr. McNally resides in Mason, Ohio with his wife and three children.

 

 

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