John Dowd

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Founder of The Dowd Companies @ The Dowd Companies
About John Dowd

Experienced Commercial Real Estate Advisor | Broker | Developer. Retail focused. Specializes in assisting property owners solve problems and accomplish their CRE goals. John started his career in the commercial real estate business in 1981 in Denver, Colorado. Now based in South Florida, he runs a successful commercial real estate development and consulting firm. Previously John ran Boca Raton, FL based Encore Capital Management’s national retail development platform with projects including the Margaritaville Resort Orlando, Beachwalk Retail in Jacksonville and the redevelopment of the Plantation Fashion Mall in the Ft Lauderdale area. Prior to Encore, he held the position of Senior Vice President of Development and Acquisitions for The Goodman Company based in West Palm Beach, Florida for 18 years. While at The Goodman Company, he was responsible for all facets of the company’s development program throughout the Southeast US, Mid-Atlantic States and in Florida, including the negotiation and acquisition of land, overseeing the entitlement and construction process, and securing anchor tenant leases. John has been personally involved in the development of 5.2 million square feet of shopping center and mixed-use developments. John attended UCLA and is a graduate of Colorado State University.

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The Dowd Companies

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John Dowd Work Experience Details
  • The Dowd Companies
    Founder
    The Dowd Companies Nov 2024 - Present
    West Palm Beach, Florida, Us
  • The Dowd Companies
    President
    The Dowd Companies Jan 2019 - Present
    West Palm Beach, Florida, Us
  • The Dowd Companies
    Partner
    The Dowd Companies Apr 2019 - Nov 2024
    West Palm Beach, Florida, Us
  • Encore Capital Management
    Vice President, Retail Development
    Encore Capital Management Mar 2017 - Present
    Boca Raton, Fl, Us
    A diversified, vertically integrated, real estate investment and development firm with over $4 Billion in real estate developments underway nationally.
  • Encore Capital Management
    Executive Vice President - Retail Development
    Encore Capital Management Aug 2016 - Dec 2018
    Boca Raton, Fl, Us
  • The Dowd Companies
    President
    The Dowd Companies Dec 2014 - Aug 2016
    Commercial Real Estate Company. Development, Brokerage, Consulting and Investment in projects throughout the US.
  • The Goodman Company
    Senior Vice President Of Development & Acquisitions
    The Goodman Company Jan 1998 - Dec 2014
    The Goodman Company is one of the most respected & successful private shopping center developers in the eastern United States. The company specializes in the acquisition, development, construction, leasing, management and ownership of high quality shopping centers. Since 1998, responsible for creating value for the company by managing all facets of the company’s development and acquisition programs. Directed approximately $500 million in ground-up developments and joint ventures. Responsibilities include site selection, negotiation and acquisition, management of the entitlement and development process, assistance with anchor tenant negotiations, asset disposition and local, state and national political strategies. Two recent notable openings include: Landstown Commons in Virginia Beach, Virginia, a 510,000 square foot Kohl’s anchored power center, and The Shops at Wiregrass, Tampa, Florida, an 850,000 square foot lifestyle center anchored by Macy’s, JC Penney and Dillard’s (a joint venture with Forest City Enterprises). Also, responsible for the acquisition and disposition of over 2,000 acres of land including the development of a wetland mitigation bank. Current focus is on the pursuit and acquisition of select distressed assets.
  • Faison
    Director, Land & Investments
    Faison Apr 1995 - Jan 1998
    Charlotte, North Carolina, Us
    At the time, the largest property services company in the southeast United States, based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Responsibilities included acquisition of vacant land for Faison’s retail development program in Florida and sourcing acquisition and disposition opportunities of existing product in the retail and office investment arenas. In addition to site negotiation and acquisition, responsibilities in Faison’s retail development program included securing anchor tenant commitments, overseeing the entitlement process, zoning, site planning, permitting, and determining the general direction of the company’s regional development efforts.
  • Pick Kwik Food Stores
    Vp Of Real Estate
    Pick Kwik Food Stores May 1992 - Apr 1995
    An 80-unit convenience store chain with operations on the West Coast of Florida. Responsible for directing all real estate development activities for corporate expansion including overseeing the site acquisition and entitlement process, design, financing and development of new company owned stores. Spearheaded a complete redesign of the company’s prototype store and charted growth plans that ultimately led to the company being acquired by the Hess Corporation. Managed leases for 45 locations. Successfully implemented a 27-property regional real estate auction to dispose of the company’s excess real estate. Structured build-to-suit and sale-leaseback financing for new and existing locations. Aided in corporate debt restructuring. Oversaw the company’s property management and environmental compliance departments. Successfully closed over 45 excess property transactions.
  • Real Estate Investment Research, Inc.
    President
    Real Estate Investment Research, Inc. Feb 1988 - May 1992
    Company engaged in the acquisition, disposition and development of land and commercial real estate in Florida. Projects included a 400-acre riverfront island project in Crystal River, Florida, development of several retail projects and brokerage of over $11 million in commercial pre-development land. Assisted Goldman, Sachs & Co. and The J. E. Robert Companies in their analysis and pursuit of the $1 billion RTC controlled Amerifirst Bank real estate portfolio sold by sealed bid.
  • Cecil Properties Of Florida
    Managing Partner
    Cecil Properties Of Florida Dec 1985 - Dec 1988
    Company involved in the development and construction of luxury garden apartment communities, industrial buildings and office properties, headquartered in Dallas,Texas. Responsibilities included directing all acquisition and development activities in Florida. Handled contract negotiations, zoning, entitlements, financing and permitting for two 250 - 320 unit apartment projects and the development of a small industrial tract.
  • The Myers Group, Inc.
    Acquisitions Specialist
    The Myers Group, Inc. Nov 1983 - Dec 1985
    The largest privately held land investment company in the U.S., based in Dallas, Texas. Involved in the acquisition and syndication of over $250 million in investment quality land throughout the U.S.Started and ran Florida operations. Personally directed the negotiation and acquisition of 13 land tracts throughout Florida, totaling over $29 million. Interfaced with broker dealers in the syndication process. Closed the largest acquisition in the company’s history.
  • Grubb And Ellis Company
    Broker
    Grubb And Ellis Company Nov 1981 - Oct 1983
    One of the leading commercial real estate brokerage firms in Denver. Primarily involved in the brokerage of land for investment and development, with initial start in industrial leasing. Brokered over $22 million in office, shopping center and industrial land.

John Dowd Skills

Real Estate Development Leases Location Intelligence Commercial Real Estate Real Estate Real Estate Transactions Dispositions Brokerage Due Diligence Property Management Real Estate Economics Disposition Shopping Centers Tenant Investment Properties Land Acquisition Apartments Acquisitions Contract Negotiation Entitlements Investments Corporate Real Estate Construction Property Residential Homes Mergers And Acquisitions Negotiation Investors Feasibility Studies Lease Negotiations Mixed Use Real Estate Financing Reo Landlords Land Development Zoning Construction Management Appraisals Asset Management Finance Lease Administration Selling International Real Estate Joint Ventures Real Estate Private Equity Valuation Sales Landlord

John Dowd Education Details

  • Ucla
    Ucla
    Psychology And Business
  • Colorado State University
    Colorado State University
    Psychology And Business

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