Full service real estate firm specializing in development, brokerage and consulting for retailers throughout the country. SRES is responsible for the development of big box–anchored shopping centers and power centers, many totaling over 500,000 square feet.Responsible for all real estate development activities at SRES, Stephen leads business development and construction operations. Manages site selection, entitlements, and coordinates with architects and general contractors. Selected accomplishments include;• Evergreen Marketplace- 500,000 sf shopping center- responsible for overall coordination of developmentactivities from start to finish. Lead team of in house and outside professionals to complete the largest project of itskind in the overall market at the time.• Arlington Heights redevelopment- acquisition and redevelopment of prime 20 acre site at key intersection in affluentNorthwest Suburban Chicago market.• Suburban Chicago roll out of Fresh Market grocery chain.• Kohl’s expansion program in Florida. Responsible for everything from initial three stage strategy for market entryto ground engaged execution of store development.• Home Depot Development Program- Responsible for new store program in selected markets throughout Midwestand portions of Pacific Northwest.• Volo Shopping Center- Responsible for Acquisition, entitlement, leasing, financing, construction, then disposition ofthis three out lot project in Northwest Suburban Chicago.• Gander Mountain big box conversion and roll out- worked directly with new CEO to devise, strategize then roll outnew big box program for company. Completed transaction in Midwest and Northeast U.S..• Responsible for Office Depot new store program in Missouri and Kansas.

Responsible for national expansion program

Responsible for national expansion of the new school program and management of the existing portfolio of 900+ schools for this major early childhood education provider

Reporting directly to the Chairman of the Board, responsible for all facility related activity, including new store procurement, store design and construction. Established strategic analysis program to estimate sales potential for both new and infill markets. Created and implemented systematic internal review program for new store development. Selected accomplishments include;• Hired as first in house real estate executive in company history.• Established department procedures, policies, and processes to streamline the new store program throughout U.S.• Created research team and methods to evaluate new opportunities. Coordinated between construction, architecture and the CEO to ensure process and communications was optimized.• Completed transactions for new flagship stores in Northbrook, IL, Washington DC, San Francisco, CA, Dallas, TX, Atlanta, GA, and Scottsdale, AZ.

Responsible for new store expansion in the fastest growing division of this Dow 30 company. Lead team of approximately 30 professionals, both in-house and outside consultants. Selected accomplishments include;• Responsible directly for all new stores in Illinois, Missouri, and Kansas. Completed over 20 new store transactionsin these states.• Supervised and coordinated activities of large team of in house and outside contractors responsible for new storeroll out program in Midwest U.S..• Over 100 new stores opened while responsible for P&L and schedule for all transactions.• Liaison between Corporate Development Department and Regional Store Operations. Direct report to both Midwest President and Corporate VP.

Responsible for all real estate activities for the multifaceted small development firm. Successfully developed power strip shopping centers, office buildings, and industrial complexes. Additional responsibilities include property management and asset management. Selected accomplishments include;• Reporting directly to the CEO, responsible for all day to day development activities.• Developed first urban Home Depot store in Midwest U.S.• Completed new Wal Mart store in Bedford Park, IL.• Coordinated redevelopment of industrial complex in South Loop. • Established property management division within company.• Introduced computer systems to all aspects of company activities.

Responsible for leasing, office redevelopment, and asset management with this diversified company. Devised early PC based asset management system to analysis partnership portfolio. Selected accomplishments include;• Successfully leased retail center from 27% occupancy to 97% during difficult market conditions.• Created then implemented Asset Tracking computer model to assist senior management with decision makingprocess.• Responsible for leasing office portfolio in suburban Chicago.

Summer Internship with then prominent investment bank. Worked in Real Estate Finance department. Travelled extensively with new business and due diligence professionals assisting with securitization activities.