I bring 19 years of experience in real estate, site selection, and lease negotiations with Mavis Discount Tire, Dollar General, True Value, and JoAnn Stores. As the Director of Real Estate at Mavis Discount Tire, I lead strategic store expansion efforts across multiple states, managing the end-to-end development process.In my previous role as a Real Estate Manager at Dollar General, I led development efforts across Ohio and West Virginia, consistently exceeding growth targets and delivering 255 new stores in 5 years.I also expanded the real estate footprint of True Value’s portfolio of hardware brands by 268K sq. ft. across 9 new store openings, implementing a data-driven site selection process.Previously, I was a Real Estate Manager for JoAnne stores, where I managed a regional portfolio of 200 stores and grew the brand’s regional presence by 318.2K sq. ft across 18 new store openings. I also led proactive lease negotiations, driving $4.7M+ in rent savings.Earlier in my career, I managed leasing for shopping center developments and other commercial assets at Cedarwood Development.I hold a Bachelor of Business Administration & Finance from the University of Akron. I am also a Licensed Ohio Real Estate Broker and Certified Leasing Specialist.My key areas of expertise include:Retail Real Estate | Real Estate Financial Modeling | Feasibility Analysis | Investment Analysis | Contract Negotiations | Budgeting & Forecasting | Portfolio Management | Asset Management | Team Leadership | Partnership Development