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As President, Retail Leasing, Ward A. Kampf directs all aspects of retail leasing for lifestyle and power centers, as well as grocery-anchored and mixed-use retail projects developed by Thomas Enterprises, Inc. His responsibilities include directing the activities of the leasing team, overseeing strategic merchandising plans, and coordinating legal endeavors as it relates to shopping centers, in addition to reviewing new sites for development. Through strong relationships with retailers, a focus on communication and creating merchandising plans that match project objectives, Kampf brings each development’s vision to life.
Before joining Thomas Enterprises, Kampf served as managing partner at Columbia 27 Partners, a retail real estate company that provides development and leasing services to high profile clients. Previously, he served as senior director of development of lifestyle centers and build-to-suits for Gap Inc.’s concepts including Gap, Baby Gap, Gap Kids, Banana Republic and Old Navy. He was involved in reviewing and identifying voids for lifestyle centers nationwide. In this role, he was also responsible for the creation of six lifestyle centers. Before joining Gap Inc., Kampf served as senior vice president of leasing and anchor leasing for both General Growth Properties, Inc. and Glimcher Realty Trust.
Kampf is an active member of The Urban Land Institute and the International Council of Shopping Centers. He received dual bachelor’s degrees in marketing and history from Southern Methodist University.
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