Greenberg Gibbons, one of the East Coast’s premier investors, developers, and managers of retail, mixed-use and flex properties, announced that Eric Allen has been named its Senior Vice President, Director of Construction & Development.
Allen will plan and oversee construction of major ground-up and redevelopment projects from initial planning through final delivery. He will work closely with Greenberg Gibbons’ President, Eric Walter, to assess and maximize development opportunities, and improve the company’s construction processes and financial performance using innovative methodologies.
“We’re excited to add someone of Eric’s caliber to our team as we continue to grow our portfolio of properties across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast,” said Eric Walter, President of Greenberg Gibbons. “He brings a wealth of expertise in creating large-scale mixed-use, retail and residential developments.”
Allen has more than 30 years of experience overseeing development and construction management projects ranging from $20 million to $300 million. Most recently, he served as the Vice President of Construction for Starwood Retail Partners, the fifth largest owner of regional malls in the U.S., leading multiple high-profile mall redevelopments and master planned communities. Prior to that, he was with Simon Property Group, overseeing development activities for the West Coast portfolio of one of the country’s largest Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT) and shopping mall operators. Earlier in his career, he served as Senior Director of Construction and Development for Tanger Outlets, Director of Construction for A&R Development and as a Senior Project Manager for Whiting-Turner Contracting Company in Baltimore.
Allen holds the LEED AP BD+C designation, is a Certified Development Professional (CDP) and is a member of the Urban Land Institute, the International Council of Shopping Centers, and ULI Chicago Public Policy Committee. He received his undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering from Lehigh University.
About Greenberg Gibbons
Celebrating more than 50 years of success, Greenberg Gibbons is one of the East Coast’s premier developers, investors, and owners of mixed-use, retail, and flex/R&D properties. The company has developed and managed a portfolio of more than 10.6 million square feet of properties. Its signature projects include the award-winning Hunt Valley Towne Centre, Annapolis Towne Centre, Waugh Chapel Towne Centre, Foundry Row, and Towson Row. For more information, visit www.ggcommercial.com.
