RESEARCH SERVICES
SPECIALTY LEASING AFFILIATIONS
Innovative Concepts Inc.
Mr. Steve Graul, Founder & President
Since 1997, Innovative Concept Associates, Inc. of Reston, Virginia, has been a leader in the commercial real estate industry, providing its’ clients with creative solutions, superior service, and an uncompromising commitment to quality in its specialized areas of expertise: restaurant, entertainment and retail uses, concept roll outt and brand expansion strategies, retail mixed-use development planning and consulting, shopping center merchandising and leasing programs.
Peker & Associates
Mr. Alex Peker, Founder &President
Alex Peker has over 20 years of specialty retail leasing experience and a diverse background, ranging from his role as the owner/operator of a chain of stores in the Washington, DC, metro area to his position as a leasing executive with national development companies. Mr. Peker served as a Vice President of Specialty Retail Leasing at Westfield Corporation, where he was responsible for fine tuning and remerchandising of numerous shopping centers throughout the U.S. and the U.K. Mr. Peker brings extensive relationships with most of the world’s leading luxury retailers, including Gucci, Valentino, Hermes, DKNY, Tourneau, and Polo Ralph Lauren among others.
Claudia Sagan, Inc.
Ms. Claudia Sagan, Founder &President
Claudia Sagan Inc. provides strategic real estate consulting services to both retailers and shopping center developers nationwide. Claudia Sagan Inc. develops and implements real estate expansion strategies in both the regional and national arenas. Claudia Sagan, Inc. develops individualized, master merchandising plans that match the developer’s vision to the community. Using our vast industry contacts, we open doors to develop and further relationships with retailers to introduce the right mix to the project. We also provide guidance on center layout, marketing, and advertising to both the retail and shopping communities.
IJM Enterprises
Mr. Ira Mitchell, Founder &President
IJM has been involved in every aspect of movie theatre development and ownership over the last 30 years. As a developer/owner, theatre exhibition real estate development executive (Plitt/Cineplex Odeon), and development/institutional investor consultant, IJM has participated in the evolution of the movie theatre industry, from the recycling of single-screen/twin-/four-plex theatres to the revolution of developing megaplexes (16-30 screens).
Realty Development Research Inc.
Mr. Paul Vogel, Founder &President
Paul Vogel is the founding Principal of Realty Development Research, Inc. (RDR), a nationally-recognized real estate analysis and consulting firm located in Chicago, Illinois. In this capacity, Paul has undertaken assignments in all 50 United States, ranging from analyzing proposed new centers to repositioning existing centers. Prior to organizing RDR, Mr. Vogel gained extensive experience in a number of high-level consulting capacities, including a tenure at Real Estate Research Corporation in Chicago. Mr. Vogel began his career with the JCPenny Company as a real estate associate, responsible for evaluation of both market areas and specific properties for the organization’s store expansion program nationwide. Mr. Vogel has evaluated nearly every type of retail venue during a career of more than 30 years.
Peter Gerney & Associates
Mr. Peter Gerney, Founder &President
Peter Gerney is one of the top three research analysts in the country. Mr. Gerney has played a prominent role in the positioning of Nordstrom, Dillard’s, and Cabela’s as well as provided site analysis for countless developers and owners.
BROKERAGE AFFILIATIONS
King Sturge
King Sturge is an industry-leading, independent brokerage and real estate advisory firm in Europe. Headquartered in London, King Sturge provides services for industrial, office, retail, hotel and leisure, healthcare, and residential projects, and has over 26 offices worldwide.
ENTERTAINMENT VENUE CONCEPT FIRMS
BRC Imagination Arts, Los Angeles, CA
BRC has been doing it for 27 years – year after year conceiving, designing and producing award-winning experiences enjoyed by millions. BRC has gathered some of the brightest talents in the industry, steadied by a team of experienced, creative leaders. The result has been the industry’s best track record for excellence: delivering outstanding projects on time, on budget, and above expectations. BRC is chosen by some of the world’s most recognizable brands, corporations, cultural institutions, indigenous peoples, and regional institutions. There is no job too big or too small to do with excellence. BRC’s core team of 70-120 individuals includes some of the industry’s most accomplished and innovative talents, with a wide variety of creative and technical backgrounds.