Nash Morris

Experience

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  Legacy Real Estate Advisors, LLC

  Jan 2008 - Dec 2009

  Broker

  * Primarily focused on retail landlord and tenant representation in lease transactions.* Identified tenants for relocation, determined space needs based on thorough understanding of their business and located a sound economic solution.* Analyzed market studies of trade areas and demographics.* Represented retail, office and land owners in sales/divestures.

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  Weingarten Realty Investors

  Dec 2009 - Nov 2011

  Leasing Executive

  * Responsible for leasing over 2,000,000 square feet of shopping centers in NC and SC.* Responsible for new leases, renewals, amendments, assignments and recaptures, and interfacing with Property Management, Construction, Legal and Marketing* Manage deal process from letter of intent through lease negotiation to lease execution* Develop and implement leasing strategies, forecasts and budgets* Canvass competing shopping centers to solicit tenants and gather market information* Cultivate and manage relationships with local/regional/national tenants and the brokerage community* Maintain updated marketing information for leasing assignments and a thorough understanding of representative trade areas and the tenants in them. Show less

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  DDR Corp.

  Nov 2011 - Jul 2013

  Leasing Director

  * Responsible for leasing over 6,000,000 square feet of prime neighborhood, community, power and lifestyle shopping centers in North Carolina.* Cultivate new and maintain existing relationships with desirable prospective tenants, including local, regional and national restaurants and retailers.* Lease new space; develop and execute creative and aggressive leasing strategies which may include re-tenanting, renewals, early renewals, buy-outs, re-locations and new tenants. * Qualify potential tenants by reviewing their financial statements and checking references; negotiate terms of lease on behalf of DDR for highest return to the Owners; including such items as space, basic and percentage rent, term of lease, extra charges, etc; review with immediate supervisor and obtain approval of next level management.* Communicate and coordinate with Legal department to have documentation prepared incorporating the terms agreed upon and appropriate to the specific property; initiate preparation of tenant space; notify construction department to send shell drawings and Construction guidelines to tenant. Ultimately ensure lease is fully executed expeditiously.* Canvass the market to identify potential tenants; visits existing retail facilities in the center’s community and neighboring communities at local shopping centers, central business districts and suburban retail areas; contact retailers by phone or in person to obtain additional information and assess the level of interest on the part of the retailer and DDR in leasing space; review industry publications to identify potential national and regional tenants and industry trends..* Communicate with and report to partners, lenders, and others as applicable, the status of leasing activity, as needed.* Prepare annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, on center by center basis for review and approval by supervisor and senior management.Achievements:*Top 3 Producer (# of Deals) Show less

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  Simon Property Group

  Jul 2013 - now

  Simon is a global leader in retail real estate ownership, management and development and a S&P 100 company (Simon Property Group, NYSE: SPG). Our industry-leading retail properties and investments across North America, Europe and Asia provide shopping experiences for millions of consumers every day and generate billions in annual retail sales.

  • Senior Vice President, Leasing - South Division

    Jun 2024 - now

  • Regional Vice President, Leasing - South Division

    Mar 2021 - Jun 2024

  • Director Of Leasing

    Jul 2013 - Mar 2021