CBL PROPERTIES - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Senior Director - People & Culture
I joined the CBL team in March 2006 as HR Manager, was promoted in 2014 to Director and currently serve as the Senior Director - People & Culture, since 2016. My evolving role in P&C includes recruiting, team member development, training, investigations, compliance (including AAP, EEO-1, VETS 100, FMLA) and culture development. My focus is on value, vision and growth while respecting other's opinions and diversity. I currently serve on the Leadership Teams for CBL Fit and CBL's United Way committee. CBL has helped my personal growth and development while allowing me to grow professionally. As we say in People & Culture - we have fun at work every day!
Job Titles:
- Executive Vice President - Operations Services & Risk Management
I joined CBL in 2001 as a Junior Analyst in the Financial Services division. I have had the opportunity to serve in various roles throughout the organization supporting CBL's insurance and risk management programs, joint-venture relations, loan closings and technology initiatives. I transitioned into business transformation in March 2014 and dedicated my time to new initiatives the Company had taken on, including centralizing our back-office accounting and lease operations. I was promoted to Vice President in 2015 and helped lead our lease operations shared services team, and was promoted to Senior Vice President in 2021. I am fortunate to work for a Company that has allowed me to pursue my passions, take on new projects and be a part of and grow such a strong team. These past 20 years at CBL have been rewarding, but the best part has been the relationships built with others throughout the organization. I'm looking forward to being a part of the future of CBL and seeing the exciting changes ahead.
Job Titles:
- Director - Local Leasing & Advertising
I joined CBL in 2017 as a Lease Operations Analyst at CBL's corporate office in Chattanooga, TN. In 2018, I was promoted to a Specialty Leasing Manager and relocated to North Charleston, SC to oversee the Specialty Leasing Program at Northwoods Mall. In that role, I was responsible for helping to find and secure mall Specialty Leasing tenants, which involved a lot of communication and negotiation with potential small business owners. In 2019, I was promoted to Senior Corporate Local Leasing & Advertising Manager, and I had the honor of relocating back to Chattanooga, TN at CBL's corporate office. It's really rewarding work, because I'm helping entrepreneurs find the perfect place to call home. I've been able to make a lot of connections in the retail industry and have learned a lot about what it takes to be successful in a leasing role at CBL. When I look at my six-year overall career journey at CBL thus far, it has been wonderful working for a company that value diversity and inclusion and has a work environment where everyone is respected and valued, regardless of background or identity. I'm looking forward to my future growth with CBL.
Job Titles:
- Marketing Director, Fayette Mall & Jefferson Mall
I joined CBL Properties in 2022 as the Marketing Director of Fayette Mall, and Jefferson Mall in Kentucky. I have always had a joy for being in malls and grew up visiting Fayette Mall every chance I could. I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to work in an industry in which I thoroughly enjoy all aspects of - from brand strategy, community engagement, event planning, market research, media relations, retailer relations, sales analysis, to social media, and more! Being a spokesperson and shopping expert for entire properties with many positive features to offer our community is incredibly rewarding. Not only am I active in my own community in Kentucky with CBL, but I also am a part of an internal committee called CBL Community which has opened my mind to relevant social topics and has allowed me to connect with wonderful CBL professionals from across the nation. I have been able to travel through my role, and experience other cities and shopping centers to glean knowledge and generate ideas to strategically incorporate in the Kentucky markets. Through these experiences, I have grown both personally and professionally. I appreciate the support and encouragement that I receive from CBL leadership and colleagues, and I look forward to more great times with CBL to come!
CBL's commitment and approach to ESG is holistic, driven by socially responsible actions and strong corporate governance that considers both the near and long-term perspective.
Job Titles:
- Senior Director - Legal Collections
I joined CBL in 2013 as a Collection Representative overseeing strip centers and 9 malls/properties. I had the opportunity to work on different projects before being promoted to Director of Legal Collections in 2017. This transition expanded my responsibilities to include training, developing new processes, and policies. In 2021, I was promoted to Senior Director of Legal Collections. In this role, I aided in new methods to streamline process to become more efficient. I am grateful to be a part of a company that provides me opportunities to learn and grow professionally. I am also appreciative of being part of our CBL Fit, which focuses on the overall wellbeing of its employees.
Job Titles:
- Senior Director - Lease Administration
I joined CBL in 1995 when the property I had been working at for five years was purchased by CBL. At the time, I was in a role handling accounting for a shopping center in my hometown. When a position became available two years later for Assistant General Manager of the property, which included in large part, Specialty leasing, I transitioned into this role. In 1999, I transferred to Douglasville, Georgia to help with the opening of Arbor Place Mall in the same position. After a year and a half at Arbor Place, I transferred to CBL's corporate office as a Director of Specialty Leasing in anticipation of the purchase of 21 properties that nearly doubled the size of the company. In 2015, after 20 years in Specialty Leasing, I was very fortunate to be offered a position as Senior Director Lease Administration when CBL centralized back-office operations. I have enjoyed being part of a great company with great people that has allowed me to grow through various positions in various places. I can honestly say I love my job; I enjoy what I do and I've been blessed with 28 years with a great company!
Job Titles:
- Vice President - Accounting
I started at CBL in 2017 as a Senior Financial Reporting Analyst. I worked on a variety of tasks and projects ranging from filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to the implementation of new accounting standards. Within two years, I transitioned into the role of Director of Financial Reporting. It was in this role that I expanded upon my responsibilities within the accounting department. I briefly left CBL for a short stint, but ultimately returned in 2021. Since returning to CBL, I have continued to lead our financial reporting team and was promoted to Vice President. CBL is an amazing place to work. The people are what make it unique and that played a large role in why I returned. My time at CBL has helped me grow in my profession and as a leader. I look forward to contributing to our future success.