MINNEAPOLIS (May 15, 2008) – Ryan Companies US, Inc. announced that it has hired Julie Wolleat as director of retail sales and leasing. Wolleat, an 18-year retail real estate veteran, will bring her experience working for retailers such as Caribou Coffee and Regis Corporation to help make the leasing process as smooth and problem-free as possible for Ryan’s retail customers.
“Having sat across the table as a customer, Julie understands what our customers need, as well as their own processes to close a deal,” said Bill McHale, executive vice president of Retail Development, Ryan Companies US, Inc. “Her breadth of experience in retail leasing – which number in the hundreds of negotiated deals – means that Julie can react quickly to any roadblocks that may arise, and help close the deal on the customer’s schedule.”
As Ryan’s director of retail sales and leasing, Wolleat is involved in all aspects of the leasing process including brokerage coordination, tenant selection, design coordination, pre-leasing, outlot pad leasing or sale and general project administration. Wolleat started her retail real estate career as a real estate manager for The Barbers, continuing in that role as the company was acquired by Regis Corporation. She continued building experience at Caribou Coffee Company, Inc., where she was promoted to roles of increasing responsibility, up to director of real estate.
Wolleat received a Bachelors degree in English from the University of Minnesota Duluth. She is also a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers, the Minnesota Shopping Center Association, and the Women’s Food Service Forum.
Ryan Companies US Inc., a nationally recognized developer, design-builder and real estate manager, has specialized in fully integrated solutions for more than 70 years. Ryan builds lasting relationships with a project delivery model based on full-service customized solutions and total collaboration – pairing the customer’s needs and expectations with the talents of a team of developers, financiers, architects, engineers, constructors and property managers. In addition to its Minneapolis office, Ryan has offices in Chicago, Phoenix, San Diego, Tampa, Cedar Rapids, Davenport and Des Moines, Iowa. Ryan was named the 2007 National Developer of the Year by the National Association of Office and Industrial Properties (NAIOP). For more information, visit www.ryancompanies.com.
Editor’s note: Interviews with Ryan executives are available by contacting Sarah Voigt at 612-455-1784 or svoigt@psbpr.com