Peter Moersch

PETER MOERSCH

Vice President Leasing

Irvine, CA
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Summary

An accomplished real estate professional with over 30 years of experience in team management and recruiting of retail leasing and sales professionals. Top flight experience in property analysis, asset restructuring, market analysis, strategic planning, site selection, and contract negotiations. Possesses a comprehensive understanding of the retail real estate market from the owner, tenant and broker perspective and has an extensive network of industry executive relationships.

Core Competencies & Strengths Include:

  • Leasing Contract Review and Negotiations
  • Staff and Team Management
  • Acquisitions and Development
  • Redevelopment
  • Retail Site Planning
  • Portfolio and Asset Review
  • Civic and Industry Leadership
  • Planning and Forecasting
  • Feasibility and Proforma Analysis
  • Landlord Representation
  • Extensive Industry Relationships
  • Technology Integration

Experience

2012 Aug - 2019 Jul
Vice President Leasing
The Irvine Company / Irvine, CA

Curated and managed a team of leasing professionals handling the leasing of a privately held portfolio of 39 premiere shopping centers.

  • Exceeded 4% growth in rental revenue annually
  • Averaged 5.5% growth in sales annually
  • Completed five major developments and redevelopments while maintaining portfolio at 98.5% occupancy
  • Responsible for overall strategic plan including budgets, merchandising and redevelopment planning
  • Represented the division in forward technology initiatives including Salesforce and REOL implementation
  • Completed Executive Career Leadership program
  • Represented company as a speaker at ICSC, Connect, ACRE, and CATA
  • Instructor at ICSC School of Retail Real Estate
  • Received top scores in company employee engagement survey
  • Member of Executive Leadership Committee determining company policy
  • Acts as a player coach negotiating significant transactions
1993 Feb - 2012 Aug
First Vice President
CBRE / Newport Beach, CA

A recognized expert in the field of retail real estate representing landlord and tenant clients as an advisor with the highest degree of integrity.

  • Developed a practice of big box retail and restaurant leasing with portfolio assignments of up to 7,000,000 square feet
  • Successfully executed leases ranging from 20,000 to 200,000 square feet for tenants such as Target, Villa Sport, Ross and TJX
  • Completed the repositioning of multiple retail centers on behalf of owners to increase revenue
  • Handle the acquisition and/or underwriting of centers for ownership and development
  • Advocated and advanced the mixed use practice at CBRE for preferred clients
  • Train, manage and mentor young brokers
  • Member of the Retailer Services Group and Office Advisory Board
  • Broker of the Year Award Winner
  • Robert Peterson Award Winner
  • Top 5 Retail 1996 through 2011
  • Seven Time Circle of Excellence Member
1993 Oct - 1994 Nov
Development - Director of Real Estate and Marketing
Super Sports Golf / Newport Beach, CA

Located sites for development and created start-up marketing programs for golf practice centers, sports parks, and retail outlets

  • Completed the acquisition, permitting and development of two sites for the development of golf driving ranges/sports parks
  • Managed a staff of twenty and realized 30% growth of business monthly during the opening months of operation
  • Created on-site events that achieved press exposure on Prime Ticket, Fox Network, Cable TV, local newspapers and radio
  • Coordinated Advertising, Public Relations, Special Events, and Business Development
1991 Aug - 1993 Feb
Leasing and Loan Workout Specialist
Champion Development/Wilson Commercial Real Estate / Long Beach, CA

Responsible for development and implementation of repositioning and disposition plans for distressed property portfolios of centers from 20,000 to 300,000 square feet

  • Developed fee on-site leasing program for troubled properties including advertising and marketing programs.
  • Brought all properties to a positive cash flow

Education

1978 - 1982
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
  • Member USC Ski Team (SCISCA Champions 1978-1981)
  • Alumni Mentor Program 2010-2012

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