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Mark Toro, Partner |
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In 1996, Mark Toro established the Atlanta office of North American Properties
to respond to the rapid growth in the Southeast. Since opening the office, Toro
has led the development of more than 5 million square feet of retail space. An
industry veteran, Toro is very familiar with the region, having developed
almost 45 projects, totaling more than 13 million square feet. Armed with an
extensive background in engineering and construction, Toro brings a technical
capability, unique in a real estate principal, which enables North American to
tackle even the most challenging development programs. He is currently focused
on building North American’s development team by recruiting skilled
professionals with a track record for designing, constructing and leasing
quality retail projects. Prior to opening the Atlanta office, he served as the
Atlanta retail development partner for Faison & Associates. Before Faison,
Toro was vice president of development at Cousins/New Market Development
Company where he completed 16 retail projects totaling 4.7 million square feet.
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Stephen Lam, Partner |
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Stephen Lam joined Toro in 1996 to open the Atlanta office. As a
developer-turned-retailer-turned-developer, Lam brings a unique background in
both retail development and site selection to the North American Properties’
management team. His retail experience has played a pivotal role in North
American Properties’ emergence as one of the premier retail development firms
in the Southeast. North American's ability to identify premier retail
opportunities is directly related to Lam's experience as a retailer. Known for
having a "nose for a deal," he quickly, and efficiently, identifies sites that
work. Prior to joining North American Properties, Lam was real estate
development manager for Home Depot, USA where he was responsible for site
selection in the Southeast & Southwest regions. During his tenure there,
Lam self-developed 37 new Home Depot units. While at Home Depot and as vice
president of development for The Oxford Group and Melvin Simon & Associates
(currently known as The Simon Group), Lam completed more than 8.5 million
square feet of retail space. During his career, Lam has developed more than 14
million square feet representing every type of retail project from small
neighborhood centers to power centers.
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Greg Browne, Partner, Asset Management |
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With more than two decades of industry experience, Greg Browne joined North
American Properties in 2002 to establish and oversee the company's asset
management department. His keen understanding of all aspects of portfolio
management and his vast real estate expertise are pivotal to ensuring the
long-term performance of the company's investments, as well as the extended
quality and integrity of all properties. An industry veteran, Browne is
primarily responsible for the strategic management of the company's expansive
portfolio that includes shopping and neighborhood centers, office buildings and
multi-family communities. His proven industry know-how extends from leasing and
asset repositioning to property management, marketing and portfolio
administration. Prior to joining North American, Browne served as vice
president, asset management services for Trammell Crow Faison for eight years
where he was responsible for the asset management of over 20 properties
totaling over seven million square feet. Prior to Trammell Crow Faison, he held
numerous portfolio management positions at PM Realty Group throughout the
country.
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