Company Experience

Ben Becker joined KLNB Retail in November 2006 after nearly two years with Madison Retail Group. Before joining Madison, Ben worked with IK Retail Enterprises, focusing on real estate matters for Italian retailers United Colors of Benetton, Sisley, Andrew’s Ties and Max Mara. As a broker, Ben represents both landlords and tenants. His tenant clients include California Tortilla, The Little Gym, Massage Envy, Gifford’s Ice Cream Candy Company, Foster’s Grille, and Firehouse Subs. His landlord clients include Adams Investment Group, Oekos Management and Bayanasa, Inc.

Education

Mr. Becker holds a M.B.A. from The Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University with concentrations in Real Estate and Corporate Strategy, as well as a B.S. in Political Science from The University of Rochester.

Affiliations

Mr. Becker holds an active membership in the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), the leading trade association for retailers, developers, owners and brokers of retail properties in the United States. He is also a licensed real estate salesperson in Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia.

Company Experience

Steve Combs joined KLNB Retail in November of 2006 after leaving his previous position as Managing Director with Newmark Knight Frank. As a specialist in retail real estate, he provides his clients with real estate related professional and technical support. His responsibilities include servicing clients in every phase of a lease or sale transaction including: facility acquisition, financial analyses, market research, lease negotiations and sublease representation. Recent clients include Trizec Properties, Plank Investments, Robert Wolpe Enterprises, Ratner Companies, Grid Properties, Lebanese Taverna Restaurant, Results the Gym, Under Armour, Logan Hardware, Boston Market and Modell’s. Prior to joining Newmark Knight Frank, Mr. Combs owned and operated a Pet Supply Store and an Aquarium Installation and Maintenance business in Boston, Massachusetts. During his years spent as a successful retail business operator, Mr. Combs developed a unique understanding of his client’s needs.

Education

Mr. Combs earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Loyola College in Baltimore, Maryland.

Affiliations

ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers) – Member
DCBIA (District of Columbia Building Industry Association) – Member
The Greater Washington Board of Trade – Member
DCMAP (Dupont Circle Merchants and Professionals) – Member
GWCAR (Greater Washington Commercial Association of Realtors) – Member
RAMW (Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington) - Member

Company Experience

Karen joined KLNB in October 2007 as a retail leasing specialist focusing on landlord and tenant representation. She has 10 years experience in commercial retail real estate and was previously employed by Vornado/Charles E. Smith and Blockbuster, Inc. Karen has recently completed transactions with Chevy Chase Bank, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, Cosi, Noodles, and JW Tumbles. Karen received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Florida State University and is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Women in Retail Real Estate (WIRRE).

Professional Affiliations/Accreditations

ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers) – Member
WIRRE (Women in Retail Real Estate) - Member

Current Tenant Representation Client List

• Gallery Development (market/cafe/valet/drycleaner concepts)
• JW Tumbles

Landlord Representation

• Lexington Village, Lexington Park, MD – 185,000 SF power center anchored by Kohl’s, Rite Aid
• Monocacy Plaza, Frederick, MD – 85,000 SF lifestyle center with restaurant and bank pads
• Shops at Silver Hill, District Heights, MD – 34,000 SF unanchored shopping center with one bank pad
• Shops at Queens Chillum, Hyattsville, MD – 80,000 SF shopping center anchored by Giant and CVS Pharmacy, with restaurant pads
• Eastgate Shopping Center, Greenbelt, MD – 140,000 SF Giant anchored schopping center with pads
• Hagerstown, MD – 72,000 SF former Lowe’s redeveloped unanchored strip center
• 118 King Street, Old Town Alexandria, VA – 3,653 SF

Company Experience

Michael Pratt joined KLNB in May 2010 after being a Principal and founding member of Madison Retail Group in Washington, D.C.  Mr. Pratt has over 20 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry.  His client list includes top concepts such as, Ann Taylor, Ann Taylor Loft, Chico’s, White House/Black Market, Lucy, Pottery Barn, Williams Sonoma, and West Elm.  Mr. Pratt has successfully mapped out market expansion strategies in the Washington and Baltimore markets for each of these retailers. 

Through hard work, integrity and the development of trust, Mr. Pratt has represented these retailers for over a decade in urban street-fronts, lifestyle and traditional strip centers.  For both landlord and tenant he has utilized his experience with the intricacies of governmental authorities such as Historic Preservation Review Board and Georgetown Business Improvement District to complete deals.  Mr. Pratt has completed strategies for tenants and landlords in markets such as Georgetown, Downtown, Chevy Chase, Old Town Alexandria, Dupont Circle and other Washington submarkets with retailers that include J. Crew, Zara, Pottery Barn, BCBG, West Elm, Williams Sonoma, and Ann Taylor.

Mr. Pratt has also executed a strategy for the DC expansion of Washington Sports Clubs, completing over 200,000 square feet of transactions that involve unique infrastructure and lease requirements.  Additionally, Mr. Pratt has successfully assembled properties on both the acquisition and leasing side for CVS/Pharmacy, and has completed multiple transactions in urban and suburban environments in the Washington market.

Company Experience

Jennifer Price joined KLNB Retail in May 2010 after three years at Madison Retail Group in Washington, DC. While at Madison, Ms. Price specialized in representing the owners of urban storefronts, mixed-use projects and development sites in the greater Washington, DC area. She has worked diligently to complete leasing transactions on behalf of clients such as Republic Properties, Waterford Development, and The Lenkin Companies. Jennifer also works with a variety of local and national Tenants such as The Perfect Pita, The Counter, Wiley Wagg and Sprinkles Cupcakes. Ms. Price works closely with her Tenants during all stages of the real estate process, from creating a roll-out strategy to working with appropriate government agencies for signage and licenses. In 2009 Ms. Price complete transactions on behalf of Sprinkles Cupcakes in Georgetown, The Perfect Pita in Foggy Bottom and Menchie's in Annapolis, MD. At KLNB Jennifer will continue to focus on Landlord work with a heavy focus on properties within the District of Columbia. Currently she is working on The Howard University Town Center project and various sites along the 14th Street Corridor

Education

Ms. Price holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science from Ohio University.

Company Experience

Phil joined KLNB in 1994 as a retail leasing specialist, focusing on sales and leasing throughout Maryland and Northern Virginia. Phil was formerly an appraiser for Arthur Andersen & Company’s Real Estate Advisory Service, where he performed valuation and consulting assignments throughout the United States. Now in KLNB’s Washington, D.C. offi ce, Phil has been involved in all aspects of retail real estate, including land sales, development, landlord representation and tenant representation. He has represented retailers such as TGI Fridays, Longhorn Steakhouse, Old Country Buffet, Bob Evans, BP Amoco, Kohl’s, Blockbuster, Silver Diner, Food Lion, Wal-Mart and GNC, among others. Phil holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Baltimore and a Master’s Degree in Real Estate from Johns Hopkins University.

Multiple Major Tenant Development Transactions

• 20 Food Lion Stores throughout the Washington/Baltimore region
• 90 GNC stores throughout the Washington/Baltimore region
• 15 Bank Branches and related Financial institutions
• 12 Funcoland stores
• 10 free-standing drug store developments (4 CVS, 3 Rite-Aid, 2 Eckerd, 1 Walgreen’s)
• 6 Merchant Tires stores

Current Tenant Representaion Client List

• AMF Bowling Centers, Inc
• Sears Home Appliance Showroom
• TGI Friday’s
• Under Armour
• Kinko’s
• Blockbuster Video
• Bridgestone/Firestone
• South Street Steaks

Ground Up Developments Completed

• Congressional Village, Rockville, MD – 100,000 SF mixed use project on Rockville Pike anchored by REI
• Key Plaza, Frederick, MD – 51,000 SF shopping center anchored by Offi ce Depot and Panera Bread
• Great Falls Plaza, Sterling, VA – 100,000 SF shopping center anchored by Food Lion and Rite-Aid
• Bloom/Costco Center, Gaithersburg, MD – 15,000 SF center shadow anchored center with Food Lion, Costco and Tires Plus
• Aerospace Place, Greenbelt, MD – 25,000 SF unanchored shopping center
• Manokeek Village, Accokeek, MD – 100,000 SF Giant Food anchored shopping center
• Westech Restaurant Park, N. Silver Spring, MD – 90,000 SF restaurant park including multi-tenant buildings and ancillary uses, hotel/light industrial
• Silo Inn, Olney, MD – 30,000 SF mixed-use development with Roots Organic Market
• Lorton Marketplace, Lorton, VA – 120,000 SF Safeway anchored shopping center

Ground Up Developments Currently in Progress

• Shops at Silver Hill, District Heights, MD – 34,000 SF unanchored shopping center
• Lorton Town Center, Lorton, VA – 80,000 SF life-style center
• Maple Lawn, Columbia, MD – 150,000 grocery anchored shopping center, restaurants, pads
• Monocracy Plaza, Fredrick, MD – 85,000 SF lifestyle center with restaurant and bank pads
• St. Mary’s Marketplace, Lexington Park, MD – 125,000 SF life-style center anchored by Sports Authority, Best Buy,
  PetSmart, Walgreen’s
• Lexington Village, Lexington Park, MD – 185,000 SF power center anchored by Kohl’s, RiteAid
• Charlotte Hall Station, Charlotte Hall, MD – 110,000 SF Safeway anchored center

Landlord Representation

• Shops at Queen’s Chillum, Hyattsville, MD – 80,000 SF shopping center anchored with Giant Food and CVS Pharmacy
• Mount Vernon Crossing Shopping, Mt Vernon, VA – 90,000 SF shopping center anchored by AJ Wright and Old Country Buffet
• Eastgate Shopping Center, Greenbelt, MD – 140,000 SF Giant anchored shopping center with restaurant pads and fast casual space available
• Westminster Crossing East & West, Westminster, MD – 225,000 SF regional power center with Superfresh, Offi ce Depot, Michael’s, Marshalls, Bed Bath & Beyond, Old Navy, Panera Bread, Buffalo Wild Wings
• The Shops @ Cedar Lakes, Sterling, VA – 75,000 SF Food Lion, Eckerd and IHOP anchored shopping center
• Loudoun Valley Shopping Center, Purcellville, VA – 110,000 SF shopping center, RiteAid, bars and resturants

Shopping Center Sales Transactions

• McLearen Square, Herndon, VA – 78,000 SF Food Lion, CVS anchored shopping center sold 12/02 – Represented seller
• Village Shops @ Crosspointe, Fairfax Station, VA – 15,000 SF unanchored strip center sold 05/03 – Represented buyer
• Mt. Vernon Square, Hybla, Valley, VA – 75,000 SF Safeway anchored shopping center sold 11/06 – Represented buyer

Company Experience

Matt joined KLNB Retail in 2005 as a retail leasing and sales specialist. Matt spent the previous 4 years in Denver, Colorado as a Partner of Crosbie Real Estate Group where he specialized in retail tenant representation. He has exclusively represented retailers such as Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club Stores, Blockbuster, Wendy’s, Midwest Bank, Yum! Brands, American National Insurance Company and Brakes Plus, among others. At KLNB Matt will be concentrating on new retail center development projects, landlord representation and tenant representation. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate and Urban Land Economics from the University of Wisconsin.

Current Major Tenant Development Transactions

• 12 Wal-Mart Stores
• 2 Sam's Club Stores

Current Tenant Representation Client List

• Wachovia Bank
• Noodles & Company
• Sears
• Results Gym
• Payless Shoesource
• Arby's

Ground Up Developments Currently in Progress

• Lot 31, Bethesda, MD - 38,684 SF mixed-use development
• Lexington Village, Lexington Park, MD – 200,000 SF Kohl’s anchored shopping center
• Old Silo Inn, Olney, MD – 30,000 SF unanchored mixed-use development
• Waldorf Plaza, Waldorf, MD - 25,000 SF unanchored center
• Shops at Silver Hill, District Heights, MD – 34,000 SF unanchored shopping center
• Heritage Plaza, Sterling, VA – 20,000 SF unanchored shopping center
• Lee Plaza, Fairfax, VA – 40,000 SF unanchored center

Ground Up Developments Completed

• Pioneer Hills, Aurora, CO – 572,262 SF shopping center anchored by Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Bed Bath & Beyond, OfficeDepot and Petsmart
• Mulberry and Lemay Crossing, Fort Collins, CO – 344,782 SF shopping center anchored by Wal-Mart and Home Depot
• FlatAcres Market, Parker, CO –342,368 SF shopping center anchored by Kohl’s, Lane Bryant, Gart Sports and Bed Bath & Beyond
• Parker Pavilions, Parker, CO – 353,367 SF shopping center anchored by Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Offi ce Depot, and Petsmart