Jim Pederson

   Founder/Chairman

The objectives of any organization start with the philosophy and goals of the owner. A native Arizonan, Jim Pederson started his career as Administrative Assistant to the Mayor of Phoenix after achieving Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from the University of Arizona. His experience in real estate development began as Vice President of the Grossman Company and then Vice President of Operations for Westcor, Inc. After 10 years experience with these prominent shopping center developers, Pederson began his own company in 1983. Since that time the company has grown to be among the premier retail developers in the southwest. Pederson has been very active in civic and professional affairs. He has served as an officer of the Valley Big Brothers, Rio Salado Development District Board, Mayor's Sports Advisory Committee, Phoenix Community Alliance, Valley Partnership, Chairman of the State Democratic Party and was a winner of the Phoenix Outstanding Young Man Award. He has been awarded the CSM (Certified Shopping Center Manager) and CMD (Certified Marketing Director by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC).

Jeff Manelis

   President

Jeff has been with The Pederson Group since 1990 and directs the operations of the company. This includes the property management, construction and financing disciplines. Jeff was born and raised in the Chicago, Illinois area and graduated from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. Prior to entering the real estate development field, he was a financial representative and financial analyst in the Chicago area.

Chris Gerardo

   Vice President - Leasing & Development

Chris oversees marketing and new project development. Chris has had extensive experience in Arizona in both leasing and development. He graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration in 1984 and is an active member and Past President of Phoenix 20/30 Club and the International Council of Shopping Centers.

Tracy Follmer

   Construction Manager

Tracy has been with The Pederson Group since 2004 and heads up the Construction Department of all projects. She was raised on California’s Central Coast, and graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Finance. Tracy has been in the development industry since 1995.

James R. Pederson

   Senior Leasing Agent

James R. Pederson has been with the Pederson Group since 2006 and is the senior leasing agent for the company’s retail centers. His primary responsibilities include negotiating new lease agreements and working with existing tenants on the renewal of their existing leases. Pederson also is involved with marketing initiatives associated with the company’s retail centers. Possessing a background in construction management and project development, Pederson attended Arizona State University and is an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers’ Next Generation Committee.

Jason Bowles

Leasing Agent, Associate Broker

Jason Bowles is responsible for leasing and marketing of the company’s retail portfolio. Jason has experience in both leasing and development in his career. Jason is a graduate of Arizona State University – College of Business in 2000 with a Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate and is actively involved with Brokers for Kids and International Council of Shopping Centers.