Brixmor Announces Expansion in Leasing Department

NEW YORK, April 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Brixmor announces the addition of 11 leasing associates and the appointment of three Brixmor leasing representatives during the past six months with its focus on increasing the portfolio's occupancy, further strengthening retailer relationships, and enhancing revenue from ancillary programs.

Building upon its strong operating structure, the Company has added Cheri Dolan as Vice President Leasing in the Southwest Region based in Houston; Garen White as Leasing Representative in the Central region based in Chicago, IL; Jeffrey Lautenbach as Senior Leasing Representative in the Midwest region based in Farmington, MI; Peter Flynn as Senior Leasing Representative in the Northeast region based in Boston, MA; Brigette Johnson and Nichole Katulich, both as Senior Leasing Representatives in the South region based in Orlando, FL; Garrett LeBlanc and Phillip Magnes, both as Leasing Representatives in the Southeast region based in Alpharetta, GA; Linda Berger and Tammy Hovhannesian, both as Leasing Representatives in the Mid-Atlantic region based in Conshohocken, PA.

Adding to the Company's established national accounts program, Brixmor has appointed Christine Leising as Vice President National Accounts, and has added Robert (Bob) Dake as National Account Associate.

Developing further the Company's ancillary income program, Brixmor has appointed Erin Gleavy DeSalle as Vice President Ancillary Income, and, appointed Laura McLaughlin as Manager Ancillary Income.

About Brixmor Property Group:

Brixmor is the second largest owner of community and neighborhood shopping centers in the US and has been a leader in redevelopment over the last decade. Brixmor was selected as one of Chain Store Age's Top Redevelopers for work completed during 2010/2011.  The Company actively manages a national portfolio of more than 620 properties, aggregating 96.0 million square feet, which are strategically located across 39 states and primarily anchored by grocers or leading discounters.  Brixmor is the largest landlord (by gross leasable area) to The TJX Companies, The Kroger Company, Ahold USA, Dollar Tree, Inc. and Staples, Inc.  The Company is headquartered in New York, New York with multi-disciplinary, full service regional and local offices across the country. Further information is available at www.brixmor.com.

SOURCE Brixmor Property Group