Jeffrey S. Distenfeld

Part of U.S. Retail Partners LLC, First Washington Realty Trust, Inc. is a national real estate investment and management firm that specializes in the ownership of convenience, necessity, and experience-oriented retail real estate. The company is based in Bethesda, MD and currently owns an interest in nearly 150 shopping centers with a value of over $9.10 billion located in 22 states and the district of columbia. FWR's legacy of institutional expertise equips them with the tools to cultivate success for their investors, merchants, partners, and team members. The company offers a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture rooted in integrity and attention to detail. FWR cares about giving back and helping to build a better world, and participates in the real estate sustainability benchmark (GRESB) survey. First Washington Realty Trust was acquired by U.S. Retail Partners LLC on February 28, 2001 for $346.01 million.

Seritage Growth Properties LP is a real estate investment trust. It engages in the acquisition, ownership, development, redevelopment, management and leasing of diversified retail real estate throughout the United States. The company portfolio includes mall, shopping centers, and freestanding locations. The company was founded on June 3, 2015 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. serves the global retail real estate industry. Its programs include webinars, global awards program, exhibit, sponsorship and advertising, opportunities. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in New York, NY.