CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. (NYSE: CBL) today announced the
promotions of Rusty Carlton to Vice President – Portfolio Accounting,
Eric Griffith to Vice President – Mall Leasing, Michael Herman to Vice
President – Legal Services and Robert Snetman to Vice President – Asset
Management and Third Party Services.
Commenting on the promotions, CBL’s President & CEO Stephen Lebovitz
said, “These individuals have established themselves as leaders within
CBL in their respective fields and the shopping center industry. We are
pleased to recognize their accomplishments and significant contributions
to the Company.”
Lebovitz added, “Rusty is not only a highly proficient technical
accountant, his expertise and insight have been a valuable resource as
he’s risen to a leadership position in the accounting department. Eric
has consistently been a top producer for CBL leasing and has become a de
facto mentor to our new recruits, helping to train and guide. He is well
respected throughout the organization as well as the industry. During
his time with CBL, Michael has been responsible for facilitating major
procedure and process improvements for CBL’s lease execution process.
Both his dedication and expertise are evident in his many contributions
to the Company. Robert’s strong entrepreneurial spirit and creativity
have contributed to the elevation of CBL’s asset management and third
party program. He is an excellent representative for CBL with our
current and prospective partners. Each of these individuals deserves
recognition for their significant accomplishments and individual
excellence.”
Rusty Carlton joined CBL in 2008 as a property accountant focused on
joint venture projects. He was promoted in 2010 to Director of Joint
Venture Accounting and in 2015, he assumed the role as head of the
Portfolio Accounting Services Group. Prior to joining CBL, Rusty was a
senior accountant with Neal, Scouten & McConnell, P.C., a local CPA
firm. Rusty holds a Bachelor of Science degree from University of
Tennessee – Chattanooga.
Eric Griffith joined CBL in 2004 as a senior leasing manager. He was
promoted to Regional Leasing Manager in 2007. Prior to joining CBL, Eric
was a senior leasing representative with Pennsylvania Real Estate
Investment Trust and prior to that with Crown America Properties. Eric
holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance and Economics from the
University of Pittsburgh.
Michael Herman joined CBL in 2000 as a real estate attorney in the
Corporate Legal Department overseeing mall shop lease negotiations and
documentation. Prior to joining CBL, he served as corporate counsel for
Aronov Realty Management, Inc. Michael received his undergraduate degree
from The University of Alabama. He worked in the retail and real estate
industries for 12 years before starting his law career. Michael
graduated summa cum laude from Faulkner University’s Thomas Goode Jones
School of Law.
Robert Snetman joined CBL in 1994 as the Assistant Manager for
CoolSprings Galleria in Nashville, TN. In 1995, he moved to the home
office as a senior leasing manager and in 2001 was promoted to Senior
Director of Corporate Sponsorship and Branding. In 2006, he was promoted
to Senior Director of Peripheral Property and in 2015 joined CBL’s Asset
Management and Third Party department as Senior Director.
Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, CBL is one of the largest and most
active owners and developers of malls and shopping centers in the United
States. CBL owns, holds interests in or manages 147 properties,
including 91 regional malls/open-air centers. The properties are located
in 30 states and total 84.7 million square feet including 7.0 million
square feet of non-owned shopping centers managed for third parties.
Additional information can be found at cblproperties.com.
Information included herein contains “forward-looking statements”
within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Such
statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, many of
which cannot be predicted with accuracy and some of which might not even
be anticipated. Future events and actual events, financial and
otherwise, may differ materially from the events and results discussed
in the forward-looking statements. The reader is directed to the
Company’s various filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
including without limitation the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K
and the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations” incorporated by reference therein, for a
discussion of such risks and uncertainties.
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