Broadbent Company Executives
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George P. Broadbent, Senior Executive of Operations
Furthering his successful career as a commercial real estate broker, in 1972, George P. Broadbent co-founded The Skinner & Broadbent Company with Robert N. Skinner. The two partners shared in the management of their new enterprise, with George Broadbent handling development, leasing and financing, and Bob Skinner overseeing construction. Upon Mr. Skinner's retirement in 1987, the company was reorganized and six executive vice president positions were designated. Since then, under Broadbent's guidance the company's growth and expansion has included fee management, brokerage, and tenant representation, general contracting and new business development. Broadbent's goal is to continue expanding the company through shopping center development and acquisition, expansion of property management services, and third party brokerage and maintenance services.
Brian Broadbent, Co-Chief Operating Officer
Brian began his career with The Broadbent Company in 2004. His initial training was working as a Regional Property Manager, becoming proficient in all aspects of property maintenance, budgeting, negotiating vendor contracts, tenant relations and lease administration.
He then moved into the Development Department he researched the Grand Rapids, Michigan; Jacksonville, Florida, and Denver, Colorado markets for development opportunities. During this same time Brian was involved in the development of our Plainfield Village and The Shoppes at 141st Street properties.
Brian's next role involved working with our Vice President of Finance and Financial Analyst preparing financing packages, negotiating loan documents and developing relationships with prospective lenders.
After completing his rotation through all departments, Brian moved into the Leasing Department on a full time basis. Brian has worked on leasing a number of our properties, including our centers in Evansville, Fishers, and Ft. Wayne, as well as our East Washington and West 38th Street properties and the Broadbent Building. He has leased in excess of 400,000 square feet. He was also involved in the sale of the 1.6 acre outlot at Washington Shoppes to CVS, helping to revitalize retail traffic at this center.
His ten years of experience in all aspects of The Broadbent Company have led to Brian's appointment to Co-Chief Operating Officer September 2014, where he and Josh Broadbent share in the day-to-day operations of the company.
Josh Broadbent, Co-Chief Operating Officer
Joing The Broadbent Company in 2002, Josh initially worked as a Leasing Representative and Development Assistant in the Leasing & Development Department. His responsibilities included cold-calling prospective tenants as well as negotiating with existing and new tenants on leases ranging from 1,200 square feet to anchor leases of 13,000 square feet.
During his tenure in Development Josh was directly involved with the research and development of our Raceway Crossing shopping center, as well as potential opportunities in Colorado.
Josh continued his movement within the company by working as a Regional Property Manager in the Property Management Department, handling all aspects of property maintenance, contracting with vendors, budgeting and lease administration.
Josh then worked with our Vice President of Finance reviewing loan documents, preparing financing packages and working with lendors. During this time Josh returned to school and obtained his MBA from Notre Dame.
Since joing the company he has worked in all departments and that has given Josh the first-hand and broad-based knowledge and experience required to conduct the day-to-day operations of The Broadbent Company. As of September 2014, Josh was appointed Co-Chief Operating Officer.
David A. Cheslyn, Executive Vice President
Leasing, Development and Real Estate Sales
Cheslyn has over 30 years of experience in development, leasing, disposition and acquisition of commercial properties. He joined the Broadbent Company in 1990 with extensive experience in negotiating and closing commercial real estate transactions. He was promoted through the ranks of the company and then to Vice President of Development and Acquisition in July 1997. In 2010, Cheslyn's role expanded as he assumed management responsibilities for the company's Leasing Department.
As Executive Vice President, Cheslyn's principal focus is to manage our leasing and sales representatives, reviewing and approving all lease and sales transactions. He also oversees all aspects of the company's development activities as well as property acquisitions and dispositions. This includes research, negotiation of contracts, coordination of attorneys and consultants, financial analysis, zoning, design and supervision of all closings.
The department transacts all leasing, sales, acquisition and disposition functions for the company and represents buyers and sellers of third party properties.
Joyce A. Bradley, Executive Vice President
Administration and Finance
Joyce A. Bradley has a wide range of responsibilities that fall into multiple categories. She secures funding for new projects, acquisitions, and refinances existing holdings. Her financial responsibilities also include loan compliance and serving as liason to legal counsel. Additionally Joyce sets yearly financial goals for the company and monitors attainment. In Human Resources, she defines company operation policies and the company benefit package.
