Influencers in Retail Real Estate 2026

Wesley Dodd has set a new benchmark in REIT asset management by maintaining a 95% occupancy rate across a 3.6 million-square-foot portfolio despite the challenges posed by e-commerce and the global pandemic. Now the Director of Asset Management at Armada Hoffler, Dodd personally handles 77% of the company’s retail leasing volume. She is particularly noted for her proactive response to national retail bankruptcies, rapidly backfilling large vacancies previously held by brands like Joann and Party City. Her collaborative approach treats tenants as partners, fostering stability and value for more than 500 retail tenants.

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