The Wilder Team
Proven Experience & Innovative Exuberance
Sit down with one (or all) of our Principals and not only will you leave more energized and enlightened, you’ll have thoroughly enjoyed your time together. Or meet with one of our young influencers and be bowled over by their smarts, their passion, and their vision. We’re committed to bringing the right combination of skills and personalities together for every client and for each project.
Principals
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Andrew LaGrega
PRINCIPAL
Andrew LaGrega began his 30+ year career with Wilder’s predecessor company, Wilder-Manley Associates, and became a founding partner of The Wilder Companies in 1990. Today, as a member of the firm’s Executive Committee and in addition to directing all leasing activities portfolio-wide, Mr. LaGrega is responsible for overseeing the marketing-communications programs for both Wilder and its portfolio.
Mr. LaGrega attended NYU, is an active member of the ICSC, and volunteers with Big Sisters, Big Brothers.
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David Mallen
PRINCIPAL
One of the original partners in the formation of The Wilder Companies in 1990, David Mallen started with the predecessor firm, Wilder-Manley Associates. Mr. Mallen is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and holds a CGMA designation. As a member of the firm’s Executive Committee Mr. Mallen oversees all financial, administrative and strategic initiatives for Wilder and its property portfolio.
Prior to joining Wilder, David worked as a CPA with a national public accounting firm where he provided auditing and accounting services to clients in the real estate industry. He is a member of the ICSC, The Urban Land Institute, AICPA, and MSCPA.
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Thomas Wilder
PRINCIPAL
Tom Wilder started working with the firm’s predecessor organization, Wilder-Manley Associates, eventually becoming responsible for the management of over 10 million square feet of retail. Today, as a member of the firm’s Executive Committee Mr. Wilder oversees site acquisitions, all facets of development and redevelopment as well as property management for the Company’s operating properties.
Tom is a graduate of Northeastern University in Mechanical Engineering. He is an active member of the ICSC and The Urban Land Institute.
Leasing
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Kerry Dowling
SR. VICE PRESIDENT, Leasing
With over 25 years experience leasing multiple property types throughout New England, Kerry Dowling is leading leasing strategies, merchandise mix recommendations, and executing lease deals on properties throughout the Wilder portfolio. She joined the company from WS Development where her responsibilities as Vice President of Leasing included overseeing a large leasing team. Kerry is a graduate of Boston College where she also earned a Master of Science Degree in Finance from the Carroll School of Management.
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Deb Di Meo
VICE PRESIDENT, Leasing
Deb Di Meo joined Wilder from The Flatley Company where she served as a leasing agent working on all properties in the Flatley portfolio. She has over 25 years experience in the shopping center industry in both management and leasing gained from positions with Picerne Real Estate, Marathon and Equity Properties. Deb has extensive junior box leasing experience working with the TJ Maxx Companies, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Bed, Bath & Beyond and others.
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Ryan Feinberg
VICE PRESIDENT, Leasing
Ryan joined Wilder in 2010 and is involved with leasing properties across the portfolio, assists in all facets of retail leasing, trade show coordination, and social media strategies. He is an integral member of the leasing team with an enthusiasm for retail and brings a great energy to the team. He is a graduate of Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton.
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Gary Robinson, CLS-CRX
VICE PRESIDENT, Leasing
A part of The Wilder Companies' leasing team since 1996, Gary Robinson has national, regional, and local leasing responsibilities and has worked on all properties throughout the portfolio. Prior to joining the company, Robinson was a Retail Leasing Manager with Koll, a Director of Franchise Leasing for General Growth Properties, and a Leasing Representative for The Flatley Company. Gary received his undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts with a BBA in Marketing and his graduate degree with an MBA from Babson College.
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Nicola Mancini
Senior Leasing Representative
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Maria Salvatore
Leasing Consultant
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Vivian Grossman
Leasing/Marketing Coordinator
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New Business
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Brian Cosentino
VICE PRESIDENT, Acquisitions
Brian Cosentino is responsible for developing retail real estate opportunities to expand the company’s portfolio of open-air centers and mixed-use developments throughout the East Coast. His focus is on existing center acquisitions where Wilder can reinvigorate centers through redevelopment, remerchandising, and with the addition of ancillary uses. Prior to joining Wilder, Brian worked on the transactions team at UBS Realty Investors in Hartford, Connecticut. Prior to UBS, he worked in various acquisition capacities at CBRE Global Investors and Hart Realty Advisers. He received his Master of Business Administration from the University of Connecticut and Bachelor of Science in Economics from Clemson University.
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Bridget Beckeman
MANAGING DIRECTOR, Retail Strategies
Bridget Beckeman is responsible for coordinating and executing redevelopment and repositioning plans across Wilder’s portfolio to address the changing retail climate. Bridget is an integral part of the Business Development team and also works to expand relationships with investors seeking development partners or management and leasing services. Prior to Wilder, she was with Jamestown, covering the company’s NYC mixed-use portfolio, and was an analyst on J.P. Morgan’s Global Real Assets team. Bridget is a graduate of Harvard College.
Development Services
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Kelli Burke
SR. VICE PRESIDENT, Development Services
With experience in the public and private sectors, and the service and client sides, Kelli Burke brings a vast amount of experience to the Development Services at Wilder. Kelli is responsible for managing the development process from design, planning, and permitting to construction management and tenant coordination for both new and existing shopping centers throughout the portfolio. Before joining the company, Burke held positions at Sumner Schein Architects/Engineers, Samuels & Associates, and headed the Planning and Zoning Department in Old Saybrook, CT. Burke is a graduate of Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a degree in Civil Engineering.
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Eileen Boylen
Construction Manager/Senior Tenant Coordinator
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Brad Lozier
Director, Retail Development
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Steven White
Construction Manager/Tenant Coordinator
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Lexie Natale
Construction Manager/Tenant Coordinator
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Cynthia Bernadeau
Development Services Coordinator
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Property Management
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Paige Quigley
VICE PRESIDENT, Asset Management
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Christopher Black
Asset Manager
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Matthew Joyce
Asset Manager
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David Marx
Senior Property Manager
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Craig MacDonald
Property Manager
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Mason Pires
Property Manager
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Elvin Soto
Property Manager
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Chrissie Kochanski
DIRECTOR, Lease Administration
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Jessica Swist
Lease Administrator
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Julie Cunningham
Senior Property Administrator
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Irene Barry-Francis
Property Administrator
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Heather Edukugho
Property Administrator
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Kenneth Fernandez
Property Administrator
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Samantha Gallerani
Property Administrator
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Marketing
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Shelley Lord
VICE PRESIDENT, Marketing
Shelley Lord oversees business-to-business and shopping center marketing for the Wilder portfolio. Prior to joining the company in 2001 she was Senior Vice President of Marketing for the outlet shopping center developer Charter Oak Partners, where she created the Maxi Award-winning marketing department and oversaw strategies for 3.8 million square feet of retail space nationwide. Additionally, Lord held marketing positions with The Rouse Company, Federal Realty Investment Trust, and served as a consultant for The National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Main Street program. She is a graduate of Ithaca College..
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Carey Robinson
Corporate Marketing Director
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Janice Pascone
Marketing Director
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Accounting
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Angelo Russo, CPA
SR. VICE PRESIDENT, Finance
Angelo Russo joined The Wilder Companies in 2015 from WS Development where he served as Director of Financial Analysis. He is responsible for planning, directing and administering the company’s financial operations as well as overseeing the company’s accounting, human resource and information systems departments. Prior to WS Development, Angelo was the Controller at Vazza Properties and he earned his CPA certificate while working at Arthur Andersen & Company. Angelo is a graduate of Bentley College and a member of the AICPA.
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Maura Kelleher, CPA
DIRECTOR, Finance
Maura Kelleher joined Wilder in 2013 and oversees all accounting and financial reporting for Wilder’s corporate and investment entities including Arsenal Yards. Prior to joining the company, she worked in for Walter & Shuffain P.C. specializing in real estate clients. Maura is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst where she also earned a Master of Science Degree in Accounting.
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Peter Mullen
Accounting Supervisor
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Joshua Riordan
Accounting Manager
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Rodi Bocolos
Senior Accountant
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Kendra Chase
Senior Accountant
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Alec Pedranti
Senior Property Accountant
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Kristin Anderson
Property Accountant
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Erica Campagna
Property Accountant
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Irene Chu
Property Accountant
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Pamela LoPreste
Property Accountant
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Skylar Morelli
Property Accountant
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Kara Carberry
Property Accountant
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Dawn McCarthy
AP/AR Associate
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Lori McMahon
AP Associate
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