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Shea Properties, headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California, has hired Will Tipton as senior vice president of retail and multi-use development

Will Tipton Joins Shea Properties as Development Lead  

Will Tipton is joining the Shea Properties team as SVP of retail and multi-use development. In his new role, he will continue to grow the Aliso Viejo-based company’s’ retail footprint in the California market, with a focus on acquisitions, planning, entitlement, leasing, budgeting and construction. 

Tipton brings many years’ commercial real estate experience to the role, most recently as managing director and partner at Merlone Geier, a private real estate investment company specializing in the acquisition, development/redevelopment of retail and retail-driven mixed-use properties.  

Prior to his 10-plus years with Merlone Geier, Tipton held a partner role with Pacific Development Group, where he oversaw all aspects of project development.

“Will brings a broad base of market knowledge and strong tenant relationships to his new role at Shea Properties,” said Colm Macken, president and CEO of Shea Properties.

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