PLEASANT GROVE, UT – St. John Properties, Inc., a vertically-integrated commercial real estate development and management company active in 13 states with a national portfolio valued at more than $5.5 billion, has promoted Scott Gifford to Vice President, Leasing in the Utah Regional Office. Gifford has worked with St. John Properties since 2019, was formerly Assistant Vice President of Leasing, and has more than 20 years of diversified business and real estate experience.

In his continued role with the company, Gifford will direct all leasing efforts of St. John Properties’ portfolio across Utah with a focus on identifying companies and organizations seeking new or expanded commercial office, flex/R&D, and retail space. Since entering the Utah market in 2014, the Baltimore-based company has developed more than 1.2 million square feet of space across four business communities in Salt Lake, Weber, and Utah counties. Gifford is responsible for the negotiation of new leases and lease renewals, establishing and maintaining strong relationships in the commercial real estate brokerage community, assisting with due diligence activities for land and building acquisition opportunities, and representing the company at external events and functions.

Gifford earned a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and Business Administration from the University of Oregon, and a Master of Business Administration from Washington State University.

“Scott is widely respected in the business and real estate industries, and consistently leads with integrity and by example,” said Utah Regional Partner Daniel Thomas. “His leasing successes have added tremendous value to our company, and he elevates the performances of those around him, while remaining an active participant in the local community. As we continue to scale operations in Utah, we depend on Scott’s real estate insights and relationships to further our mission of delivering best-in-class products and services to our clients.”

Founded in 1971, St. John Properties, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest and most successful privately held commercial real estate firms. The company is distinguished by its commitment to customer service, achievements in green building, and top-rated workplace culture. Throughout St. John Properties’ 55-year history, the company has developed more than 25 million square feet of flex/R&D, office, retail, warehouse space and has investments in over 3,000 residential units. The company proudly serves more than 2,700 clients in Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Utah, and Wisconsin. For more information about the company, visit www.sjpi.com