BALTIMORE, MD – St. John Properties, Inc., a Baltimore-based commercial real estate development and management company active in 12 states with a national portfolio valued at more than $5 billion, has announced the promotion of Bill Holzman to Senior Vice President, Retail Leasing. Holzman joined St. John Properties in 2007, timed with the launch of its in-house Retail Leasing Division.

At the time of his hire, St. John Properties owned and managed two retail shopping centers – Lakeshore Plaza in Anne Arundel County and Lisbon Center in Howard County – and had initiated ground-up development activities for a new retail amenity to support the new Greenleigh mixed-use development in northern Baltimore County. The company presently owns and manages more than 1.5 million square feet of retail space, encompassing standalone retail centers, free-standing pad sites, and ground level amenity space for commercial office buildings.

Holzman leads St. John Properties’ in-house retail leasing team, overseeing the identification and negotiation of leases with retailers that enhance and diversify the company’s shopping centers while providing valuable amenities for its business community tenants. He also plays a key role in retail site acquisitions, due diligence, and site planning, and supports leasing efforts across St. John Properties’ regional offices nationwide.

Holzman, who has more than 30 years of direct retail leasing experience, earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Emory University, and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Baltimore School of Law. He is a member of commercial real estate association NAIOP Maryland and ICSC, the trade group serving the retail real estate sector.

“Bill is highly intuitive and has been the driving force behind the substantial and successful leasing of our Maryland and Pennsylvania-area retail properties,” stated St. John Properties President and CEO Lawrence Maykrantz. “He has successfully established and maintained relationships throughout the industry, and this effort is reflected in high retail occupancy levels. He continues to integrate valuable retail uses into our business communities and create diverse shopping center experiences.”

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’ 54-year history, the company has developed more than 24 million square feet of flex/R&D, office, retail, and warehouse space and has investments in over 3,000 residential units. The company proudly serves more than 2,600 clients in Colorado, Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Utah, and Wisconsin. For more information about the company, visit www.sjpi.com.