CREC Promotes Key Executives To Lead Statewide Retail Practice

With property owners increasingly looking to retail leasing specialists as a source of market intelligence and transactional guidance, CREC is expanding its statewide presence with the promotion of two key executives.
Sabrina Meerbott and Steven Henenfeld have been named to the dual roles of Co-Director of Retail Leasing. The executives, both based in the firm’s Coral Gables headquarters, will continue to play a central role in growing the firm’s retail portfolio across Florida.
The promotions of Ms. Meerbott and Mr. Henenfeld coincide with the state’s improving economy and a growing number of national and international brands entering the Florida market and expanding their presence here.
“CREC’s position as the retail market leader in Florida stems from the expertise of professionals like Sabrina and Steven, who serve as partners and advisors to our clients,” said CREC President and Co-Founder Carol Brooks. “Retailers from across the country are setting their sights on Florida just as property owners look to maximize value and grow their portfolios. Sabrina, Steven and the rest of our retail team have positioned CREC as a valuable source of market intelligence for tenants and owners alike.”
Ms. Meerbott and Mr. Henenfeld will oversee leasing responsibilities for some of the largest retail assets in CREC’s 11.4 million-square-foot portfolio, which includes properties in key submarkets across South and Central Florida.
“Many of our clients are in acquisition mode, while others are constantly looking for creative ways to enhance the value of their properties through leasing and management strategies. Sabrina and Steven are on the front lines, so they have a good feel for today’s market dynamics while benefiting from strong relationships with institutional owners and large anchor tenants alike. That’s a powerful combination when it comes to underwriting a transaction or maximizing an asset’s value,” added Brooks.
A member of the firm since 1999, Ms. Meerbott has been instrumental in the growth of CREC’s retail agency leasing practice and oversees a team handling a portfolio of 4.8 million square feet of space across the state. Her experience includes leasing major assets such as Kendall Mall, Weston Lakes Plaza, LA Fitness Plaza and Doral Plaza in South Florida. Her tenant representation clients include: PNC Bank, Destination XL, Crunch Fitness and Corner Bakery Café.
Ms. Meerbott is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). She earned a Master of Business Administration at Florida International University in Miami, Florida and has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida.
Mr. Henenfeld has worked closely with a number of institutional owners while working at CREC over the past decade. His clients include Principal, American Realty Advisors, Rialto, Lion Stone Group, RREEF and Equity Residential. His current agency leasing portfolio includes: Kendall Mall and Weston Lakes Plaza, Miller Square, West Sunset Square, Shoppes at City Centre, Country Club Plaza, Gables Grand and Red Road Commons.
Mr. Henenfeld is a licensed Florida Real Estate Broker and a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in Real Estate from Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida.

 

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