Wade Laufenberg

Highly accomplished real estate professional with more than 30 years of progressive and consistent performance and success; proven ability to lead teams in identifying locations for new store development and store relocations. Seasoned professional with verifiable track record in directing site selection, managing lease negotiations and real estate development to increase store sales and profits. Extensive background in strategic planning and market research, expert in negotiating deals, managing real estate development and working collaboratively with internal partners (store operations, legal, finance and construction) and external partners (brokers, developers, landlords and consultants). Dedicated leader able to acquire market knowledge, direct cross-functional teams, manage property functions and develop innovative strategies to achieve organizational goals. • Developing Real Estate Strategy • Strategic Planning • Market Research Analysis • Commercial Real Estate Development • Site Selection • LOI and Legal Documentation Negotiations • Lead Executive Real Estate Tours • Present Market Strategies and Sites at REC • Development and Management of Real Estate Teams • Leadership of External Teams of Engineers, Attorneys and Other Consultants • Recruitment and Management of Broker Networks • Purchase and Sale Negotiations • Financial Analysis (IRR, ROI, NOI) • Obtaining Municipal Entitlements • Lease Renewal Negotiations • Occupancy Cost Reduction • Store Closing Analysis and Execution • Excess Property Disposition