Casto
Jess Hart currently serves as Vice President and Assistant General Counsel for Landlord-Tenant Relations at CASTO since February 2024. Prior to this role, Jess held various positions at Washington Prime Group Inc., including Associate General Counsel and Vice President, and extensive experience in leasing counsel roles. Previous experience includes a managerial role at Signet Jewelers overseeing leasing and commercial counsel activities, as well as contract negotiations in private practice. Jess has also held roles in the hospitality industry, managing bar operations and staff, and has experience in education as an ESL teacher for incarcerated teens. Educational credentials include a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from The University of Akron and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Philosophy from Coastal Carolina University.
Casto
Casto is more than a development company. We are a full-service, fully integrated real estate services firm based in Columbus, Ohio, Sarasota, Florida and Charlotte, North Carolina that creates value for our clients, associates, owners and the communities we serve by providing expert and innovative solutions. Casto's portfolio includes lifestyle centers, shopping centers, multi-family apartment communities and office and industrial properties located in nine states and Puerto Rico.