Kent Williams, CCIM

SVP Real Estate and Construction at Removery

Kent Williams, CCIM has an extensive work history in real estate and construction. Kent currently holds the position of SVP Real Estate and Construction at Removery since April 2022. Prior to that, they worked at Stage Stores from 2013 to 2020, where they held the role of Senior Vice President Real Estate, Construction & Design, and Facilities. During their time at Stage Stores, Kent was responsible for reducing occupancy expenses on traditional department stores and renegotiating lease agreements, resulting in significant savings.

Before Stage Stores, Kent worked at Charming Charlie as Vice President Real Estate, Construction & Design, and Facilities from 2010 to 2013. At Charming Charlie, they played a crucial role in the company's rapid expansion, overseeing the opening of over 400 stores in various locations. Kent was recognized for their contributions when the company was named Retailer of the Year by ICSC in 2010.

Prior to their time at Charming Charlie, Kent served as Senior Vice President Real Estate, Construction & Design, and Facilities at Charlotte Russe from 2008 to 2010. During their tenure, they implemented a profit improvement plan and successfully renegotiated lease terms, resulting in significant cost savings for the company.

Kent also had a notable position at Stage Stores from 2002 to 2008, where they served as Vice President Real Estate. Kent played a pivotal role in the company's growth from a privately held organization with 189 stores to a publicly traded company with 700 stores and sales exceeding $1.2 billion.

Before Stage Stores, Kent worked as the Director of Real Estate at Pacific Sunwear from 1999 to 2002. Their accomplishments at Pacific Sunwear include driving region growth by 75 new stores, leading to a substantial increase in revenue.

Overall, Kent Williams, CCIM has a proven track record in real estate and construction, consistently delivering results and driving cost savings for the companies they have worked for.

Kent Williams, CCIM has a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) degree in General Business from the University of Houston. Kent also holds an Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) degree in Real Estate from Houston Community College. In addition, they have obtained the CCIM Designation from the Certified Commercial Investment Member Institute. Furthermore, they have completed coursework in the School of Retailing at The Wharton School's ICSC University of Shopping Centers. The start and end years for each education experience were not provided, so it is difficult to determine the exact timeline of their education.

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Timeline

  • SVP Real Estate and Construction

    April, 2022 - present

  • VP Real Estate and Construction

    January, 2021