Eric J. Almquist
Vice President: Asset Management

Eric Almquist, a shopping center-industry professional with over 17 years of experience, is responsible for the oversight of a number of properties and developments with a concentration in management, operations and accounting.  In addition to leading the onsite teams, he works closely with third-party owners, tenants, contractors, vendors, architects, and internal team members to maximize the value of each asset.

Prior to joining Cullinan, Eric had been involved in the development and management of numerous successful projects including super regional malls, lifestyle centers, mixed-use projects and power centers across the United States.  He has coordinated site selections, performed anchor store negotiations, developed entitlements, and managed numerous highly successful projects.  In addition, he has performed pro forma budgeting and opportunity analyses on several properties.

Eric served as Senior Development Director for General Growth Properties and was responsible for site selection, entitlements, and leadership of internal and external project teams on several new developments and redevelopments. At General Growth he also oversaw the Grand Opening, operations and marketing for Jordan Creek Town Center – West Des Moines, IA, the most successful grand opening in General Growth’s first 50 years.

As a Vice President and General Manager for Urban Retail Properties Company he set up all operations and coordinated the Grand Openings for three highly successful ground up projects, including Brandon Town Center – Brandon, FL, Citrus Park Town Center – Tampa, FL, and Galleria at Roseville – Roseville, CA.  He was also the initial General Manager of Bay Street Emeryville – Emeryville, CA, for Madison Marquette Realty Services. 

Eric holds real estate licenses in Texas and Florida and is an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), including holding the CSM – Certified Shopping Center Manager designation from ICSC.