About

Joe has been with the company since its inception in 1982. As one of the founders, he has guided the company’s growth from a single office building located in upstate New York to a multi-property, retail, hospitality, office and industrial portfolio across the U.S. and Canada. Also, during his tenure, Widewaters formed its own management company, The Widewaters Group, Inc.; construction company, Widewaters Construction, Inc.; and hotel management company, Widewaters Hotels, LLC. Today, he is responsible for new retail development, strategic long-range planning, right-to-build, site acquisition, feasibility studies and acquisition analysis. Joe is a graduate from the Syracuse University Whitman School of Management.

Bill has been with the company since 1985. Since that time, he has played a significant role in the growth of the organization and portfolio. Bill’s responsibilities include oversight of development, acquisitions, investment strategies and capital raising efforts. As a principle in the organization, he participates in corporate strategic planning and growth strategies. Bill helped lead the formation and evolution of Widewaters’ hotel platform including the creation of the hotel management company – Widewaters Hotels, LLC. Bill also directed development and leasing of Widewaters Class A Office portfolio. Bill graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a BS in Hotel Administration.

John joined the Widewaters team in January 2019. John is responsible for all of Widewaters organizations – accounting, finance, payroll, human resources and information technology. John has over 30 years of global experience as a senior leader with expertise in management, finance, accounting, sales, information systems and human resources. With his strong leadership and organizational skills, he has experience in building robust organizations, shaping business strategy to support growth, profitability and sustainability of business organizations. John holds degrees from Sage Graduate School, MBA, Binghamton University, MS and Siena College, BBA and is a Certified Turnaround Professional.

Bob is responsible for overseeing all Widewaters Hotels managed properties, including sales and marketing, revenue management and overall hotel operations. He brings with him over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry with 14 years as a Vice President for Remington Hotels, as well as experience as a General Manager for various hotels. He has led teams in the opening of numerous hotels, in addition to repositioning and reflagging assets to better perform in their market.

Steve has been part of the Widewaters team since 1990. In 1993 he assumed the position of Vice President of Design and Construction, where he remains today. Throughout his time at Widewaters, he is responsible for all aspects of development, design and construction. He works closely with the legal, finance, leasing and property management divisions and has constructed over 15 million square feet of retail and office space, hotels and institutional facilities. He is currently licensed in five states and is registered to do work in additional 40 states. Steve has been a user of Primavera Contract Manager for over 15 years and has implemented REVIT design into his department since 2004. His prior experience includes real estate development and construction in the Boston and Providence markets. He is a member of the AGC and the CMAA. Steve is a graduate of Syracuse University.

Tom is accountable for the entire Human Resources function for all of Widewaters. He has over 30 years of business experience, 10 in operations, and over 20 years in Human Resources. Tom oversees Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, and HR Operations. Tom’s leadership strengths include organizational development, succession planning, elevating culture & engagement, and driving transformational change to optimize business results by aligning a strategic people plan to the overall goals of the company. Tom is a Graduate of Mercy College and holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a minor in Marketing. Tom has been a professional member of SHRM since 2013.

John has been with Widewaters since 2009. He is responsible for managing tenant development and property management functions at Widewaters. These responsibilities include facilitating a successful and efficient design process, working with tenants through out the process, creating and approving architectural drawings, and building out tenant spaces. John holds a B.S. in Management Science/Finance from the State University of New York at Geneseo and an MBA from Babson College.

In his role as Vice President of Information Technology, Tim is responsible for providing vision, leadership, strategic planning, and management of information technology systems and services. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the State University of New York at Oswego. Tim brings over 25 years of information technology experience, including IT leadership, security, networking, application development and project management. He joined Widewaters in 2015, after serving as the CIO of VNA Homecare.

Ed  oversees development activities in the Western United States and Canada. His responsibilities include project feasibility, site acquisition, right-to-build, construction planning and overall management of active projects. He has over 20 years of experience in development planning and management, corporate real estate and construction management, and was previously a Project Manager for Widewater 1996-2000. In the interim, Ed was the Executive Director of Aliant Development Services and the Regional Manager of Corporate Real Estate for Whittman-Hart Inc. He is a graduate of Virginia Tech and holds a B.S. in Building Construction.

Jim is the Vice President of Retail Leasing and has been with Widewaters since 1993. He is responsible for Widewaters Retail Leasing and Tenant Representation Services. Jim and his team are primarily responsible for identifying and recruiting potential tenants and retailers. Widewaters Tenant Representation provides exclusive representation to numerous national and regional retailers. Jim is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers. Prior to joining Widewaters, Jim was employed by Pyramid Brokerage. Jim has a Bachelor’s degree from the State University of New York at Oswego.

Brian has been with Widewaters since 1999. He is responsible for leading development/acquisition activities and oversight of project development for the Southeastern United States. He began his career at Widewaters’ New York headquarters, subsequently moving to Charlotte, NC to open their regional office in 2007. Brian has overseen 2+ million square feet of commercial development, including retail, multifamily, and hospitality projects. Prior to joining Widewaters, Brian worked for Hannaford Brothers and Ames Department Stores, in management and providing real estate/market analysis. Brian graduated with a degree in Economics from Siena College in Loudonville, NY.

Tracy is a Leasing Agent and has been with Widewaters since 1999. Tracy’s strength’s include developing solid market knowledge across the state, assessing the retail needs, and sourcing compatible tenants. Tracy handles business negotiations from the the onset through the lease process and construction phases. She also handles third party projects for exclusively listed properties. Tracy is also a Tenant Representation broker and handles the real estate needs for many national tenants throughout New York state. Prior to joining Widewaters, Tracy was employed by Pyramid Management Company as a Leasing Representative. Tracy is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers and a licensed real estate broker in the state of New York. Tracy is an alumnus of SUNY Delhi’s Hospitality Program.

Chris is a Retail Leasing representative and has been with Widewaters since 2007. Chris’ primary responsibilities include the leasing of Widewaters shopping centers and tenant representation in the Southeast region. Chris began his career with a brokerage firm in Charlotte, NC, leasing retail shopping centers, office properties, and out-parcels. Chris is also a Tenant Representative broker who handles the real estate needs for tenants throughout North and South Carolina. Chris is a licensed real estate broker in North Carolina and a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers. Chris holds a B.S. in Biology from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, in Charleston, SC.