Stephen Plourde

About Stephen Plourde

I have dedicated my career to real estate. Over the course of almost 20 years, I have been involved in nearly every facet of the commercial and residential sides of the business. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS- Exclusively listed over $69M in net lease real estate, closing more than $15M SF), resulting from 24,526 cold calls at Sands Investment Group, in less than 36 months- Played a pivotal role in Brookfield\'s downtown New York City multi-year redevelopment of Brookfield Place, as part of a team charged with visioning and leasing SF of high profile retail real estate- Launched and completed three multifamily syndication funds, securing over $3M in investor funding- Acted as General Partner to acquire over 100 units in 63 assets, ultimately generating nearly 8% returns to our LP investors in the start up phase. I currently invest in, develop and lease commercial real estate, helping local business owners and national brands realize their growth strategies and investment goals. I have also been a builder/remodeler of residential real estate, including multi-family, student housing, and single family homes. I enjoy managing projects, budgets, timelines, and thoughtful design. I thrive on the daily challenges involved with new construction and renovation projects, including sourcing a deal pipeline and day-to-day operational oversight of a wide range of subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and governmental agencies and consultants. Most people would be surprised to learn that I am volunteer firefighter currently serving as a Lieutenant and having won the High Points Award in 2023 and the Firefighter of the Year Award in 2022. Current certifications include first aid, interior firefighter 1 & 2, safety officer, instructor 1, hazardous materials, and vehicle rescue, etc. Skills Project Management / Lease Negotiations / Investment Sales / Retail Development / Cross-Functional Team Leader / Asset Management / Placemaking & Merchandising / Retail Leasing Vision/ Deal Underwriting / Site Selection

Experience

1. Vice President - National Advisory

   Sabre

   May 2023 — Present · US

   Develop and implement strategic growth plans for national and emerging retail brands using state of the art AI tools to augment psychographic and demographic data, identifying appropriate market entry points and high ROI retail locations-Lead all aspects of site selection and portfolio expansion, overseeing high stakes dealmaking via LOI and lease negotiations and cross functional collaborations with headquarters, design, construction, and finance partners to meet corporate brand timelines, growth and financial objectives.

Education

• Temple University

  Bachelor's degree, Kinesiology and Exercise Science