Thomas English
Commercial Real Estate Developer-Investor | Buy, Build and Lease to National Retailers and Restaurant Chains
- Role
- Principal Founder at Thomas English Retail Real Estate
- Location
- Indianapolis, IN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Thomas English
Entitled and Built 100 Retail Buildings between 20••••23 Acquired 9 Shopping Centers…
Experience
Principal Founder
Thomas English Retail Real Estate
Jan 2004 — Present · US
Thomas English leads a retail development and investment firm specializing in major metro retail nodes across the United States. The firm\'s projects range from $2 million to $25 million. Since its inception, the company has developed or acquired over 1.25 million square feet of commercial projects in 22 states, partnering with top national retailers and restaurant chains.Key accomplishments include:Identifying and entitling development sites in 44 municipalities.Securing pre-leases for anchor tenants such as PetSmart, Michaels, The RoomPlace, Guitar Center, Dick\'s Sporting Goods, and Fresh Thyme Farmers Market.Sourcing over $400 million in construction loans from premier financial institutions, including Bank of America, Key Real Estate Capital, and Associated Bank.Raising $50 million in equity from high-net-worth individuals and private equity firms.Refinancing six projects into CMBS loans through Goldman Sachs, Bridger, and other notable lenders.Thomas oversees a lean, dynamic team of seven professionals, including specialists in development, finance, construction management, marketing, and legal operations. With deep expertise in site selection, permitting, construction, and tenant relationships, he has successfully delivered over 109 projects.A seasoned leader in national retailer development programs, Thomas has a proven track record of creating strategic real estate opportunities for chain stores. He remains dedicated to driving exceptional outcomes for both retailers and investors.
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