Jim Pederson

The objectives of any organization start with the philosophy and goals of the owner. A native Arizonan, Jim Pederson started his career as Administrative Assistant to the Mayor of Phoenix after achieving Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from the University of Arizona. His experience in real estate development began as Vice President of the Grossman Company and then Vice President of Operations for Westcor, Inc. After 10 years experience with these prominent shopping center developers, Pederson began his own company in 1983. Since that time the company has grown to be among the premier retail developers in the southwest. Pederson has been very active in civic and professional affairs. He has served as an officer of the Valley Big Brothers, Rio Salado Development District Board, Mayor's Sports Advisory Committee, Phoenix Community Alliance, Valley Partnership, Chairman of the State Democratic Party and was a winner of the Phoenix Outstanding Young Man Award. He has been awarded the CSM (Certified Shopping Center Manager) and CMD (Certified Marketing Director by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC).