Kent S. Digby
The Peterson Companies
Executive Vice President, Asset Management & Operations National Harbor
Job Functions: Asset Management, Development
Bio
Kent S. Digby serves as Executive Vice President and Senior Asset Manager for all Peterson entities at National Harbor. Kent oversees the effective operation of National Harbor, a 350 acre mixed-use development featuring hotels (including the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center and MGM National Harbor), offices, thousands of residential units, scores of shops and restaurants, a marina, and The Capital Wheel.
As an Executive, Kent offers an impressive record of hands-on leadership with excellent communication skills which he uses to continually motivate focused teams toward goal attainment. He is known for providing a stabilizing influence regardless of the situation and is persistent, resourceful and innovative with relentless initiative and exceptional problem solving skills. Kent has been a valued employee of Peterson Companies for over 10 years. He was instrumental in opening National Harbor, and has played a key role in making National Harbor an exciting waterfront destination and exceptional community.
Prior to joining Peterson Companies, Kent served as the Executive Vice President of Management & Marketing for the Mills Corporation for over 15-years.
Kent serves as the President of the National Harbor Owner’s Association as well as President and Chairman of the National Harbor Convention & Visitors Association.
FUN FACT: Kent enjoys sport fishing on his boat.
FAVORITE PROJECT: Running a small city under the unofficial title as “Mayor of National Harbor.”
Areas of Interest
- Risk Profile
- Deal Type
- Acquisition, Development, Ground Lease, Loan Purchase, Opportunity Zone, Partner Buyout, Pre-Development, Recapitalization, Refinance, Rehabilitation
- Property Type