Transforming The Airport Experience.
Over the past 30 years – with our partner company New England Development – MarketPlace has developed and managed world-class retail programs in some of North America’s largest travel markets.
By merging free market dynamics with the needs of the public sphere, our development model delights passengers with the best local offerings, and the right mix of the familiar with the new. It also generates more revenue, satisfies more passengers, establishes stronger tenants, and builds better airports.
Second to None.
There is no substitute for experienced, hands-on managers in a retail operation. Our teams are known for their timely response to client needs, for their relentless focus on customer service, and for their willingness to intervene on the spot when action is required.
The effectiveness of our airport management teams is second to none – although we never pretend to do it alone. We work collaboratively with Airport Authorities and all other stakeholders to deliver an unparalleled airport retail experience.
Joined MarketPlace in 2001.
Oversees all leasing, development, management and strategy for MarketPlace Development – including at each of the company’s airport operations. 2023 all active program sales exceeded $500 Million.
Known for developing award-winning concessions programs, and for fostering strong partnerships with airport authorities, concessions operators and vendors.
Education and Certifications
Old Dominion University, B.S., Finance, magna cum laude
New York University, M.S., Real Estate
Professional Engagement
Member, Airports Council International – NA
Member, ICSC
Prior Experience
Executive Vice President, MarketPlace Development. Responsible for Merchandising, Leasing and Strategic Planning
Vice President, Real Estate, Lids Corporation
Joined MarketPlace in 1998.
Oversees the MarketPlace Concessions Program at PHL and provides management and operations support to all other MarketPlace airport programs.
Founder of airport concessions operator, LeJeune and Associates, in 2013.
Known for his skills in merchant development and retention, and for the successful completion of on-schedule construction projects.
Education and Certifications
Louisiana State University
LeJeune and Associates ACDBE-certified
Professional Engagement
Member, ICSC
Member, Airport Minority Advisory Council
Member, Society for Human Resource Management
Joined MarketPlace in 2017.
Directs merchandising, strategic planning and leasing for MarketPlace corporate and at each of the company’s airport programs. Integral member of the company’s business development, finance and project management teams.
Education and Certifications
Hobart College, B.A., Economics
Professional Engagement
Member, Airports Council International – NA
Active participant, Airport Minority Advisory Council
Prior Experience
Vice President, Salvatore Partners
Retail Broker, Conviser Property Group
Joined MarketPlace in 1998
Leads the MarketPlace team in the development and daily operation of the 224,000 SF Concessions Program at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and provides management and operations support to all other MarketPlace airport programs.
EVP of MarketPlace operating partner, LaJeune and Associates.
Known for achieving income targets, maintaining occupancy levels, and exceeding ACDBE, customer service, sustainability and risk management goals.
Professional Engagement
Member, Airport Minority Advisory Council
Member, ICSC
Commissioner, City of Camden Housing Authority
Prior Experience
Regional Security Coordinator, Rouse Company
Director of Operations, Harborplace and the Gallery, Baltimore
Joined MarketPlace in 2022.
Responsible for the design and development of innovative marketing programs to improve the customer experience and increase sales across the PHL terminal complex.
Education and Certifications
University of Delaware, BA, Political Science and Women’s Studies
Duke University, Certificate, Digital Media and Marketing
Professional Engagement
Business Mentor, ProStart Program, 2018 to present
Chair & Committee Member, Mayor’s Charity Ball, Anchorage, AK
Prior Experience
Director of Marketing, Tidal Electric Services, Raleigh, NC
Marketing Manager, Carolina Ale House, Raleigh. NC
Joined MarketPlace in 2021.
Responsible for the ongoing operation of current tenants and the continued development of a dynamic merchandising program focused on quality and diversity across the PHL airport.
Education and Certifications
Temple University, Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing
Professional Engagement
Member, NAIOP (Greater Philadelphia Chapter)
Prior Experience
Senior Leasing Representative, Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust
Joined MarketPlace (New England Development) in 1996
Oversees the MarketPlace team in the development and daily operation of the 260,000+ SF Concessions Program at BOS in partnership with the Massachusetts Port Authority. 2023 program sales were approximately $300 Million.
Education and Certifications
College of the Holy Cross
Professional Engagement
Member, ICSC
Prior Experience
Vice President and General Manager, Westgate Mall, Brockton, MA
Joined MarketPlace in 2017.
Responsible for the design and development of innovative marketing programs to improve the customer experience and increase sales across the BOS terminal complex.
Prior Experience
Director of Marketing and Business Development, South Shore Plaza (Simon Property Group)
