David Larcher is a founding principal, President, and CEO of Vestar. He is responsible for the strategic direction and operating results of the company. David oversees Vestar’s acquisition, development, and operational activities and has earned a reputation for creating high-quality shopping and entertainment destinations that serve as essential community focal points. David is a Trustee of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), a member of the Commercial and Retail Council of the Urban Land Institute, and a member of the Board of Trustees for The Nature Conservancy of Arizona. Additionally, he is on the Board of Governors for the Greater Scottsdale Boys & Girls Club and was formerly Co-Chairman of the Arizona State University President’s Club. David is a graduate of Arizona State University and has been inducted into the W.P. Carey School of Business Hall of Fame.

Miles Sanchez is the Chief Operating Officer at Vestar, responsible for leading and managing the company’s overall business operations. He joined Vestar in 2021 and brings more than 25 years of expertise in the retail shopping center industry including leasing, asset management, development, and acquisitions of open-air and mixed-use projects throughout the western United States. He is a graduate of New Mexico State University and is an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC).

Jeff Axtell is Executive Vice President of Development at Vestar, where he leads the company’s ground-up development strategy. Since joining Vestar in 1997, Jeff has spearheaded the development of several landmark projects, including The District at Tustin Legacy and Long Beach Towne Center, and has been instrumental in the acquisition and repositioning of Riverside Plaza and Peninsula Center. In 2021, Jeff relocated from Long Beach, California, to Vestar’s Phoenix headquarters to focus on sourcing new ground-up opportunities, with more than 2 million square feet currently in the pipeline. Jeff holds a degree in Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles, and is an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). He has also served on local youth sports boards.

Patrick McGinley oversees all operations for Vestar's 30 million square feet under management, including five regional offices. He joined Vestar in 1989 and has led the significant growth and scale of the property management division. He is a graduate of University of Arizona and is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), the Phoenix Thunderbirds and is a past-President of Valley Partnership. Additionally, Patrick has been involved in various civic organizations, such as the Foundation for Blind Children and Executive Council of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix.

Jack Van Kleunen is the Senior Vice President of Construction at Vestar, responsible for managing the pre-development and construction of the company’s retail developments. With over 25 years at Vestar, Jack has overseen the construction of more than 35 million square feet of commercial and retail space. Jack graduated from the University of Florida, School of Architecture, in 1982 with a B.S. degree in Building Construction. He is also a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC).

Taylor Alvey is the Vice President of Leasing at Vestar, overseeing the development and execution of leasing strategies across Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, and Washington. With 22 years of experience, Taylor has been instrumental in optimizing property performance and achieving financial objectives since joining Vestar in 2016. He has successfully negotiated over 1,500 new leases and renewals, covering more than 10 million square feet of retail space. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Kentucky and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Tennessee. Taylor is an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and the Scottsdale Charros, a local civic organization. He also serves on the Board of Directors for Valley Partnership, is an Honorary Commander at Luke Air Force Base and is a former Board Trustee for the National MS Society – Buckeye Chapter.

Ryan Ash is responsible for Vestar’s development and leasing strategies for assets across the western portfolio in addition to leading the company’s mixed-use residential platform, Vestar Communities. He joined Vestar in 2018 and brings 15-years of finance and real estate experience having personally closed over 145 real estate transactions totaling over $2.8 billion. Ryan is a graduate of the University of Arizona with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Regional Development and has earned the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation with the CFA Institute. He is an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (recipient of 2024 Leaders Under 40 award), the nonprofit Executive Council Charities and serves as the Vestar’s managing broker of record in California, Colorado, Nevada and Washington.

Paul Asher is the Vice President of Property Management for Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Utah and Washington. He is responsible for leading the operations and property management functions of more than 16 million square feet of commercial assets. He has been with Vestar since 2016 and is a graduate of the University of Arizona and a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) and Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA).

Rachel Forman is the Vice President of Marketing at Vestar, where she directs the strategic marketing and branding efforts for the company’s portfolio of properties. With over 30 years of experience, Rachel has worked closely with property teams to develop innovative, results-oriented programs that add value to Vestar’s retail destinations. Rachel is a graduate of the University of Arizona and is an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and the Peninsula Chapter of the National Charity League.

Rick Hearn is Vice President of Leasing at Vestar, leading the company’s leasing efforts across Arizona, California, and the southwestern U.S. He joined Vestar in 1994 and has managed the leasing of over 15 million square feet of retail projects in these regions. Rick holds a B.S. in Business Management from the University of Phoenix and completed a B.A. curriculum focused on Real Estate and Finance at Arizona State University. An active participant in International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) since joining Vestar, Rick has served as the Western Division’s Regional Conference Chairman, Arizona’s PAC Chairman, Arizona/New Mexico/Nevada’s State Director, and is the recipient of ICSC’s “Trustee’s Distinguished Service Award” for those career long efforts. He is also deeply committed to community service, supporting organizations like Fighter Country Foundation (on behalf of Luke Air Force Base), Valley Partnership, Boys Hope/Girls Hope, and Brokers for Kids.

Angie Kory is the Vice President of Leasing for Vestar, overseeing leasing efforts across Arizona and Nevada. Since joining Vestar in 2018, Angie has successfully negotiated over 800 lease and renewal transactions, totaling more than 4 million square feet of retail space. With 16 years of experience in the industry, Angie has played a key role in expanding Vestar’s portfolio. She is a graduate of the University of Nebraska – Lincoln with a B.S. in Business Administration. Angie currently serves as the Arizona/New Mexico Marketplace Council Director for the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and has previously served as the Next Generation Chair for ICSC and as the Auxiliary Board Chair for the Fresh Start Women’s Foundation.

Gabrielle Lardiere is the Vice President of Client Services at Vestar, where she oversees existing client relationships and spearheads business development for the company’s third-party asset services. Since joining Vestar in 2021, Gabrielle has demonstrated exceptional leadership and expertise in deal negotiations, successfully managing client relationships and onboarding 14 properties valued at over $1.05 billion. Gabrielle earned her B.A. in the History of Art from the University of Michigan. She is an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and serves on UNICEF NextGen’s Champion Circle in Los Angeles.

Clint Marchuk is responsible for the identification, evaluation, and execution of shopping center acquisitions at Vestar, where he has played a key role in the company’s growing portfolio since joining in 2014. Throughout his career, Clint has overseen 86 transactions totaling $3.5 billion, bringing valuable expertise to Vestar. Clint holds an M.B.A. in Financial Management and Markets from Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business, and a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Nevada – Reno. He is an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and the Urban Land Institute, currently serving as Chairman of the Commercial and Retail Green Council.

Eddie Ollmann is the Vice President of Property Management for Vestar’s West Coast region, overseeing a portfolio of 31 properties totaling nearly 10.3 million square feet of retail space. Eddie joined Vestar in 2023, bringing 16 years of leadership experience from companies such as Irvine Company, Westar Associates, and Westfield Malls. Eddie holds a B.A. degree from California State University – Fullerton and is a Certified Retail Real Estate Professional (CRRP). Eddie is a dedicated and accomplished veteran who served in the US Army Reserves and was deployed during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.

Kean Thomas joined Vestar in 2021 and is responsible for overseeing Vestar’s Finance, Accounting & IT functions across the portfolio. He also plays a critical role in expanding and managing Vestar’s development pipeline, having been involved in more than 1M SF of development projects since joining the company. Kean holds a CPA license and is a summa cum laude graduate from Arizona State University with degrees in Finance and Accounting. Kean is an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), Urban Land Institute, NAIOP, and the Phoenix Children’s Hospital 50.

Mark Field oversees tenant-related construction for Vestar in California, Nevada, and Washington. He has been with Vestar since 2019 and manages tenant improvements across nearly 15 million square feet of retail space. Mark is a graduate of California State University – Long Beach and holds a Building/Construction Site Management degree.

Beth Understahl serves as General Counsel at Vestar, overseeing all legal matters for the company and its portfolio of properties. She plays a key role in Vestar’s corporate and property operations, including corporate governance, transactions, and risk management. Prior to joining Vestar, she practiced law at Perkins Coie in Phoenix and Simpson Thacher & Barlett in New York. Beth earned her J.D. from Fordham Law School, an M.F.A. from the University of California, Irvine, and a B.A. from the University of Evansville.

Melody Yerman oversees the Human Resources department, and is responsible for creating, enforcing and evaluating HR policies, procedures and best practices throughout the organization, from workforce planning, recruiting, benefits, compensation strategy, employee relations and resource/project management. Melody touches many aspects of the organization to ensure efficiency, compliance, and success as a company. Melody is a top HR professional with over 20 years of experience in Human Resources. She holds her MBA in Strategic Leadership and Conflict Negotiation, as well as her SHRM-SCP credentials.