Today, we have a great company and a highly experienced development team.  I am proud to witness the dedication and professionalism that each team member displays everyday on their respective projects.  Everyone knows that I find a sense of humor in most everything I do and I think it is essential to providing a workplace that can sustain today’s often stressful marketplace.

Currently, we are  redeveloping The Pavilions at Talking Stick (formerly Scottsdale Pavilions) and recently celebrated a remarkable milestone, having completed half a million square feet of new and renewed leases over the last 18 months.  We accomplished this as a team, working diligently in an economic downturn that has negatively affected other properties throughout Metro Phoenix and across the nation.

Since January 2008, De Rito Partners Development, Inc. has invested $18 million in renovations and tenant improvements to revitalize the shopping center, including a new food court area, landscaping, lighting, pedestrian improvements, replacing the parking lot and infrastructure.  New permanent leases include Buffalo Wild Wings, Hobby Lobby, Mountainside Fitness*, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Verizon Wireless, Filiberto’s, Yogurtini, TONI & GUY Hairdressing Academy, Goodwill Industries*, CarLife, Barro’s Pizza*, and Ultra Star Cinemas*.

Target* renewed its lease through 2030 and began a complete remodel of its store in August to include its new P-Fresh grocery concept.  Lease renewals include Mc Donald’s, Pavilions Auto Wash, Home Depot, Ross Dress for Less, Shell Oil, Lamps Plus, Toys R Us, Discount Tire, 5 & Diner, BedMart, Sally Beauty Supply, Sew From the Heart, Taco Bell, EyeMasters, Radio Shack, Sports Authority, Game Stop, ULTA Cosmetics, Famous Footwear, Men’s Wearhouse, Bath & Body Works, Pavilions Barber Shop, Petco, Payless Shoes, Hi Health and World of Rugs.

I enjoy working with all the great people at the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and look forward to the continued revitalization of The Pavilions at Talking Stick, and ensuring that it will be an integral part of the emerging Talking Stick Cultural and Entertainment Destination.

Charles R. Carlise