A Phoenix resident since 1978, Marty’s knowledge of and experience in the retail commercial real estate market spans over 20 years.  He is the ultimate expert for the sale, leasing and development of retail properties, including shopping centers and automotive parks.

20 years of commercial real estate experience, specializing in the sale and leasing of retail properties and development including automotive dealership parks.

Arizona State Director International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), 1993-1996.

Grubb & Ellis Top Leasing Agent Award - East Valley.

Phoenix Chapter of NAIOP recipient for outstanding commercial development and brokerage services, awarded in February, 1994.

1987:  CBS Property Service, Retail Properties Specialist, Phoenix, AZ.
1988-91:  Grubb & Ellis Company, Retail Properties Specialist, Phoenix, AZ.
1992-Present:  Formed De Rito Partners, Inc., CEO.
1992-Present:  De Rito Partners, Inc., has leased and/or sold over 14 million square feet of retail property.

Present:  De Rito Partners, Inc., is the largest retail brokerage company in the State, based on Gross Leasable Area which includes ± 200 exclusive retail leasing assignments, 30 retail agents, and exclusively represents ± 62 retailers in their expansion plans.

Present:  De Rito Partners Development, Inc.
Has successfully developed nineteen (19) retail properties exceeding 5 million square feet including Casa Paloma, multiple grocer-anchored centers, a specialty retail center anchored by AJ’s Fine Foods, Gap and Banana Republic.

Present:  De Rito Partners, West, Inc.
In January, 2007, opened its first out-of-state development office with Tom Gast.

Is under construction with the 100 acre Chandler 202 Auto Park (Gilbert Road & Loop 202) which includes eleven (11) premiere auto dealerships including Toyota, Nissan, Honda and Cadillac.

Is currently developing and under construction Mesa Riverview (Dobson Road & Loop 202 in Mesa), a 250 acre, $400 million mixed use development featuring a 1,300,000 square foot retail center anchored by Bass Pro Shops, 16-plex Cinemark Theatre, Wal-Mart Super center, Home Depot, restaurants, a 33 acre Auto Park, Hyatt Hotel, and a 38-acre Business Park totaling 450,000 square feet of office space.   

Ranked #1 Developer in Phoenix Metropolitan area in 2005 Book of Lists.
Bachelor of Science, Finance, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Born Bronx, New York

Chuck was born and raised in Arizona.  After 11 years in the oil business, he joined Grubb & Ellis Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Company in 1986.  He and partner, Marty De Rito, specialized in retail and hospitality property sales and leasing.  In May of 1992, Chuck was hired by Grossman Company Properties as Senior Vice President and Director of Leasing in charge of the purchase, sale and leasing of company-owned retail and office properties.  Chuck was responsible for the renaissance of the 575,000 square foot Biltmore Fashion Park; the development of The Park at Chandler, a 280,000 square foot mixed-use power center/office complex, and worked on the redevelopment of a 100 acre mixed-use retail/office project in Boise, Idaho. 

21 years of commercial real estate experience, specializing in the sale, leasing and development of retail properties.

2003 joined De Rito Partners Development, Inc., Arizona’s leading retail property development company, as President.  Responsible for overseeing all functions of the development company including all subsidiaries and partnerships.

1992 to 2003 – Senior Vice President/Director of Leasing/Designated Broker, Grossman Company Properties.  Responsible for all issues related to company-owned regional malls, power centers, lifestyle and neighborhood shopping centers and office properties leasing, tenant relations, overseeing property management and construction and serving as liaison to the accounting department as well as financial partners.

1986 to 1992 – Retail Properties Specialist, Grubb & Ellis.  Joined the company’s retail properties division specializing in the sale and leasing of retail projects, the sale of hotel facilities and related land parcels.

Member International Council of Shopping Centers
Member of Urban Land Institute
Member of Valley Partnership
Married with 4 children

30 years of combined experience in design, construction and development of a broad spectrum of projects that include office, retail, institutional and heavy industry.

2001 to Present – Development Director, De Rito Partners Development, Inc.  Responsible for day-to-day success of development projects. 

2000-2001 - Board Member of Arizona Chapter of NACORE

Architect, Arizona 1980
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards Certification 1981
Member American Institute of Architects 1996
CCIM Certification (Certified Commercial Investment Member) 2001
Member ICSC 1997

Development Manager, Koll Development Company (1997-2001)
Led development of projects from earliest conception through yield studies, costing, financial, structuring, entitlements, documentation, design, construction, leasing and disposition.

Architect-Director of Architecture, DMJM Arizona, Inc., (1977-1997)
Led architectural practice in marketing, financial performance, budgeting, scheduling workflow, design and technical excellence.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Bachelor of Architecture
University of Salzburg, Austria
Studies in Urban Planning and Architecture
Phoenix resident since 1977
Married with 2 children

Over 18 years Construction and Development Manager/Owner’s Representative experience for governmental, retail and commercial office building projects, with last 10 years focused solely on retail development.  In 2003, Tom joined De Rito Partners Development, Inc., as Project Manager and has provided construction and development related services in the creation of five neighborhood retail centers, comprising approximately 500,000 square feet of leasable area. Tom has ongoing involvement with new retail construction and project development.

2002-2003 – Construction/Development Manager, The Ellman Companies

Provided development and construction management services specifically in the re-development of a previous mall site to a Wal-Mart anchored power center and the development of mixed-use facilities adjacent to the new Glendale Coyotes Arena.

2000-2002 – Construction/Development Manager, Koll Development Company.
Provided development and construction management services for a 350,000 square foot retail center, 200,000 square foot office project and various office and light industrial tenant improvements.

1994 – 2000 – Construction/Development Manager, The Ellman Companies
Managed the construction of all building and site development, tenant construction and coordination and municipal interface relating to retail “power centers” developed by the company.  Completed four power centers within the Phoenix and Denver areas, with direct control of over $25 million in construction contracts.

1992–1994 – Construction Management/Property Management, Trammell Crow Company
Sole construction representative for tenant improvements, capital improvements and “build-to-suit” solicitations.  Dual role as Property Manager overseeing office, retail and industrial properties owned by the company or managed under third-party agreements.

University of Arkansas, Bachelor of Architecture
Registered Architect

As the Acquisitions Manager, Iver is responsible for sourcing and identifying retail property investment opportunities. This includes completing the financial analysis, negotiating terms and conducting due diligence for the acquisition of existing investment properties. Iver joined De Rito Partners Development Inc., in 2007 and has twenty years of U.S. and international experience in all aspects of site development, acquisition, asset management, appraisal and consulting.