OUR TEAM
CenterCal Properties LLC is a team made up of over 150 diverse individuals who have come together to build and operate exciting commercial projects that reflect our collective core values. Our team is dedicated to creating projects that have a meaningful place in their respective communities and generate solid returns for our investor partner while maintaining a strong commitment to the community.
We hold steadfast the principles of fairness in all of our relationships, including fair labor practices and diversity in hiring. We create projects that become a meaningful and welcome part of the communities we serve, and lead our industry in creating sustainable retail technology and placemaking that will withstand the challenges of a changing and evolving marketplace.
12 OFFICES
20 SHOPPING CENTERS
150+ EMPLOYEES
5 STATES
FRED BRUNING
CHAIRMAN AND FOUNDER
Fred Bruning began his real estate career as legal counsel for Sears, Roebuck and Company in 1977 and was responsible for their real estate portfolio in the west which consisted of over 500 assets. After leaving Sears in 1983, Mr. Bruning served as Vice-President of Development for the Torrance Company in Torrance, California, then as Vice-President of Development for the John Price Development Company in Salt Lake City, Utah. In 1985, Mr. Bruning joined the Alexander Haagen Company as a development partner. In his 13 years there, he was the key executive in charge of the acquisition and development of over 40 retail projects. Mr. Bruning was also instrumental in taking the company public in 1993, serving as the Wall Street spokesperson. In 1998, Mr. Bruning along with his partner Mr. Wardy, formed their own development company, CenterOak Properties, LLC, and in 2004 became CenterCal Properties, LLC. In his career, he has been actively involved in over 150 major retail developments in the western United States.
Mr. Bruning is a member of the California Bar Association, the International Council of Shopping Centers and has served on several corporate and charitable boards. He received his Juris Doctor from Loyola University in Los Angeles and his Bachelor of Arts degree from Pomona College in Claremont, California. His hobbies include travel, archaeology, and flying his antique Stearman biplane.
Fred is married forever to his wife Brandace, who has had a very successful career in retail marketing, fashion and modeling.
JEAN PAUL WARDY
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND FOUNDER
Jean Paul Wardy began his career in real estate while attending the University of Southern California. Mr. Wardy joined the Alexander Haagen Company in 1990, and by 1993 had been promoted to Vice President, Acquisitions. From 1993 through 1998, Mr. Wardy was the executive primarily responsible for the successful acquisition of over 20 shopping centers.
In 1998, Mr. Wardy co-founded CenterOak Properties with Fred Bruning, which became CenterCal Properties in 2004. Since that time, Mr. Wardy has committed his efforts toward creating successful retail driven projects that both enhance and elevate the communities they serve.
In the pursuit of his real estate career, Mr. Wardy built upon the solid foundation of his family’s successful retail background in the Amen Wardy Stores and Amen Wardy Home Stores. Mr. Wardy is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers and the Urban Land Institute, and is a devoted husband and father.
EXECUTIVE TEAM
ACCOUNTING, FINANCE & IT
CORPORATE ACCOUNTING
Accounting Manager
Senior Project Accountant
AP/AR Accountant
Corporate Controller / Treasurer
Project Controller
PROPERTY ACCOUNTING
Property Accountant
Property Accountant
Accounts Receivable/Collections Analyst
Vice President, Property Accounting
Accounts Payable Clerk
Senior Property Accountant
FINANCE
Associate
Finance Director
Chief of Staff
Financial Analyst
IT
Technology Coordinator
Application Specialist
ASSET MANAGEMENT
Senior Asset Manager
Asset Services Manager
LEGAL & CONTRACTS
LEGAL
General Counsel
Associate General Counsel
Associate Legal Counsel
Senior Manager, Legal and Leasing
Lease Administrator
Corporate Counsel
Legal Assistant
CONTRACTS
Contracts Manager
DEVELOPMENT & ACQUISITIONS
Entitlements & Project Design Manager
Project Manager
Development Director
Acquisitions Associate
Director of Acquisitions Pacific NW & Bay Area
Chief of Staff
Project Coordinator
Development Director
CONSTRUCTION
Project Coordinator
Project Executive
Vice President, Construction
Project Coordinator
Assistant Project Manager
Project Coordinator
LEASING
Leasing Associate
Specialty Leasing Manager
Senior Vice President Leasing
Project Manager – Leasing
Project Manager, Leasing
Leasing Representative
Leasing Associate
Vice President, Community Center Leasing
Leasing Director
Project Manager, Leasing
Associate
Specialty Leasing Manager Pacific NW
Project Manager, Leasing
Vice President, Leasing
Vice President, Leasing
Specialty Leasing Manager – Bay Area
Project Manager
Vice President, Leasing
Project Manager, Leasing
Leasing Associate
Vice President, Leasing
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
HUMAN RESOURCES
Executive Assistant
Front Office Administrator
Executive Assistant
TENANT AND DESIGN SERVICES
Vice President, Human Resources
TENANT SERVICES
Tenant Services Project Coordinator
Vice President, Tenant Services – Intermountain Region
Tenant Services Project Coordinator
Director Tenant Services – Intermountain Region
Director, Tenant Services -PNW & Bay Area
Director Tenant Services
Tenant Services Project Coordinator
Director Tenant Services
DESIGN SERVICES
Design Manager
Senior Graphic Designer
Senior Design Director
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, GENERAL
Lease Administration / CAM Manager
Regional Vice President, Asset Management - Intermountain
Property Management Assistant
General Manager
Office Manager
Property Accountant
General Manager
Director of Property Management – Intermountain
General Manager
Office Manager
Property Management Assistant
Property Management Assistant
General Manager
Senior Vice President, Properties
Assistant General Manager
Property Management Assistant
General Manager
Property Management Assistant
Property Management Assistant
Lease Administration / CAM Manager
Office Manager
General Manager
Property Management Assistant
General Manager
Property Management Assistant
Concierge
Property Management Assistant
General Manager
Property Management Assistant
Assistant General Manager
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, MARKETING
Marketing Manager
Regional Marketing Director
Marketing Manager
Marketing & Business Development Coordinator
Marketing & Business Development Coordinator
Marketing Manager
Vice President, Marketing
Marketing & Business Development Manager
Marketing Manager
Senior Marketing Director
Marketing Manager
Marketing Director – Bay Area
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, MAINTENANCE
Dayporter
Maintenance Technician
Maintenance Technician
Maintenance Technician
Maintenance Technician
Operations Manager
Operations Manager
Operations Manager
Operations Manager
Operations Manager
Maintenance Technician
Lead Maintenance Technician
Operations Manager
Operations Manager
Operations Manager
Maintenance Technician
Senior Director of Operations
Lead Maintenance Technician
Maintenance Technician
Maintenance Supervisor
Maintenance Technician
Maintenance Technician
Operations Manager
Maintenance Technician
Dayporter
Operations Manager
Dayporter
Maintenance Technician
Dayporter
Lead Maintenance Technician
Maintenance Technician
Maintenance Technician
Maintenance Supervisor
Lead Maintenance Technician
Maintenance Technician