ATLANTA—Halpern Enterprises just scored a heavy hitter in the retail development world. Marc Kirchhoff joins the firm as vice president.

Kirchhoff will lead Halpern's build-to-suit retail development program. Specifically, he's charged with finding and developing locations for national tenants in the Southeast. Kirchhoff has worked on retail projects in over 30 states on behalf of over 50 national chains.

“We see a major opportunity for growth in retail development for Halpern, and Marc's experience is perfect for leading these efforts,” says Bill Brown, president of Halpern. “Every project is different in terms of matching needs with locations, and that's why Marc's extensive experience in working with major retailers is so important.”

Extensive statement is not mere hype. During his 19 years at Maly Commercial Realty in Columbia, MO, Kirchhoff was responsible for site selection, retail development, and project management. During his tenure there, he started the Lowe's Peripheral Land Program and was the national broker for 10 years, assisting retailers and restaurants in creating the right fit for developments in 34 states.

Halpern has been expanding its development capabilities for several years, but Kirchhoff is perhaps the biggest move yet. Kirchhoff and the development team take projects from start to finish—from site acquisition to leasing to construction—for national retailers.