FORT WORTH--Trademark Property Co., the Fort Worth-based retail and mixed-use development, investment, and third-party services firm, has announced that Phil Pearson has joined the firm as vice president of leasing. A 30-year industry veteran, Pearson will help manage multiple leasing projects for Trademark.

"Trademark is excited to welcome someone of Phil's experience and reputation to our leasing team," said Terry Montesi, CEO, Trademark Property Co. "His strong background with retail leasing and strategic asset management will help continue to create value for our properties across the country."

As senior vice president of leasing, Pearson will work with potential tenants, development partners and construction representatives to coordinate the entire leasing process. He will create and maintain relationships with national retailers, restaurants, brokers and consultants.

Pearson has extensive experience in leasing and asset management of institutional quality shopping centers and mixed-use properties, including lifestyle, high-end free-standing locations, malls, power and community centers throughout the United States. Prior to joining Trademark, he served as the head of retail asset management for Lincoln Property Company and headed up national leasing for RREEF/Deutsche Bank for 10 years, managing a portfolio in excess of $2 billion in retail assets.

Pearson is a licensed Texas Real Estate Broker and is designated by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) as a Certified Leasing Specialist (CLS). He served as former Texas ICSC Operations Chair for three years and is a member of the North Texas Commercial Association of Realtors. He earned his bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Texas Tech University.