Jeff Kraft

About

Jeff possesses a fundamental understanding of all phases of retail development, acquisition and leasing of properties.  His approach is unique and focuses on viewing transactions from the client’s point of view, maximizing returns and ultimately property value.  Through Jeff’s various contacts including ICSC, CBA, and Gen-X, he has established a presence in the national and regional investment community and possesses the knowledge of development and has personal experience as a Landlord and Tenant.

AREAS OF FOCUS

Single Tenant Blue Chip Investments:  Acquisitions and assemblage for client portfolios of single tenant credit signature properties including Jack in the Box, McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, IHOP, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Coke Fresenius, WSECU, Denny’s, Comfort Dental, Burger King, and Starbucks.

Fully leasing of retail properties to 100% occupancy to maximize investor returns.

Consulting and development of retail and mixed-use based projects throughout Washington State.

NOTABLE ASSIGNMENTS

University of Washington:  Renovation, acquisitions and transformation of over 3 square block area in Downtown Tacoma consisting of design, leasing and acquisitions, and property management modification.

City of University Place (Village at Chamber’s Bay)-University Place:  Assemblage and coordination if over 9 acres.  Development of the Whole Foods anchored lifestyle center.

Pavilions II-Federal Way:  Successfully coordinated, leased and negotiated the full occupancy of this 120,000 square foot center and successfully leased to 100% occupancy.

Longston Place-Puyallup:  Assisted in expansion of the Reginal Cinema, Buffalo Wild Wings anchored 75,000 square foot center and successfully leased to 100% occupancy.

Jerome Center, Orting depot, Grand Canyon Plaza:  Developed and fully ground-up leases retail at 100% occupancy.  Successfully acquired land and leased over 45,000 square feet of mixed-use buildings.

Steele Street Project-Tacoma:  Successfully coordinated, developed, and fully leased 96,000 square foot Coca-Cola Building, 20,000 square foot flex Building and 9,000 square foot retail complex and subsequently sold all three properties.

Proctor Station:  Mixed use urban development with some of the highest rents in Pierce County.

Village at Chambers Bay:  Mixed use urban development acting as Broker, consultant and city liaison in this Whole Foods anchored project.

EDUCATION AND AFFILIATIONS

“Power Broker” multiple recipient

B.A. Economics, Washington State University (Pullman, WA)

Commercial Broker’s Association Member

International Council of Shopping Centers Member

J.F Kraft & Associates President

PARTIAL CLIENT LIST

Safeway Shelton
Coke Building
Del Taco
Puerta Vallarta Restaurant
Woodworth Capital Bank
Anytime Fitness
Boost Mobile
Comcast
Denny’s
Desimone Family Trust
Dukes Chowder House
Ezell’s Famous Chicken
Godfather’s Pizza
Goodwill
H&R Block
IGA Grocers
It’s Greek to Me
Jackson Hewitt
Kiddie Academy
Little Caesars Pizza
Longhorn BBQ
Dicks Drive-Ins
Mattress Ranch
NW Sports and Fitness
Old Spaghetti Factory
Oil Can Henry’s
Pit-Stop Oil
Smart & Final
Sound Credit
Top Pot Doughnuts
University of Washington
Winestyles