Thomas Schneck
Senior Vice President, Ignite Retail Partners
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone (213) 509-6260
Bio
Tom brings over 25 years of shopping center marketing experience to Ignite Retail Partners from his career leading a variety of retail marketing formats including outlets, lifestyle centers, regional malls, urban destinations and global tourist attractions. As Senior Vice President of Marketing for Ignite, Tom develops the overall marketing strategy for the company and partner centers, including planning, customer experience, media planning, branding, retailer development, events and tourism.
Prior to joining Ignite, Tom led the marketing department for CIM Group’s premier retail centers across the country. Earlier, while still based in Southern California, Tom led the marketing team at Simon’s Desert Hills Premium Outlets. At GGP, Tom served as the Director of Field Marketing for a portfolio of centers on the West Coast and in the Northeast.
Tom started in the shopping center industry in his hometown of Pittsburgh, PA, while attending the California University of Pennsylvania. After graduating, he developed his skills working for the Cafaro Company and Forest City Enterprises in the greater Pittsburgh region. In 2009, Tom joined The Peterson Company’s flagship new development, National Harbor, as the Director of Sales & Events, building the property’s signature event program.
Tom is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers where he has earned the Certified Marketing Director accreditation.
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