Dave Cheatham

Dave Cheatham
Managing Principal

Dave Cheatham is an accomplished authority on retail real estate in the disciplines of brokerage, project leasing, development, consulting and advisory services. He is a senior advisor to merchants, entrepreneurs, investors and senior retail executives throughout the industry. He has helped shape the corporate real estate policy of many of the nation’s household-name retail brands. His extensive client list includes leading brands like JCPenney, Target, JP Morgan Chase, and CVS Pharmacy, as well as gazelle high-growth companies preparing for a significant private-equity placement event or initial public offering.

With more than 25 years of experience, his sphere of work has endured multiple growth cycles and several severe declines. Dave has transacted more than $2.2 billion of retail transactions and has been the mainstay for leading negotiation techniques to provide strategy for the corporate real estate groups at nationally-recognized retailers.

Beyond his unique combination of corporate experience as a Senior Vice President at the unparalleled industry leader CB Richard Ellis and his entrepreneurial experience as a Managing Principal at Staubach Retail for the western states, Dave has been nationally recognized for his award-winning innovations in performance-based teaming and the application of technology to manage transactional costs. He was recognized on the cover of Shopping Centers Today Magazine for his commitment to mentoring and growing younger leaders in the industry. He is frequently asked to provide insightful commentary of his knowledge to dynamic startups and seasoned industry titans alike.