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White-Leasure Development Company provides a sophisticated
network of result-oriented commercial real estate services
managed by an experienced and committed professional
team of associates. Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, White-Leasure
Development represent projects throughout the West as
well as clients throughout the United States. Our dedicated
highly-qualified team of specialists provide diversified
expertise in the development of commercial real estate,
from land acquisition and pre-development services to
construction consulting, marketing and management. Uniting
experience, integrity, innovative ideas and performance
in the complex world of commercial real estate, White-Leasure
Development Company is nationally recognized as an industry
leader.
The company, originally formed in 1972 and co-founded
by Larry Leasure, is principled today by Larry Leasure
and Jim White and has become one of the more experienced
and successful development companies in the Western
United States. Developing retail shopping centers throughout
the Intermountain West and commercial/office/ industrial
developments in Idaho.
The Company's projects now span the entire Pacific Northwest
and the eight western states. The company specializes
in development of retail shopping centers, hotels and
hotel/event center/convention center projects, as well
as downtown mixed-use (retail, entertainment, office
and residential) redevelopment projects involving both
public and private sectors of the community.
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"Provide the foundation to transform real estate concepts
into successful community assets."
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H. Larry Leasure, Chairman
and CEO
Mr. Leasure provides overall direction, supervision
and management of the corporation. He co-founded the
original company in 1972. Throughout his real estate
career he has specialized in the acquisition and assemblage
of land for major mixed-use projects including shopping
centers, major historical building renovations and other
commercial, industrial, office, and residential projects.
Prior to his association with White-Leasure, he served
in several executive positions with the College of Idaho
and the University of the Pacific. He has been involved
in a wide variety of civic activities; has served as
past Director of the Boise Area Chamber of Commerce,
Silver Sage Girl Scout Council, Boise Philharmonic,
past President and Campaign Chairman of the United Way
of Ada County, past President of the Boise Gallery of
Art, founding Board Member of the Boise Area Economic
Development Council, founding Board Member of St. Alphonsus
Hospital Foundations and currently serves on the Board
of The Idaho Foundation for Parks and Lands. Mr. Leasure
is an active member of the International Council of
Shopping Centers (ICSC) and currently serves as Idaho
State Director for Governmental Affairs. Mr. Leasure
holds a Bachelors Degree in music from the University
of the Pacific in Stockton, California a Masters Degree
in speech from the University of the Pacific and did
graduate work at San Francisco State College.
H. James White, President
and COO
Mr. White provides the day-to-day direction, supervision
and management of the projects for the company. Jim
joined Boise Cascade Corporation in 1963 where he held
several executive positions in the Container Division
of the company. In 1969 he joined Shelterex Corporation,
a mobile home manufacturing company, where he served
as President and Chief Executive Officer until 1974.
In 1975, he became Vice President and Manager of the
Industrial Properties Division and was a consistent
member of the "One Million Dollar Sales Club" in the
Boise area. He has been a member of the Boise Area Chamber
of Commerce Board of Directors and a Vice President
of the Board's Executive Committee as well as past President
of Boise Convention Center, Inc. Currently he is a member
of International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC).
Mr. White has an MBA from Harvard University in Boston,
Massachusetts, and a BA in business from the University
of Washington in Seattle. He spent two years as a supply
officer in the U.S. Navy.
Brenda J. Krempaszky, Controller
Brenda became the Controller of the Company in June,
1995. She manages the financial areas of the corporation;
financial statements, tax returns and project accounting,
and assists in project financing and investment analysis.
Brenda joined Wright-Leasure Development Company (the
predecessor to White-Leasure) in March 1980 as Assistant
Controller. She has held similar positions with Norton
Simon in Pasadena, California and Lerner Stores, Inc.
in Lakewood and Canoga Park, California. Brenda studied
accounting and business at Boise State University and
Central Connecticut State College.
Jeffrey C. Huber, Vice
President/Broker
Jeff Huber has been active in the real estate field
throughout the western United States since 1980. He
was hired by White-Leasure Development Company in 1986
and has been involved in all aspects of real estate
development including acquisitions, governmental relations
and public relations for the company. In 1996 he became
the real estate broker for White-Leasure Development
Company. Prior to 1980, he was the general manager of
the Malibu Pier Corporation in Malibu, California. Jeffrey
attended Boise State University.
Kenneth Lenz, Vice President
- Development Operations
Ken has over twenty years experience in the development
business and working with large domestic and foreign
general contractors and developers. The spectrum of
projects he has worked on include high-rise office buildings,
hospital expansion, high-tech manufacturing facility,
a 256-room Hilton Hotel, mid-rise condominium, golf
course remodeling, an estate ranch subdivision, pro
forma analysis for entertainment and retail attractions
and development management for an 5,000 seat event center
and a four star 250 room hotel. Ken has also worked
in project management in several western states and
Canada where he was responsible for all cost and schedule
control. Ken has a BS degree in Civil Engineering from
the University of Wisconsin, an AA Degree in Land Surveying,
and complex computer analysis, financial projection,
and scheduling experience.
Michael Olson, Vice President
- Operations
Michael provides direction and management of the company's
day-to-day activities. He is involved in the financing
and legal aspects of the developments. Prior to
WLDC he had worked for over ten years in various aspects
of marketing operations and business development including
as General Manager for Diamond Sports where he developed
a professional sports franchise. He was Marketing &
Operations Manager for the Downtown Boise Association,
a Business Improvement District. Michael holds a BS
degree in Marketing from Santa Clara University and
also graduated from Santa Clara's Retail Management
Institute. He attended the Institute for Europaishe
Studien, Vienna Austria where he studied International
business. Mr. Olson has been a Board Member for
the Idaho Tennis Association, a member of the 1998 Governor's
Conference on Tourism, and currently is a member of
Duck's Unlimited.
Jason White, Vice President
- Marketing
Jason directs the overall marketing and sales efforts
of the company. He is involved in major tenant
negotiations and coordinates all retail leasing activities.
He began his professional real estate career in Boise
with Colliers International where he was involved in
the sales and leasing of industrial properties.
In 2003 Jason joined White-Leasure Development Company
as marketing director and has enjoyed the change to
working with retail tenants. Jason has a BA in
Studio Art from Stanford University where he also was
a defensive starter on the football team three consecutive
years. He is a member of the International Council
of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and has been affiliated with
the Young Life organization and is a member of Ducks
Unlimited.
Wayne
Green, Vice President - Northwest
Region
Mr. Green provides day-to-day
management of all projects in the
Pacific Northwest. Prior to
joining White-Leasure Development
Company, Mr. Green was the Director
of Real Estate for Hallmark Cards,
Inc. with the responsibility of 23
northwestern states. In 2003,
he retired with 31 years of service
to the company. In the same
year, he retired as a Brigadier
General in the Oregon Air National
Guard with 34 years of service.
For two years Mr. Green acted as
Vice President for CenterCal
Properties, a developer for malls
and lifestyle centers in the
northwest. Mr. Green is an
active member of the International
Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC),
the Air Force Association and The
National Guard Association.
Mr. Green holds a Bachelors Degree
in Business Administration and
Accounting from Central Washington
University and he is a graduate of
the Air University United States Air
Force Air War College. Mr.
Green is a licensed real estate
salesperson in the State of
Washington. Our northwest area
office is located in Gig Harbor,
Washington. Mr. Green can be
reached at his office (253) 858-8326
or cell (253) 229-3898.
Nancy
Throngard, Vice President - Property Management
Nancy became Vice President of Property Management in
2006. She is responsible for the day-to-day property
management of over 1 million square feet of commercial/retail
property throughout the Western United States including;
property budgeting, lease administration, lease renewals,
maintenance and customer service for all tenants.
Mrs. Throngard joined White-Leasure Development Company
in 1991 and has been involved throughout the company
in pre-development, leasing, construct-ion management
and property management. She is a member of the
International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and
has been a past member of National Association of Women
in Construction (NAWIC). Nancy attended Boise
State University.
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