Petrie Ross Ventures

Partner Profiles

Walt Petrie's vision and retail industry leadership, combined with the operational expertise of partner Phil Ross, is supported by a blue chip team that excels in every phase of the leasing and development process.

Our senior leadership team has deep experience with America's leading real estate enterprises, architectural, engineering and construction firms, national retailers, and in government and community relations. With an accountable team and less bureaucracy, we can deliver faster response and results for all of our services: Leasing, Development and Property Management.

Our Chairman, Walt Petrie, has a reputation unmatched in retail development. For more than thirty years, he's been the driving force behind many of the most successful properties in the nation, turning them into thriving landmarks of economic activity. In addition to managing his own development companies for many years, Walt has held leadership positions at The May Company and The Taubman Company.

At Petrie Ross Ventures, Walt oversees corporate relations, leasing, financing, pre-development efforts and evaluates new real estate opportunities. Walt envisions what can be accomplished - and leads the team to make it happen.

Our Vice-Chairman, Phillip Ross is a founding partner, overseeing corporate operations and all phases of project development. He partnered with Walt at Petrie Dierman Kughn as Director of Development. Previously, at Western Development Corporation (now the Mills Corporation), Phil was instrumental in creating Georgetown Park Mall, Market Square and Washington Harbour in DC. He was also Project Manager at The Taubman Company for several regional malls.

Terry L. Richardson is our President and Chief Operating Officer. A founding partner, he is deeply involved in acquisitions, project financing as well as overseeing all aspects of development and construction. He also manages day-to-day operations, property management, marketing, financing and company-wide strategies and systems. Terry has more than 20 years of experience in the industry, including serving as Partner and General Manager for Lane Engineering and a Construction Project Manager for the international consulting firm of Dames and Moore.