Charlotte, NC (March, 2016)MPV Properties (MPV) is happy to announce the addition of two brokers to their retail division, Stephen Pharr and Robbie Branstrom.

Stephen Pharr joins MPV as a managing director of retail, bringing 13 years of experience in commercial real estate, and over 20 years in the retail industry. Stephen has been an integral part in millions of square feet of transactions, including traditional power and lifestyle shopping centers, ground-up retail developments, specialty mixed-use projects, investments, and tenant roll outs in multiple trade areas throughout the Carolinas, Georgia and Texas. Prior to joining MPV Properties, Pharr served as director of brokerage at Collett where he led the company’s expansion into the Southeast and Midwest, growing Collett’s leasing, landlord/tenant and buyer representation, freestanding outparcel development, and investment platforms. At MPV, Stephen will focus on business development with national retail tenants.

Robbie Branstrom comes to MPV with several years of retail leasing and sales experience, first with Carr Properties out of DC, and most recently with Collett. In her career she has been responsible for the leasing of grocery-anchored and neighborhood shopping centers throughout North Carolina, assisting with site selection, lease negotiation, and representing a number of national and local tenants. Robbie is active within the community and is a member of the Women’s Impact Fund, Good Friends of Charlotte and United Way of Central Carolinas Young Leaders.

“We are excited to have Stephen and Robbie on board. Their experience and expertise will help us grow our retail platform.”

MPV Properties partner, Brad Murr

About MPV Properties

MPV Properties is one of the Charlotte area’s leading office, industrial, retail and land brokerage, development, and management firms. For more information, visit www.mpvre.com.