Brandi Norwood to Lead the Next Chapter for Leasing at Lewis Retail Centers

Retail leasing has never been just about filling space. It’s about reading a market before it shifts, building relationships that outlast a single deal, and turning a portfolio into a living, evolving asset. As Lewis Retail Centers continues to grow across California and Nevada, that philosophy is taking on a sharper, more strategic edge, and leading that charge is Brandi Norwood, newly appointed Vice President of Retail Leasing.

Brandi steps into this role with more than 23 years of commercial real estate experience, having held leadership positions with Albanese Cormier and Weingarten Realty before joining Lewis. Her career has been defined by a consistent thread: driving occupancy, increasing Net Operating Income, and executing complex transactions that create long-term value, not just short-term wins. That kind of discipline is exactly what a growing portfolio demands.

And the portfolio is growing. With a robust pipeline of retail centers moving through development across the region, from ground-up projects to new spaces created within our existing portfolio, the pace and complexity of leasing decisions only increase.

The Right Leader for This Moment

This is where Brandi’s background becomes especially valuable. Her extensive relationships with national retailers and grocers, paired with deep expertise in redevelopment, market strategy, and underwriting, position her to lead leasing efforts that are both ambitious and disciplined. She’s also deeply invested in the industry beyond deal-making, actively involved with the ICSC Leadership Committee and Higher Call Committee, and passionate about mentoring the next generation of commercial real estate professionals, a reflection of the same long-term thinking she brings to portfolio strategy.

As Lewis Retail Centers moves into this next phase, the leasing approach isn’t just evolving. It’s being rebuilt around a clearer, more intentional vision, with Brandi Norwood at the helm helping to shape what smart, fast, and consistent growth looks like across the portfolio.