Having known Patty for over 30 years, I can truly say that she is recognized as a highly respected and competent leader in the shopping center real estate industry.  While working with our Waterman-Steele sales team, Patty added value and direction by providing our team with the necessary tools to improve dealmaking both as individuals and as a cohesive group.  As a mentor she instills positive energy and laser focus to others. The lasting results for those she mentors enables them to make deals happen at a level not seen before.  This is truly a testament to her depth of knowledge and her passion for our industry.  I would highly recommend Patty to any company that wants to optimize their sales team’s performance and improve the overall culture of the company”

Patty Bender’s unmatched experience with and nuanced understanding of the retail market was instrumental in developing our strategy for the retail segment of our mixed-use Medical Towers Project. I relied on her in both identifying the types of tenants I targeted as well as developing our lease structure. Patty’s genuine interest in her client’s success coupled with her expertise makes her the ideal partner for retail developers.

Patty has been a trusted mentor and advisor to me for over 15 years. She brings a unique blend of drive, problem solving, motivation and relationships that allow her to effectively lead sales teams. Her collaborative, focused and “win-win” style permeates throughout any team or organization she manages. Patty would be my first call when working on sales team strategy and planning.