Susan Rorison joined Watt in 2004 to supervise asset management for its affiliate, Centro-Watt, a national REIT specializing in shopping centers.  During her tenure at Centro-Watt, its shopping center portfolio grew to over $11 billion in assets with a presence in 38 states.  Susan’s primary focus was to develop and redevelop properties to create and unlock value and to supervise national asset management and its integrated disciplines. 

Susan brings over 25 years of institutional asset management and investment advisory experience to Watt Companies.  She has a strong track record of building and managing effective teams, managing complex joint venture relationships, and sourcing and nurturing new business opportunities.  Her real estate experience extends to regional malls, shopping centers, and mixed-use developments.  Prior to joining Watt Companies, she directed national asset management for Burnham Pacific Properties and was Western Regional Vice President for Prudential Real Estate Investors in charge of its regional mall portfolio.

She has an M.B.A. from the University of Southern California and a degree in mathematics from Purdue and Southern Illinois University.  She is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers and the Urban Land Institute.

(310) 314-5063
srorison@wattcompanies.com