Edens & Advant promotes Judd to vice president, investments

Edens & Avant has promoted Sam Judd to vice president, investments. Based in the company's regional headquarters in Boston, Judd will be responsible for Edens & Avant's northeast portfolio encompassing 35 properties and will maintain oversight over the 40-property mid-Atlantic portfolio as well. In this role, Judd will proactively execute strategic plans for existing assets in addition to implementing plans to grow the portfolio with a focus on creating long-term value. He will work directly with retailers to enhance these relationships and will be involved in all joint venture opportunities, including interfacing with investors on appropriate assets. "Since he joined Edens & Avant, Sam has been a huge asset in maximizing the potential of our portfolio through development and investment activities," said Edens & Avant president and chief investment officer, Jodie McLean. Judd joined Edens & Avant in 2005 as development associate and most recently was director of investments for the mid-Atlantic region. Prior to working at the company, he was an associate with Tri Properties, Inc. in Raleigh, N.C. Judd received an MBA degree from the University of North Carolina and a BA degree from Bates College.