Wesley Forehand

Vice President of Portfolio Management

Having joined the WHLR team in 2011 as the organization’s Acquisitions Analyst, Wesley quickly rose through the ranks to become WHLR’s Acquisitions Manager and, most recently, Portfolio Manager. In his current role, he oversees the acquisition, disposition, and re-financing transactions of WHLR’s impressive portfolio, which spans across 15 states and comprises 75 assets. With his unwavering professionalism and extensive industry experience, Wesley’s outstanding performance led to his promotion as Vice President of Portfolio Management. Now leading a team of three, Wesley consistently steers the company towards financial success and stability.

Before joining WHLR, Wesley excelled in managing acquisitions for Monomoy Properties, where he spearheaded four separate transactions with a cumulative value of approximately $20M, all within a span of just 12 months. Wesley is a proud graduate of the University of South Carolina, holding a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a double major in Management and Marketing. He has actively contributed to the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) since 2012 and previously served on the esteemed Southeastern Virginia ICSC Next Generation Committee.