Anita Blackford

Anita Blackford is currently the Specialty Leasing Manger at Santa Fe Place. She has over 30 years’ experience directing Management, Leasing and Marketing programs at regional and superregional malls throughout the U.S. She started her career in the Specialty Leasing Industry as the Director of Retail Development at Mall of America where she lead the development/supervision of the Mall of America Entrepreneur Partnership retail and specialty leasing programs that were recognized as the largest most successful program in the world. She has operated in many capacities throughout her career including mall management, marketing and both permanent and specialty leasing. She is a long-time ICSC instructor for several educational programs and was the Co-Chair of the ICSC Fusion (Management, Marketing and Specialty Leasing) Conference. Ms. Blackford received her Bachelor of Science in Business from New Mexico State University.

Ms. Blackford will present  "No Excuses, the Secret of My Success:  Set Goals, Pay Attention, Create Uniqueness, and Provide Superior Customer Service," on Wednesday, May 24,  8:00 - 8:30 am in the Talent Development Pavilion.