News from: The Shops at Palm Desert

The Shops at Palm Desert announced today that Gregory Millsap has joined JLL as the Sr. General Manager for The Shops at Palm Desert and Mollie E. Doyle has joined JLL as the Assistant General Manager. In their new roles, they’ll focus on overseeing the management and operations of the only premier indoor shopping center located in Coachella Valley. Millsap and Doyle bring a wealth of knowledge in retail property and facilities management.

Prior to joining JLL, Millsap worked for Centennial Real Estate Company and served as the General Manager of The Shops at Montebello where he was responsible for overseeing all management, operations, marketing, and specialty leasing. Gregory has extensive property management experience in the shopping center industry.

Gregory’s extensive background includes working for Pacific Retail Capital Partners, Simon Property Group, and Macerich. Millsap has also held positions managing department stores, including Dillard’s, Montgomery Ward, and Robinsons-May. He holds an MBA from Texas A&M University.

Prior to joining JLL, Mollie worked for the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas as the Director of Retail Assets. She was charged with enhancing the value of the shopping center, maintaining its physical integrity, creating an environment that improved the guest experience, and supporting tenant sales to position the property for future growth.

Mollie began her retail management career with The Hahn Company in 1989, where she worked for 22 years. During her tenure, she worked at ten regional shopping centers including Palm Desert Town Center. She has extensive shopping center management experience and previously managed The River at Rancho Mirage and Arizona Mills. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of San Diego, California, and a California Brokers License. Mollie’s professional designations include CSM, CRX, CRRP, CPM®, CCIM.

“JLL is pleased to welcome Millsap and Doyle to the team,” said Jeffrey P. Barber, Senior Vice President, Regional Manager for JLL’s Retail Group. “Gregory’s and Mollie’s extensive experience in retail management will be a tremendous asset to The Shops at Palm Desert. We are excited about having such an experienced team and the positive impact they will have at the center.”

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About The Shops at Palm Desert

The greater Palm Springs area is known worldwide as a Southern California oasis, home to year-round sunshine, resort living, world-class golf and tennis, and signature events that draw over 14 million tourists annually. The Shops at Palm Desert is at the heart of it all, featuring 100 indoor shops and eateries, the region’s largest public art collections, live music, series, and seasonal programs for families.