ABOUT US

Based in Norton Shores, MI with executive offices in Rosemont, IL, Horizon Group Properties, Inc. is an owner and developer of factory outlet shopping centers and is the developer of a master planned community in suburban Chicago.

Contact us:

Muskegon, MI Office
Phone: 231.798.9100
Fax: 231.798.5100
5000 Hakes Drive
Muskegon, MI 49441

Chicago, IL Office
Phone: 847.292.1870
Fax: 847.292.1879
6250 N. River Road, Ste 10400
Rosemont, IL 60018   

Our Executive Team has over 150 years of combined Shopping Center Experience.

Gary Skoien is Chairman of the Board, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Horizon Group Properties, Inc. From 1993 to 2005 he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of The Prime Group. Prior to his roll as COO of PGI, Gary served as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Retail Division of PGI (Currently Prime Retail, Inc.) from 1992 to 1993. In this role, he oversaw strategic planning, development and management of the rapidly growing division. From 1983 to 1991, Gary was the Executive Director of The Illinois Capital Development Board, and from 1980 to 1983, he was an Assistant to the Illinois Governor. Gary is the former chairman of the Board of Trustees of Northern Illinois University, former Vice Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Civic Federation, former member of the board of Prime Retail, Inc. (NYSE: PRT), and served on the Board of Directors of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce

Thomas A. Rumptz has served as Senior Vice President of Real Estate since June 1998.  Mr. Rumptz’s role with Horizon Group Properties, Inc, includes responsibility for development, construction and disposition of residual land.  For eight years prior to his employment at Horizon Group Properties, Inc, Mr. Rumptz worked for the predecessor company, Horizon Group, Inc., where he held many different positions including Controller, Vice President of Finance, and most recently, Vice President of Real Estate.  Prior to working for HGPI, Mr. Rumptz served as Manager of Investment Real Estate for Foremost Insurance.  Mr. Rumptz received his MBA from Grand Valley State University and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Michigan.  Mr. Rumptz is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers and possesses a State of Michigan real estate license

Andrew Pelmoter is the Executive Vice President of Horizon Group Properties and has been with the company  since February 1999. Prior to his employment with Horizon Group Properties, Inc., Andrew was Director of Leasing for the predecessor company.  This company owned 44 outlet centers comprised of over 10 million square feet of leasable space.  Prior to joining Horizon Group Properties, Inc., Andrew was employed for 11 years with The Mills Corporation, where he was Director of Leasing and Lease Administration.

David R. Tinkham has served as Chief Financial Officer since June 1998. For fifteen years prior to his employment with Horizon Group Properties, Inc., David was responsible for capital markets access, treasury, accounting, tax, insurance, investor relations, information technology and SEC compliance at The Chicago Dock and Canal Trust where he served as Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining The Chicago Dock and Canal Trust, he was a Senior Tax Accountant at Arthur Andersen & Co. David received his Masters of Management degree from Northwestern University and a Bachelors of Business Administration in Accounting from The University of Michigan. David is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Economic Club of Chicago, and a member of the Urban Land Institute.

James Harris has been Managing Director of Business Development since 2007.  James has worked for more than two decades in the outlet industry as a senior executive and partner.  He has been involved in the development, leasing and operation of more than 50 outlet centers both domestically and internationally.  Prior to joining Horizon Group Properties, Inc, James worked for leading retail and shopping center developers including Federated Department stores and Taubman Company.  He served as COO of McArthur Glen and President of Ariel Preferred Retail Group.

Terri Springstead has served as Vice President and Controller of Horizon Group Properties, Inc. since July 1999. In this roll, Terri is responsible for corporate and property accounting, lease administration and financial reporting. She has been with the Company since its inception in June 1998. Prior to joining the Company, Terri was an Accounting Manager for the Company’s predecessor, Horizon Group, Inc.  Terri earned her Masters of Business Administration in Finance and her Bachelors of Business Administration in Accounting, both with honors, from Western Michigan University and is a member of the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants.

 Gina Slechta, SCMD is Vice President of Marketing and has been with Horizon Group Properties, Inc. since 1999. She has held executive marketing and management positions for over 20 years with some of the top shopping center developers in the United States. Prior to joining HGPI, Slechta was president of Creative Events and Productions, a full service-advertising agency specializing in retail and commercial properties. Slechta has served on regional boards for the International Council of Shopping Centers for over 25 years.

email:marketing@horizongroup.com

Kris Arnson, Director of Human Resources.
Horizon Group Properties, Inc.
5000 Hakes Drive, Suite 500
Muskegon, MI  49441
email:kris.arnson@horizongroup.com 
P:  231.798.9229 
F:  231.799.3017