John Matheson, CPM

As President and one of the original principals at Founders 3, Mr. Matheson provides strategic leadership across the company’s property management operations, client relationships, and overall growth. Since 1983, John has dedicated his professional career to improving the performance and value of commercial real estate. Over a span of nearly 20 years at Simon Property Group, Balcor, and Insignia/ESG, John worked with and contributed to some of the best real estate operational and management systems in the business. His responsibilities included management of high-performing enclosed malls, full renovations, and re-positioning and marketing/branding efforts. He also was tapped to be part of a talented team to open new malls in various parts of the country. With assignments that brought him to Florida, Texas, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Illinois, John benefited from a diverse mix of retail properties in different geographic markets, all with unique challenges and a rich list of experiences.

John specializes in the growth and performance of the F3 Marina brand of management services. He has been instrumental in expanding marina assignments throughout the U.S. and internationally. A longtime boater, he understands the boater’s perspective, as well as the perspective of a marina owner. John joined the company as Executive Vice President and became a Partner in 2002, bringing retail expertise to the firm and overseeing the day-to-day operations. During that time, the firm had grown from 30 employees in Milwaukee in 2002 to a staff of over 300 that spans across the country. In his current role as Principal, John’s focus is to create a platform for continued growth by providing clients with consistently high-quality service and developing effective leadership with an emphasis on innovation within the organization. He also plays a key role in the growth of the Marina division as they expand throughout the U.S. and internationally.

Education & Accreditation

• B.S. from the Indiana University School of Business
• Licensed broker of record
• Certified Property Manager (CPM)
• Certified Marketing Director (CMD)

Affiliations

• International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
• Association of Marina Industries (AMI)
• International Marina Institute (IMI)
• Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM)

Prior Professional Experience

• Simon Property Group
• Balcor
• Insignia/ESG